In 8 months EFCC has arrested 80 Fraudsters, Recovered N57m In Southwest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Thursday said it recovered over N57m from suspected fraudsters in the South-West between February and September 2016.

The Zonal Head, EFCC, Mr. Akaninyene Ezima, added that apart from the amount, 80 suspects were arrested during the period, while six vehicles were seized. He added that eight of the suspects have been charged to courts.

President Buhari felicitates with the New Oba Of Benin

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the full support of the Federal Government for the Royal Destiny Trust program of the newly installed Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.

Buhari, represented by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, made the pledge at the coronation of the Oba of Benin on Thursday.

The president who congratulated the new monarch also prayed for his success.

Betty Irabor: Don't covet the seeming perfect lives you see on social media

Genevieve magazine publisher, Betty Irabor shared some words of advice on social media yesterday, she wrote:

"Dont put plaster on what needs surgery" it's such a great day to be alive and behold the goodness of God. Remember that you cannot filter reality So remain true to yourself and don't covet the seeming perfect lives you see on social media. People have scars that are masked . People put a plaster on what needs surgery. Iive life on your own terms. It's ok not to have it all figured out".

Couple pleads guilty to enslaving Nigerian nanny for two years in Texas

The Nigerian couple in Katy, Texas charged in relation to enslaving their Nigerian nanny from Sept. 29, 2013, through Oct. 10, 2015, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, October 20th in the Houston Federal courtroom. 

U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson said Sandra Nsobundu, 49, pleaded guilty to unlawful conduct with respect to documents in furtherance of forced labor, while her husband, Chudy Nsobundu, 57, pleaded guilty to visa fraud.

For two years, the couple, who are naturalized U.S. citizens, forced the woman to work without her passport and visa. the Nsobundus also knowingly enforced a scheme to cause the woman to believe that failure to perform the labor services would result in serious harm. They also threatened abuse of law and the legal process.

SHOCKING! Corpse exploding in Venezuela’s morgues due to lack of funds to provide air conditioning

Corpses in Venezuela’s morgues are reportedly exploding due to lack of fund to provide air conditioning.

This follows after the country’s economic downsized under the regime of President Nicholas Maduro, a reported bus driver- turned politician who inflated prices, subjecting over 30 million citizens to hardship and starvation.

Say What | Lady uses porn star to test her boyfriend faithfulness and here is the result

A lady who wanted to test her boyfriend's loyalty decided to set him up with the ultimate honey trap. She sent porn star Valerie White to catch him out and the whole thing was documented on To Catch A Cheater. The unsuspecting guy didn't give into Valerie's overt flirtations and admitted he had a girlfriend but she did succeed in getting his number after he suggested they could hang out.

Ciara Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Her Ex, Future

American rapper, Future will be relieved to know that his ex and baby mama, Ciara has dropped charges against him following their messy split.

Ciara, through her legal counsel, Larry Stein, has filed a motion seeking to dismiss the remaining libel charges against her ex-husband.

The move comes after Future played his game right by saying some emotional and nice things about her, including, “This bitch got control problems.”

Judge gives Father who repeatedly raped his 12-year old daughter 60-day sentence

Judge John McKeon, who sentenced a father who repeatedly raped his 12-year-old daughter to jail for only 60 days is catching all kinds of heat for his terrible judgment.

As at Thursday morning, there was about 38,000 signed petition on a Change.org petition calling for his impeachment for the 60-day sentence he gave the Glasgow, Montana father who pleaded guilty to repeatedly raping his daughter.

Part of the petition reads:

Bauchi State | Government to assist two brothers suffering from spinal cord injuries for years

Bauchi State governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar is poised to assist the less privileged citizens having serious health issues in order to save their lives.

The Governor made this known through the Hon. Commissioner of Youths, Sports and Social Welfare Pharm Ibrahim Madaki during the commissioner's visit to the residence of Auwal Halliru Bauchi and his brother Uzairu R Hassan who have been suffering from spinal cord injuries for several years.

