Prince death: Search warrant issued at musician's home

• 28 April 2016
• From the section Entertainment & Arts

A search warrant was obtained in relation to the home of Prince shortly after he died, court documents show.

The musician's Minneapolis home and recording studio, Paisley Park, was searched on 21 April, the day he died.

But authorities won a court order on Thursday to keep the warrant sealed, arguing that making it public would hamper their work.

Prescription painkillers were in the singer's possession following his sudden death, officials tell US media.

But it is unclear what role, if any, those drugs may have played.

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Carver County Deputy Sheriff Jason Kamerud said reports that the Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) had been called in were not accurate.

A post-mortem last week discounted suicide - but a medical examiner said full results could take several weeks.

Prince, 57, was found dead in a lift on his Paisley Park estate.

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Image caption Mourners gathered at Paisley Park

There was no sign of trauma on the body, Sheriff Jim Olson said, suggesting the singer had died alone.

There have been suggestions the star was addicted to the painkiller Percocet, which he had been taking since 2009 to relieve hip pain.

His former percussionist, Sheila E, told the news agency Prince had suffered the effects of years of jumping off speakers on stage while wearing high heels.

However, claims of drug dependency have been refuted by the singer's long-time lawyer, L Londell McMillan.

Although Mr McMillan admitted that Prince may have taken pills to manage pain, he said the musician was "not on any drugs that would be any cause for concern".

Prince had been rushed to hospital in Illinois six days prior to his death, while flying home from a concert in Georgia, but was treated and released a few hours later.

Alleged Declaration Of Assets: CCT Adjourns Saraki’s Trial Till May 10

Alleged Declaration Of Assets: CCT Adjourns Saraki’s Trial Till May 10

Channels Television. Updated April 28, 2016

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned till May 10, 2016 the trial of Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki.

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar had on Thursday ruled and accepted an amended 16 count charge filed by the prosecution against the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki.

This prompted counsel to the Senate President to take a fresh plea on the charges being raised.

The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for alleged false asset declaration, continued on Thursday with the prosecution asking to replace the former charge against the Senate President with new charges.

This came up just after the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, dismissed the application filed by Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki seeking Umar’s withdrawal from his trial, holding that the application lacks absolute merit.

Cross examination of prosecution witness, Mr Micheal Wetkas, by the defence counsel was about to begin when the prosecution asked to withdraw the former charge against the Senate President and requested the leave of the court to enable him read the amended charges to the Senate President.

The former charge was filed on October 18, 2015 and Mr Jacobs asked the court to accept the new charges, dated April 27, 2016 as the case against the Senate President.

Not Guilty

The senate president, doctor Bukola saraki has pleaded not guilty pleaded not guilty to an amended sixteen count charges  of  alleged false declaration of asset filed against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

The Senate President was first charged in September 2015 for alleged false and anticipatory declaration of assets.

The two charges read, “That you on or about September 16, 2013 within the jurisdiction of this honorable tribunal did make a false declaration in the asset declaration form for public officers which you filled and submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau upon assumption of office as the Governor of kwara State in the year 2003 by your failure to declare your leasehold interest in number 42, Remi Fani-kayode street, Ikeja, Lagos, which you acquired through your company, Skyview Properties Limited from first Finance Trust Limited on December 12, 1996 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 15(1)(2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. CAP. C15, laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004 and as incorporated under paragraph 11(1) (2), I fifth schedule to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and punishable under section 23(2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act as incorporated under paragraph 18, Part I of the fifth schedule to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).”, it read

“That you between June 2011 and October 2013, within the jurisdiction of this honorable tribunal, did receive monthly salaries or emoluments as governor of kwara state and at the same time, from the federal government as a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria and you thereby committed an offence contrary to section 6(a) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. CAP. C15, laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004 and as incorporated under paragraph 2(a), Part I of the, fifth schedule to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and punishable under section 23(2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and tribunal act as incorporated under paragraph 18, Part I of the fifth schedule to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).”

Ending Insurgency: France, Nigeria Defence Ministers Sign Deal

Ending Insurgency: France, Nigeria Defence Ministers Sign Deal

Updated April 28, 2016

Nigeria and France have signed a deal that would help government of both countries focus on training and procurement of equipment for its military personnel to end war against terrorism.

Speaking at the end of the Nigeria/France High Defence Committee meeting in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Defense, Mansur Dan-Ali and his French counterpart, Jean Yves Le Drian said plans are also in top gear to improve on intelligence gathering.

The French government had pledged to work with the Federal Government of Nigeria towards combating the menace of terrorism.

The Director, Military Intelligence of the Republic of France, General Christophe Gomert, in 2015 declared his country’s unwavering support to Nigeria in its fight against insurgency.

General Gomert said the fight against global terrorism could be won through effective collaboration between the two countries.

The Chief of Nigeria’s Defence Intelligence, Air Vice Marshal Monday Morgan, also said that Nigeria would continue to build on the existing bilateral relationship between both countries.

Multinational Taskforce To Patrol Gulf Of Guinea – President Buhari

Multinational Taskforce To Patrol Gulf Of Guinea – President Buhari

Channels Television. Updated April 28, 2016

“Operation Nkpochapu”

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Abuja that a multinational taskforce will soon be established to patrol the waters of the Gulf of Guinea.

Speaking at an audience with the French Minister of Defence, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, President Buhari said that patrols by the multinational taskforce will augment and boost ongoing efforts to improve security in the Gulf, and curb crude oil theft and piracy.

President Buhari and Mr. Le Drian also discussed ongoing French support for the Federal Government’s efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency.

The President expressed his government’s appreciation of the assistance and support of France and other G7 countries, which he said, has helped Nigeria achieve significant successes against Boko Haram.

“When we got into office in May, last year, Boko Haram was effectively controlling at least 14 local government areas. But now, it is no longer so, and they have resorted to attacking soft targets with Improvised Explosive Devices.
“We are determined to secure all of our territory effectively. We are doing our best and our troops are now operating in the Sambisa Forest,” President Buhari told the French Defence Minister.

The Minister assured President Buhari that France will continue to assist Nigeria to overcome Boko Haram, saying that all terrorists must be seen as common enemies of the free world.

Kim Kardashian REALLY Shows Off Her Post-Baby Weight Loss In This Boobie-Bustin' Swimsuit!

 

Kim Kardashian West is all about flashing her post-baby body since giving birth to baby Saint West back in December.

It was even just recently that the curvaceous momma decided to post her current weight in an effort to show how much progress she's made to get to her goal number.

Related: Kim Wears Skintight Spandex In LA!

Well, newly released pics have the 35-year-old showing off each and every curve in a black plunging Eres swimsuit while in Iceland on her vacay.

She wasn't playing around!!

Kimmy was teasing cleavage, side boob, and the rest of her ASSets in the skintillating piece. Werk!

Are U impressed or what??

Two Major Things We Now Know About The Ghostbusters Villain By Emmeykeys

Two Major Things We Now Know About The Ghostbusters Villain

By Emmeykeys

The marketing material that we’ve shown so far for Ghostbusters has been very specific. Rather than giving us anything from the story, the footage has entirely either focused on the four characters who make up the titular team, or little tidbits of style that remind us of the legacy of the franchise. What we haven’t heard much about is the central villain of the new movie, but we picked up some details about that very important character while on-set of the film last year. They couldn’t say much, but you can expect an antagonist with smarts on the level of the Ghostbusters, but also with some very bad intentions.

