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EFCC Arrests 36 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Port Harcourt (Photos)

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate have arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

They were arrested on Tuesday,  August 19, 2025 in a sting operation at various locations within Port Harcourt following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet- related fraud.

Items recovered from them include different models of exotic vehicles, a Q-link Motorcycle, various brands of phone and laptop containing incriminating and fraudulent documents.

The suspects will  be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

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Naira Down To N1,555/$ In Parallel Market

Yesterday, the Naira fell to N1,555 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,550 per dollar on Monday.

But the Naira appreciated to N1,534.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell slightly to N1,534.5 per dollar from N1,534.8 per dollar on Monday, indicating 30 kobo appreciation for the naira.

Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NFEM rate widened to N20.5 per dollar from N15.2 per dollar on Monday.

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Mohbad was using Wunmi’s mom’s account number to receive money – Naira Marley

Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley, has revealed new details about late singer Mohbad’s financial transactions during his time under the label, alleging that the artiste frequently used his partner’s mother’s account to receive payments.

Speaking in a recent interview, Naira Marley recounted how Mohbad first reached out to him on November 16, 2020, claiming he was receiving treatment for malaria at a hospital.

According to him, on December 21, 2020, Mohbad sent an account number with the name Adesanya Justina Olajumoke and insisted that payments should be made into it.

He further disclosed that on December 30, 2020, Mohbad expressed gratitude after receiving payments into the same account following his one-year anniversary as a Marlian Records artiste.

Again, on December 31, 2020, and January 25, 2021, Mohbad continued to direct him to send money to the same account, claiming it belonged to his mother.

However, Naira Marley said he became suspicious after realizing the name on the account did not match that of Mohbad’s mother, who is known as Abosede. He alleged that the account actually belonged to the mother of Mohbad’s partner, Wunmi.

He said …

“On November 16, 2020, he sent me a message that he was at the hospital treating malaria. Those people saying he is scared of the hospital can see this.

“On Dec 21, 2020, Mohbad sent me an account with the name: Adesanya Justina Olajumoke. He said that was his new account where money should be paid into.”

“I was like this is not your account but anyway I paid his money there. On Dec 30, 2020 he appreciated me after his one year anniversary of being my artiste.”

On Dec 31, 2020, he sent me the same Olajumoke account to pay money into and he still insisted it was his account. On Jan 25, 2021 he sent me that same Olajumoke account and said it was his mum’s account.”

“I knew that wasn’t his mum’s name.”It was Wunmi’s mother’s account. His mother’s name is Abosede. I was like what’s going on, I then called him over to my place and spoke to him.”

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NYSC ‘Still Processing’ Petition Of Lagos Corps Member Punished For Criticising Tinubu – Sowore

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that the registration office of the NYSC Director General confirmed that the petition submitted by Lagos State female corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as “Raye,” requesting the release of her discharge certificate, is currently being processed.

Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), made the disclosure on Wednesday in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, while giving an update on his visit to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

SaharaReporters on August 12, 2025, reported that Uguamaye petitioned the NYSC DG over the “unlawful and politically motivated” extension of her service year by two months, allegedly in retaliation for her criticism of President Bola Tinubu and his administration.

The petition, signed by Inibehe Effiong, Principal Counsel of Inibehe Effiong Chambers, accused the NYSC of victimisation and abuse of power.

The petition maintained that Uguamaye was singled out for punishment after she publicly criticised Tinubu’s government policies.

The petition further alleged that the Lagos State Coordinator of the NYSC had threatened her with a service extension following her comments.

The petition demanded the immediate reversal of the two-month extension and the issuance of Ms. Uguamaye’s discharge certificate without delay.

It also warned that failure to comply would lead to a formal appeal to the Presidency and possible legal action.

In his post on Wednesday, Sowore narrated that during his visit to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, he, Ms. Uguamaye’s lawyer, Barrister Inibehe Effiong, and others who went with him to meet with the DG were initially denied access and harassed by officers of the Nigerian Army deployed to the facility.

