Man caught with 700 cannabis plants claims he didn't know it was against the law in Ireland

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Man caught with 700 cannabis plants claims he didn't know it was against the law in Ireland

The man told gardai the plants were for production of oil and seeds

A Polish man caught with 700 cannabis plants in his attic claimed that he didn’t know it was illegal to grow the plant in Ireland, a court has heard.

See what Abia state residents woke up to find this morning

       See what Abia state residents woke up to find this morning

Abia state residents woke up to find this coffin at a particular junction. The coffin had an inscription warning them not to go against a particular group's interest in the governorship re-run election to be conducted on Saturday April 25th or risk losing their lives. See another photo

Fittest foods for men

Green tea: Drink 1-3 cups per day. From cancer prevention to weight loss to potentially slowing the development of Alzheimer’s, green tea has been shown to help fight almost every major medical ill. Hot or cold, there’s almost nothing better you can drink.

Eggs: Eat three to seven eggs per week. An egg a day is okay. Here’s why: Eggs contain a heavy-hitting four grams of pure muscle-building amino acids inside every shell, in addition to boasting some of the highest naturally available doses around of a vitamin called choline, which is thought to help enhance memory. They’re the gold standard in terms of providing all the right nutrients for muscle growth.

Milk: Get three servings of dairy per day. You know milk does a body good, but you may not know that skipping

S’Africa attacks: Nigerians lose N21m, says envoy

Zimbabweans moving their belongings from a temporary refugee camp in Chatsworth, South of Durban in South Africa before boarding a bus back to their country... on Sunday

Nigerian Consul-General in South Africa, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, said on Sunday that Nigerians lost more than N21m Rand (1.2m) in the on-going xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Ajulu-Okeke told the News Agency of Nigeria by phone from Johannesburg, South Africa, that the loss included looted shops, burnt shops, two burnt mechanic workshops, 11 burnt cars and two stolen cars, among others.

“Nigerians have compiled the cost of the damage to their property and it is totalling about 1.2m Rand or N21m, which will be sent to the Federal Government for further action,” the ambassador said.

She said that two of the three Nigerians who were wounded during the attacks in Durban had been treated and discharged from the hospital.

The consul-general said that she would go back to Durban to assess the situation on ground and meet with the provincial authority on the security of Nigerians in that province.

She said, “The Nigerian mission in South Africa is on top of the situation. We are working hard to protect Nigerians in South Africa.

Jonathan to hand over to Buhari on May 28

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan will hand over power to the President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on May 28, about 24 hours before the actual inauguration date.

The Minister of Information,   Patricia Akwashiki, disclosed this to State House correspondents   at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.

Akwashiki said Jonathan would perform the ceremony at a dinner on the eve of the May 29 Democracy Day.

She said, “By May 28, the President intends to have the formal handover done at a dinner so that we can reserve May 29 for the incoming government.

“By May 28, we are expected to have concluded our own government and we are welcoming the incoming government.

“Also you know May 29 is our Democracy Day. So, we have activities lined up all through that week, showcasing all what we have achieved and all other things we do normally on our Democracy Day except that this year is special with the inauguration of our new

Bijelly stages fashion show

Obiageli Maduwuba

Obiageli Maduwuba, the creative director of Bijelly Couture is set to make a fiery comeback in the fashion and entertainment industry with her indigenous themed collection tagged Golibe.

In the early 2000, Bijelly used to be known within the circle but somehow, she went off the scene. She told Saturday Beats she is now back with her fashion show after her hiatus.

Partnering with her on this project, which would hold in Lagos this weekend are other brands such as Mercedes Benz, UBA and Zaron.

Bijelly said it would certainly be a weekend of fun, glamour and plenty entertainment.

Rihanna’s DJ group hopes to work with Wizkid

Over the weekend, some members of the four times Grammy award winning Jamaican seven-man DJ group, Black Chiney, who are also Rihanna’s DJ, were in Lagos courtesy of Heineken’s Green Party.

In a chat with Saturday Beats, the group said that it was its first time in the country and that Nigeria has so many talents. It hinted that Wizkid is the first Nigerian artiste it would like to work with. The DJs also told Saturday Beats that their favourite Nigerian song is Johnny by Yemi Alade.

“We love the singer (Yemi) because we have seen her video. We look forward to meeting her. Wizkid, Timaya, P-square, they are all amazing artistes. Given the chance, we would love to work with all the established Nigerian artistes because they are all so talented. Nigeria has a big pool of talented artistes. Wizkid is on our number one check

Why I shunned AY’s show –Basketmouth

Basketmouth

There have been rumours that there is a silent rivalry between top comedians, Basketmouth and AY. Many believe that the rivalry is based on ego issues because both humour merchants are big brands in the industry.

On Easter Sunday, Basketmouth, looking very casual, was spotted at the lobby of the hotel where AY’s annual Easter show was held. So many people had thought Basketmouth came for the show and most of his fans who also came for the AY show, stopped by him to take pictures with him.

But just after he exchanged banters with his fans and took pictures with them, the comedian got into his SUV and zoomed off! He didn’t come back.

Of course, it made so many people believe indeed, there is a certain ‘beef’ between the comedians.