I had the wonderful opportunity to fly up to Boston, Massachusetts in the fall of last year where I had the chance to join a small group of other film journalists to visit the set of Ghostbusters, watch some of the production unfold, and chat with the folks responsible for bringing the movie to life. While speaking with co-writer Katie Dippold, who worked on the screenplay with director Paul Feig, we asked about what we could expect from the villain in the new movie, and while she could tell us much, she did provide some basic background information for fans. Said Dippold,

So our villain, so to speak, is a very smart genius type himself… I don’t want to give anything away… I guess I’ll say they kind of meet, they’re very smart people, they’re scientists and there is someone who is equivalent to them, but he, whereas they want to do good, he does not.

The Ghostbusters franchise may only consist of two villains, but they are still pretty damn iconic in the pop culture sphere (even as Ghostbusters II continues to be unfairly maligned). Of course, the first movie had Gozer The Gozerian and the Stay Puft Marshmallow man, who we won’t be forgetting any time soon:

Fast 8 Makes History Again In Its Latest Announcement Video

By Emmeyekeys

 

For some time now, F. Gary Grey and his Fast 8 family have been looking to write a page in the record books, as the film aimed to be the first American production to shoot in Cuba. Tonight those wishes have come true, and Grey has confirmed through the Tweet below that Dominic Toretto and his crew are heading to the tropics. 

The announcement comes from the official Fast and Furious Twitter account, which saw the video of local extras bidding a fond hello to the Fast 8 team. This isn't the only claim to fame Fast 8 has to its name, as its previous production period in Iceland saw the seventh Fast and Furious sequel triggering the largest explosion on film in the European nation. 

With Cuba now on the books as a shooting location, and new-coming cast members Charlize Theron and Scott Eastwood ready to rock and roll in their recently cast roles, Fast 8 is revving its engines into the next phase in production with its brand new location. As if the official Fast 8 video above wasn't enough, Fast And Furious franchise star Vin Diesel took some time out of his busy shooting schedule today to film a quick video with director F. Gary Gray. 

As if to hint at what's to come in Fast 8's storyline, Vin Diesel reminds the audience about how Cuba is  "where the Torettos started," putting Dom back in his home turf for his latest adventure. Since the power of family and horsepower are equally important to the Fast and Furious mythos, there's a possibility that we may see a new member of the Toretto clan join in on this latest adventure. Considering Furious 7 raked in $1.5 billion dollars, Fast 8 is going to have to pull out all the stops to meet, if not top, the previous film's monumental grosses. 

With a little under a year before Fast 8 races into theaters on April 14th, 2017, there are still plenty of surprises left for us to discover. And knowing how friendly and active the film's cast and crew are with their social media fans, we'll be given just enough information to feel satisfied, but not so much that the next film will be spoiled. 

Three 12-year-olds among victims of alleged revenge porn in Greater Manchester

• 11:47, 28 Apr 2016

Children as young as 12 in Greater Manchester are falling victim to ‘revenge porn’, according to police reports.

Officers at GMP investigated dozens of cases last year where private sexual images or films were shared without consent - and a third of complaints involved victims aged 18 or under.

According to the data, police received 123 complaints between April and December last year. Of these, 41 were children.

Three were 12, nine were 13, and six were 14.

The oldest complainant was 54.

New legislation which came into force in April last year, it became an offence to share such images without the consent of the person in the photograph or film.

The figures, obtained by the BBC through Freedom of Information, showed the majority of offences happened via social media, with more than half on Facebook.

But embarrassing snaps and videos were also shared on Instagram, Whatsapp and Snapchat, as well as dating website Plenty of Fish and even Skype.

The majority of complaints are still being investigated, yet figures show there have been 23 people in Greater Manchester have been charged in connection to the reports, and a further six cautioned.

Denrele Edun: I Am A Se’xual Outlaw; I’m Not Claiming Any Preference

By
Emmanuel praise

Media personality and VJ,Denrele Edun had a chat with HipTV today and he revealed a lot about his se’xuality. He also talked about the kind of wedding he would like and the photoshoot he intends to have.