“Yesterday, we returned to the National Youth Service Corps Headquarters to follow up on our letter demanding that the Director-General Brigadier General OO Nafiu release Ushie Rita “Raye” Uguamaye’s discharge certificate,” Sowore said.

“Instead of granting us access to see the DG, Nigerian Army officers deployed at the premises harassed us simply for exercising our right to document our movement with video recordings.”

Sowore added that all senior officials, including the DG of the NYSC, “conveniently instructed their staff to tell us they were ‘not on seat’”.

However, Sowore noted, “After persistent effort, the registration office on the DG’s floor finally admitted that our letter, submitted by Barrister Inibehe Effiong, is ‘still being processed’”.

He vowed, “We will not relent. We will return to the NYSC Headquarters until justice is done and Raye receives her rightful discharge certificate without further delay.”

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Juma Jux was denied Canadian visa – Kemi Olunloyo

Investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo claims Juma Jux, husband of Nollywood actress, Priscilla Ojo, was denied a Canadian visa by the High Commison in Tanzania.

This comes amid Priscilla and her mother, Iyabo Ojo, in Canada ahead of the arrival of Priscilla’s first child.

According to Kemi Olunloyo’s Facebook post, Priscilla’s upcoming baby is being carried via surrogacy, and Juma Jux would reportedly be absent at the birth.

“Jux was denied a Canadian visa by the Canadian high commission in Tanzania. He will not be there when Mohbad Mkambala is born by the surrogate. Trust me, he’s not missing anything”,The post stated.

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Portable criticizes GheGhe’s teachings, references King Solomon and 700 wives

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has mocked influencer GheGhe and his students while citing King Solomon from the Bible and his 700 wives.

The statements come amid reactions to GheGhe’s controversial advice, in which he repeatedly warns against giving women money or taking care of them, calling it a poor investment.

GheGhe’s so-called “School of Wisdom” reportedly attracts youths who attend lectures to broaden their understanding of relationships with women.

He referenced King Solomon, suggesting that the biblical king must have provided for his wives to have 700 of them.

He also criticized GheGhe’s teachings, saying he would not attend the school for fear of ending up lonely or broke, while warning students who follow GheGhe.

Portable stated: “GheGhe, you’re a stingy man, you’re a broke man. What did King Solomon give 700 women? You think Solomon didn’t spend money and women followed him?”

“I have a wife, I don’t want to come to your school, I don’t want to go broke, I don’t want to end up poor, I don’t want to end up lonely.”

“GheGhe, it’ll be hard before women give you their body because you’re stingy, even your boxer is dirty. You can’t buy women better things like cars.”

“Now I hear some individuals are going to your school. You’re going to be broke if you go there. GheGhe, you and your students, what are you battling? You’re poor.”

The video quickly went viral, prompting numerous individuals to flock to the comment section to share their opinions.

See some reactions below:

@Govmentson: “King Solomon was King. Women are attracted to men with power.”

@PromsLevi: “It’s obvious now, he just wants to use Gehgeh to trend.”

@benjamins_st: “Of course, the simp champion comes to the rescue of the simps. How many women has he had issues with so far? He might need the lectures too.”

@egbonwisdom9: “Geh Geh talk say make them no use their money follow woman, make them use 70k buy him uniform. I don’t know but the pouches of ignorance is deep . What a time to be alive.”

@OmobaFash1: “If Geh geh reply him now he will rush and enter studio..ashiere looking for how to trend.”

@Pappry311: “See dis one which money solomon dey give, solomon wey even queen follow am come house say she don hear him score she wan come testify.”

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Hellen Ati sets to drop diss track aimed at Cubana Chief Priest

Kenyan baby mama, Hellen Ati sets to drop her first diss track aimed at the nightlife entrepreneur, Cubana Chief Priest.

