EFCC arrests man for alleged N17.4m, $6,300 fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday arraigned one Nanpan Salihu Yaniyang at the State High Court, Ikeja, for alleged fraud.

The commission, according to a statement on its Twitter handle, arraigned Yaniyang on a four-count charge of stealing and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N17,449,000 and $6,300.

One of the charges read: β€œNanpan Salihu Yaniyang, sometime in 2020 in Lagos State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N17,449,000 (Seventeen Million Four Hundred and Forty-nine Thousand Naira)from Valerie Okoli and her co-investors under the pretence that you would help them incorporate a company, and use the said fund to invest in Forex, which pretext you knew or ought to know is false.”

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read out to him.

The EFCC counsel, Ayanfe Ogunsina, asked the court to pick a trial date and remand the defendant in a correctional facility.

But the defence counsel, Cyril Ebeh, informed the court that he had filed an application for his client’s bail

Justice O. O. Abike-Fadipe adjourned the case till March 29.

Many Nigerian women want ready-made men, luxury gifts – Anita Joseph

Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, has explained why several Nigerian women are still single.

The thespian shared her opinion in a video posted on her Instagram platform on Monday.

According to Joseph, some women are looking for ready-made men instead of building a profound relationship with the average young men wooing them.

She slammed most women for expecting luxury gifts from men when they cannot afford such themselves, saying women who ended up with rich men are just lucky.

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The Nollywood actress is married to popular Nigerian comedian, MC Fish.

The couple tied the knot on Valentine’s Day in February 2020.

Joseph had a daughter before settling down with the comedian.

Hollywood actor, Jamie Foxx pays tribute to dead sister on World Down Syndrome Day

Several months after losing his younger sister, Deondra Dixon, Hollywood actor, Jamie Foxx, has taken to social media to pay tribute to the deceased on World Down Syndrome Day.

World Down Syndrome Day is marked on March 21 every year.

The actor’s sister died in October 2020 at the age of 36.

Foxx shared a photo of his sister on Instagram and paid tribute to her.

He wrote:

β€œMy heart, breath, and soul, I hear your laughter in the house. I hear you sliding down the stairs… my heart… my breath… my soul… I love u Deondra my angel #worlddownsyndromeday2021”

The popular comedian and Hollywood actor, Kevin Hart, surprised his eldest daughter with a gift to remember on her 16th birthday.

The popular comedian and Hollywood actor, Kevin Hart, surprised his eldest daughter with a gift to remember on her 16th birthday.

The 41-year-old dad gave Heavens, his teen daughter, a black Mercedes SUV worth $85,000 during her birthday bash.

Heavens’ mum, who is now Kevin’s ex-wife, was also present at the party.
Although the couple got divorced in 2011, the woman was graced her daughter’s wonderful bash.
The birthday girl was very thrilled as she posed with her parents in the SUV.

JUST IN: Early morning fire razes shops at Katsina central market

An early morning fire on Monday razed several shops at the Katsina Central Market.

The incident started at about 9:20 a.m. with personnel of the state fire service and citizens still battling to quell the inferno.

Shop owners who were not affected at the moment were making efforts to evacuate their goods to a safe place.

Details later…

Police arrests bricklayer, herbalist for alleged murder of woman, four-year-old son in Ogun

Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a woman, Modupeola Folorunso, and her four-year-old son for ritual purpose in the state.

The suspects – Baoku Gbuyi (29), an herbalist, and Olamide Odulaja (27), a bricklayer, were arrested after the woman’s husband filed a report at the police divisional headquarters in Ijebu-Igbo last month about his missing wife and son.

The spokesman of the state police command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, however, did not mention when the suspects were arrested.

He said the police detectives embarked on a technical and intelligent based investigation which led to the arrest of Odulaja in Ibadan while the herbalist was traced to Kajola village and arrested by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Awa Ijebu Division with the assistance of hunters and local vigilantes.

Oyeyemi said: β€œDuring interrogation, Odulaja confessed that he and one herbalist abducted the victim and her son on February 13, 2021, and that the victim and her son were killed for a money ritual at the house of the said herbalist.

Subsequently, all the adjoining divisions were alerted to be on the lookout for the fleeing suspect.

β€œHe was eventually traced to Kajola village, where he was arrested by the Divisional Police Officer, Awa Ijebu with the assistance of hunters and local vigilantes.

β€œOn interrogation, the herbalist confessed that it was Odulaja who approached him for the money-making ritual following which he asked him to bring a head of human being as one of the materials to be used.