But in an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, Basketmouth denied the rumour saying he had no problems with

I don’t have breast implants –Cynthia Morgan

 

Cynthia Morgan

Northside Music first lady and dancehall singer, Cynthia Morgan, is apparently not content with making music. She also enjoys posting pictures – semi nude pictures of herself on her instagram page at any opportunity she gets.

And since she is apparently seeking for more attention and for her to set more tongues wagging, the babe went overboard earlier in the week and posted raunchy pictures of her boobs on the internet.

Indeed, tongues were set wagging as many people believed the babe had gone for breast enlargement.

But in an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, the singer said that her breasts are natural.

She said, “I did not do a boobs’ job. My breasts are 100 per cent real. They are natural. For me, I don’t see them as erotic pictures. I only posted a picture of my cleavage because it is what I felt like

Naked wedding cakes are ideal for brides on a budget

 

Wedding Cake

Your wedding cake will be one key detail you may have to make your decision based on many factors such as colour, theme and style but most importantly your budget. Wedding cakes can take a big chunk of your budget if you lay huge emphasis on the outside and less importance on taste. The most important thing is to have a clear understanding of what you want and how much you plan to spend, the firmer idea you have of your budget and the style of cake design you are looking for, the easier you are likely to spend less and choose wisely too. Less is more especially when it’s already delicious and if you are strictly working on a budget and looking to cut cost in every detail, here is a great place to start.

The naked cake

The new trend of unfrosted wedding cakes brings the desired relief for brides on a budget and also proves that you don’t need fondant or massive butter cream to make a beautiful wedding cake. Each layer of cake can look perfect without any help of icing or decorations.

These delightfully simple cakes make a statement by baring it all as it doesn’t wrap itself in a giant cloak of fondant. This cake doesn’t cover itself in a dress of ruffles. She stands there tall and proud to be totally naked and free from the excessive sugar coatings, great for today’s wedding guests who often take the icing off the cakes themselves.

Ascon Oil Company releases statement on the Lekki fire today

Ascon Oil Company releases statement on the Lekki fire today

Ascon Oil released this statement of their official Facebook page. Read below...

Ascon Oil Fire Outbreak: No Life Lost. Fire Contained
The fire incident at Ascon Oil filling station at Lekki Phase 1 this afternoon has been contained. Contrary to earlier speculations, the main building and the reservoirs are unaffected. The incident emanated from a discharge at the point of offloading product from a tanker, engulfing two tankers and some vehicles parked by the road side

Co-pilot deliberately crashed Germanwings plane – Report

Andreas Lubitz

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps, named as Andreas Lubitz, appeared to want to “destroy the plane”, officials said.

Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, citing information from the “black box” voice recorder, said the co-pilot was alone in the cockpit, the British Broadcasting Corporation reports.

He intentionally started a descent while the pilot was locked out.

Robin said there was “absolute silence in the cockpit” as the pilot fought to re-enter it.

He said air traffic controllers made repeated attempts to contact the aircraft, but to no avail. Passengers could be heard screaming just before the crash, he added.

Details are emerging of the German co-pilot’s past – although his apparent motives for causing the crash remain a mystery.

Lubitz, 28, had undergone intensive training and “was 100% fit to fly without any caveats”, according to Carsten Spohr, the head of Lufthansa, the German carrier that owns Germanwings.

Election times are stressful, mind your health

Ask everyone involved in the ongoing election campaigns, and they’d mince no words in telling you that their health has never been the same since they hit the road in their effort to convince the electorate to cast their votes for their party and candidates.

Those who have the financial means have their physicians in tow, so that their health indices could be monitored and appropriate treatment or counseling offered before things turn ugly.

Indeed, in order to prove his strength the other day, President Goodluck Jonathan carried about a 12-year-old girl during the Great Abuja March!

Of course, there isn’t much the average politician seeking election or reelection can do when it comes to

Agbaje promises to reduce cost of land

Mr. Jimi Agbaje

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, says in order to meet the growing demand for accommodation in Lagos State, he will make the cost of land virtually free if elected governor.

Agbaje said this at a fundraising dinner titled, “An evening of interaction and dinner with Jimi Agbaje” in Lagos.

He said Lagos had a housing deficit of over two million and his target was to ensure that at least 200,000 housing units are built yearly.

He said, “We have to encourage housing because Lagos will become a slum if we do not address the issue. Lagos needs over two million housing units and that is an average of getting 200,000

I went into reggae because of girls –Patoranking

Patoranking performing on stage

Who would believe Patoranking came into the music industry barely 14 months ago? The young once upon a time rat poison seller has transformed into one of the most sought after artistes. Currently, he is MTV Base artiste of the month.

Even as a reggae artiste, Patoranking has revived the genre and now, everybody, especially the ladies, love him.

Indeed, he said in a recent chat with Saturday Beats that he chose reggae genre because of the ladies.

“One of the reasons I chose reggae even though it might sound funny is because of the girls. I remember back then in secondary school, if you did not know how to mime songs, you could not get the girls and I like standing out. I thought it would be wise for me to mime the songs that my colleagues won’t know. I listened to more reggae songs. Whenever I did that, the girls were always impressed. I listened to a lot of Bob Marley and Lucky Dube’s songs,” he said.