20 Yahoo-Yahoo Boys Arrested In Benin City By EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested twenty suspected internet fraudsters. The arrest, which was carried out in a joint operation with officers of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, followed intelligence report on their activities. They were nabbed in a surprise raid on their Cyber office tucked in an old building located on Siluko Road, Benin City.

 

At the point of arrest, the fraudsters had in their possession forty five (45) laptops of different make, twenty eight (28) telephone sets, eight (8) internet mobile modems and one Nissan car with registration number USL 375 AG.

The suspected fraudsters who are mostly in their twenties includes: Idehen Obabueki, Adesa Lucky, Usuagu Uche, Eloghosa Olikiabor, Larry Edomwonyi, Amowie Maike, Francis Ezegbede, Itua Samuel and Endurance John Egbeifo. Others are Amego Ovenseri, Iyen Ighodaro, Philip Agbodori, Lucky Robinson, Nnadi Obinna, Osabuohien Osahon, Chinenu Eze, Peter Sunday, Solomon Ogu, Niyi Femi and Osagie Aghedo.

The suspects have made useful statements. Most of them confessed to be engaged in online dating of foreigners particularly widows. They also confessed to using different pseudo names and faces to deceive their prospective victims. They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.

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Photos And Video: Charles And Camilla Celebrate Tube's 150th Anniversary With Trip On London Underground

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A Tube journey is the norm for millions of London commuters but the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have only just taken their first joint trip on the Underground.

Charles and Camilla celebrated the 150th anniversary of the capital's transport network by touring a small part of it and visiting some stations on Wednesday.

The Prince and Duchess travelled by Tube riding for a few minutes just one stop from Farringdon to King's Cross on a Metropolitan line train.

The royal couple were given specially designed oyster cards celebrating the Tube's anniversary



Charles last travelled on the Tube network in April 1979 when he opened the first stage of the Jubilee line, while Camilla is thought to have used the London Underground (LU) in the past.

They both qualify for a Freedom Pass for the over-60s, but their oyster cards had £10 credit for the journey, which costs £2.10. The cards are expected to be retained by the Royal Collection.


Although the train was empty, members of the public boarded at Farringdon along with the royals but a group of policemen standing further down the carriage meant commuters could not reach the heir to the throne and his wife.

Camilla sat opposite Metropolitan line manager Angela Back and speaking about the immaculate train said: "Very nice, very smart."

The short journey was to mark 150 years of London Underground

"Just one stop?" Charles asked Tube bosses when he and the Duchess arrived at King's Cross station after their three-minute trip from Farringdon.

Prior to boarding, Howard Collins, the Tube's chief operating officer, asked Charles if he would like to drive the train - as he did a year ago during the Bombardier factory visit.

"I will do as I'm told," Charles jokingly replied.

Spotting the media waiting on the same platform, he asked: "Are you all coming on the train?"
They seem to be having fun anyway!

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Photos: Kidnappers Of Nkiru Sylvanus Paraded By SSS

Abuja - The State Security (SSS) Tuesday, paraded six men who were involved in the kidnap of Nkiru Sylvanus, Nollywood actress and special assistant on public affairs to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state.
Nkiru, who was kidnapped along with Kenneth Okoli in Owerri on December 16 2012 while on an official engagement, was released five days after a ransom of N8 million was reportedly paid.

Kimberly McCarthy, Texas Inmate, Set To Be First Woman Executed In U.S. Since 2010

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Texas is set to execute Kimberly McCarthy by lethal injection on Tuesday, the first woman to be put to death in the United States in more than two years.

The execution is scheduled to be carried out at the state prison in Huntsville, Texas after 6 p.m. local time.

Women are rarely executed in the United States. Only 12 female inmates were put to death since capital punishment was reinstated by the Supreme Court in 1976, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.

The last woman executed was Teresa Lewis in Virginia on Sept. 23, 2010, the information center said.

"Although women commit about 10 percent of murders, capital cases also require some aggravating factor like rape, robbery, or physical abuse," said Richard Dieter, executive director of the information center, adding that women usually have not committed a long list of prior felonies.

"It's unclear whether jurors or prosecutors may be more lenient in potential prosecutions of women, since there are relatively few," said Dieter.

McCarthy, 51, was convicted of entering the Lancaster, Texas home of her 71-year-old neighbor, Dorothy Booth, on July 21, 1997, under the pretense of borrowing some sugar. She then stabbed Booth five times, according to the Texas attorney general's summary of the case.

She also cut off Booth's left ring finger in order to take her diamond ring, which she later pawned.