He said

 

“I have been called a homose’xual, bis’exual, heteros’exual, ‘hip’se’xual’, se’xual se’xual. I am a se’xual outlaw. Take it and take it! I am not claiming any preference”

“I would like to have a wedding where it will be like a carnival and everyone will come. I am not going to do all that invites and stuff – I am just going to put billboards everywhere and invite everyone. There will no VIPs ‘cos  I don’t believe in all that VIP crap”

“Will anyone know the person I am going to marry? NO. I am not going to reveal or disclose the identity of the person,I am not going to put that person through all that media brouhaha. I am going to wrap the person up like a mummy and it is only when we are about to kiss that I am going to open the mouth.”

“If you want to know who I am getting married to? Get ready to drop the money like it’s hot. In the pre-wedding photos that I have done, it is only the person’s curves you will see, so you will be sure it is not a transgender and the person is not a man.“She is a woman.” he stated

FUEL SCARCITY: NNPC DISTRIBUTES 18 MILLION LITRES FROM ORE DEPOT

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FUEL SCARCITY: NNPC DISTRIBUTES 18 MILLION LITRES FROM ORE DEPOT In the bid to ease the distribution challenge that has led to the resurgence of queues at filling stations across the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says about 18 million litres of premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol is currently being distributed to fuel marketers from its depot at Ore, Ondo State, to ensure adequate supply of petrol to motorists. Group General Manager of the Corporation’s Public Affairs Division, Dr. Levi Ajuonuma stated this while reacting to media reports that NNPC contractors had suspended importation of products on account of debts owed them by the Corporation. Dr. Ajuonuma maintained that the Corporation has a robust stock of petroleum products that could serve the nation for the next 24 days adding that cargo ships have been scheduled to supply the country with enough products all through the year. The NNPC spokesman disclosed that already arrangements have been concluded by the Corporation to engage 250 trucks to boost the distribution of fuel to retail outlets across the country. According to him "Right now we have 18 million liters of fuel being distributed to fuel marketers from NNPC Ore depot and we are not rationing supply to marketers. Ships are delivering to the various depots to ensure steady supply of petroleum products to the end users". He appealed to Major Oil Marketing Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), and the Nigerian Navy, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPMA) and other stakeholders in the Petroleum industry to partner with the NNPC to ensure effective distribution of petroleum products across the country. "I have always said that the more the merrier and so the NNPC supports the active participation of all stakeholders. However, the challenge of distribution is something that cuts across the industry and so the Corporation is soliciting the collaboration of all stakeholders to get products across to the end users because distribution is internal and we must work hand-in-hand to address the situation", Dr. Ajuonuma averred. On reports of a drop in the number of ships waiting to discharge petroleum products at the ports from 30 to 16 weekly in the New Year, the NNPC spokesman said there was nothing in the development to cause anxiety as the arrival of the ships have been programmed to ensure adequate supply as well as to avoid unnecessary exposure to demurrage, adding that in the past the corporation was accused of creating a Petroleum Armada when it had many cargo ships waiting to berth. On allegations that NNPC contractors have suspended importation of petroleum products on account of debts owed them by the Corporation, Dr Ajuonuma said it was not true. He explained that the business of fuel importation is credit-driven and that the corporation tries as much as possible to meet its obligation to its contractors to avoid a breach of trust which is the soul of the business. "It is not true that our contractors have suspended importation of products on account of debts owed them. NNPC is committed to meeting its financial obligation to them. In fact, as at today arrangement is being made to pay them, and they have assured of their commitment to meet their own side of the product supply contract. So there is no threat whatsoever to the supply side of the business to warrant insinuation of worse times as far as the fuel situation is concerned," Ajuonuma stated.

Airtel TRACE Music Star 2016 : Keri Hilson is the new mentor !

Airtel TRACE Music Star 2016 : Keri Hilson is the new mentor !