She took to her Instagram page to make this known after he asked her to come to Nigeria with their alleged son.

It would be recalled that the Kenyan lady has been calling for a DNA test for the child she claims to have welcomed for him.

Her words …

“I am dropping my first single

today midday 12pm nageria

time 10 am title of the song pascal okechukwu you dnt cast”

Reactions have followed …

_omalichanwa said: “How CP take jump enter this pit wey dem dig foram”

afia_lucas wrote: “Her stage name should be “Helen of i, Pascal”

tochi_lifestyle stated: “Make e no surprise you say 85% 4, percent of Nigerians go stream am 110 repeatedly”

xtianoofficial said: “After insulting him then you’ll expect him to accept you and pikin Abi”

kosi_hope stated: “Oh Chim, God na kain consistency I need for my business”

mrmaomi said: “Which kin wahala be this?? God I beg”

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Lagos govt breaks silence, reacts to Peller’s viral ₦36m tax claim, says ‘all earners must pay tax’

The Lagos State Government has reacted to the viral claims by popular TikTok creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, that he was issued a N36 million tax bill by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).

The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tax and Revenue, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, said on Tuesday that the LIRS is an independent body responsible for assessing and issuing tax judgments on behalf of the government.

Peller, a 20-year-old influencer who gained popularity in 2024, had expressed outrage during a livestream with singer Peruzzi, alleging that the government asked him to pay N36m in income tax.

He argued that he had only recently come into the limelight and questioned why he should be saddled with such a huge tax bill.

“The task force said I should pay N36m in tax. I swear to Almighty Allah, I don’t have anything. I only came into the limelight last year. Why should I pay N36m? Why will the government take money from me when it has never given me anything, not even TikTok support?” Peller lamented.

In response, Ogungbo said that while he would review the specifics of Peller’s case, taxation remains a civic duty for anyone earning income within Lagos State.

“Anybody who earns legitimately is required by Section 24 of the Nigerian Constitution to declare their income honestly and pay tax. So while the context of the size and quantum of this particular case needs to be properly investigated, the principle remains that anyone earning must remit taxes,” he explained.

Speaking on taxation for digital creators, Ogungbo added that new reforms now cover virtual transactions and digital assets.

“Irrespective of whether you earn physically or virtually, once you reside in Lagos and benefit from the state’s infrastructure, you are expected to pay tax here, unless you can prove you are paying to another jurisdiction, for instance, maybe you’re based outside the country, you have to prove to the authority here that you were paying to the other state or other national. But if your income, which you earn here virtually or online and you stay here, and you want to do something with the Lagos State Government, then you’re bound to remit your tax here.” he said. “But I do not have this particular case on my table for me to determine. Because we have a body (the LIRS) that is autonomous and that is very efficient in what they do. So Let me investigate and revert to you.”

The Special Adviser stressed that the LIRS operates with autonomy and efficiency but promised to engage the agency on Peller’s matter before giving further clarification.

Meanwhile, the LIRS has not officially commented on the TikToker’s criticisms.

Attempts to reach the agency’s Head of Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa, on Monday and Tuesday were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.

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Mohbad: I want police to rearrest everybody involved – Naira Marley

Nigerian singer and Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley, has urged the police to re-arrest everyone connected to the death of late artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Speaking in a recent interview, Marley explained that he returned to Nigeria to assist with investigations and to clear his name amid widespread allegations.

He disclosed that despite presenting evidence proving his innocence, he was detained for two months at Panti, Yaba, Lagos.

