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SCUML has no record of Mompha’s company – official
The N32.9bn fraud trial of Internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, continued on Wednesday before the Federal High Court in Lagos with an official of the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, Mr Matthew Enu-Obun, testifying as the fourth prosecution witness.
Iran top general to be laid to rest Tuesday in hometown
Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani will be laid to rest Tuesday in his hometown of Kerman as part of three days of ceremonies across the country, the Revolutionary Guards said.
Fraud: EFCC drags Instagram celebrity Mompha to court, slams 14-count charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, to court.
Internet celebrity Mompha sues EFCC, demands N5 million
Internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, alleging unlawful detention and a violation of his rights.
COZA rape scandal: I’ll appeal Abuja court judgement – Busola Dakolo
Celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, on Thursday said she would appeal the ruling of Justice O. A. Musa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly over alleged rape.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘hairstylist’ stabbed to death in hotel
A celebrity hairstylist identified as Cristiano Ronaldo’s crimper has been stabbed to death in a Swiss hotel room.
EFCC: Mompha, associate’s arrest a landmark achievement
Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the arrest of Ismaila Mustapha better known as Mompha and Hamza Koudeih, his associate, is a landmark achievement.
Lebanese arrested in N1.8-billion Lagos home over ‘N33 billion money laundering’
A Lebanese Hamza Koudeih and two other suspected accomplices of social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha (a.k.a. Mompha), have been arrested in Lagos.
BBNaija winner Mercy Eke announces purchase of duplex in Lekki
Big Brother Naija 4 ‘Pepper Dem’ reality show winner, Mercy Eke a.k.a ‘Lamborghini’ said she has bought a four-bedroom flat apartment in Lekki, Lagos State.
Brazil, England, Senegal for COPA Lagos beach soccer tourney
Five national teams, including defending World Champions Brazil, England, Senegal and Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will participate at this year’s edition of COPA Lagos Beach Soccer tournament scheduled to hold from November 1-3 at the Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Rape: Court summons Biodun Fatoyinbo over Busola Dakolo
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has served Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), a summon document to make an appearance within 14 days.
Kevin Hart suffers three spinal fractures
Popular Hollywood actor Kevin Hart has suffered three separate fractures to his spine when he was involved in a car accident at the weekend.
Brexit ordeal unmasks Boris Johnson’s ruthless side
Boris Johnson had forged an image of himself as a jovial, wisecracking mophead but after a few weeks as Britain’s Brexit Prime Minister, the winning smile gave way this week to a scowl and a wagging finger as his ruthless streak emerged.
Serena Williams to continue fighting for equality until ‘the grave’
Beaten Wimbledon finalist Serena Williams has said she has no plans to give up fighting for equality to focus solely on her tennis.
Singer Taylor Swift overtakes Kardashian clan as highest paid celebrity
Singer Taylor Swift was named the world’s highest paid entertainer on Wednesday but was closely followed by two members of the wider Kardashian clan-reality star turned cosmetics queen, Kylie Jenner and rapper, Kanye West.
Tonto Dikeh signs N100 million deal with Zikel cosmetics
Controversial Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh has signed a N100 million deal with Zikel cosmetics.
YouTube celebrity gets 10-year jail term for child porn
A YouTube musical celebrity was sentenced on Friday in a Chicago courtroom to 10 years in prison for enticing girls as young as 14 to produce sexually explicit videos of themselves.
America’s Kevin Hart purchases artwork of Kaduna-based artist on Twitter
American comedian and actor Kevin Hart has purchased a pencil drawing of himself from Kaduna-based artist, Eli Waduba on Twitter.
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Manchester United skipper Ashley Young joins Inter Milan on initial six-month deal
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Ukraine launching task force to investigate alleged surveillance of former US envoy
The Interior Ministry of Ukraine tells VOA that a special task force involving U.S. and Ukrainian officials will be launched Monday to look into reports that the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine had been subjected to surveillance and threats in Ukraine.
Chicharito joins MLS club LA Galaxy from Sevilla
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Aisha Buhari, Garba Shehu reconcile at son’s wedding
The wedding of Muhammad Garba Shehu and Zuwaira Umar Faruk, on Friday reconciled First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari and Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
President Buhari asks AGF to wade in as Saudi places Nigerian cleric on death...
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Atiku Abubakar: How I was defrauded by consultant who failed to pay expatriates
Former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said he was ripped off by a Nigerian consultant, John Chiamehen, who he hired for the planning, design, build-out and rollout of TV Gotel Africa to be based in Abuja.
Minister: Operation Amotekun is illegal
The Federal Government has declared the security outfit by South-West states known as Operation Amotekun as illegal.
Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin discuss Middle East flash-points at Kremlin meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks set to focus on flashpoints in the Middle East.
Ukraine premier resigns after leaked audio criticising president
Ukraine’s prime minister offered his resignation on Friday after audio was leaked of him reportedly criticising President Volodomyr Zelensky’s understanding of the economy.
Governor Wike: I won’t impose anyone on Rivers in 2023
Barrister Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says he will not impose a candidate on the people of the state at the end of his second term.