Kanye West questions friendship with Jay-Z says "Our kids ain't never even played together"

Kanye West has hit hard on Jay-Z in what could be a shocking revelation. It all started during a Saint Pablo tour stop at Key Arena in Seattle, Wednesday night, October 19th, Kanye West made it clear that he has no intention of recording a sequel album to Watch the Throne with Jay-Z because of behind-the-scenes drama that took place when he tried to get Hov on the album version of Drake's "Poip Style"

"Let me tell y'all something," he told the crowd. "There will never be a Watch the Throne 2. You know why? Because that's the reason why I wasn't on the song. I wasn't on the song because of Hov. Because of some Tidal/Apple bulls***t. This shit gets me tight every time I perform this motherf***ker,"

German parliament says African leaders steal $50bn annually

Andres Lammei, a lawmaker and chairman, Working Group on Africa of the CDU/CSU in the Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany, has said that the legislative arm in Nigeria and other African countries are not duly respected by the executive.

Lammei made this statement yesterday while receiving in audience some select state parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from Nigeria at the Bundestag, Parliamentary Building in Berlin, Germany. He noted his observation and concerns over the ‘$50 billion’ that often disappeared from the treasury of governments across Africa annually, saying that that would always impede development in the county.

Kidnappers abduct Government official in Sokoto State

Engr. Muhammad Lawal Mai Doki, Chairman of Zakat and Endowment Committee in Sokoto was kidnapped yesterday, October 19th, around 9pm within the Sokoto metropolis.

Engr. Mai-Doki is also the Project Manager Bakalori Irrigation Scheme of the Rima River Basin Development Authority. All efforts made towards establishing contact with his abductors has proved abortive.

Choi! See the SHOCKING things Ghanaian politicians are doing to get supporters in coming polls (Photos)

Election campaigns in Ghana are in full swing and politicians are going to any length to convince the ordinary man on the street that they are humble and reachable in order to be voted into power.

From making soups, pounding yam to plaiting women's hair, these politicians are determined to make electorates believe they are "men of the people" so that they'd support and vote from them.

Buhari's daughter Hanan at the African women's forum in Belgium

President Buhari's daughter Hanan who is also a professional photographer is pictured at the African women's women's forum holding in Brussels, Belgium. 

Bill to establish North East Development Commission NEDC passes third reading

The bill to establish the North East Development Commission NEDC scaled the third read during plenary at the senate today October 20th. The Commission, like NDDC, will focus on executing developmental projects for the North East region that has suffered various setbacks due to many years of Boko Haram insurgents.

Goodluck Jonathan attends 20th Anniversary Symposium of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Development in Africa

Former President Goodluck Jonathan who is currently in South Africa, today attended the 20th Anniversary Symposium of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Development in Africa.

Patience Jonathan says the $15m are gifts from friends and well-wishers over the last 15 years

Wife of former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan has explained in details how she accumulated in 15 years over $15million in bank accounts linked to her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The detail was given in court papers filed by Union of Niger Delta Youth Organisation for Equity, Justice and Good Governance on behalf of the former First Lady, against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) .

Islamic scholar tells Actress Rahama Sadau to turn down Hollywood invite and go get married

A Kano-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, has called on banned Kannywood star, Rahama Sadau to turn down the invitation extended to her to visit the Hollywood.

The hugely popular Kaduna-born actress was banned over two weeks ago from the Hausa film industry for her 'immoral' appearance in a romantic music video by Jos musician, ClassiQ, in which she is seen hugging and cuddling.

Nigeria Customs Service Sacks 29 Senior Officers

Twenty-nine (29) Senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have been dismissed for various acts of gross misconduct. In a statement issued by Customs PRO, Wale Adeniyi, it was revealed that the dismissed officers were among forty-four (44) senior officers who were punished for actions capable of compromising national economy and security.