McCarthy also was believed to be responsible for the murders of two other elderly women, one using a meat tenderizer as a weapon and another using a claw hammer, according to the Attorney General's summary.

McCarthy was found guilty in 1998 by a Dallas County jury of murdering Booth and sentenced to death. Her conviction was overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2001 because no attorney was present when she was questioned after the crime even though she had requested a lawyer, court documents show. She was tried a second time in 2002, was again found guilty by a Dallas County jury, and again sentenced to death.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2004 agreed with the second conviction.

McCarthy would be the second person executed in the United States so far this year. Forty-three inmates were put to death in 2012. (Reporting by Corrie MacLaggan; Writing by Greg McCune)
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Five arrested with huge quantities of fake local and foreign currencies

The suspects with printing machines

Five men were on Monday paraded by the Lagos State Police Command for printing local and foreign currencies.

Two of the suspects, Femi Jacob and Ramon Adeoye, were arrested at Ogunlana Street, Alagbado with eight printing machines and a large quantity of printed fake notes in Naira, Dollars, Pounds, Euros and Cedis totalling N8m.

Isaka Usman and Akeem Ayobado were also arrested at Ikorodu with 14 printing machines, one cutting machine and N100m fake notes. The fifth suspect, Onyeka Ibe, was allegedly an Anambra-based buyer, who usually comes to Lagos to buy fake currencies.

The state Command’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, said, “This syndicate has been in operation for over five years. Their customers are spread across several African countries like the Republic of Benin, Mali, Ghana, Togo, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

“The Officer-in-Charge of SARS, Superintendent of Police Abba Kyari, got a tip-off about the operations of the syndicate some weeks ago and mounted surveillance at Jacob’s Alagbado residence. It was Jacob’s confessional statement after his arrest that led to the arrest of Ayodabo who is the leader of the syndicate.

“This case will eventually be handed over to operatives of Interpol because of the negative implications the fake currencies outflow might have had on the economies of the West African countries.”

The CP said the cutting machine was owned by Ayodabo and procured from the Republic of Benin

One of the suspects, Ibe said, “I often come down to Oluwole Street in Lagos Island. That is where Ayodabo has his shop. I would spend N5,000 to get currency worth N100,000. I usually buy currency worth between N500,000 and N700,000.”

The fake notes which were on display during the parade looked real enough to have kept the syndicate in business for five years with customers spread across the continent.

Adeoye told PUNCH METRO that he was arrested at Iyana Ipaja, adding, “I am just an errand boy, my duty was to deliver fake currencies to buyers. I was on my way to deliver fake notes worth N700,000 to one Ibrahim when I was arrested.”

 

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Mother Bundles Daughter To Psychiatric Hospital For Attending "An Unconventional" Church

An elderly woman, Mrs. Florence Omotehinwa, has been accused of bundling her 40-year-old daughter, Mrs. Toyin Ndiomu, in a psychiatric hospital for attending “an unconventional” church.

According to Punch, the victim, who attends Jordan Ministries, Opebi, Lagos, was abducted on January 12, 2013, at 25 Joel Ogunnaike Street, while she was celebrating her 40th birthday.

A legal consultant with Project Alert on Violence Against Women, Mr. Benjamin Odeh, told our correspondent that the victim was a mother of two and had been separated from her husband because of domestic violence.

Odeh said on the day the victim was abducted, her mother stormed her party with naval operatives and policemen.

He said, “On that day, Mrs. Omotehinwa and Ndiomu’s estranged husband came with two women, naval personnel and two armed policemen. They seized the victim, pushed her into a vehicle and sped off.”

He said the victim was taken to Farri Psychiatric Hospital, where she was being kept incommunicado.

When Punch Metro visited the hospital located on Gbaja Street, Surulere, the matron denied our correspondent access to Ndiomu, saying that she had been given strict orders by her mother not to allow visitors to have access to her.

The matron, who did not identify herself, said, “This is not a conventional hospital, it is a hospital for patients with mental illnesses and as such we cannot allow just anybody to see her.

“Her mother said no one should be allowed to see her and we are standing by that instruction. We don’t know anything about abduction; our own responsibility is to treat patients.”

Boko Haram Declares Ceasefire

The commander who identified himself as Sheikh Muhammed Abdulazeez spoke to journalists Monday in Maiduguri, where the Islamist sect known as Boko Haram got its start.

Abdulazeez described himself as a second-in-command to sect leader Abubakar Shekau and said there would be a ceasefire as the Borno government had promised to release some sect members.

Abdulazeez reportedly met with Governor Kashim Shettima today.

