MMM Nigeria: Ponzi Scheme, Robbing Peter To Pay Paul?

For instance, the number of Nigerians that now patronize the popular lottery games is on the increase. Some youths are also deeply involved in sport betting through such platforms as Nairabet, Merrybet, and Bet9ja, among others.

It is against this backdrop that the MMM Federal Republic of Nigeria made a grand entrance into the Nigerian investment market in 2016. MMM stands for Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox and takes its name from its founders, Sergei Panteleevich Mavrodi, Vyacheslav Mavrodi, and Olga Melnikova.

The outfit was established in 1989 by these three Russian nationals and promises its clients 30 percent return on investment (ROI) for money put into the system for 30 days.

ISIS suicide bomber shares photo before killing himself and others in Iraq (Photos)

The Islamic State militant group ISIS, has released pictures showing a suicide bomb attack on Peshmerga forces near Mosul area in Iraq. The suicide bomber was pictured in a vehicle before he carried out the deadly attack.

OMG! See what Diamond Platnumz baby mama, Zari did to thugs who stole her handbag

Diamond Platnumz baby mama, Zari lost her bag to some thugs recently and she revealed this on social media, stating that she has prayed for and handed them over to God. 

She wrote:

Check out this Amazing Body Transformation of this lady (See Photos)

Twitter user @NigeriannBeauty shared a photo of her amazing body transformation online. She said she lost 123lbs. When asked, she said she achieved it by God and dedication.

Check out Photos of Actress, Sugar Chika breastfeeding her daughter

Nollywood Actress Sugar Chika who welcomed her daughter two weeks ago shared some photos of her breastfeeding her baby girl.

Social Media Users slammed Amy Schumer version of Beyonce's Formation Video, brand it racist

U.S Comedienne, Amy Schumer, 35, has been criticised and labeled a racist on social media for her parody of Beyonce's Formation music video which also features actress, Goldie Hawn. 

Actress, Rahama Sadau shares video from a movie set in the US after Banned from Kannywood

Banned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau was earlier invited by filmmaker Jeta Amata and music star Akon, to visit the set of their new film in Hollywood - Los Angeles, California. Sadau has now arrived in the U.S and she shared a video from the movie set, which appears to be a courtroom scene.

Barcelona Stars refuse to attend Award Ceremony because their coach wasn’t nominated

Barcelona stars were all absent at the 2015-16 La Liga award ceremony simply because their coach Luis Enrique wasn't nominated for the best coach of the season category.

Although the glittering awards ceremony which took place in Valencia on Monday saw Barcelona stars, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez winning Best Forward and

Unbelievable! Man confesses to raping and murdering a 4-year-old on live TV (Watch Video)

A man, known as Himmet Akturk has admitted to raping and killing a four-year-old girl during a live TV broadcast in Turkey.

The broadcast which investigated Akturk’s crimes was handled by a TV presenter, Muge Anli, who had started looking into the disappearance of a four-year-old Irmak Kupal, who went missing while playing outside her home in the Alasehir district of western Turkey’s Manisa Province.

Ex-Super Eagles Defender, Efe Sodje and his brothers charged with fraud in the UK

Former Nigerian Super Eagles World Cup star, Efetobore Sodje and his brothers have been charged with fraud offences after an investigation by the National Crime Agency, UK.

Efetobore Sodje, 34, Bright Sodje, 50, Samuel Sodje, 37, and Stephen Sodje, 42, were charged with fraudulent trading on Friday 21 October and bailed until 14 November 2016, when they will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court.

OMG! Father Abscond With His Son's Wife After Sleeping with Her

A heartless father has ran away with his son's wife leaving many in his community in shock. It was gathered that the man from Zimbabwe eloped to South Africa with his daughter-in-law.

B-metro gathered that Councillor Elmon Ncube of Ward 8, Ntulula area of Zimbabwe who is reportedly having an affair with his daughter-in-law (only identified as MaNcube), is said to have moved to South Africa where the two are co-habiting.

Ncube is a known self-proclaimed healer who combines both prophecy and traditional healing in his practice. He usually travels to South Africa to practise there for a living. Ncube ran away with the wife of his son, Khalima Ncube.

22-year-old man bags 12 month sentence for stealing a Power Generator in Edo State

A 22-year-old man, Kingsley Friday, has been sent to jail for stealing power generator in Edo State.

The was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour by an Edo State Magistrates’ Court, at Egor in Benin.

According to The Nation, he was jailed on Tuesday for stealing an Elepaq generator.

EFCC Exposed International Money Transfer of $900k Made By 'Corrupt' Judge

Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumugobia was granted bail on Saturday evening after detectives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) searched her home in Lagos, according to Sahara Reporters who have been keenly monitoring her situation.

When the agents were done with their search, the Federal High Court judge, who was caught in a fake attempt to check herself into Golden Cross Hospital in Ikoyi in order to avoid her summons, was weeping like a baby.

See The Massive Fish Caught in Warri Beach, Delta State (Photos)

According to a social media user identified as Ologban Tega who posted the photos and shared the news on Facebook, some resident fishermen in the Ogidigben area in Warri, Delta state, have caught a massive fish.

Osaze Odemwingie Signs for Rotherham United

Rotherham United have completed the signing of striker Peter Odemwingie on a deal until January, subject to FA and EFL ratification, SkySports reports.

