Abdul's Blog: 10/16/17

Monday, 16 October 2017

Photos: EFCC Arraigns Two Internet Fraudsters

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the EFCC, has arraigned two suspected Internet fraudsters: Abdulwahab Abduljelil and Erinle Olalekan before Justice Maliki of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State for offences bordering on possession of documents containing false pretence, obtaining under false pretense and forgery.

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The preview of an upcoming mobile game has triggered outrage on the social media due to its anti-Chinese stereotypes with a New York congresswoman urging Google and Apple to block it.

Grace Meng, New York’s first Asian-American member of Congress, posted a message on Facebook recently blasting the game for using the most “negative and demeaning stereotype” that she has ever come across, slamming it as racist.

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China’s Huawei has unveiled a new line of smartphones that match or even improve on key features offered by Apple or Samsung while undercutting their rivals on price.

Huawei aims to distinguish itself through technological advances that will put it on a level playing field with the most coveted premium-priced devices, helping to boost profitability that has been undermined by heavy discounting in the chase for market share.

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Apple has rejected as “meritless” a legal move by Qualcomm to ban iPhone sales in China, the latest salvo in a bitter patent battle between the two US tech giants.

Bloomberg News reported on Saturday that Qualcomm had filed a lawsuit in Beijing seeking a ban on the assembly and sale of iPhones in China — a vital Apple manufacturing base and sales market.

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Wojciech Szczesny says moving to Juventus was the “right choice” and claims he saw no improvement in his game tactically as Arsenal No 1.

The 27-year-old spent 10 years with the Gunners before leaving to join the Italian giants this summer, having spent the previous two seasons on loan with Serie A rivals Roma.

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Dejan Lovren has claimed Romelu Lukaku deliberately stamped on him during Saturday’s goalless draw between Liverpool and Manchester United.

United striker Lukaku appeared to catch Lovren in the face with a stray boot when the Liverpool centre-half was on the ground shortly before half-time at Anfield.

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Real Madrid midfielder Isco has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to retain the Ballon d’Or and described his teammate as a “killer” after he ended his recent La Liga goal drought.

Isco, speaking at Real’s Valdebebas training ground ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Tottenham in the Spanish capital, has been named among the 30 nominees for the prestigious award after an impressive 2017 that saw him play a key role in the club’s Champions League success against Juventus in Cardiff.

Curvy Ghanaian Actress, Moesha Boudong has revealed why she prefers to date old men.

She said
“I like dating people who are 10 years older or 5 years older than me, I just think grown-ups treat you better, I’ve never been lucky with young guys, … they like girls too much so I prefer older men because they are more matured and teach you a lot of things..’’.

A victim of Monkey Pox receiving treatment at the quarantine centre in the Niger Delta University Hospital (UNDTH) Okolobiri, has committed suicide.

It was gathered that the victim, whose name was not disclosed took his life in the early hours of Monday.

Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have arrested 12 ladies described as “corporate sex workers.

The suspects were arrested at an apartment on Bukaba Street at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, where high profile ‘corporate’ sex workers operate in the high brow area of the city centre to allegedly service top politicians and other high profile clients.

A teenager challenged a cleaner to a fight and when the cleaner finally gave in, the fight lasted for quite a while and was caught on video.

The fight, which took place at a Texas chicken shack in Houston, has gone viral but rather than generate outrage, it left people amused. It shows a teenager insulting a homeless cleaner, who also happens to be a crackhead according to reports.

A police sergeant, Yakubu Aiyegba, and a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, Obosa Augustine, have been arrested for alleged robbery in Lagos.

According to PUNCH, they were apprehended along with a taxi driver, Godwin George, by operatives from the Shasha Police Station.

It seems the beef between Wizkid and Tekno is finally over, as the two singers were seen taking pictures and chatting at the grand finale of Felabration.

Remeber that some months ago Wizkid went in hard on Tekno when he made a statement he was not pleased with during a social media outburst with the embattled Davido.

Premier League club Newcastle United have been put up for sale by owner Mike Ashley.

The Magpies have been relegated twice from the English top flight during Ashley’s 10-year reign.

TV host, Frank Edoho’s wife, Sandra Onyenaucheya-Edoho shared this letter she wrote her son’s teacher over an assignment given to him.

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A Selfridges wine salesman who stole £3,000 of designer clothes to fund his drug habit has been jailed for three years.

Jake Coxon, 23, swiped designer clothing from the upmarket department store's Manchester branch, before selling them on the black market.