While a government official later welcomed the announcement, it came as soldiers and police still hold Boko Haram members and violence continued unabated in the region.

A local resident of Gajiganna, a nearby village, said he saw eight bodies — some decapitated — after an attack, that bore the violent trademark of Boko Haram.

Boko Haram had offered unilateral ceasefire in the past, which it never kept, choosing instead to launch brutal attacks on the Nigerian state.

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Katie Price offered a full refund by Sandals resort after complaining over her wedding

Katie Price... My honeymoon from hell

Smiles ... but Katie Price says her third wedding was almost ruined

FURIOUS Katie Price has told how her wedding was almost ruined by a series of disasters at her hotel — including a butler who asked: “Are you a porn star?”

Katie Price A.K.A. Jordan, 34, hit out after returning from Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa with third hubby, builder Kieran Hayler, 25.
She said her wedding snaps showed a beach — “but if you looked the other way there were ugly skyscrapers”.
The sunbeds were plastic, their wedding tent “looked like it came out of B&Q” and the atmosphere was “more 18-30” than royal.

'Sandals was more like a sweaty flip-flop' ... Katie Price has hit out at resort after disastrous big day

 

Model Katie said: “Sandals, my a*** — it was more like a smelly old flip-flop.”
Sandals said it was “disappointed Ms Price was not happy with her stay” and that the butler denied making any derogatory remarks.
It added: “As a gesture of goodwill we are willing to offer her a refund on condition she does not choose our resorts for any future weddings or stays.”

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Sandals Resorts are surprised by the allegations made by Ms Price. Without an international profile, the resort team were oblivious of Ms Price’s fame and welcomed her with the award-winning service given to all its guests.

Once at the resort Ms Price did identify herself to her dedicated Wedding Manager and explained her profile in the UK.

The team were thoroughly understanding and accommodating of Ms Price’s request for privacy, offering use of the resort’s private offshore island, Sandals Cay, for her wedding ceremony and the duration of her stay.

However, Ms Price declined this offer, and against the Sandals team’s advice opted instead to hold the ceremony on the public beach where she was photographed by paparazzi.

As with all Butler Suite guests, Ms Price was assigned a dedicated butler who are all trained by the “Guild of Professional English Butlers”.

Part of this service includes serving gourmet meals from a choice of ten on property restaurants in suite at no additional cost. The resort also offers private candle lit dining in a variety of discreet locations for all its guests.

Her dedicated butler, who is used to dealing with VIP’s denies making any derogatory remarks.

Sandals Resorts is disappointed that Ms Price was not happy with her stay and as a gesture of goodwill are willing to offer her a refund on condition that she does not chose our resorts for any future weddings or stays.

Sandals has been welcoming guests through its doors for over three decades and prides itself on excellent service, award winning product and has one of the highest returning guest rates in the industry.

Sandals has been awarded some of the industry’s top accolades and awards including the ‘World’s Leading All-Inclusive’ at the World Travel Awards and ‘Top All Inclusive Brand for Honeymooners’ by Brides Magazines.


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Fire Guts Nightclub In Brazil...Kills At Least 245 People

Firefighters work to douse a fire at the Kiss Club in Santa Maria city, Rio Grande do Sul state

A fire in a Brazilian nightclub has killed at least 245 people with fears that the death toll could rise further, initial reports suggest.

The deadly blaze, at the Kiss nightclub in the city of Santa Maria, in the south of Brazil, began when a band set fire to a flag which ignited sound proofing foam on the ceiling, reports the Guardian.

Around 200 people have been injured.

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Fire chief Guido de Melo told the Brazilian website, G1: "Fire services are looking for other victims. We can't give an exact number [of those killed]. People started panicking and ended up treading on each other,"

He added: "We have just taken the fire under control. Now we are removing the bodies."

Rescue services had to smash through walls to reach those trapped inside.

Reports suggest many choked to death or were trampled in the rush to escape the nightclub which only had one exit.

One survivor, Aline Santos Silva, 29, told Globonews TV: "It was really fast. There was a lot of smoke, really dark smoke.

"We were only able to get out quickly because we were in a VIP area close to the door."

There may have been as many as 2000 people in the nightclub at the time of the fire.

 

 

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Did Mercy Johnson Sing Well In The Ice Prince "Aboki" Remix?

Since Ice Prince announced he was featuring Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson in the "Aboki" remix, fans have been watching out to know when the song will be released, with many fans wondering if Mercy can sing.


