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EFCC arrests Suspect Named in FBI’s Wanted List for Cyber Fraud in Ilorin

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  has arrested a suspect,  Oyediran Joseph,  described by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as one of the “most wanted” internet fraudster. The zonal head of EFCC,  Sharu Isyaku,  disclosed this at a press briefing  in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, on Friday. The development comes one week after the FBI released a  list of 77 Nigerians  said to be involved in one of the largest scams in US history. Isyaku said the suspect had illegally benefited about N60 million via Western Union Transfer. “Just last three weeks, the US authority had written to us for assistance in tracking and possible arrest and prosecution of two most wanted FBI suspects in Nigeria,” Isyaku said. He revealed that the zone had traced four properties linked to some cyber crime suspects in choice areas at Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The properties have a market value of between N800m and N1bn, he said. ...

Nigeria reduces Visa Fee for U.S Citizens

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the reduction of fee to be paid by U.S citizens entry into the country. The U.S government on Tuesday, had announced an additional visa reciprocity fee for Nigerians who have been granted visa into the country, saying the decision is as a result of U.S citizens paying higher to get visa into Nigeria. The announcement had said U.S citizens pay $110 higher, to apply for a Nigerian visa, than what Nigerians pay to apply for a U.S visa. In a statement on Wednesday,  Mohammed Manga , spokesman of the ministry of interior, announced that the visa fee for Americans had been reduced, according to  TheCable . Manga said the fee has now been reduced to $160, the application fee for Nigerians to get U.S visa The statement said: The attention of the Ministry of Interior has been drawn to the introduction of reciprocity of Visa Fees by the United States of America. The Ministry acknowledges that there were engagements with t...

Biodun Fatoyinbo “is in our custody” Undergoing Interrogation – Police

The senior Pastor of COZA,  Biodun Fatoyinbo,  is presently in custody of the police,  Punch   reports. “Yes, he is in our custody,” Force Public Relations Officer,  Frank Mba  told Punch. Fatoyinbo is being questioned over allegation of rape levelled against him by  Busola Dakolo . Mba continued: “We have done a whole lot of background investigations and spoken to a whole lot of people before now. It was a deliberate investigative procedure to bring him last. Although we may invite others later depending on how investigations go. “We were not in a hurry to bring him because we wanted to have enough background information that would be used in interrogating him. We have done an extensive investigation.” When asked if the pastor was being detained, Mba said it was too early to say. Dakolo accused Fatoyinbo of raping her 20 years ago in Ilorin, Kwara State, an allegation denied by Fatoyinbo. According to Mba, the investigation of ...

Lagos Police confirms Arrest of Officers Who Killed Suspected Robbers

The Lagos State Police Command has said it has arrested four of its officers seen on video, killing two suspected robbers in their custody,  NAN  is reporting. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO,  Bala Elkana , in a statement on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of the policemen. In the video that went viral on social media, one of the police officers is seen telling the others to give way so he can “kill” them. He afterwards pulled the trigger killing the suspects who were already handcuffed and put inside the bus the officers used for the operation. Elkana, in his statement, said: Attention of Lagos State Police Command was drawn to a video on social media showing some Police officers shooting two unarmed suspects who were arrested and already in their custody against the code of professional conduct and laws guiding how suspects in Police custody should be treated. The Policemen were identified as  Insp. Fabiyi Omomayara, Sgt. Olaniyi Solomon,...

EFCC Wanted To Plant Foreign Currencies In Ambode’s House – Lawyers

Three lawyers who claimed to have witnessed EFCC’s raid on the Epe residence of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday, alleged that they stopped the anti-graft officials from “planting foreign currency” in the house. According to Punch, the lawyers — Fatai Adebanjo, Busari Olanrewaju and Samson Okuneye — in a joint statement on Tuesday, said operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wanted to stop them (lawyers) from being a part of the search. They said the operatives allowed them into the house after they had engaged them in arguments. The counsels added that the EFCC officers seized their phones before the tour of the house began. In the statement, the lawyers said, “Before they entered, we searched all the officials of the EFCC who intended to go in for the search. “There was a blue bag which they were holding with them. “We requested to see the content of the bag before they could take it in. “They got angry and said we could not see the co...

FIFA Bans Former Super Eagles Star & Coach Samson Siasia for Life

Samson Siasia  has been banned for life by  FIFA  after he was found guilty of bribery and manipulation of matches.  The former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach has been banned from all football-related activities over attempts to rig matches at international level. According to reports from  BBC Sport  The world football’s governing body said it opened disciplinary proceedings after a vast investigation into various international matches that Singaporean Wilson Raj Perumal, a convicted match-fixer, had attempted to manipulate for betting purposes. The statement reads; “The formal ethics proceedings against Mr. Siasia were initiated on 11 February 2019 and stem from an extensive investigation into matches that Mr. Wilson Raj Perumal attempted to manipulate for betting purposes. “This large-scale investigation was conducted by FIFA via its competent departments and in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and authorities. “In its decision,...