Daredevil robbers struck at a popular hotel in the Mushin area of Lagos, attacked and snatched a Toyota Corolla Car said to belong to a randy man who reportedly went to the hotel for sex romp with a lady.

However, the romp turned sour after the lovers finished and were about leaving the hotel in the evening. The robbers pointed a sword at the man, he surrendered the car key and they escaped with the car.

The Task force on Private Health facilities set up by Oyo State government said it has caught a nurse conducting surgery on a patient in a private hospital in Iseyin town in the state.

Leaders of the team while briefing journalists declared that they got to the Agbejemate Hospital and Maternity Centre in Iseyin at about 1:00p.m and met the male nurse in theatre carrying out a hernia surgery on a patient on Wednesday.

Lagos socialist, Fred Ajudua, Monday prayed an Ikeja High Court, to quash a $1 million fraud charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC, had in the charge, alleged that Ajudua and his an accomplice, Joseph Ochunor, in 1993 defrauded one Ziad Abu Zalaf of Technical International Limited, a company based in Germany of $1 million dollars.

Nigerian Guy Stabbed To Death By His Girlfriend Whom He Wished A Happy Birthday. 3 Days Ago

A Nigerian Guy, Seun has been reportedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend, Adesuwa whom he wished a happy birthday just 3 days ago.

Seun celebrated his girlfriend, Adesuwa on Facebook, on the 13th of October by writing:

Drug abuse is now a problem in Nigeria. How do we know this?

Well, our usual busy lawmakers sat down to talk about the drug problem in the country on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Specifically, the spoke on the use of codeine syrup by Nigerian youths.

"I am particularly worried about the drug menace in the Northern part of the country. It is the time that we recognize this problem and address it in a sensible manner.

Award winning singer Rhanna in a new interview has revealed that her outfit choices are frequently dictated by her 'fluctuating' body type - saying that from one week to the next she can go up or down a dress size.

Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to plead on behalf of fellow actor Macaroni, who was rusticated by management of Reddemer's University after he took to Facebook to slam the school's VC.

Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye is currently in Russia for the 137th Inter-parliamentary Union Assembly in Moscow.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), arrested a young man, Rasak Adebola, after robbing a woman in Lagos traffic. The suspect, Adebola was arrested in Ikate by RRS patrol team after snatching a hang bag belonging to one Helen Susan in traffic in Ikate.

Adebola was one of the three robbery suspects who were arrested in separate incidents at different parts of the metropolis.

A car belonging to a diplomatic team was involved in a motor accident earlier today in Abuja. The vehicle belonging to Finnish embassy collided with another vehicle along airport road in the FCT.

A Nigerian lady Kachi Anifela has called out SARS officials who she claimed sexually harassed her, called her a yahoo girl and prostitute after they forcefully pushed her into their truck while on her way to get dinner in Ilorin.

A bride, who caught her husband chatting up women on honeymoon, is selling her wedding dress for £150.

Jane Tarren, 46, from York, wants to get rid of the £800 gown after he marriage to Michael Borg, 42, ended in disaster, just days after their trip to Mexico.

A popular barber was stabbed to death with a meat skewer over a 'bad haircut' by an angry customer whose friends had mocked his new look.

Accoeding to Mailonlinwv whe shocking video shows customer Pavel Luzyanin chasing hairdresser Dany-Dastan Adkhamov, 24, into the street and stabbing him three times in the chest in revenge for his £2.60 trim.

Cairo was named on Monday as the most dangerous megacity for women by an international Media poll.

Women’s rights experts said that the treatment of women in the Egyptian capital has worsened since a 2011 uprising seeking social change.

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The group of protesters led by good governance activist, Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, on Sunday announced plans to commence a daily sit-out to force President Muhammadu Buhari to take action against alleged corruption by top members of his government.

Following Billionaire kidnapper Evans’ Lawyer’s Olukoya Ogungbeje allegation that officers attached to Inspector General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team extorted money and valuables worth over N50 million from his client, the Nigerian Police has publicly denied the claim.

In a statement released by the Nigerian Police Headquarters, the publication was alleged to be absolute falsehood, aimed to cast aspersion on the thorough and discrete investigation carried out by the Nigerian Police.

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that every responsible citizen must pay tax, as it is a major source of revenue to drive the economy.

He however said if the people are faithful with the payment of tax, responsible government should spend the tax revenue judiciously.

Pieces of jewelry estimated to be over $200,000, 29 vehicles are among several items belonging to the alleged billionaire kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (a.k.a. Evans) allegedly looted by seven senior police officers and others on the Inspector-General (IG) Intelligence Response Team of extortion and sexual assault.

The Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, unveiled a statue that was made in honour of the South African President, Jacob Zuma, in Owerri, Imo state.

According to reports, the statue was cost the Imo state government N520m to erect.

A man who stabbed a father-of-two to death on a busy high street has been jailed for 18 years.

Abraham Omotoso, 27, of Tudor Gardens, Harrow, plunged a knife into the chest of 34-year-old Mohamed Al-Zufairi in High Street, Wealdstone in February this year.

Mr Al-Zufairi, from Harrow, had been waiting outside Poundland for his eight-year-old daughter when he was attacked. She did not witness her father being stabbed.

A 14-year-old girl, Chidinma Iheoma, and five other suspected cult members have been arrested by the operatives of the Imo State Police Command for beheading a man, Oguegbu Ofurum, for alleged ritual purpose.

The operatives were said to have nabbed the suspects while they were taking the severed head to a shrine at Assa community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area allegedly for an initiation ceremony.

According to reports, this man in the picture is yet to be identified after being treated at the national hospital in Abuja for nine months now. The man reportedly lost his memory and can’t remember anything. His photo was shared online in a bid to locate his family or anyone who knows him.

Former NAFDAC director general Paul Orhii involved in Accident

Immediate past Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, yesterday evening, Sunday, 15/10/2017, survived an automobile accident along the Lafia- Abuja Road. It was confirmed that an oncoming Madza Saloon car lost control and crashed into the Nissan Patrol SUV Dr. Othii was riding in, forcing it off the road into a deep ravine by the roadside.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Kingdom Summit 2017 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, blamed churches for not speaking against corruption.

Mr. Osinbajo, who was at the Kings Court Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday, remarked that corruption in the country still existed because the church had failed to speak against.

The police were said to have arested the suspects while they were taking the severed head to a shrine at Assa community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area allegedly for an initiation ceremony.

The Police Public Relations officer in the state, Andrew Enwerem, a Superintendent of Police, in a statement obtained by PUNCH on Sunday said the breakthrough was as a result of the determination of the state Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, to stamp out cultism in the state.

Three officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA were killed by unknown gunmen in the Okene area of Kogi state last Friday, October 13th. 41-year-old Ebun Peters pictured right, Nicholas Onwumere (top left) and Abdulrahman Musa (down left).

The Federal Government which made the appeal yesterday in Washington DC also said the investment would generate economic activities, jobs and revenue which would be used to pay back the debts. It assured Nigerians that the administration was very prudent about debts and would not borrow recklessly or bequeath unserviceable debts to them.

The government also tied the ongoing debt deals to the quest to speed up development plans and avoid impending massive job losses in the midst of 85 per cent slide from the country’s major revenue earner.

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Facebook unveiled an innovation for users this Friday. Facebook, the most used social networking site will have a delivery service for its US users. Users will be able to purchase food through their application or website.

Facebook Just Launched Its “Food Ordering Service”

Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos state governor, unveiled a statue of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti at Allen roundabout in the Ikeja area of the state on Sunday.

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, Solomon Olamilekan, a serving senator, were among the dignitaries at the event.

Charlly Boy has called out President Muhammadu Buhari to either tackle allegations of corruption against officials of his government, or quit office.

He also announced that his group, OurMumuDonDo will begin a sit-out from Tuesday at the Unity Fountain, Abuja.

The Presidency has reacted to recent media reports suggesting that the State House Medical Centre received N11.01billion as appropriation for the period 2015-2017.

According to the Permanent Secretary, State House, Jalal A. Arabi, contrary to the above claims, out of the total Capital Appropriation of N2,941,062,044.00 and Recurrent Appropriation of N465,935,358.00 for the period under reference, only the sum of N969,681,821.53 (representing 32.97%) for Capital and N225,575,200.60 (representing 48.41%) for Recurrent was actually released.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Sunday said it was not his style to respond to those he described as “wailing wailers” in their private capacities.

Adesina said this in a telephone interview with our correspondent.

American actress, Gabourey Sidibe’s changing weight has been making headlines lately, and in a recent selfie, she stunned fans with her even tinier waist.

The 33-year-old actress who used to be really big, as can be seen in the photo above, revealed just weeks ago that she underwent weight loss (gastric bypass) surgery.

Following the death of Tagbo and two other friends of Davido, the crew members and close associates of the pop star have been thrown into mourning for the past week.

After the mysterious death of the two friends, DJ Olu and Chime, Davido’s special hypeman, Special Spesh in a teary sad video can be heard saying; “There is evil among us”. Now, Davido’s former manager, Kamal Ajiboye has also come out in the same vein to give a death wish.