Do you want to know if Mercy can sing well? Click below to listen to the song:

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The Mystery Corpses Of Anambra

Civilisation certainly remains in quirky progress in Nigeria. This reality is again dramatised recently with the shocking discovery of about 30 male corpses floating on Ezu River in the border between Enugu and Anambra states of south-eastern Nigeria. The Nigeria Police, with its customary pretensions of efficiency, has moved in and quickly scaled down the figure of the gory find to "only 18".

 

The fact that there is no information on the identity of the corpses - and on how they came to be dumped in the river - adds to the dismaying situation. That it is occurring at this time of the current security challenges facing the country should galvanise the authorities to move quickly to solve the riddle, because it has increased the general apprehension over the rising cases of ritual killings and kidnapping, particularly in the eastern part of the country.

As it were, the puzzling discovery of these decomposing corpses by fishermen in the part of the river at Amansea, in Awka North local government area of Anambra State last week and the apparently unscientific manner adopted in an effort to unravel the mystery qualify for a script from Nollywood.

It is a compelling, tragic human story that needs a decisive forensic investigative reaction. Responsible agencies of government must clear cobwebs and explain to concerned Nigerians what really transpired. A distraught Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State put off a planned foreign trip and, in something of a knee-jerk reaction, has offered a princely N5million to any person who could conjure clues to help remove the development from the realms of mystery.

Obi described the dumping of the corpses as unacceptable, and vowed to ensure that "no stone would be left unturned" in effort to unravel the mystery.

The killing and dumping of the dead bodies in question in Ezu River is a despicable act that shrinks our humanity. It must not be allowed to go unresolved, like so many other "mysteries" in our recent national life.

This crime, if indeed they were victims of murder, poses serious challenge not only to the people and governments of the two states but to the Nigeria police and other security agencies to determine how the victims met their deaths. Was it by drowning, through gunshots or strangulation, or poisoning? Or, perhaps, they may be victims of ritual killing, a rampant practice in these parts, or of communal clash, given that the area falls within the Aguleri-Umuleri region, flashpoint for age-long bitter conflict.

Reported preliminary investigations have not established that the dead bodies belonged to alien beings on a misadventure to earth. Who killed 18 male Nigerians (if they were Nigerians) and disposed of them in Ezu River which provides water to populations of contiguous communities in that locale?

As the age of recourse to native doctors for solutions are far gone, under appropriate forensic inquiry, dead bodies tell tales about how they were killed. We wonder whey these bodies have not told the police just how they met their gory end and when. What are the challenges hobbling the police from speedy execution of basic investigation of the case?

A comparable incident happened in 2001 when a headless body was found in London’s River Thames - the Boy Adam case - when the British police went into over-drive and solved the damning mystery. Deploying the most advanced investigative science available, the Boy Adam, incidentally a young Nigerian boy involved in ritual killing, was unravelled by the police.

The effort to backtrack and unearth the story behind the grisly headless and legless torso floating in the Thames is certainly far more arduous than solving the Evu River case where at least 18 bodies are involved.

Just as the recent unscheduled visit by President Goodluck Jonathan to a police college in Lagos is provoking a welcome storm and focus on the condition of police training institutions in the country, the Ezu River’s floating corpses should provoke an appropriate reappraisal of the capacity, motivation, equipment and funding of the Nigeria Police to deliver on its critical mandate to secure society.

 

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Fashion Faceoff...Who Wore It Better?

Fashion Faceoff: Alexa Chung vs. Chloe Moretz in Simone Rocha





Fashion Faceoff: Alessandra Ambrosio vs. Padma Lakshmi in Zuhair Murad

 

Fashion Faceoff: Jessica Biel vs. Naomie Harris in Chanel

 

 

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Peter Okoye of P-Square & Lola Omotayo Welcome Their Baby, Aliona

 

Peter Okoye of P-Square today announced the birth of his second child with his girlfriend Titilola Omotayo, who is also the mother of his first child, Cameron.

He tweeted:

“Thank u Lord… Am the new Daddy in town… And she’s so beautiful and adorable”
“Welcome to the world Aliona…. God is great.”
“Mother and child are perfectly fine…. Thank u Jesus”


Congrats from womenstyles!!

Photos: Hollywood Stars Turn Out In Force To Support President Obama's Public Inauguration

It's not exactly the Red Carpet ceremony, but the President's second-term inauguration had an unmistakable Hollywood feel.
Beyonce and Jay-Z led the way as the stars turned out in force to support President Barack Obama at his inauguration on Monday.
A loud cheer welcomed the 31-year-old singer and her rapper husband as they made a grand entrance at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

Passionate performance: President Barack Obama puts his hand on his heart as he watches singer Beyonce Knowles belt out THe Star Spangled Banner following his second inauguration in Washington on Monday

Power couple: Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

Quite an entrance: The popular rapper and singer received a cheer from the crowd as they walked in

Congratulations Sir! Beyonce shares her joy as she holds hands with Obama

The pair both wore grey and had matching fur coats for the occasion and stopped to chat with Rev. Al Sharpton.

