Nigerian man wanted in the US over $560million fraud

A Nigerian man is on the wanted list of the US authorities in connection with an international gang accused of committing $560 million in cybercrime fraud.

Anthony Nnamdi Okeakpu, 29, is wanted on behalf of US authorities for allegedly being a member of the Infraud Organisation, the country’s department of justice said.

We can arrest anyone without warrant - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it can arrest anyone without a warrant.

Chile Okoroma, director, legal and prosecution of the EFCC, said this on Wednesday at a hearing organised by senate anti-corruption committee.

NAFDAC Destroys N80m Fake Drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Abuja on Wednesday destroyed counterfeit and expired drugs as well as other unwholesome items worth over N80m.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said during the destruction of the items that the seizures were made within Abuja and neighbouring states in the last one year.

Wike Donates N200m To Benue IDPs

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has donated N200m to the people of Benue who were displaced from their homes following herdsmen invasion of their communities.

Wike also called for comprehensive measures to resolve the “unfortunate killing” of Benue people by persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

Wealthy Ibadan Businessman Donates 2 Brand New SUVs To Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has been commended for routing out Boko Haram terrorists. This commendation was made on Wednesday 7th February 2018, by an Ibadan based businessman and a patriotic Nigerian, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, the Aare Muslimi of Yorubaland, Delta and Edo States and owner of De-Damak Motors company, while presenting 2 brand new vehicles he donated to the Nigerian Army.

30-year-old woman who killed her husband in Bayelsa sentenced to death by hanging

Justice Nayai Aganaba of a Bayelsa High Court has sentenced 30 year old Victoria Gagariga, to death by hanging for killing her husband, Henry Gagariga, on February 4th 2015, at their residence along Ebisam Road in Akenfa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Delivering judgement in the case that had lingered for three years, Justice Aganaba said the prosecution called six witnesses and produced seven exhibits while the defence only had one witness who happened to be the accused.

We'll monitor 2019 elections through satellite - INEC

INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu during his visit to the the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), Abimbola Alale, in Abuja said there's going to be a change in the manner the Commission handles Nigeria’s elections in 2019.

INEC said it would deploy satellite to remote areas where 3G and 4G networks are not available, to monitor the 2019 general elections.

Garba Shehu berates journalist who referred to president Buhari as a murderer

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, yesterday berated a columnist with The Sun newspaper, Amazi Obi, who in his article referred to President Buhari as a murderer over the killings in Benue state. Shehu while speaking to state house correspondents in Abuja, called on the media to be responsible in its reportage of events happening in the country. He particularly stressed on the need to avoid hate speeches as it does not serve any purpose in uniting the nation.

Convictions upheld for Israelis in murder of Palestinian teen

Israel’s supreme court on Thursday rejected an appeal by three members of a Jewish gang convicted of kidnapping, beating and burning alive a Palestinian teenager in 2014.

The decision upholds life sentences for two of them and a 21-year jail term for the third over the chilling attack that was part of a spiral of violence ahead of the 2014 Gaza war.

‘Aircraft doors cannot fall off without conscious efforts to open it’ – Dana Airline reacts

This morning, a Twitter user narrated the story of how a Dana plane’s exit door came off as the plane touched down.

According to the twitter user who shared the story, he said, ‘flew Dana. Exit door was unstable throughout the flight. As we touched down it fell off’.

Reacting to the allegation, Dana Airline issued a statement saying, ‘Aircraft doors cannot fall off without conscious efforts to open it’.

Family Burnt After Using Phone Near A Gas Cylinder At Their Home In Lagos (Photos)

A Nigerian lady identified as Funmi Adewola, took to social media to warn Nigerians to be careful when using mobile phone near gas cylinder.

Stray dog returns home ten years after

A year-old black puppy, Abby who wandered away while playing with her human family outside of their Apollo, Pennsylvania home, has returned home ten years after.

Her owner, Debra Suierveld explained that they spent weeks searching for the pup, but she eventually gave up, assuming the dog had been killed. Life went on for Debra and her family, but last week they got an unexpected blast from the past.

I’ve parted ways with Kwankwaso ­– Ganduje

The feud between the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, deepened on Wednesday as Ganduje ruled out the possibility of reconciling with the ex-governor.