β€œHe stated further that they both conspired to abduct the woman and her son and slaughtered them for that purpose.

β€œHe also confessed that he burnt the woman’s head with some other herbs which he gave to Odulaja to use.

When asked about the little boy, the suspect said his head and remains were dumped inside a pit latrine.”

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for further investigation and prosecution.

Zlatan, Cubana Chief Priest, others react as Davido cries out for help

Some Nigerian entertainers and fans of top Afrobeat singer, David β€˜Davido’ Adeleke, have expressed concern over his well-being after he cried out for help on social media.

Davido who recently coined the phrase; β€˜Who dey breathe’ to shade critics, took to his Instagram account to lament that he can’t breathe and it sparked reactions.

β€œI can’t breathe .. help”,Β Davido captioned a photo he shared.

Reacting to his post, they pleaded with the ”Jowo” crooner to take it easy as is yet to win his Grammy award.

Zlatan Ibile wrote; β€œWhere can I buy oxygen please?”

Cubana Chiefpriest wrote; β€œNobody badder”

Cdq wrote; β€œPele eyan na the choker”.

Actor William Uchema reveals how God blessed him with two SUVs after he spent money on church project

Nollywood actor, William Uchema has taken to social media to reveal how he was blessed with two SUVs by God after he spent his money on church project.

He shared photos and video of his new cars on Instagram, as he reflected on how he acquired his new cars after he spent money in the church.

He wrote; β€œI want to thank God for giving me the resources to buy the Camera I used to snap this picture, and because there is a wife around, we got two Cameras?. And to wifey don’t worry this camera is not your birthday present.

OK on a Serious note.

Last month I wanted to buy an SUV (because you need one in Lagos especially if you are always at a Site) and that same period a church building project came up. So I was left with the choice of either buying my SUV or giving the money for the church of God to be completed (where people’s life will be changed for good and souls saved). So I was led in my spirit to give it for the church project and used the rest to buy a car for someone who didn’t have one. A month later God blessed me with Two SUVs at once.

Also, Williams said he is not surprised that he was later enable to buy the car of his dream because God has always come through for him.

”In as much as I am writing this with a heart of gratitude to God I am also not surprised because this is not the first time God has done something like this. The problem is we (especially this generation) have allowed distractions to blind us from what the word of God is saying about our lives and the promises that come with it. We have been chasing shadows, seeking wealth in the wrong places and neglecting the purpose for which God has created us, we have completely forgotten Matthew 6:33.

We have allowed people that claim to know God but contradict His words lead a lot of people far away from the kingdom of God discouraging them from giving to God and honoring his prophets. Some even call Christianity a β€œwhite man’s religion” and try to deceive people to go back to idol worship.

He added; β€œListen to me ladies and gentlemen I am a product of Grace, His words, and the blessings he has given me through the prophets He has placed in my life. The word of God still works tremendously as it has been from the beginning for those that believe and have chosen to walk with him. Stop playing religion and find God in spirit and truth, stop listening to people that only talk but don’t even have their lives together. There is a lot God wants to do with you and for you but you need to have a relationship with him and know his words for yourself. Jesus Still saves, all you have to do is accept him as your lord and savior.”

Patoranking gifts his sister a brand new car on her wedding day (Video)

Ace Nigerian dancehall artiste, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie professionally known as Patoranking has surprised his sister with an expensive wedding present.

The Girlie O singer gifted his sister and her hubby a brand new car on their wedding day.

Patoranking took to his Instagram story to share a video of the moment the car gift was unveiled at the wedding reception.

In the video, the singer also performed during the father-daughter dance at the wedding which held on Saturday, March 20.

Na that juju she use collect Tonto Dikeh husband – Rosy Meurer blasted for posing as a β€˜priestess’ in a shrine

Nigerians have called out Nollywood actress and new mother, Rosy Meurer following the recent photo she posted on social media.

Rosy had shared an image of herself donning a spiritualist attire in a shrine-like environment, but the post did not sit well with social media users who then lambasted her.

Although the photo was taken while she was on set doing her job as an actress, Twitter users didn’t take to likely the fact that she posted it online at a time that she is involved in a relationship drama with her hubby and his ex.

Netizens wasted no time blasting the actress, as one immediately accused her of being diabolic.

