A US-based Nigerian man claims to have prevented an American woman from getting defrauded

A US-based Nigerian man, Joseph Nantomah, claims to have prevented an American woman from getting defrauded of $32,000, Punch reports.

In a video uploaded to his @theblackmentor_’s Instagram page on Wednesday, Nantomah, standing by the woman whom he identified as “Leen”, explained how he prevented a Nigerian cyber-crime syndicate from extorting her.

According to the report, Nantomah claimed that the cyber-fraudsters had tricked Keen into transferring $32,000 to his business account, with the mind that he would send them the money.

He said that he had involved the police and embarked on a three-hour drive from Wisconsin to Indiana in a bid to locate Keen and help return her money.

We have to set up a commission that deals with only forestry - Obaseki

During a meeting with forestry stakeholders, I disclosed plans to set up the Edo State Forestry Commission and update the state’s forestry laws to checkmate activities of criminal elements and preserve the state’s forest assets.

Governor Godwin Obaseki made this submission via his post on Instagram yesterday.

"We closed our forests following massive illegal deforestation, particularly the virgin forests such as Okomu and the Gele axis", the post read.

COME TO ME ALL WHO LABOUR AND ARE OVERBURDEN

Curtesy, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani

I am a lioness - Obiajulu

Obiajulu Ugboh, TV Personality

Your View's co anchor Obiajulu Ugboh sends a warning to potential rapist as she drops her opinion on "Child Rape" on the programme - "Your View". See the video below: 

Wedding Bells - Nollywood Actor Ties the Knot

It's a new beginning and a new chapter for Nigeria's Actor Abiola Adebayo as she says "Yes I Do" and tie the knot for a blissful and fruitful marriage.

Boko Haram Hoists Flag ‘Two Hours Drive’ from Nigeria’s Capital

NIGER State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, confirmed on Monday that Boko Haram insurgents have hoisted their flag in Kaure village, in Erena township axis of Shiroro Local Government Area of the state, two hours drive from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, reports the Nigerian Tribune.

According to the report, the governor also said that the Boko Haram fighters forcefully snatched wives of some of the villagers and married them. There had been attacks on Niger communities of recent, which were attributed to bandits. At this point CNN captions the incident "Boko Haram fighters have hoisted flag and forcefully acquired wives in Nigerian town, governor says" while Arise News drops it as "Abuja Not Safe, Niger Governor Warns After Boko Haram Hoists Flag ‘Two Hours Drive’ from Nigeria’s Capital"

However, the reports have it that Governor Sani Bello made the revelation in Minna, when he paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Primary School, near the palace of the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Bahago, in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state.

The primary school was hurriedly turned to IDP camp after about 5,000 residents were displaced from their ancestral homes by bandits in Shiroro and Sarkin Pawa, in the neighbouring Munya Local Government Area of the state, at the weekend.

William and Kate take their children for special family outing in Sandringham

After a difficult few weeks following Prince Philip's death, the Cambridges found the perfect way to enjoy some family time at the weekend, reports Hello Magazine.

The IG user, 2iikate tweets the royal outing as "The gorgeous George, Charlotte and Louis, mother and papa were very happily, playing in the  new Sandringham play area today. There is a photo but unfair to share, without their knowledge. A member of the public took it, the family were unaware  naughty naughty!"

But Hello Magazine, captured it as "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children - Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and three-year-old Prince Louis - were spotted happily playing in the new Sandringham play park on the Queen’s Norfolk estate as they made the most of the sunshine on Sunday"

Spirit of Madness and Violence have invaded the world - Bamiloye

Mike Bamiloye, Nigerian Film Actor

From the IG desk of  Mike Bamiloye:

TRAIN YOURSELF TO EXPERIENCE SOME DISCOMFORT - Ordinary President

From the Facebook Desk of the Ordinary President, Ahmed Isa:

Three years ago on my way to Kaduna, I saw a brother of mine beside his parked car along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway.

I quickly pulled over to see what the problem was. As he was narrating what was wrong with the new car he recently bought, we saw another Krubete car driving at 45km/hr drove past us.

