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Jacob Olalekan Ponle popularly known as Mr Woodberry has been to eight years and three months in prison for coordinating a multimillion-dollar fraud. Mr Woodberry who is a known associate of imprisoned Nigerian fraudster, Hushpuppi, was sentenced on July 11 by Judge Robert Gettleman of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, after being convicted on one count of fraud. It was also learnt that seven other counts were dismissed following a plea bargain in April. The convict is now expected to surrender to U.S. Marshal Service for onward transfer to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, where his family members, especially his American fiancée, would be allowed to visit him.  Mr Woodberry who will be deported after serving out his prison sentence, will pay seven victims about $8 million in restitution. The court discovered that he has the capacity to make the full payment but waived all interests on the restitution val...

UFC middleweight champion,Israel Adesanya on Tuesday night, July 11 shared photos of him training alongside billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. Adesanya captioned the photos on Twitter; "No fugazi with Mark, This is serious Business.

Men of the Bayelsa State Police command have arrested three suspects in connection with the lynching of a 32-year-old man, Ebimotimi Freeborn, accused of stealing bread along the Tombia-Amassoma Road, in the Yenagoa area of the state. The deceased was said to have been caught stealing bread from a shop. A mob descended on him, beating him to his death. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the state police command, Asinim Butswat, said three suspects have been identified as Preye Mathew, Theophilus Tiro and Famous Precious. “The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the mob action by an unruly crowd, which led to the death of Ebimotimi Freeborn, 32. The suspects, Preye Mathew, 50, Theophilus Tiro, 28, and Famous Precious, 22, were arrested on July 9, 2023, around 5pm along the Tombia- Amassoma Road, after an angry mob lynched the suspect to death for allegedly stealing bread. The command condemns the action of the mob and warns members of th...

 Veteran Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, is dead.  She reportedly died on Tuesday night, July 11. However the cause of her death is yet unknown.  Announcing the demise of the veteran movie star on social media by filmmaker, Joseph Okechukwu, wrote; ‘’REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come finish what we started only to here you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to deal with in recent times. I pray I’m able to recover from this shock. Life is really just a mist. One minute you have it, the next you don’t. For the more than 20 years that I’ve known you, you’ve been such an amazing, decent and lovely soul to be around. I never imagined you’d exit so unceremoniously. Words fail me. Sleep on, Cynthia. May your gentle soul rest on till we meet again in glory. #CynthiaOkereke''  Last year, the actress made news after she was kidnapped in Enugu a...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al Nassr have been sanctioned by world football governing body, FIFA over a transfer issue involving Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa. Al Nassr have been banned from registering new players going into the new Saudi Arabia Professional League season after failing to pay Leicester City the money they owe them over Musa’s transfer. Musa linked up with Al Nassr in 2018 after impressing at the World Cup in Russia. Al Nassr paid Leicester City €16.50m to secure the services of Musa but the Saudi Pro League side are however yet to pay the add-ons, despite The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordering them to do so. Al-Nassr were ordered to pay the Foxes €460,000 in performance-related add-ons. The Saudi Arabian giants failure to obey CAS’ ruling , which has now forced FIFA to ban them from registering new players ahead of the new season. 

Dog the Bounty Hunter has sparked backlash after slamming LGBT children, Pride Month, and suggesting gay people 'need to be saved'. The reality star, 70, made the controversial remarks in an interview with Christian ministry founder Sharell Barrera,  TMZ and Page Six. 'Jesus was not a sissy,' proclaimed reality star Dog, whose real name is Duane Chapman, as he spoke alongside his wife, Francie Frane. Dog and Francie responded to the backlash in a statement to Mail Online saying: ‘We love all people and believe in the Word of God. The truth is we’re all sinners who need to seek repentance.’ 'We encourage everyone to read the Bible for themselves. If people don’t want to hear our beliefs, they can choose not to watch,' the statement added. In the interview, Dog also made a comment about 'kids changing their sexuality,' placing blame on Christian church leaders. 'For many years, these holy rollers have done just that — rolled around,' he said. '...

Cross-dresser and social media influencer, Bobrisky, has recently taken to social media to proudly display the results of his buttock enhancement surgery. In a video shared on his platforms, Bobrisky can be seen wearing a revealing G-string as he showcases his newly acquired butt. According to reports, the surgery was carried out just last week. Bobrisky, known for his controversial and bold persona, has amassed a large following on social media platforms where he often shares updates about his personal life and experiences. This latest video has caused quite a stir among his fans and followers, generating both praise and criticism. Buttock enhancement surgeries, also known as Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), have gained popularity in recent years. While some individuals opt for such procedures to enhance their physical appearance and boost self-confidence, it is important to note that any surgical procedure carries potential risks and should be undertaken with proper medical consultation a...

 The police in Lagos state have found a baby dumped inside a sewage tank.  A statement released by the command says the baby was dumped around the Gowon estate area of the state. Posting photos of the baby on its Twitter handle, the command wrote; ‘’A day-old female baby was found in a sewage tank at about 8:30am today. Officers of Gowon Estate Division, upon being alerted, promptly arrived at the scene. The baby was taken for immediate medical attention at a health center and is doing well.‘’

Reports have emerged that a nanny has gone missing with her employer's baby boy in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja.  The incident was brought to light by an Abuja-based business owner, who took to Instagram on Monday, July 10, 2023, to share the distressing news.  The nanny allegedly left the estate with the baby and has not returned since. The missing child's mother is said to be battling cancer, adding to the urgency and concern for the safe return of the baby.  The Instagram post called for assistance in locating the baby and requested prayers for his safe return.