She said …

“Ok, so I came back to Nigeria to support the police with the investigation because I can see fingers pointing out ways I can see that they’ve paid the block. So I want to come back so they can actually know that I have nothing to do with it and chase or whatever so you can get justice. So I came back to Nigeria. I was in quarantine for two months. Two months. After I even got out of PANTI, I was fighting for my passport there. I held my passport for how long? I showed them everything. There was no, like this is a working country. Okay, it’s okay, you can question me, but there’s no reason to detain me for two months. Two months? For what? No reason. I was not in the country. I haven’t seen him for over a year. There’s not even nothing to ask me. There’s nothing. I showed you everything. I was in PANTI for two months, but it’s okay. it’s nothing bro i understand you get i get it there’s people behind the scene as you can see the group chat got leaked um the officer that was in charge of the case in quantity mr hillary they mentioned his name to call him to call him they’re talking about george so so they did this is africa they did their homework to keep me there for two months i was in quantity for two months even people pointing fingers at me does not That don’t mean I should be in Kwan Tee for two months. You can see the evidence that I have nothing to do with it. Even the officers, they were saying I have nothing to do with it from early. They’re telling me this is for my own protection. My own protection to stay in Kwan Tee for two months. You know what Kwan Tee is? Some Kwan Tee I was in the cell. But anyway, it’s okay. I didn’t do a lot. If I wasn’t there for two months, a lot. I would have probably, you know, a lot. But they need to keep me there for two months. But it’s okay, like I said. It’s all right. When I got out, I was going to do a video to explain everything. But, wow, they’re doing autopsy. I was very happy and waiting for autopsy. But anyways, what can I say? I can only say my side of the story. But if you ask me, I would tell the police to arrest everybody. Everybody, arrest everybody that was in there. I’ll ask everybody again, don’t worry, I’ll ask everybody again, everybody. For an officer we can trust and charge, I’ll ask everybody again. We’re not blind, you can see, but that’s it. Lastly, we’ve got in touch with Mubad lawyer and we are ready to give his share to whoever the court of family picked to be in charge of his estate. Since Mubad passed away, we have not touched Any money from my dad is there safe for wherever the family picks or wherever the court picks. You know what it is? It’s a boy named Amali. Still remain the loyal Malian president in our race.”

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JUST IN: Tinubu scraps 5% telecom tax to ease burden on Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has scrapped the five per cent levy on telecommunications services to ease cost pressures on subscribers.

The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, confirmed the development during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.

He explained that while the duty had initially been suspended, the President has now ordered its complete removal.

The levy was part of a broader tax reform bill introduced in 2022 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. However, public backlash over its potential impact on consumers forced the Tinubu administration to put it on hold in July 2023.

Maida stressed that the removal would reduce pressure on subscribers while also stimulating growth in the telecom sector, which remains central to Nigeria’s digital economy.

He added that the NCC was introducing reforms focused on transparency, consumer protection and improved governance within the industry.

He revealed that a public map of network performance would be released in September, providing independent data on download speeds, latency, and other service quality indicators.

He also said the commission would begin publishing a quarterly network performance report based on user data to improve accountability for both operators and infrastructure providers.

The NCC boss further explained that the commission was strengthening corporate governance structures to attract investment and ensure Nigerian-owned telecom firms can compete globally.

He noted that the 2000 telecom policy successfully broke monopoly and expanded competition, but that new realities such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, and remote technologies require fresh policy direction.

Maida also highlighted progress in resolving USSD debt disputes, NIN-SIM audit, transition to end-user billing, and the launch of a Major Incident Reporting Portal.

On consumer complaints about rapid data depletion, Maida disclosed that audits by top accounting firms found no systemic fraud but identified factors such as device settings, background app usage, and complex tariff plans.

He assured Nigerians that a new framework developed by the NCC and the Central Bank of Nigeria would standardise recharge processes.

The Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Freda Bruce-Bennett, advised subscribers to adopt data-saving measures such as turning off autoplay on social media, limiting background data, and relying on Wi-Fi where possible.

According to the NCC, Nigeria currently has 172 million active telecom subscribers, with 141 million using the internet and 105 million on broadband services.

NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, commended the media for amplifying the commission’s policies and urged journalists to continue engaging with the regulator in the interest of transparency.

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