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Katsina Teenagers Gang-Rape Girl And Then Drown Her

6-Year-Old Girl Raped To Death In Kaduna Mosque

June 29, 2020 1:18 pm

The corpse of a six-year-old girl Khadijah Ya’u suspected to have been raped to death by her captor(s) was found in a mosque located at New Road, Kurmi Mashi by Nnamdi Azikiwe bypass, Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna State.

The incident, which happened on Friday, drew the attention of sympathisers, including some members of civil society organizations to the residence of the victim.

Her parents were persuaded before they allowed the corpse to be taken to a specialist hospital for examination.

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A credible source, who spoke

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Hushpuppi’s Right-Hand Man, Woodberry Falls Ill in US Prison

Hushpuppi’s Right-Hand Man, Woodberry Falls Ill in US Prison

June 29, 2020 7:59 am

Unconfirmed reports reveal that Olalekan Jacob Ponle, also known as Woodberry, a close associate who was arrested with Hushpuppi in Dubai for allegedly defrauding almost two million people of about ₦168bn, has fallen ill.

According to controversial Nigerian investigative journalist, Dr, Kemi Olunloyo, Woodberry fell ill nine days after his incarceration at the Moshannon Valley Correctional Center.

“Hushpuppi and Woodberry have spent 9 days in Moshannon federal prison. Sadly Woodberry has fallen ill and being treated. They did not expect this. Criminal Fraudsters $450M,” she tweeted.

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We Only Need Your Daughter’s Virginity – Kidnappers Tell Parents

We Only Need Your Daughter’s Virginity – Kidnappers Tell Parents

June 28, 2020 4:42 am

The family of Emmanuel Kushi has been distraught over the kidnap of their daughter, Patience, which occurred four days ago.

Their fears were further raised by bizarre messages from suspected cultists who kidnapped the 20-year-old undergraduate in Bauchi State.

One of the messages stated that they didn’t need money but the victim’s virginity.

Speaking with journalists on Saturday, the victim’s father, Emmanuel Kushi, said his daughter, a 100 level Pharmacology student at the Bauchi State University, Gadau, left the house on Wednesday and was abducted on her way home after visiting his younger brother.

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FBI Blasted Over Red Notice On 6 Nigerians

FBI Blasted Over Red Notice On 6 Nigerians

June 27, 2020 11:49 am

Nigerians were unhappy with the handling of the criminal alert by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, via its Twitter page, sought help in its attempt to arrest six Nigerians wanted for their involvement in ​cybercrimes.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation wrote: “Help the #FBI find ​six Nigerian nationals wanted for their involvement in ​business​ email ​compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 ​million in losses. Read more about each defendant at http://ow.ly/97Dk50A9Gk8​​, and submit tips at http://tips.fbi.gov. #FugitiveFriday.”

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'Hushpuppi Still Innocent’ – Daddy Freeze Finally Reacts After Attacks

‘Hushpuppi Still Innocent’ – Daddy Freeze Finally Reacts After Attacks

June 27, 2020 7:22 am
Controversial media personality, Daddy Freeze, has come out to address the criticisms thrown at him by Nigerians for his acquaintances with the arrested Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Raymond Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that a video on Thursday went viral on social media showing Daddy Freeze sometime in 2019 dining with Hushpuppi and his gang who are currently being charged for allegedly defrauding over 1.9 million victims to the tune of $435.6 million.

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In the video, Daddy Freeze could be heard laughing and mocking legit

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Wrongly Arrested Black Man Sues A Georgia City And Police Officers

Wrongly Arrested Black Man Sues A Georgia City And Police Officers

June 26, 2020 5:14 pm
A Black man who was slammed to the ground as he was wrongly arrested is suing the Georgia city of Valdosta and numerous Valdosta Police Department officers for excessive force and for violating his civil rights, according to court documents.
In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court, Antonio Arnelo Smith, a Valdosta resident, also accused the police department of illegal arrest, false detention, assault as well as battery and is seeking $700,000 in a settlement.

