2 Nigerians in trouble in US over bitcoin scam

Two Nigerians are in trouble in the United States after being indicted by prosecutors for running a fraudulent bitcoin investment scheme.
The Nigerians, Onwuemerie Ogor Gift and Kelvin Usifoh, were charged by Oregon District Attorney’s Office with 11 counts of wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, according to a report.
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From December 2017 to June 2018, Gift and Usifoh allegedly promoted the fake bitcoin investment scheme via three websites –wealthcurrency.com, boomcurrency.com and merrycurrency.com – promising investors 20–50 percent risk-free returns with instant withdrawals.
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Gift and Usifoh falsely claimed that victims’ bitcoins would be invested using “unique trading methods” and that they would maintain a “constant high interest rate.” The pair also allegedly encouraged investors to transfer bitcoin to their own cryptocurrency wallets. Once transferred, Gift and Usifoh would exchange it for Nigerian naira.
In over six months, the defendants stole 10.88 bitcoins (worth approximately $56,391 at press time) from three victims, one residing in Oregon and two in California, according to the indictment. They also used a photo of a fourth victim to promote their scheme.
In total, the prosecutors alleged that Gift and Usifoh received more than 50 bitcoins ($259,000) through the scam.
Largely due to their pseudonymous, online nature, cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular as a means to scam investors. But law enforcement is catching up.
Last month, New York prosecutors charged a man in a nine-count indictment for duping investors out of over $200,000 in cryptocurrency and cash. And, in February, a 20-year-old man was indicted in the New York Supreme Court over SIM-swapping identity and crypto theft.
Warning cryptocurrency investors over such schemes, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly issued an alert earlier this week, saying that claims such as “risk-free”, “absolutely safe” and “guaranteed profit” are hallmarks of a fraud.

15 killed in raid on Islamist hideout – Sri Lanka police

Suicide bombers cornered by security forces in a hideout in eastern Sri Lanka blew themselves up in a raid which left 15 people dead, including six children, police said Saturday. Sri Lanka police chief Pujith Jayasundara looks on after launching the first online service delivery of the Sri Lankan police at the headquarters in Colombo on March 7, 2017. / AFP A civilian was also killed in crossfire during the night-time raid near the predominantly Muslim town of Kalmunai, with hundreds of families later fleeing their homes. Kalmmunai is in the home province of the jihadist suspected of organising the Easter Sunday attacks that left 253 dead. Three men set off explosives killing three women and six children inside the house on Friday night, police said. “Three other men, also believed to be suicide bombers, were found dead outside the house,” said a police statement. Police officials said all three were shot by security forces. Gunmen opened fire on troops when they attempted to storm the house under cover of darkness, military spokesman Sumith Atapattu said. An ensuing gun battle lasted more than an hour, a military official said, adding that the bodies were recovered following a search operation. Police Arraign Man Over Alleged N2.4m UNDP Job Scam Charred bodies and at least one gunman cradling an assault rifle, were seen in video footage shown on state television. Explosives, a generator, a drone and a large quantity of batteries were seen inside the house. Some 600 Muslims fled a neighbouring settlement built to house displaced survivors of the 2004 Asian tsunami because of the fighting and took shelter in a school, residents said. The civilian was hit in crossfire and died while a wounded woman and child were taken to hospital. The operation followed a tip off that extremists linked to the Easter suicide bombings were holed up in Kalmunai, 370 kilometres (230 miles) east of the capital. Zahran Hashim, founder of the National Thowheeth Jama’ath (NTJ) group blamed for the attacks and one of the Colombo suicide bombers, comes from the same province. The clashes came hours after security forces raided a nearby location where they believe Hashim and other suicide bombers recorded a pledge of allegiance to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before carrying out the bombings of three churches and three hotels. Police said they found an IS flag and uniforms similar to those worn by the eight fighters in a video used by IS to claim responsibility for Sunday’s attacks. “We have found the backdrop the group used to record their video,” the police said in an earlier statement. The Islamic State group released their video two days after the bombings. Police showed the clothing, the flag, some 150 sticks of dynamite and about 100,000 ball bearings seized from the house on national television. Security forces armed with emergency powers have stepped up search operations for Islamic extremists since the bombings.

How to change Nigeria number to USA number on WhatsApp

Many people in Nigeria are interested in ways to create working WhatsApp account with a USA number instead of their regular Nigerian ones. Such a switch has a number of advantages that should not be underestimated. This is why we’ll try to figure out several working and simple ways to replace the Nigerian number with a USA one in your WhatsApp account.

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Abduct 30 Passengers
Unknown gunmen terrorising Ahoada, Ikwere and Emohua local councils of Rivers State have shot dead a police escort and a driver before abducting 30 passengers of a commercial bus along the Emohua axis of the East-West road.

The Guardian gathered that the hoodlums kidnapped a senior staff of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) after killing his police escort and driver.

The hijacked bus conveying 30 passengers was said to have left Port Harcourt, the state capital, and was heading to Abua Odual council when the gunmen struck, while the vehicle conveying the SPDC staff and his aides was attacked at the boundary between Rumuji and Evekwu axis of the East-West road. The attack reportedly occurred close to a police checkpoint.

The SPDC staff was said to be returning from Bayelsa State to Port Harcourt about 4p.m on Thursday when the incident occurred.

A source in the area said the driver of the bus was shot dead after he denied the kidnappers access into the vehicle by allegedly pressing the lock button.

The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the attacks, assuring that the police were on the trail of the attackers.

Meanwhile, a social cultural group, Orashi National Congress, has condemned the incessant attacks in the area, giving the state government and security agencies 24 hours to secure the release of the abducted passengers, as well as others reportedly abducted along the Emohua axis of the East-West road.

President of the group, Emeni Ibe, threatened that the group would mobilise a massive protest and barricade the East-West road if the abducted passengers were not released after 24 hours.

“The bus driver was killed instantly. This is too much and generally unaccepted by the good people of Orashi. We will not accept it any longer. I, therefore, call on government and the security agencies to ensure the victims are released unconditionally and unhurt,” he said.

Similarly, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Rivers State, led by Enefa Georgewill, said it would join members of ONC to mount pressure on the authorities to secure the release of the passengers.

In a related development, two persons were feared dead in Iriebe community in Oyigbo local council of the state after armed gangs invaded the community and unleashed mayhem on the people.

It was learnt that the incident resulted from a clash between the Hausa community and people from Akwa Ibom State living in the area.

Abia State Government Demands N30,000 Borehole Registration Fee

Before you can have a borehole in Abia State you must pay minimum of N30,000 as license and registration of borehole. Boreholes are needed in areas where Government Water Corporation has failed

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Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, says his generation has failed Nigeria.

Speaking on Hard Talk, a BBC programme, the professor said the dreams people of his generation had about the country had not materialised.

Zeinab Badawi, anchor of the programme, had asked the literary scholar: “Has your generation of older Nigerians failed the people?” and he responded, “Yes, I believe so.

“I compare today with dreams and aspirations we had when we all rushed home after studies abroad. We considered ourselves the renaissance people that are going to lift the continent to world standards, competitors anywhere. It hasn’t happened.”

Asked to comment about the 2019 presidential election, he said: “The 2019 election is one of the most depressing elections we’ve been through. Talking for myself, it wasn’t possible for me to make a choice for the simple reason that both candidates (President Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar) both had histories— one immediate, one past —which made one look for alternatives.”

He explained why he was soft on Buhari in 2015 when he referred to the president as a born again democrat.

Soyinka said Buhari did not win the 2015 election because the people were endeared to him but for the fact that Nigerians could not continue with former President Goodluck Jonathan in office.

“General Buhari didn’t really win the first election, he won by default. It was impossible to continue with Jonathan (back in 2015),” he said.

“As it happened, yes, I did use that expression ‘born again democrat’. When somebody competes in an election three, four times and persists, he must believe in democracy… the circumstances in Nigeria, the fact that Nigerians have shown the military what a huge failure they were makes it possible for one to identify the possibility of exceptions when they seem to behave like democrats.

“But in any case, I kept emphasising that Nigerians had a very difficult choice and as I said, It was between the devil and the deep blue sea.”

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A 400-year-old Bible stolen from the
Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh has been
recuperated in the Netherlands and is
currently back in the U.S.
The FBI returned the stolen Geneva Bible,
dating back to 1615, on Thursday as it
arrived back on U.S. soil in a box, secured
in bubble wrap.
“These works of art hold a special place in
our society. This Bible is more than a piece
of evidence. It’s an important artifact of
religious significance to people of many
faiths” said FBI Special Agent in Charge
Robert Jones.
The Bible was among in excess of 300
uncommon books, maps, plate books, chart
books and more that were found missing
from the library in April 2017. A previous
historian at the library and an rare book
seller are blamed for taking more than $8
million of those books.
“Since the investigation was initiated, with
the help of the FBI, 18 books have been
recovered, 293 associated maps, plates and
pamphlets have been recovered from areas
all over the United States of America, as well
as London and now the Netherlands,”
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen
Zappala said.
The American Pilgrim Museum in Leiden
acquired the book secretly, yet authorities
are not saying from whom it was bought.
The gallery found the book was stolen after
the burglary charges were made open a
year ago.

Nigeria vs Seychelles: AFCON Friday 22nd March, 4pm
Africa Cup of Nations qualification ·
Group Stage
Nigeria vs Seychelles
Date : fri 22 march
Time : 4pm
Venue: SK Staduim Asaba
Flying Eagles captain Ikouwen Udoh has been called up to replace Bordeaux forward Samuel Kalu for the upcoming Super Eagles games.
Ikouwen Udoh has finally been handed a chance for his first game for the Super Eagles [CAF] Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has called up Enyimba defender Ikouwen Udoh for Nigeria’s upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt.
The German tactician earlier listed 23 players for the upcoming games in the international break and has decided an addition is needed.
Rohr listed two left backs in his initial list Valentine Ozornwafor who also plays for Enyimba and Jamilu Collins who plays for Paderborn in Germany.
With Udoh joining Ozornwafor and Kastina United goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa as the home-based players invited for the games.
The Super Eagles have already sealed a place in the at the 2019 AFCON after a draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
Udoh was part of the Flying Eagles team that booked a place at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled for Poland after a fourth- place finish at 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations held in Niger Republic.
Ikouwan Udoah lead the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to book a place at the U-20 World Cup (CAF)
Udoh was the captain of the Flying Eagles at the competition and was included in the team of the tournament.
According to a report by the Guardian, Udoh’s performance seems to have impressed Rohr who is willing to give him a try at senior level.
He is expected to replace Bordeaux forward Samuel Kalu who has been ruled out due to injury.
Udoh is expected to join up with the Super Eagles when they resume camp and will have a chance to make his Super Eagles debut in either game at the Stephen Keshi, Stadium Asaba, Delta State.
The Super Eagles will first take on the Pirates of Seychelles in their final AFCON 2019 qualifier on Friday, March 22 before an international friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt scheduled for Tuesday, March 26.

Barcelona are finally ready to sell midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, this summer.
Goal reports that Barcelona chiefs are willing to take a huge loss on Coutinho as they are ready to negotiate offers in excess of €80million (£68.8million) for the Brazilian international.
The report claimed that Coutinho has ‘failed to convince’ Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde of his ability to secure a regular role in the first team since his arrival from Liverpool in 2018.
Coutinho has drawn interest from Premier League giants, Manchester United and Chelsea over the past few months.
The 26-year-old had said last week that he has not been playing well for Barcelona so far this season.
Coutinho told Movistar+: “In the last few weeks, months even, I’ve not been playing well but I still want to improve.”

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10 Tips For Improving Your Self Esteem

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In a nutshell, self-esteem is your opinion of yourself and your abilities. It can be high, low or somewhere in-between. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you feeling insecure and unmotivated. You might be able to identify a few things that are affecting your opinion of yourself (maybe you’re being bullied, or you might be feeling lonely), or it could be a mystery. Either way, there are heaps of things you can do to improve your self-esteem.