After watching Obama's second inauguration, Beyonce stepped onto the podium herself to belt out The Star Spangled Banner.
With huge emeralds glinting on her ears, and her finger, the beauty looked moved as she gave a passionate performance.
She had earlier shared snaps of her rehearsals on Instagram.

Belting it out! The singer performed the U.S. national anthem The Star Spangled Banner

Perfect choice: Beyonce looked emotional as she took to the podium, but showed no sign of nerves

Power women: Michelle Obama hugs Beyonce, who is wearing in Lorraine Schwartz 80 carat emerald earrings and a 50 carat emerald ring

OPne for the album: Showing that even superstars aren't immune to being starstruck, Beyonce and Jay Z ask a fellow guest to take a photo for them

Musicians Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor were present, both preparing to perform at the inaugural ceremony.

'I think it's going to be the coolest thing ever to look back with my grandkids and go: "I was a part of that and I'm proud of that. I'm not ashamed of that,"' Clarkson said in a recent interview.
Kelly once said she was a fan of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, but she says she voted for Obama twice.

Historic day: Kelly Clarkson arrives with Brandon Blackstock for the ceremonial swearing-in

Big moment: Clarkson performed My Country 'Tis of Thee after Obama took the oath of office

On the podium: Kelly performed My Country 'Tis Of Thee at Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's swearing in ceremony after Obama took the oath of office

Congrats! Kelly and Obama share a tender moment in front of the nation

Stirring: Former American Idol winner Kelly has her big moment in front of America

 

Kelly performed My Country 'Tis Of Thee at Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's swearing in ceremony after Obama took the oath of office.
UK viewers may have found the song familiar - it is set to the British national anthem God Save The Queen.
'We came up with a really cool arrangement for it and I really love the lyrics,' Kelly said.

A-list event: John Mayer and Katy Perry were also in the crowd

Touching moment: Katy rests her hand on John's head as the pair await the big moment

In their Monday best! Katy has been a long-term passionate supporter of the President

Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley will later take to the stage at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.

Chris Cornell, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson and Anthony will also perform.

Actress Eva Longoria was seated on the platform outside the Capitol, sharing a picture of her insiders view on Twitter.

The kiss that says You Did It! US President Barack Obama embraces First Lady Michelle Obama as they arrive

His biggest supporters: First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia

Also seated in the crowd were long-term Obama supporter, the singer Katy Perry, wearing an orange coat, and her boyfriend John Mayer.

And former Boston Celtics great Bill Russell was in the crowd, too.

Celebrities have been a big part of Obama's strategy to attract voters. Bruce Springsteen is a regular supporter, as is Perry, Lena Dunham, Scarlett Johansson, Jay-Z and dozens of others.
While not all of Obama's star supporters could be present at the inauguratiuon, there were plenty of stirring tributes posted on Twitter.
Alicia Keys wrote: 'What a powerful day!! May we all take these powerful strides and continue moving forward!! Blessings!! '

Supporter: Eva Longoria flashed a big smile as she arrived for the event

IEva tweeted: 'Touching the center of the city here in the Capitol for good luck!'

High note: John Legend took his girlfriend Chrissy Teigen

Beyonce's singer sister Solange showed her support, writing: 'I couldn't be more proud on this day.'
Maria Shriver, estranged wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger and a Kennedy by birth, tweeted: 'Wow, Beyonce!
'Her work brought her here, as did Kelly Clarkson's. Hard work pays off. Greatest country on earth.'

Rehearsing: Beyonce posted this picture on her Instagram account ahead of President Barack Obama's inauguration

Serious business: The Obama supporter stayed focused ahead of her big performance

Singing her heart out: The 31-year-old will perform The Star Spangled Banner

Patriotic: The star in front of a statue of Abraham Lincoln

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Buried Baby Dug Up Alive In Lagos

A baby was found buried alive in a shallow grave but luckily got rescued by good samaritans and is now receiving proper care.

The details are not yet clear but it was gathered that the baby boy whose photos you see below, was buried by yet to be identified person(s) but as fate would have it, some members of the community found him, alive! Now, that is a miracle! Who knows how long he had been in that cold soil before being rescued!

The incident reportedly happened in Lagos, Nigeria and we are yet to get more details.

See photos below...

 

THE BABY AFTER HE WAS CLEANED UP