Nearly $1 million in cash stolen from Mugabe's house, court told

Nearly $1 million in cash stolen from Mugabe's house, court told

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 21, 2017, shows Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe arriving to address the U.N. General Assembly at the United Nations in New York.<br />A Zimbabwe parliament committee has summoned former president Robert Mugabe to give evidence on May 23, 2018, about diamond corruption alleged to have cost billions of dollars during his rule. / AFP PHOTO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Kevin Hagen

Nearly a million dollars in cash was stolen from a suitcase owned by ousted Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, state media reported Friday, as three suspects including a relative of the former leader face trial for the theft.

According to updated court papers Mugabe had filled the bag with a million dollars and stashed it in the library of his country home in Zvimba, west of the capital, in 2016.

Only $78,000 was found in the bag on January 6 this year, according to The Herald citing court documents.

The three accused — which include Constancia Mugabe, 50, a relative of the president — appeared before Chinhoyi magistrates court on Thursday and were ordered to return on February 7.

The suspected thieves are accused of spending the money on cars, houses and farm animals.

Mugabe’s whereabouts have been unconfirmed since late November when President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his successor, said the ailing 94-year-old was in Singapore for medical treatment and was now unable to walk.

His 37-year reign was marked by state corruption, economic collapse and brutal repression of dissent.

According to prosecutors Constancia Mugabe had keys to Mugabe’s rural house allowing the other suspects, who were employed as cleaners, to gain full access to the property when the theft occurred.

The court earlier this month heard that the three suspected thieves had stolen $150,000, but the updated court papers released on Thursday showed that he lost $922,000.

US dollars are prized in crisis-hit Zimbabwe, where a currency crisis was one of the reasons behind deadly protests that rocked the country last week.

The protests were sparked by a steep increase in the price of fuel and an ensuing security crackdown claimed a dozen lives – mainly from gunfire – and the injury of hundreds.

More than 1,100 people have been arrested in the crackdown.

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Always In Money! Check Out 5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Born Rich (Photos)

Always In Money! Check Out 5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Born Rich (Photos)

Being born rich doesn't mean you can actually get everything in life (Even though there is a possibility) but it certainly has its own perks when you are a celebrity.

However, some of these celebrities can be excluded from those who started from scratch as they were born rich or from well to do families. Let’s not take away the fact that it was their hard work that led them to become A-list stars in Nigeria.

We got a number of celebrities who were born with a silver spoon but on our list today we want to share with you guys, five of your favourite celebrities who were born rich.

1. DJ Cuppy

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy unarguably is one of the richest celebrity kids in Nigeria. She is not just a rich kid but the heiress to the billionaire dynasty of her father, Femi Otedola. She bagged her first degree in Business and Economics from Kings College in London and a masters degree in Music Business from famous New York University.

Since her emergence in the entertainment industry some few years ago, DJ Cuppy has become one of the most talked about celebrities around. She isn’t just a rich kid but a beautiful and hardworking one. When Cuppy isn’t on the wheels of steel, she is making good music. Trust us when we say this 26 years old beauty will be here for a long time.

2. Davido

If there is any celebrity from this part of the world with a penchant for hard work, that person is the one and only David Adeleke also known as Davido. However, Davido is one of those kids who doesn't really have to raise their hands to do anything but will remain rich forever! 

Yes, guys, Davido is from the Adeleke family which is widely known to have a series of conglomerates spread across all the sectors in the economy. Not to forget that their family has one of the biggest political structures in the country. Davido has a degree in Music from Babcock University, a private institution in Nigeria.

3. Ademola Adedoyin

Ademola Adedoyin might be said to be one of the new kids in the block when it comes to celebrities who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. Now let’s break it down for you guys, Ademola Adedoyin who is fast becoming one of the most sought after actor in Nollywood is the 10 child of the famous industrialist, Samuel Adedoyin, CEO of Doyin Group of Companies.

Calling Ademola a blue blood kid won’t be challenged by anyone as he grew up into a family which has been known for more than four decades for their wealth. Ademola Adedoyin M.Sc in Media and Communication from the Metropolitan University Of London and also studied Film Directing at Central Film School, London.

4. L.A.X.

Damilola Afolabi also known as L.A.X. appears to be one of those humble celebrities around but the truth is he is not your everyday star. L.A.X. is the son to billionaire industrialist, Taiwo Afolabi of Sifax Group.

Like we said at the beginning of this article, some celebrities despite their fame can decide not to work a single day of their lives and can still afford all the good things of life. L.A.X. falls into that group. He isn’t just rich but has degrees from some of the best universities in the world which includes The Stanford University where he bagged a masters degree from.

5. Neato C 

When Naeto C joined the music industry over a decade ago, there was something unique about him. We knew he was the rich kid in the game and he wasn't shy to let anyone know that he was rich but super talented. Naetochukwu Chikwe is the son to foremost politician, Kema Chikwe.

According to Naeto C (Even though it is yet to be challenged), he is the first MC with a masters degree. Naeto C has a degree in Biology from George Washington University and a masters degree in Energy Studies from the University of Dundee in Scotland. From the way we see it, Naeto C looks like one of those celebrities who might eventually join politics in the future.

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Jose Mourinho Reveals How He Nearly Died While Trying To Defy UEFA Match Ban

Jose Mourinho Reveals How He Nearly Died While Trying To Defy UEFA Match Ban

Jose Mourinho has finally revealed all about his infamous laundry basket incident as Chelsea boss in 2005... admitting he was close to death.