The federal government has outlined its plan to make use of technology to monitor revenue collection in real time.  Zacchaeus Adedeji, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television. He said they will be integrating the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other revenue collection agencies. Adedeji also said they will be able to increase the country’s total annual revenue which is currently below N15 trillion, without imposing extra taxes. He said;  “The current administration needs to increase the nation’s revenue not through taxation but by addressing indiscipline in national spending and technologically monitoring revenue collection when agencies like FIRS and Nigerian Customs are harmonised. “The law is very clear as to how to collect revenue. In Section 162 of the Nigerian Constitution, it is ...

 In a disturbing incident, the dismembered body of a German businessman, identified as Hans Peter Walter Mack, has been found inside a freezer in Thailand.  The discovery took place on Monday evening, July 10, after a police search at Pattaya city's largest housing project. It is suspected that Mack was subjected to torture and dismemberment using a chainsaw. The details surrounding this tragic event have shocked and alarmed the local community. Officers said the real estate broker's head, torso, and limbs had been severed and left in plastic bags in the chest freezer. Also at the scene were a chainsaw, ropes, a vacuum sealer, water, and bottles. Mack went missing following a meeting with a German realtor to discuss the sale of a pool villa and a boxing stadium on July 4. Police Major General Theerachai Chamnanmor, commander of the Investigation Division Provincial Police Region 2, said: 'We are requesting arrest warrants for the suspects for prosecution.' The corpse wa...

Arsenal legend, Arsene Wenger was spotted enjoying his summer as he relaxed on the beach laying alongside a mystery lady. The former Arsenal manager departed the Gunners in 2018 after 22 years of service which saw him win three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups. In November 2019, the Frenchman was appointed as Fifa's Chief of Global Football Development and has been busy in his new role. Wenger has now taken the time to unwind and catch some sun on the beach. He was accompanied by a mystery brunette in a brown bikini as he lay on a sunbed in Mykonos, Greece. The former manager was seen wearing a white top and some sunglasses. Nicknamed "Le Professeur", Wenger was later pictured going for a dip into the Aegean Sea while wearing dark blue swimming trunks. The ex-Arsenal boss separated from his ex-wife Annie Brosterhous in 2015 following a five-year marriage.

Miss Nkechinyere Umeh, the candidate with the highest score in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) has been offered scholarship by Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state.  The gesture followed the recent JAMB declaration of Umeh from Anambra State as the highest scorer with a cumulative mark of 360 in the examination. Soludo's chief Press secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, said the Governor has congratulated her for making the state proud with her exceptional performance. The statement read;  “In further celebration of Miss Umeh’s feat, Governor Soludo has announced a well-deserved scholarship for her to study any course of her choice at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State. "The scholarship will not only serve as a token of the state government’s appreciation for her hard work but also provide her with the opportunity to pursue her dreams and contribute to the development of the state in the future.”

According to local reports, the dismembered body of a German real estate tycoon who went missing last week has been discovered inside a freezer at a rental home in Thailand.  Hans Peter Mack, 62, had been missing since July 4 when his 24-year-old Thai wife said he failed to come home from a business meeting, according to the Bangkok Post. His remains were discovered in a freezer on Monday evening, July 10 in the Pattaya home reportedly rented by a German friend of Mack, the Pattaya News reported. Banglamung officials confirmed that the chopped-up body parts which were placed in trashed bags and then stuffed in the freezer belonged to Mack, according to the local outlet.Police were led to the house after surveillance video captured the same freezer loaded in the back of a black pick-up truck transported by what appeared to be foreign nationals, the Pattaya News reported.  A neighbor, 35-year-old Rewat Rodchuen, told the publication that a German man named Olaf and a German woma...

A luxury Las Vegas hotel witnessed a chaotic scene over the weekend as a wild fight broke out near a set of poker tables. The incident, involving at least four women, was captured on camera, documenting the intense altercation. The video starts rolling mid-fight with two women, one in jean shorts and the other in a two piece dress with her thong exposed, struggling on the ground as they fight inside Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Sunday evening, July 9. Then a man in a Nike T-shirt rushes in to hold off a woman dressed in cream sweatpants from joining the fracas. But as he turns his attention to the two brawling women, the woman in sweatpants lunges for another woman standing nearby and appears to throw a haymaker, the footage shows. The man is quickly able to grab two of the women — the ones in the two-piece and jean shorts – and separate them from the other two as he pushes them against a wall. He then fends off the woman in the white top from reaching those two women as he attempts to ...

 In a significant development, an Ikeja High Court has handed down a death sentence by hanging to a 30-year-old hotel worker named Jeffrey Ehizojie. The court reached this verdict after carefully considering the evidence presented by the prosecution, which convincingly established Ehizojie's guilt beyond any reasonable doubt.  The charges against him relate to the appalling acts of strangling his employer, Olusola Olusoga, and the hotel manager, Tunji Omikunle, resulting in their tragic deaths. The judgment, delivered on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, reflects the court's firm stance on such grave crimes. Mrs. Ogala found Ehizojie guilty of beating and strangling the Managing Director of Etsahol Hotel and Suites located at Ojodu-Berger, Lagos.   She said the crux of the case of the prosecution was premised on the confessional statement of the convict as well as circumstantial evidence. According to her, the court had carefully considered the retracted defence statement, (wh...

Pregnant Rihanna took to Instagram to show off her burgeoning baby bump while posing in colorful lingerie in new photos to promote her new Savage X Fenty line. The Grammy winner pictured striking different poses inside a storage room.

 A Nigerian man has taken on a remarkable challenge: attempting to break the world record for the longest individual crying marathon.   In a video that has quickly gone viral, the man can be seen shedding tears as he endeavors to reach an impressive milestone. So far, he has managed to cry for an astounding two hours, but his ultimate target is to sustain his tears for a staggering one hundred hours.  The video provides a captivating glimpse into his emotional journey, capturing the intensity and determination of his endeavor. To witness this extraordinary feat watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)