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15/11/2024

Lagos police reject $100K bribe offer from notorious yahoo boy

Patrick Akpoguma, a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, offered a $100,000 (approximately ₦174 million) bribe to the Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos in an attempt to secure his release.

The suspect is accused of multiple cyber crimes, including romance scams, identity theft, hacking, cryptocurrency fraud, rit+alism, and cultism.

While speaking with journalists, the Mechanical Engineering graduate admitted to the crimes and confessed that the bribe was part of his efforts to clear his name.

“I felt too intelligent to work for a salary, which is why I turned to fr+ud three years ago. I’ve made over $500,000 since then. I own a house in Lagos, another in Edo State, and a GLE Benz worth ₦100 million.

Once I defr+ud people and feel I’ve taken enough from them, I simply walk away. I don’t leave them penniless,” he said.

Meanwhile, the assistant Inspector General (AIG) Adegoke Fayoade revealed that the investigation began on November 7, 2024 following reports from residents of Chevron Drive, Lekki, where the suspect resides.

According to AIG Fayoade: “Patrick Akpoguma admitted to being involved in what is known as romance scams and other cryptocurrency-related scams.

He meets various people online and presents himself as a notable and famous Caucasian American, such as Colonel Matt Herbert, a serving U.S. Army officer currently on a peacekeeping mission in Iran. [SWIPE]

15/11/2024

Man arrested for allegedly d3filing and impr3gnating a 14-year-old girl in Ogun

Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested a 28-year-old man, Samuel Ani, for allegedly d3filing and impr3gnating a 14-year-old girl in Sagamu area of the state.

The suspect was arrested after the girl’s father filed a complaint at the police station on Wednesday, November 13.

The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Friday, said the suspect was caught in the act and has confessed to the crime.

“The father, known only as Paul, had approached the division to report the crime suspect committed against his daughter.

The suspect allegedly d3filed the minor and is also accused of impr3gnating her. The 28-year-old suspect had been arrested and detained by the command,” she said.

15/11/2024

Marriage: DJ Cuppy says a heartfelt prayer

15/11/2024

Banks that give hawkers money will be penalized — CBN issues fresh directives

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to primarily distribute cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

In a circular to banks on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, the acting director of the CBN’s currency operations department, cautioned banks against handing naira notes to individuals involved in the illegal sale of the currency.

The apex bank said it commenced spot checks to ensure efficient and responsible cash disbursement to the public and prevent the disbursement of mint banknotes to persons hawking naira notes.

“Please refer to the subsisting circular on mystery shopping exercise and periodic spot checks on cash distribution/disbursement activities of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs).

As you will recall, these initiatives were introduced to: 1. Monitor and prevent practices that facilitate flow of mint banknotes to “hawkers” of naira cash, thereby discouraging abuse of the Naira; and 2. Ensure that DMBs support efficient and responsible cash disbursement to the public.

For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that: a) DMBs, to whom cash seized from “hawkers” of cash is traced, will be penalized 10% of the total value of cash withdrawn on the day the seized cash was withdrawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Every subsequent offense will be charged incremental penalty of 5%.

Banks found engaging in cash hoarding, diversion, or any actions that hinder efficient cash distribution, “including violations of the Clean Note Policy, will incur appropriate sanctions”.

As we approach the yuletide season, with an anticipated increase in cash demand. DMBs are advised to implement internal controls for responsible disbursement and accountability in respect of mint banknotes payouts at their outlets.

To enhance access to cash, we encourage banks to prioritize cash distribution through ATMs,” the circular reads.

15/11/2024

VDM: "Do not let all these so-called celebrities and influencers sway you in voting for anybody.

These politicians deliberately put the youth in a position of hunger and starvation and make the youths desperate so they can use them during elections.

We, the youths of this country, should get ready to put away our selfish interests and say no to these users in power. " Verydarkman advises his fans against selling their votes in the 2027 election.

15/11/2024

Nigerian socialite Roman Goddess shares her observation on Equitorial Guinea's Baltasar Engonga's leaked videos with 400 women.

17/10/2024

“I have received up to 21 million naira barely 24 hours since I announced my NGO. Most of the money contributed was from 500 naira, 200 naira downwards. It means most people don’t really have, but they still want to support. The biggest amount I received so far was 2 million naira," ~ VDM thanks his fans as he drops updates on contributions made to his NGO.

16/10/2024

I feel like I'm more successful than him ~ Speed Darlington breaks silence following release from detention, throws shade

Controversial music star, Speed Darlington has broken his silence days after being arrested by the police for allegedly defaming Burna Boy, as he throws a hot shade.

Days ago, it was reported that the rapper was arrested by the police who were petitioned by Burna Boy for allegedly defaming him.

Since his release from detention, Speed Darlington hadn’t uttered a word as regards the matter until recently.

In a new development, Speed Darlington opened up on his experience on the who drama.

During his live chat, he noted that the musician had put in a lot of effort to arrest him, and it made him feel made.

He opined that the whole effort the singer put into arresting him, as well as the effort he puts into making media houses promote him, makes him, Speed Darlington, feel like he is more successful.

His words …

“From what I feel, I dey spoil something for am. The amount of effort he put in is more. I feel like I got it made than him. Seriously I feel like I’m more successful than him. Like there’s nothing to take. But you on the outside looking in you no go see am.”

16/10/2024

16/10/2024

"After 200 break ups"~ Lady says as she finally gets engaged to the love of her life.

Shadrach Johnson: "Such a térrïble past. I can only imagine the P3NILĒ MILEAGE.

Congratulations to her and eyaaaah to the young man."

16/10/2024

Nigerian Bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, Wins The 2024 Mr Olympia Contest, Gets Rewarded With $600,000 Cash Prize