"Ten (10) other officers were retired from Service, while the appointment of one (1) was terminated. Four (4) officers were given written warnings to be of better conduct while another 4 officers who were investigated and tried for some offences were exonerated.

Aww! Eminem's daughter is all grown up now...(See Photo)

Rapper Eminem's daughter Hailie Mathers is all grown and stunning! She is now 21. Hailie is actually in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest credited performer on an R&B song at the age of six years and 210 days.

Super Eagles Midfielder, Onazi To Drag Lazio To Fifa Over Unpaid Salaries

Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has concluded plans to take his former club Lazio to FIFA over unpaid wages.

A source close to the player said that the hard working Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder is not happy that he is being owed two months’ salary by the Italian Serie A club.

#USElection: US Presidential Debate, 10 Key Points from final

The third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election is now in the trash can. The debate, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News, came after a tumultuous few weeks for Trump. His slide in state and national polls started with a lackluster performance in the first debate on Sept. 26 and continued with the release of a 2005 recording of Trump making lewd comments about women and subsequent allegations from several women that he inappropriately touched them.

Here are 10 things that happened at the Debate night:

Oba's Coronation: VP Osinbajo arrives Benin

Vice President Yemi Osibanjo has arrived Benin ahead of the coronation of Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the 39th Oba of Benin Kingdom.

Gov Amosun blast aggrieved Ogun workers says they have no sense, no brain

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosu yesterday lashed out at aggrieved workers of the state civil service who have threatened to go on strike over unpaid allowances and wages.

At a town hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Budget and Planning at June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, insisted he would not succumb to the demands of the workers.

EFCC witness saves AIT Boss Raymond Dokpesi over Arms Deal Trial

An EFCC witness at the trial of AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi has stated that the payments made by Sambo Dasuki, the ex-National Security Adviser to the AIT boss were legitimate.

Aliyu Mohammed a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria and manager of its payment section told a Federal High Court in Abuja that payments made to the defendant were legitimate by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s standard.

The said disbursements made to Daar communications were in conformity with the due process for such by his office, he said, adding that they were for the purposes of media campaign by Daar communications.

Rapper Eminem drops a 7-minute diss track for Donald Trump (Listen Here)

It doesn’t get any more Eminem than this as the rapper dropped a seven-minute track titled Campaign speech in which he took Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump to the cleaners. Trump’s supporters were not spared either!

The rapper also revealed he’s working on a new album but we’ll have to be content with campaign speech.

Say What | Buhari's nominee ask for scrapping of the senate in front of senators

Drama ensued on Wednesday during the screening of one of the arrowheads for the campaign that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria be scrapped.

Alhaji Aliyu Saidu Abubakar, who is a nominee representing the North East in the proposed Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) stated that the upper legislative chamber was a waste of fund and government resources.

The nominee had appeared before the Senator Gilbert Nnaji-led committee on Communications for the ongoing screening of NCC board nominees.

Operators confirm that 47 airlines have folded up in Nigeria

Airline operators on Wednesday blamed the dwindling fortunes of some airlines in the country on the harsh operating environment.

They told the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation that 47 airlines had folded up in the last 30 years owing to the unfavourable operating environment.

The Secretary General, Airline Operators of Nigeria, Capt. Mohammed Joji, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, attributed the development to “policy formulation, policy deviation and policy contradictions on the part of the executive arm of government.”

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria rise to 60th in October

Nigeria rose up four spots to 60th place in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday, though are eleventh-ranked African side.

The Super Eagles leap came as a result of their 2-1 victory against Zambia in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier played in Ndola.

One the continent, they are ranked behind reigning African champions, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Egypt, Congo DR, Congo, Mail and Cameroon.

AOP Freeze: “Stop Going To Churches That Blame Everything On Evil Spirits”

Yesterday images emerged online of an Owl that was allegedly killed inside Lagos market ... People wasted no time to branded a “witch“.

The controversial media personality reacts to the effect by sharing the above photo of the Owl, and saying people should stop going to churches that blame everything on evil spirits.

He wrote: