EFCC arrests two over $240,000 illegal cash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Friday that it arrested two suspects, Moghalu Maduakonam and Esho David, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja over alleged attempt to smuggle $240,000 out of the country.

The suspects were said to have made useful statements.

A statement by the spokesperson for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said that while Maduakonam was travelling to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates with $200,000 which he failed to declare, David, who was going to Istanbul, Turkey, declared only $5,000 out of the $40,050 in his possession.

Culled from: Punch

Hundreds killed by fire in a Brizil Night Club

At least 245 people have been killed in a Brazil nightclub after a fire ravaged through the building in the early hours of this morning.

Initial reports were that 90 people perished in the blaze, but the death toll has steadily been rising as more bodies have been found in the packed nightclub.

While the official cause of the blaze has not been stated, local reports claim it was sparked by a firework set off during a band's performance.

More states coming soon says Senate President, David Mark.

Senate President, David Mark.

More states coming soon. Senate President, David Mark, has assured that creation of states is a must, just as he hints that Apa state will soon be a reality.

He stated this in his remark at the 57th general assembly meeting of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) held in Otukpo area of Benue State on Monday, stating that when Apa state is created, Otukpo

Henry Okah convicted by a South African court of Nigeria's 2010 Independence Day Bombings

Henry Okah

A South African court has found Nigerian militant Henry Okah guilty of masterminding the 2010 car bombing which killed 12 people.

Okah was convicted of 13 counts related to acts of terrorism.

He was arrested in Johannesburg a day after two car bombs exploded during the 50th anniversary of

Outrage over attack on Emir of Kano

Emir of kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero

That the Saturday attack on the emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero is indicative of the prevailing insecurity in the north can not be over emphasized.

Consequent upon the attack, there has been an outrage on the state of insecurity in the North.

Shock and indignation ruled the nation as Nigerians reacted to the attack on the Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero who has been flown abroad for medical attention.

The monarch who escaped an attack on his convoy shortly after an Islamic function at Tudun Murtala, near

Google's Chairman, Eric Schmidt visit Lagos, discussed internet and technology with Fashola

The meeting which held at the State House, Marina had several government officials and members of the Google team in attendance.

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr Obafemi Hamzat was in attendance alongside his Science and Technology counterpart, Mr Adebiyi Mabadeje. The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mrs Olushola Oworu, Director, Google Idea, Mr Jared Cohen, Country Manager Google Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan, Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor’s Office, Ms Moji Rhodes and member, Lagos Innovation Advisory Council, Mr Tomi Davies were all present at the meeting where it was revealed that Lagos is the hub of Google Inc.’s initiatives in the country

Dangote's Multi-million Naira Yacht

Aliko Dangote's Yacht

Reports reaching us indicate Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has just bought himself a luxury yacht.

The yacht named Mariya was said to have cost Dangote several millions of Naira and was specially built for his enjoyment.

The yacht is presently beign packed close to his business mogul friend, Femi Otedola's own at a jetty by Walter Carrington Crescent. The jetty is reported to belong to Femi Otedola.