Six traders die, 12 missing in Kebbi boat mishap

Abubakar Dakingari, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, said on Wednesday that six traders died while 12 persons were missing after a boat mishap on River Niger in Shanga Local Government Area of the state.

Dakingari made the confirmation on Wednesday in statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.

I left Liverpool to win titles with Barcelona – Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho says the opportunity of winning titles and playing alongside Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta were two of the main reasons for leaving Liverpool for Barcelona.

Coutinho completed a £142 million transfer from Liverpool in the January transfer window after failing to force a move to the Camp Nou in the summer.

Here's the viral Quincy Jones interview where he said he once dated Ivanka Trump and revealed the secrets of Michael Jackson

84 year old music legend, Quincy Jones is breaking the internet with his world exclusive interview with Vulture Magazine where he spoke on the secrets of Michael Jackson, his relationship with the Trumps, and the problem with modern pop.

Fuel scarcity worsens in Abuja, marketers arrested

There seemed to be no end in sight with respect to the queues for petrol in Abuja and neighbouring states of Kaduna, Niger and Nasarawa, as the situation persisted on Wednesday.

Queues by thousands of motorists and other users of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, have been a regular sight in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states since the end of the fourth quarter of last year.

EFCC justifies Innoson boss’ arrest, Senate summons GTB boss

The Economic and Financial Crimes on Wednesday told the Senate that it had the powers to wade into the dispute between Innoson Group of Companies and the Guaranty Trust Bank.

The Director (Legal), EFCC, Mr. Chile Okoroma, while appearing on behalf of the commission before the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, dismissed the claims that the anti-graft agency was not expected to be involved in the loan crisis between the bank and the Chairman of Innoson, Innonent Chukwuma.

BREAKING: Gov. Lalong sacks commissioners

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has dissolved his cabinet.

Our correspondent learnt that the decision was to inject fresh blood into his government that would pave way for his planned reelection in 2019.

Sources also hinted that Lalong decided to sack all his commissioners because of poor performance.

“Your Husband Has Been Raping Me” — 16-Year-Old Girl Tells Housewife In Lagos

A 42-year old married man, Adewale Fajemiloye has landed in trouble after he was implicated by a 16-year old girl who told his wife that she had slept with him severally in their compound.

The incident happened at Unity Close, Eruwen area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Nigerian Army begins operation 'Cat Race' in Benue, Taraba States

Today, the Nigerian Army said it would begin a major deployment of troops to the troubled states of Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kogi and Niger to restore peace and orderliness.

The exercise is tagged: Ayem Akpatuma (Tiv Language) meaning Cat Race. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the exercise which runs from February 15 to March 31 would be targetted at killer herdsmen, cattle rustlers, armed bandits, kidnappers, armed militias and other criminal elements in the six states. 

Victoria Beckham Will Join Spice Girls Reunion For Money, Self-Esteem

Victoria Beckham went from wanting nothing to do with a Spice Girls reunion to being fully on board ... largely because she wants to step out of David Beckham's shadow and do her own thing again ... sources connected to the group tell TMZ.

TMZ broke the story ... the Spice Girls will reunite for a concert tour, probably towards the end of summer that will begin in England and migrate over to the U.S.

E-payment channels record N29.44trn transactions in Q4 - NBS

Electronic payment channels recorded N29.44 trillion worth of transactions in the last quarter of 2017. 

Data on Electronic Payment Channels in Nigeria’s banking sector released yesterday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that a total volume of 461,980,541 transactions were recorded in the last quarter of last year. 

Nigerian Dad Reveals What His Son Did To Him After Giving Him N136K

Nigerian man with a facebook account name Stella Igherighe shared his ordeal with his. The man shared a photo of him been inflicted with wound and a bandage tied round his arm. The man felt so disappointed that he called his son worthless, following a disagreement over money for his school and that of his younger sister.

Enrique ready for Chelsea move

Former Barcelona boss, Luis Enrique is now ready to move to London and is set to replace Antonio Conte as Chelsea manager.

Conte is under pressure after losing back-to-back Premier League matches against Bournemouth and Watford.