Scam Alert: EFCC on the trail of suspected ATM fraudster Akinade Tofunmi (photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday released a statement addressing the rise of identity theft in Nigeria. Photos of a suspected female fraudster on the run was also shared. Read below.

The much talked about ATM fraudsters are not resting on the oars. They are all over the place laying siege to any susceptible victim. These criminals go about fleecing unwary members of the public with their ingenious, ever-changing modes of operations. The latest being the infamous identity theft. 

Actor Kevin Hart Robbed And Beaten Outside Miami Night Club

Witness told police that Kevin was drunk and cracking jokes and ended up getting into a altercation with a group of guys at the night club he attended.

Apparently he cracked a joke about someones girl saying she would end up going home with him.

The man then started getting very aggressive towards Kevin Hart, he starting calling Kevin a “Pussy” and to go outside and fight him. Security kicked him and his friends out before he could do anything.

30 Minutes later when Kevin left the night club He was jumped in the parking lot by a group of 4 men

After they beat him they took his jordans and his wallet also a $5,000 Rolex.

The police are still looking for the suspects.

Kevin was taking to the emergency for his wounds but released a couple hours later.

N-DELTA: Itsekiri Group Sends Warning Signal to FG

Sapele—The Iwere Peoples’ Congress, aka, Agbukumasa, the self defence arm of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality, which came into existence during the Ijaw and Itsekiri communal crisis between 1997-2003, yesterday, warned that the fact that the Itsekiri people were not known for violence should not mean that they cannot carry out violence.

It subsequently called on the Federal Government and oil companies in Itsekiri land to stop divide and rule antics and modern day slavery of the people, or be prepared to face their wrath.

The group, through its National Coordinator, Prince Ekwejunor-Etchie Okorodudun, said:

“The Nigerian State and its administrative component called Delta State have abandoned their constitutional role towards an ethnic nationality that is part of their geographical and constitutional authority – the Itsekiri nation.”

“Successive governments have failed the Itsekiri nation as they could not provide the necessary security, protection of the Itsekiri people, land and property during the crisis. We are accusing the government of lack-lustre and lackadaisical behaviour.

Bentley Adds Even More Power to the 2017 Continental GT Speed

An upgrade to the model-year 2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed (bentleymotors.com) has increased the horsepower of the brand’s fastest (206 mph) production car to 633 and the torque to 620 ft lbs. Maximum torque from the car’s 6-liter W-12 engine is now available at 2,000 to 5,000 rpm, enabling a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.9 seconds. Prices are expected to start at $240,300, and deliveries will begin this summer. Bentley has also introduced a Continental GT Speed Black Edition, which features a high-gloss black finish to the exterior brightwork and contrast colors (including the Cyber Yellow shown here) for the front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, and door mirrors.

Lagos Police & vigilante foil attempted kidnap of NUPENG chairman in Agbede, Ikorodu

The swift response of men of Lagos Police Command and vigilante foiled an  attempt to kidnap NUPENG PTD chairman in Agbede, Ikorodu, on Saturday, this is according to RRS who shared photos..

17-year-old Nigerian girl who was tricked into prostitution in Russia then abandoned when she fell sick

Anti-Trafficking activists were recently honoured in Washington, D.C. at an event marking the release of the State Department's 2016 Trafficking in Persons report.

The U.S. State Department's Anti-Trafficking Heroes came from very different corners of the world: Nigeria, Cyprus, Pakistan, Russia, Senegal and they all carry same thing in their pocket or purse: photos of the victims they had rescued from human trafficking, stored in their mobile phones.

Goats and Soda spoke to some of the honorees at NPR's headquarters, including a Nigerian activist Oluremi Kehinde, who each shared a story about a trafficked victim they have rescued. They 've been asked not to give the full names of the trafficking victims to protect their identities.

Oluremi Kehinde works with Africans who have been trafficked for sex work in Russia. He shared a photo of an 18-year-old Nigerian girl brought to Russia with what she thought was a student visa, then forced into prostitution.(pictured showing a photo of the Nigerian teen forced to work as a prostitute in Russia. She was hospitalized because of internal injuries) Below is his story:

Turkey's 'cleansing' begins

• 3,000 soldiers detained
• Arrest warrants out for more than 2,700 judges and prosecutors
• Strains on Turkey/US relations
• "The cleansing is continuing," Bekir Bozdag, Turkish justice minister, says 

Turkish authorities on Sunday began rounding up dozens of generals as well as senior judges and prosecutors accused of supporting a failed military coup aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The government has already said that almost 3,000 soldiers had been detained on suspicion of involvement in the putsch, which began on Friday night but faltered in the early hours of Saturday.

NTV television said that 34 generals of various grades had been detained so far. They include senior figures like Erdal Ozturk, commander of the third army and the commander of the Malatya-based second army, Adem Huduti.