See reactions below:

@dorcass__mimi wrote β€œNa that juju she use take collect toto dike husband. Child of serpent”

@straight_up_savageaf wrote β€œLow budget Tonto”

@nonso_iheaancho wrote β€œI’m not surprised”

@omololad____ wrote β€œWe are not surprised”

official_dota_of_obi wrote, β€œIs this what you used to collect Mr. Churchill?”

ricolion93 wrote β€œAfter living in USAΒ ??Β so this is what you can bring back to act? Do you know what such movies have done to Nigerians living in nearby countries hustling?

They all believe that all we Nigerians know how to do is evil because they watch our movies. You guys should grow up and act films not movies and then calling it a film.thank you.’

I’m ready to party – Nigerian lady celebrates after finalizing her divorce

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to celebrate the end of her marriage after the finalization of her divorce.

Announcing the news to netizens in a Twitter post on March 19, the lady simply identified as @Ojornelu said she’s β€œready to party”.

Sharing dancing gifs, the divorcee thanked the Lagos State High Court for being instrumental to ending her marriage while adding that she is now ready to party.

Signed the dotted lines today….Happily Divorced!!!

β€œLagos state high court. I thank you o!!”.

When a Twitter user suggested having a party, she replied;

”Thank you mama. I kuku collected vaccine this week so I’m ready to party.

#Update: Quavo reportedly didn’t take back the Bentley convertible he gifted Saweetie after their breakup.

Migos rapper, Quavo reportedly didn’t take back the Bentley he gifted to his now ex-girlfriend Saweetie for Christmas in the wake of their messy break-up.

This comes after MTO reported on Saturday that Quavo had her white $350,000 Bentley convertible repossessed after Saweetie announced their split on Twitter last week. 

A source noted that the action was taken due to the 27-year-old rapper announcing the couple’s breakup on her Twitter account, which Quavo viewed as inappropriate.

But later on Sunday, a source told TMZ that the car was not repossessed and there’s no evidence that it ever took place.Β Β 

The pairΒ Β first sparked breakup rumors when they unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Buhari’s lookalike spotted driving danfo in Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari’s lookalike was recently spotted in Lagos and the photos which emerged online have got Nigerians talking.

A driver of a commercial bus commonly called ”Danfo” had people flocking around him on seeing how he shares a striking semblance with Buhari.

A Twitter user simply known as Harrison captioned the mages; β€˜Buhari look alike spotted in Lagos.!!’

Social media users were in disbelief over the existence of a man who looks just like their president.

Davido reacts as Tunde Ednut hints that Chioma is preventing him from seeing his son, Ifeanyi

Nigerian musician turned entertainment blogger, Tunde Ednut has confirmed the rumors’ that Chioma has refused to allow Davido to see his son, Ifeanyi.

Top blogger Cutie Julls had initially made the revelation some weeks ago when Davido was involved in a cheating scandal with American model Mya Yafai.

According to Cutie, Chioma moved out of Davido’s house and has denied him access to see Ifeanyi since last year September.

Tunde has now taken to social media to hint that the Jowo crooner is still having trouble seeing his son.

May we not marry someone that will send us to our early grave or put us in trouble oo! Ah, some people are wicked to the extent of denying you from seeing your own child.

You will try every means, but they will fight back and say NO! Pikin wey me and you fuvck born? Aaaaaah! GOD HELP US ooo! Make we no meet the devil on earth.”

As a form of subtle confirmation of the story, Davido liked Tunde Ednut’s Instagram post as seen below:

Stop giving me home-work, I have chores doing at home and you are making the situation worse – Primary 5 pupil writes letter to her school teacher

A Ghanaian school teacher has shared with Correctng.com a letter he received from one of his pupils telling him to stop giving her home-works.

The teacher, Joseph Awudi, got delivered an envelope from a class 5 pupil simply identified as Chloe, requesting that she should not be given academic works to be taken home anymore as she does chores at home.

According to little Chloe, the teacher is worsening her situation at home by giving her home-works.

In the letter which she addressed;Β From Chloe to Sir Joseph, she wrote;

Dear Sir Joseph, please stop giving me homework. I have chores in my house and giving me homework will make it worse so please don’t give me homework.

Lowlife idiot using my name to chase clout – Bobrisky fires back at his ex-mentee, James Brown

We reported earlier that Nigerian transvestite, James Brown dragged Bobrisky for being fake and using filters in his posts.

Moments after sharing James shared a video calling him out, Bob real name Idris Okuneye has dragged James Brown to filth.

He said the self-acclaimed Princess of Nigeria is using his name to chase clout and he would do all within his power to get him jailed.