By Emmey keys 22 January 2016

R&B superstar Keri Hilson will succeed Akon as the mentor of the second edition of Airtel TRACE Music Star which kicks off on February 1, 2016. Airtel TRACE Music Star, the biggest pan-African talent search competition, is back and will see Keri Hilson on the hunt for Africa’s next music talent from February 1, 2016!

Now in its second season, this year’s  competition will see Niger join Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia as the newest African territory to enter the competition. To participate, contestants will need to call in a short code number with their mobile phones, record their songs to stand a chance to become the next big music star in Africa.

With 2.3 million calls made in its previous season, the Airtel TRACE Music Star (ATMS) talent search is the biggest music competition to ever take place in Africa. It won the “Best Pan-African Initiative” accolade at the prestigious AfricaCom Awards held in Capetown, South Africa.

In 2015, Crowned Airtel TRACE Music star winner by megastar Akon, Mayunga won a record deal as well as promotion for a total value exceeding $500,000 and a mentorship programme with Akon. His first track “Nice Couple” reached number 1 on all major radio and TV charts in his home country of Tanzania. A few months ago, he was in Los Angeles with Akon to record his second single “Please Don’t Go Away” and shoot the music video.

This year, the grand prize comprises a mentorship program with multi-award winning American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson in Atlanta. The winner will not only star in their own music video alongside Keri Hilson; he/she will get an opportunity to record a duet with the “Knock You Down” songstress, as well as receive a signed contract with a major music label and worldwide media exposure through various TRACE’s platforms. The grand finale will be held in Lagos, Nigeria in Q2 2016.

More infos coming soon !

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Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ

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Updated April 27, 2016 6:53 a.m. ET

From Shanghai to Hamburg, ports are starting to show pain from the global trade downturn. The abrupt slowdown that has roiled the container-shipping industry is also slowing operations at the docks and beyond, leaving cranes idle and warehouses near gateways looking barren, the WSJ’s Costas Paris writes. The trade slowdown is hitting ports that serve the Asia-Europe trade particularly hard. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., China’s top port, handled 5% less cargo last year than in 2014, and volumes were down another 4% through March this year. In Europe, volumes at the ports of Hamburg and Rotterdam are falling for the first time in several years, and volumes at Belgium’s Port of Zeebrugge, a major transshipment hub, have fallen by half over the past 15 months. While the damage to shipping lines garners headlines, the business at waterfronts shows that the trade slowdown is hitting deeper into businesses serving supply chains, from trucking companies to warehouse operators.
United Parcel Service Inc. is shifting some of its operations in Germany to keep goods moving as public-sector strikes target airport operations. The parcel carrier and other airlines are being sideswiped by job actions as staffers walk off jobs at Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and other German airports, the WSJ’s Laura Stevens and Natascha Divac report. UPS operations aren’t directly involved in the wage dispute but the company’s pilots’ union, the Independent Pilots Association, says it will honor the walkout and won’t cross picket lines. Deutsche Lufthansa AG , which bases its cargo operations at Frankfurt, Europe’s second-largest freight hub, canceled 900 flights because of the strike. UPS should be able to work around the one-day walkout, but the stoppage has to sting: the spent $200 million to expand its Cologne hub two years ago, and it’s the airport’s biggest single employer.
The financial affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is becoming a major force in China’s financial system. Ant Financial Services Group—the operator of China’s answer to PayPal —tapped state lenders and financial firms for most of a $4.5 billion funding round that values the operation at roughly $60 billion, the WSJ’s Kane Wu reports. The backing highlights the long shadow that Alibaba and its affiliated businesses cast over commerce in China, an impact that will be felt around the world as the operations uses the new capital to expand. Ant now is one of the most highly valued private technology companies in the world and its Alipay service handles some 58% of all online payments in the country, according to Credit Suisse Group AG . It has also started an online lender, as well as wealth management and banking services. The fresh funding will also provide some ammunition for Alibaba since the companies invest together in other businesses, including e-commerce operations in Asia.