1. Be nice to yourself

That little voice that tells you you’re killin’ it (or not) is way more powerful than you might think. Make an effort to be kind to yourself and, if you do slip up, try to challenge any negative thoughts. A good rule of thumb is to speak to yourself in the same way that you’d speak to your mates. This can be really hard at first, but practisemakes perfect. If you want a few pointers.

2. You do you

Comparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to start feeling crummy. Try to focus on your own goals and achievements, rather than measuring them against someone else’s. Nobody needs that kind of pressure!

3. Get movin’

Exercise is a great way to increase motivation, practise setting goals and build confidence. Breaking a sweat also cues the body to release endorphins, the feel-good hormones.

4. Nobody’s perfect

Always strive to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also important to accept that perfection is an unrealistic goal.

5. Remember that everyone makes mistakes

You’ve got to make mistakes in order to learn and grow, so try not to beat yourself up if you forget to hit CTRL+S on a super-important assignment. Everyone’s been there.

6. Focus on what you can change

It’s easy to get hung up on all the things that are out of your control, but it won’t achieve much. Instead, try to focus your energy on identifying the things that are within your control and seeing what you can do about them.

7. Do what makes you happy

If you spend time doing the things you enjoy, you’re more likely to think positively. Try to schedule in a little you-time every day. Whether that’s time spent reading, cooking or just conking out on the couch for a bit, if it makes you happy, make time for it.

8. Celebrate the small stuff

You got up on time this morning. Tick. You poached your eggs to perfection. Winning. Celebrating the small victories is a great way to build confidence and start feeling better about yourself.

9. Be a pal

Being helpful and considerate to other people will certainly boost their mood, but it’ll also make you feel pretty good about yourself

Reactions have trailed Blackface’s claim that Nigerian Star Singer, 2face Idibia was gay.
Reports that Blackface in his newly released diss song titled ‘War’ targeted at 2face Idibia accused the music legend of being ‘gay’
The defunct member of the Plantainshun Boiz group alleged that 2face engaged in same-sex intercourse as a sacrifice for his success.
He was quoted as saying, “Make I expose you for who you are, 201 know your story omo where I go start / 2Face since when them start to yansh you for back, that’s why you no fit stand straight, that’s what made you star.”
The song has since been met with criticisms and diverse reactions from Nigerians online.
While some have accused Blackface of seeking cheap fame, others advised him to pick up his dead career from the dustbin.
Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter:
@UNCLE_AJALA, ”Blackface is calling 2Baba gay, 2 Baba wey like woman and dey straight forward, Blackface, better pick up your dead career from dustbin.”
@ukwuchisom, ”Blackface saying 2baba is gay is the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard in my life.”
@Bams_Jnr, ”Blackface has gone to smoke igbo again, now he’s calling 2face gay o. Our own 2baba that likes woman? that guy need a doctor.”
@So_naughty12, ”Of all the people in Nigeria to be accused of being gay you chose 2face?As in our own 2baba, abi is there a new 2face that he is talking about? Blackface this has turned to something else o. Just send me your account number let me send you something to chill with abeg.”
@DimoXyz, ”Blackface legit opened his mouth and said 2face is gay. lmao if he was a comedian he would have been a good one.”
@iam_nickybrown, Blackface said 2face is gay, but 2face has battalion of children even the ones he doesn’t know yet and they were all given birth to by a woman, so I don’t understand what blackface is trying to say. ”
@ife_luv12, ”2face gay? I need to know black face’ supplier and what’s with that beat sounding like a song from 20yrs ago.”
@zeuz_hades, ”Everyone is shouting that #Blackface called 2baba gay in a diss track. That one no pain cos 2face so straight he makes me look gay. What is annoying me is the beat he jumped on, I mean in 2019 and blackface is still using same old beats?”
@Hrmkingaustin, ”So black face said 2face is gay, could they have dated,and then 2baba cheated and dumped him? over 15years and all you could come up with is a diss track that everybody thinks is wack”
@Whatsappguru1, ”Blackface Since how many years. Diss track with kpe du kpe du beat. Nigeria done pass that one, calling 2face gay? That father of many nations, Abi 2face use blackface pant take blow ni ?”
@ZobaTwits, ”So Blackface just informed us that 2baba we all know that can’t keep a clean sheet when it comes to women is gay? Okay even in this 21th Century you want us to bother about that?2face idibia with kids home and away, I guess guys are crushing on him and not Tuface going after em.”
@osirmah, ”2face maintained having kids with multiple women over d years n yet blacface still calls him Gay in 2019? This blackface is mad o.”
@alabi_tosin, ”Blackface is just too dunce. you want to accuse 2face of something , you did not even find something reasonable. How can you say 2 baba is a gay after how many baby mama’s. Let him bring his sister to 2 face maybe he won’t shift her womb.”