“I lied, I cheated, I took your love for granted” – Iceberg Slim Apologises to Ex Juliet Ibrahim

Rapper  Iceberg Slim   has written a public apology   to his ex, actor Juliet Ibrahim. Iceberg Slim began by thanking Juliet, who confirmed their breakup last October, for everything. “You loved me unconditionally, even at my lowest points, and only wanted honesty and love in return. Unfortunately, I’ve failed you,” he said. He continued: “I lied, I cheated, I took your love for granted… and in turn brought ridicule and shame on you.” He added that he’s speaking up now because “in life, sometimes you have to reveal, in order to heal”. See his apology below: Source:Bellanaija

NANS Shuts Down Shoprite In Ogun State Over Xenophobic Attacks

The National Association of Nigerian Students on Saturday shut down South Africa’s grocery chain, Shoprite, at Ota in Ogun State. A  News Agency of Nigeria  Correspondent in Ota reports that the students picketed the shopping mall to protest what they described as “unrestrained xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.” Scores of young Nigerians residing in South Africa have been brought home in body bags in recent years, having been killed in apparent xenophobic attacks in the former apartheid nation. The Shoprite mall was shut down around 11:10 a.m. in the presence of policemen, with shoppers hurriedly ordered out of the mall. The students carried placards with inscriptions: “South Africans must go.” “Enough of the killing of our brothers, sisters and relatives in South Africa.” “You can’t continue to kill our people and still feed fat on us.’’ Speaking with reporters, the National Public Relations Officer of NANS, Mr. Azeez Adeyemi, said that “NANS’ lea...

Tekno tells it All – Losing his Voice, Having Surgery, Lola Rae, Ubi Franklin & Iyanya – in Interview with Daddy Freeze | WATCH VIDEO Below..

Source_ Bellanaija Tekno is telling it all in this interview with Daddy Freeze. He opened up on why he went on break, explaining that he cracked his voice while performing one day and things went downhill from there. He said he flew to London when things got serious, and then to the US. At the time,  Tekno announced that he had acid reflux  and he said a doctor told him it was pretty serious and the irritation affected his vocal chords. He kept cancelling shows, spending thousands of dollars on consultancy both online and offline. At some point, the singer said, he had to go quiet for 3 weeks, using an app to communicate with others. Eventually, he had to get surgery done after series of gruesome tests. Surgeons had to install a metallic substance to prevent stomach acid from flowing back into his oesophagus. Tekno said after the surgery, was when he had to fly to the US for the  Beyonce  project (The Lion King: The Gift Album). He also sa...

A$AP Rocky Released From Swedish Jail Pending Judge’s Verdict

A$AP Rocky has been released from Swedish jail, The New York Times reports. The rapper, who was arrested in early July and charged with assault, has reportedly been given permission to leave the country while awaiting the final verdict in his case, which is expected to be announced August 14. The other defendants in the case—Rocky’s friends Bladimir Emilio Corniel and David Tyrone Rispers—have also been released and are free to leave Sweden, according to TMZ. Following his release, thanked the public for their support via his Instagram page He wrote: “THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO ALL OF MY FANS, FRIENDS AND ANYONE ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO SUPPORTED ME DURING THESE LAST FEW WEEKS I CANT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE HOW GRATEFUL I AM FOR ALL OF YOU THIS HAS BEEN A VERY DIFFICULT AND HUMBLING EXPERIENCE I WANT TO THANK THE COURT FOR ALLOWING ME BLADI AND THOTO TO RETURN TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL OF THE LOVE AND SUPPORT” ...

New Whip Alert! Check out DJ Cuppy’s Ferrari... Madd

Nigerian disc jockey,  DJ Cuppy  is the proud owner of a new Ferrari with customised number plates. She shared the photo of her shiny new whip on Instagram with the caption “Rear of the year… On a #Gelato level”.

Kanye West ‘Star Wars’ Inspired Homes For Low Income Families Surfaces, See Photo

Rapper, Kanye West  is reportedly building homes for low income earners in the United States, a revolutionary new project, constructing the architectural concept on his property in the hills of Calabasas, Calif. According to reports, Construction crews have been hard at work for weeks working on the dome-like structures, which each stand around 50 feet high. The housing community sits on a portion of the 300 acres Kanye purchased a few years ago. The project has been well-guarded, but TMZ has obtained the first image of the prototypes. Kanye hopes the prefabricated structures will revolutionize the design for new age homes and break down class barriers that separate the rich, middle class, and the poor. Sources say the project is in an “early state” but the goal is to make “dynamic” housing communities the world can enjoy. Ye and his team are studying dwellings “from every period of man’s existence on earth,” and those who have visited the property say the p...