My brother turned and ask me why his car can’t travel long distance journeys when cars like that Krubete do it on a daily. YOUR CAR NA ABUJA CAR. E NO DEY USED TO STRESS. THAT KRUBETE DON DEY TRAVEL BEFORE THEM BORN YOU. I replied and he banged the bonnet of the car as he laughed at my dry jokes.

We laughed some more as the mechanic who was working on the car brought it to live. We all entered our cars and left but I pondered on how a mechanical object like a car can be trained to be used to discomfort.

LUX TERRA NETWORK AND ADVOCACY GROUP TRAINS THIRD BATCH OF NYSC MEMBERS ON NATION BUILDING VALUES

In the quest for a more wholesome Nigeria, and to promote Active Responsible Citizenship, Conflict Prevention, National Integration and Peaceful Coexistence, the Network and Advocacy Group of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, held the third in a series of training programmes for NYSC members on Thursday the 22nd of April, 2021.

Among issues dealt with at the training were Civic Rights and Responsibilities, the Imperative of Mutual Understanding for Peaceful Coexistence, the Creative Management of Diversities and Conflicts, as well as the Promotion of Social Justice and Social Inclusion.

Highlights of the training event include an unscheduled visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, which left a great impression on the participants.

We need to continue to keep the prevention measures up to prevent ongoing cases today - Walensky

On Monday, CDC director Dr. Walensky said that vaccines take a few weeks to work, so COVID-19 prevention measures need to stay in place for now: "We need to continue to keep the prevention measures up to prevent ongoing cases today", reports CBS News.

See the video below:

NEWS 210421 ROUND-UP

PREMIUM TIMES: George Floyd: Biden, Obama, Boris Johnson praise Dereck Chauvin’s guilty sentence

United States President Joe Biden has praised the verdict that sentenced Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.

Premium Times earlier reported that former Minneapolis Police officer, Mr Chauvin, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of Mr Floyd.

Mr Floyd’s death in May 2020 stirred worldwide protests against racism and police brutality after a video showed Mr Chauvin pinning Mr Floyd’s neck to the ground for minutes with his knee.

Governor Sanwo-Olu Meets With NBA Branches In Lagos

I met with the representatives of the NBA branches in Lagos State today who came to dialogue with us on the ongoing strike action by judicial workers over financial autonomy for the Judiciary.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gave the message via his official social media handle.

"Our administration", the message read,  "fully supports financial autonomy and it is important to state that Lagos State has implemented and is in compliance with this.

O ye bulging STOMACH, disappear by fire - Stella

Stella Damasus, Nigeria's Actor and Singer

Nigeria's popular actor Stella Damasus seems to have found an alternative to the gym as she settles for a dance to loose weight or is it getting rid of bulging stomach?

Well, see the screenshot of her post and the related video below:

We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country - Biden

Joe Biden, President of the United States of America

President Joe Biden of the United States has taking to his official social media handle to send this message "We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country. There's no reason somebody needs a weapon of war with 100 rounds in a magazine. None."

What is your take on this? See the screen shot of the post below:

SANWO-OLU SIGNS INTO LAW TWO IMPORTANT BILLS

Today, I signed into law two important bills, the Lotteries and Gaming Authority Bill (2021) as well as the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Bill (2021).

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gave this message via his Facebook handle on Monday.

Beautiful Nubia Urges Young Friends To Take A Moment To Reflect

Segun Akinlolu, Nigeria's Musician

From the Facebook Desk of Beautiful Nubia:

Young friend, once in while, take a moment to reflect. Away from the neck-breaking, soul-sucking hustle. Away from the choke of religious dogma. Away from base, retarding ethnic sentimentality. Away from all the invisible bigotries embedded in us by the environment and the enemies of progress.

In that moment of reflection, in the womb of silence, you will find the answers and the courage to rise to a better, happier you. You're beautiful, aren't you?

Obaseki Visits The Government Science And Technical College In Edo

I visited the state's newly rebuilt Government Science  and Technical College (GSTC) which will train over 5,000 technicians yearly upon completion.

Governor Godwin Obaseki stated this in his post on Instagram.