The city attorney was served with a copy of the lawsuit on Monday and

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Hushpuppi, Woodberry planning $435m cyber heist before arrest

Hushpuppi, Woodberry Planning $435m Cyber Heist Before Arrest

June 26, 2020 7:41 am

Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Dubai Police said Hushpuppi and his gang were planning a $435million cyber fraud on a global scale, before they were busted.

Al Jallaf told Gulf Today, that the simultaneous raids of Hushpuppi and his gang yielded incriminating documents, which have since been confiscated.

Both Gulf Today and UAE National published salacious details of the arrests of the 12-man gang of fraudsters, led by Raymond Igbalode Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi.

Read Also: Dubai Police HQ Release Video, Full Analysis Of Hushpuppi’s Bust

Also arrested with him was Olalekan …

Baba Ijebu, Bet9Ja Pay N1billion To FG To Settle Debt

Baba Ijebu, Bet9Ja Pay ₦1billion To FG To Settle Debt

June 26, 2020 7:40 am
Two frontline lottery operators in Nigeria, Premier Lotto a.k.a Baba Ijebu and KC Gaming, a.k.a Bet9ja have remitted ₦1billion to the Federal Government.

A breakdown of the payments shows that Premier Lotto (Baba Ijebu) remitted ₦833,333,494.58, while KC Gaming (Bet9ja) remitted ₦166,666,827.92, totalling ₦1billion.

According to the EFCC, which helped in collecting the money, the N1 billion was the arrears of debt the lotto companies the Nigerian treasury.

They were supposed to remit 20 per cent of their turnover to government through National Lottery Trust Fund, NLTF as required by law.

Read Also: EFCC Goes After Baba Ijebu Over Multi-Billion

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Porn Star Ron Jeremy Charged With Raping 3 Women

Porn Star Ron Jeremy Charged With Raping 3 Women

June 26, 2020 5:54 am

Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth in incidents in West Hollywood from 2014 to 2019, the Los Angeles County district attorney said.

Jeremy, 67, is among the biggest names in the pornography industry, having appeared in more than 2,000 adult films starting in the 1970s.

Prosecutors said Ron Jeremy, whose real name is Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, forcibly raped a 25-year-old woman at a home in West Hollywood in May 2014, according to a statement from Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey.

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NYPD Cop Charged After Using Apparent Chokehold On Black Man

NYPD Cop Charged After Using Apparent Chokehold On Black Man

June 25, 2020 4:24 pm

An NYPD officer accused of using an “apparent chokehold” on a man on a boardwalk at a Queens beach was arrested and charged Thursday, according to the department. Officer David Afanador, 39, faces charges of strangulation and attempted strangulation in the Sunday incident, the NYPD said in a statement. 

Afanador was among a group of officers that was seen on video tackling a black man on a boardwalk. Afanador then put his arm around the man’s neck as he lay face down until the man appeared to lose consciousness. In the video, someone yells, “Stop choking him, bro!” and
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Dubai Police HQ Release Video, Full Analysis Of Hushpuppi's Bust

Dubai Police HQ Release Video, Full Analysis Of Hushpuppi’s Bust

June 25, 2020 1:27 pm

Over 10 days after the arrest of Dubai-based Nigerian, Ray Hushpuppi, the police in Dubai have finally released a video clip that captured the operation that led to the internet fraudster’s arrest.

Africa Daily News, New York got the clip from a reputable Dubai media source.

Clips from the arrest scene were included in a feature story that gave a deeper insight into cyber-crime in the country and the involvement of Hushpuppi and his gang.

A portion of the clip captured the moment some heavily armed police officers arrived at Hushpuppi’s hotel.

From indications, Hushpuppi and his crew completely …

Immigration - Nigerian Man Dies In Indonesia After Falling Off 9th Floor

Immigration: Nigerian Man Dies In Indonesia After Falling Off 9th Floor

June 25, 2020 10:59 am

A Nigerian man has been confirmed dead after falling off the 9th floor of his apartment in Indonesia while hiding from immigration officers.

The Nigerian man identified simply as Chike, resides at Gading Nias apartment in Kelapa Garden Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It was gathered that he tried to escape after being told that immigration officers were on their way.

Other Nigerians who reside in the apartment rushed him to the hospital where he was confirmed dead this morning, June 24.

 

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Nigerians living in Indonesia protested at the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta today,

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