Last night, working as a pundit for beIN Sports, the Special One admitted for the first time he tried to defy a two-match Uefa ban by hiding in a laundry basket.

Mourinho, now 55, had been slapped with the ban for his behaviour in the previous round of the Champions League against Barcelona.

Now, the former Manchester United boss has admitted he was in the laundry basket... and nearly suffocated.

When asked if he was in fact in the lbox full of dirty kit, Mourinho - who last night claimed he has turned down three jobs since being sacked by Manchester United last month - incredibly revealed: "Yes, yes I was.

"The fundamental thing of it is - Chelsea vs Bayern Munich, a big match in the Champions League. I need to be with my players… and I did it, yeah.

"Let me tell the story. You know Stewart Bannister, the Chelsea kit man. Skinny Stewart. I go to the dressing room during the day, so I was there.

"I'm there since midday, and the game is seven o'clock. I just want to be in the dressing room when the players arrive.

"So I go there, nobody sees me. The problem was to leave after.

"Stewart put me in the basket. The metal one, the hard one. Puts me in there.

"I go in there with a little bit open, so I could breathe, but when Stewart is taking that outside the dressing room, outside the stadium, the Uefa guys are there desperate to find me.

"So when I was there, Stewart closed the box. I couldn't breathe. When he opened the box, I was dying.

"I'm serious. I was close to dying. I'm serious, I promise. It's true, it's true."

Mourinho was retelling the incredible tale to Andy Gray, Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink and Richard Keys - who were all rendered hysterical - during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Chelsea last night.

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Curvy Slay Queen Twerks On Top Of A Tree To Win Davido's N1M #BumBumChallenge (Pics)

Curvy Slay Queen Twerks On Top Of A Tree To Win Davido's N1M #BumBumChallenge (Pics)

Nigerian Instagram Slay Queen and twerker has participated in Davido's #BumBumChallenge. Davido is currently organizing #BumBumChallenge for his song "Bumbum" featuring Zlatan Ibile.

The well endowed Slay Queen shared the video and captioned it:

"This is what happens when kokoro (ant) enters your shokoto"

She went ahead to warn by saying:

"PS: Don't try this at home���"

She might win the Davido's money because of the way she was clapping with her backside.

Watch the video here and see reactions....

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2019 election: Governor Ayade orders Police to stop and search all campaign convoys in Cross River

2019 election: Governor Ayade orders Police to stop and search all campaign convoys in Cross River

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has directed the State Commissioner of Police to immediately commence a stop and search of all political parties’ campaign convoys in the state for illegal arms.

In a press statement signed by the Chief Secretary to Governor Ayade on Monday said, “This directive became imperative following security reports that indicate that some politicians and their Supporters were stockpiling arms and ammunitions ahead of the forthcoming Elections.

“The Governor assures the Citizens of adequate Security before, during and after the election”

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New Nigeria international passport to cost N70,000, says NIS

New Nigeria international passport to cost N70,000, says NIS

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday said registration and the issuance of new international passport would cost Nigerians N70,000.

NIS spokesman Sunday James, who made the disclosure, said the agency will commence issuance of the new international passport from Monday, March 4 2019 in Abuja.

Issuance of the passport will commence in Ikoyi in Lagos on March 25, Kano on April 1, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos on April 8 and London, United Kingdom April 15.

He said the phase two multiple rollout in New York, Washington, and Atlanta, USA would follow immediately after London on April 22; while other locations, local and abroad, would follow in sequence from April 29.

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, January 16 launched the new red diplomatic passport at an emergency Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.

However, NIS spokesman said existing passport booklet will run concurrently with the new enhanced passport booklet until the former expires.

According to James, the advantages of the new passport includes its 10-year validity, self-tracking of application and express centres for urgent application.

Other advantages he said included weather friendliness, compliance with latest ICAO standard, polycarbonate technology that reduces the incidence of damage as well saves Nigerians in the Diaspora time of frequent visits to Nigerian Embassies.

He, however, urged “Nigerians to take advantage of the reforms, avoid patronising third party or touts and utilise the online platforms provided by the service for their passport application.”

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Police recovers 13 buildings, 10 cars, 2 tippers & 3 AK-47 rifles from notorious kidnapper E-Money

Police recovers 13 buildings, 10 cars, 2 tippers & 3 AK-47 rifles from notorious kidnapper E-Money

Operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, recovered 13 buildings, 10 cars, two tippers, a trailer truck and three AK-47 rifles from notorious kidnapper, Collins Ezenwa, aka E-Money.

E-Money, a dismissed policeman that had been terrorizing Imo, Abia, Enugu and Rivers states, was killed during a gunfight with the Police from Imo State Police Command, last year, in Owerri, where he had gone to kidnap a businessman.

He is said to have acquired several property with proceeds from his exploits in kidnapping and robbery in the South-East and South-South states.

Four of his buildings, including a hotel, was recovered in Enugu State. Seven were traced to Owerri and Okigwe areas of Imo State, while one was traced to Aba, Abia State.

Seven cars, two SUVs, one Hilux truck, a commercial bus, two tipper-lorries and a trailer truck were equally recovered at several locations within the South-East.

All the seized property are currently in the custody of the Police and a motion to have them forfeited have been filed in court.

Source: http://www.naijalatestupdates1.blogspot.com

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