35-year-old Odemwingie became a free agent after he was released by Stoke in the summer. He becomes new manager Kenny Jackett’s first signing, just days after taking charge

See Food Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram Are Allegedly Eating (Photo)

Nigerian soldiers in the north-eastern part of Nigeria are currently starved of good food by the government which is affecting their morale in the fight against the Boko Haram sect, according to Politics Nigeria.

They have used the juncture to appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to come to their aid as the suffering has become unbearable.

Below are statements from some soldiers(who pleaded anonymity) and photographs of the terrible, rationed food they have to eat.

Alameiseigha‎’s Widow: How PDP Killed My Husband

Mrs. Magareth Alameiseigha, the widow of the First Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Late Diepreye Solomon Alameisegha, has said that PDP was responsible for the death of her husband.

According to Mrs. Alameiseigha, though the events leading to the last year death of her husband sparked off controversy between the PDP and APC ahead of the Governorship election, the killing of her husband started with his removal from office, arrest, trial and seizure of owned properties under the leadership of the PDP.

OMG! See Baby Born With a Big Hole in Her Skull ... You Can See Part of Her Brain (Photos)

A little baby has survived after she was born with a hole the size of an avocado in her skull showing a clear view of her brain.

Dailymail reports that Michaela Miller, nine months, suffers from cutis aplasia - a condition where a section of her skin is missing at birth. Her mother Christie Puyk, 27, and father Keith Miller, 26, noticed her skull hadn't formed properly moments after she was born on Christmas Day last year. So, doctors rallied round and moved her to the special care unit and put a dressing on her head, monitoring her progress closely.

REVEALED! Why EFCC Arrested Former Jonathan's Aide, Reuben Abati

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, was yesterday questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged cash was taken from the office of the embattled National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, retd.

Abati, who arrived the EFCC on Formella Street, Wuse 2 in Abuja, was questioned by the operatives on the various sums of money he allegedly collected from Sambo Dasuki who is currently being incarcerated despite court ruling for his release.

Militants Stormed Police College, Kills 60 Police Cadets (Photos)

More than 60 people training to be police officers have been killed in an attack on a police training college in the city of Quetta in Balochistan province, Pakistan.

This development was revealed by Pakistani officials.

According to Aljazeera, an outlawed group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claims responsibility for raid on facility in Quetta where 200 cadets were stationed.

The announcement on Tuesday came at the end of a military counter-operation.

Flavour performs with mic in his pants

Flavour places his microphone in his pants during the concert. The award-winning singer performed recently in Houston and throw the crowd into a frenzy when he places his mic in an unusual place.

Optical Challenge: Spot the shark in the Photo ...

There is a shark in this magic Eye puzzles above, however, not everyone has been able to find it. Pls don't ask me if I have seen it, lol!

More Photos from Stephanie Linus' son, Maxwell's 1st Birthday Party

On Sunday 23rd October 2016, star actress Stephanie Linus and her husband Idahosa Linus celebrated their son, Maxwell's first birthday. It was a fun-filled day where lots of family members and friends came around to celebrate the joyous occasion.

Annie Idibia shares sexy photo in black outfit

The actress and mom of two took these pictures on the set of a campaign. Am I the only one seeing her tattoo on her left shoulder?

Popular Pastor allegedly burns his maid's buttocks for lying (Graphic Photo)

A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Clifford Ojugo,  allegedly burnt the buttocks of his maid for lying.

According to a Facebook user, Bello Anny Lawrence, Pastor Ojugo  reportedly brutalized the girl who is an orphan and made her sit on a hot stove because she told a lie. 

He wrote:

JUST IN: Senate passes motion for the reintroduction of toll gates

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a motion for the introduction of toll gates on federal roads.

Senator Suleiman Nazif moved the motion titled ‘Need for the Re-establishment of Toll Gates On Our Federal Highways,’ during plenary.

JUST IN: NDA bombs Chevron-Escravos pipeline in Delta

Ahead of the proposed negotiations between the Niger Delta Leaders and the Federal Government which has been scheduled for October 31, the strike team 06 of the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA today at about 3:45am bombed the Chevron Escravos Export pipeline at Escravos Offshore in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

A statement by the Niger Delta Avengers, Brig. Gen. Mudoch Agbinibo warned that the bombing of the pipeline is to reaffirm their warnings to the Federal Government not to negotiate with leaders of the Niger Delta region.

Guardiola urges City players to keep belief despite winless run

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged his stars to keep their belief despite a five-game winless streak.

City’s 1-1 draw on Sunday was their fifth game without victory in all competitions and it came after a 4-0 drubbing away to Barcelona in the Champions League in midweek.

The Spaniard’s tactics of insisting City play the ball out from the back has come under fire, but De Bruyne said Guardiola has reinstated his belief in his methods and wants the players to keep pushing in that direction.

NNPC says They can no longer sell petrol at N145

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it can no longer sustain the sale of petrol at N145 per litre.

The Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, stated this on Monday at this year’s Oil Trading and Logistics Expo holding in Lagos.

Kyari said with the current price of foreign exchange, it was no longer feasible selling petrol at N145 per litre.

He said: “We have a very difficult business environment.

Borno First Lady says Buhari has silenced critics with rescue of 21 Chibok girls

Wife of Borno State governor, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima, has said that the release of 21 abducted Chibok Schoolgirls from the hands of the insurgents by security operatives has made her the happiest woman on earth, and commended President Muhammadu Buhari and security operatives, whose unflinching efforts also shamed critics and other opposition parties.