"This project is dear to our heart as an administration.", the message stated. "We want to build and rebuild technical education in the State as a means of ensuring that people find jobs when they finish school.

"At GSTC there are up to 10 workshops and laboratories; there are course for automobile engineering, carpentry, plumbing and electrical engineering; all the equipment to be used have been ordered and are on ground.

14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested by the EFCC in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday said it has arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren.

According to the statement, the suspects the who were arrested on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Westwood Estate, Badore, Ajah Lagos, following verified intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud are: Abiodun Gbolahan Seidu, Joseph Aganaga Ndubuisi, Sodimu Olawale Sikirudeen, Ohaekim Christopher, Ambali Oluwaseyi Rahman, Chibuzor Ebubedike, Salvador Abduljabar, Omohogbo Donald Ede, Thomas Obire Tobiloba, Olatunbosun Adeniyi Abiodun, Olugbemi Oluwatomigbeleke Eniola, Sanni Azeez Olayinka, Joseph Afenikhena Osaoman and Hamed Olayinka Olanrewaju.

Items recovered from the suspects include cars, IPhones, Android devices, laptop computers, a MacBook Pro, hard disk drives and jewelry.

The arrest according to a post by EFCC on its Instagram handle, was made possible by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the commission.

Osinbajo to US: Support just transition to net-zero emissions, global access to COVID-19 vaccine

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria's Vice President

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday urged the United States to reset its foreign policy agenda with the African continent in ways that bring about economic prosperity, increased security, and improved governance, reports Punch.

In the report, he also called for the US’ support to the call for a just global transition to zero emissions and lead the effort to ensure easy access to COVID-19 vaccine by all countries.

According to a statement by the Vice President's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, titled ‘Osinbajo to US: Support just transition to net-zero emissions, global access to COVID-19 vaccine.” Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the appeal in a speech delivered virtually at the 2021 Johns Hopkins University’s African Studies Programme Conference organised by the university’s School of Advanced International Studies on the theme “Africa-US Re-engagement: A new foreign policy agenda,”

Obaseki calls for the quick diversification of the nation's economy

Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor

While speaking to journalist, I called for the quick diversification of the nation’s economy to increase non-oil revenue.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State gave the message on his social media handle a few days ago.

Accordint to the governor, before the Civil War, we had no crude oil, the regions relied on the resources that they had and the government was run based on taxation, which was derived from the regions and production, particularly agricultural production in the regions.

My homage to beef shawarma with beef yogurt sauce - Padma

Let's get cooking this moment as Padma Lakshmi takes us through a meal of beef shawarma with beef yogurt sauce.

PART ONE

"My homage to beef shawarma with beet yogurt sauce! 

 "This recipe is so easy & delicious. To make this, just grab some flank or skirt steak add the below spices and marinate overnight.

"All you need is some yogurt and beets, and some pita.

"Marinade :

"1/4 cup lemon juice

"1/4 cup of balsamic or apple cider vinegar

To retain seniority in your family, you must maintain your financial ability - Omokri

From the desk of Reno Omokri:

To retain seniority in your family, you must maintain your financial ability. Because, although it should NOT be so, real seniority is not by age. It is by the finances you manage. Joseph’s older brothers waited for his arrival before they began their meeting in Egypt. Sadly, a family meeting is more likely to be delayed for the richest member, than for the oldest. It is very wrong. But that is life. Avoid disrespect. Make money. Make it legally!

What's your own take on this?

COVID-19: WHO REJECTS PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

The World Health Organization’s emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities, Channels Television reports.

This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the WHO after the seventh meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which was convened by the global health body’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

“Do not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, given the limited (although growing) evidence about the performance of vaccines in reducing transmission and the persistent inequity in the global vaccine distribution,” the committee said in a statement summarising its April 15 meeting, the results of which were only published on Monday.

Oshiomhole hands over a building to a Catholic Church

Former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomhole has handed over furnished building to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iyamho – Uzairue.

The Nigerian politician made this known via post on his Instagram handle with the message below:

“Just A Way To Appreciate God Almighty as I handed over a well-furnished building to the Catholic Church (St Joseph Catholic Church) Iyamho - Uzairue...

God Bless Us All 🙏”