Have been calm nobody is warning that lowlife idiot using my name to clout chase up and down. But if I take any step now some of you useless goats will open your mouth and say I should free him cause he’s too small for me”. I can’t waste my time on that deadΒ Β body!!!

But I will use my lawyer to deal with him. Since he can’t control his wide mouth authorities will help him close it. He has kuku said he is not afraid to visit his former jail. I will use my right plug to deal with him. If you come to preach to me to forgive one idiot I will block u.”

Nigerian boxer Okolie becomes WBO cruiserweight champion

Lawrence Okolie a British national born to Nigerian parents has become the new WBO cruiserweight champion after defeating Krzysztof Glowacki.
Okolie unloaded a devastating finishing punch to drop Glowacki heavily in the sixth round as the referee waved off the fight to confirm the coronation of the newest world titleholder in Wembley.

Okolie, 28, who has remained unbeaten has also become the first male member of Britain’s 2016 Olympic squad to claim a professional world title.
Glowacki, before he was crushed by Okolie, his only previous defeats in 33 professional bouts had come against the world-class duo of Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Briedis.

β€œIt is crazy, I feel happy and blessed,” Okolie told Sky Sports. β€œIt is surreal.

β€œI had confidence throughout the week, was very calm.

β€œShane reminded me not to rush, and it went exactly to plan. I said I’d get it done between rounds five and eight.”
The 28-year-old now wants to unify the division, with the first target International Boxing Federation belt holder Briedis, who knocked out Glowacki inside three rounds in 2019.

We can’t stoop so low to spy on one individual, DHQ slams reports it is monitoring Sunday Igboho

The defence headquarters (DHQ) has refuted allegations that it sent its operatives to spy on Sunday Adeyemo, a Yoruba youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho.

On Friday, a viral video had shown two alleged spies fleeing on a motorcycle while being chased by Igboho’s supporters.

The alleged spies were accused of carrying out a β€œsurvey” of Igboho’s residence in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

However, in a statement on Saturday, March 20, Bernard Onyeuko,Β DHQΒ spokesperson said the military’s attention has been drawn to the video.

Onyeuko said: β€œFor the records, it should be noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, are highly professional in the discharge of their duties, with well-defined roles, responsibilities and duties in its mandate of securing the territorial integrity of the Nigerian Nation.

β€œAs such, the Military cannot stoop so low to such extent to β€˜spy’ on one individual, as wildly and loosely alleged.

Secondly, the Armed Forces of Nigeria is a highly disciplined and professional organization with extant laws and regulations which guide the actions of its personnel in the conduct of their duties. As such, it is practically impossible for military personnel on official duty to conduct themselves in such a manner as alleged by Adeyemo and his cohorts.

β€œFor the avoidance of doubt, preliminary investigation has so far revealed that one of the alleged β€˜soldiers’ is a serial impersonator. Meanwhile, credible eyewitnesses and sources have also revealed that some associates of Igboho went in pursuit of some individuals when the motorbike conveying the impersonator and one Nigerian Air Force personnel ran into them.

The duo were immediately apprehended and taken to the said β€˜IGBOHO House’ at Soka before Ibadan toll gate where they were branded as spies. Furthermore, investigations are currently underway by Nigerian Airforce and the Nigerian Army to unravel the actual circumstances which played out on the day.”

The DHQ warned individuals and groups to desist from disparaging the reputation of the Nigerian military.

Burna Boy comes for those who prayed he should never win a Grammy

Grammy award winning artiste, Burna Boy has taken to social media to drag those who prayed for him to never emerge victorious at the recently Grammy ceremony.

In a lengthy post on the social media platform, Twitter, Burna Boy declared that he did it all alone.

The Afrobeats star stated that he was proud of himself and his offsprings will undeniably validate the success and height attained by their father.

Burna also made snide remarks about other celebrities who failed to support his artistry.

Read what the 29-year-old Grammy award winner posted on social media;

GOD is most definitely NOT A MAN. I will never forget how so many of you prayed that I don’t win. Too dumb to understand that you also win if I win. No worry, this is just the beginning. God is Great.”

He continued;

β€œGod bless everyone/ anyone who has stood with me! Let’s keep making history!

β€œEvery single person that worked on the project, my incredible team that works 24/7, and my OUTSIDERS!! Big love always.”

Recall Burna Boy won the award for the Best Global Album at the recently concluded Grammy awards ceremony on Sunday, March 14.