Oyetola to Osun people: Pay taxes to enhance development
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OSOGBO—GOVERNOR Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described payment of taxes as necessary support to support the development of the state.
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Speaking during Iresi Day, in Iresi, Boluwaduro local government area, Oyetola said that prompt and sincere payment of taxes by various categories of residents is an important civic duty, immediate implication of which is more available funds for government to undertake critical projects, including roads.
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His words: “I congratulate our people in this town on another historic occasion. It is an annual programme, but this will be my first time here. Let me quickly say that your request for roads is normal. Our people across the state have been requesting same. A way to support government in actualising this is to pay your taxes promptly. We will do your roads, but pay your taxes”
Urging the youth to shun violence, cultism and thuggery, as these would compromise peace in the communities, the governor, in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Niyi Adesina, explained that the event was evidence of promotion of Yoruba culture and values, which he said would be aided when history is returned to schools as teaching subject.
He said: “I want to warn the youth not to accept thuggery contracts from politicians. Parents should encourage their children to learn a skill. Today, if you want good and dependable artisans, like bricklayer, carpenter or tiller, you go to Cotonou. This trend must stop.”
He equally encouraged parents to allow their children and wards to acquire vocational skills, noting that the better way to cope in life is to have a vocation to fall back on, as it is increasingly impossible for government to provide jobs for every able and qualified graduate.
Lagos 2019 budget already in the House- Budget commissioner
Monarchs in attendance included Oba Sikiru Adedoyin Ibiloye (Iresi), and Oba AbdulRasheed Ayuotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV (Iragbiji), alongside APC national and state assembly candidates in coming February elections.
Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/oyetola-to-osun-people-pay-taxes-to-enhance-development/

Excitement As Food, Drinks Festival Holds In Lagos

Following the successful hosting of last year’s Lagos International Food and Drinks Festival, the organisers have promised attendees a fun filled third edition, which holds on March 23, 2019 at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Victoria lsland, Lagos.
Announcing the event recently, the festival director, Mr. lke Steve, said, “as a brand, Nigeria resonates with international audiences well beyond its actual square footage, our music, our speak, our creativity, our food, all continue to grab global attention.
“This year’s year festival is billed to feature a wide array of exciting activities including: indigenous cuisines and drinks sampled from over 40 Nigerian ethnic groups; live musical performances by renowned Nigerian artists; live comedy shows; various competitions including cooking, music, dance, eating and drinking; food art exhibitions, dance performances by cultural troupes. chef masterclasses, children’s fun activities. wine tasting sessions, seminars on food and nutrition, SMSE match-making sessions, exhibitions and sales bazaars. The festival will welcome over 10,000 visitors and up to 100 vendors during the full day of festivities.”
As part of the organisers’ efforts to expand the event, a major related event, the Beer Festival, Lagos, will be co-hosted with the food festival. “The beer festival promises to be the largest yearly gathering of beer enthusiasts, connoisseurs, celebrities, bar crawlers and those just wanting to learn more about beer,” Ike said.
Explaining the rationale behind the beer festival, Ike stated; “The Beer festival, Lagos is designed to celebrate Nigeria’s shared drinking culture and a love of celebrating life. The festival will highlight the health benefits of moderate consumption of beer, as nutritionist and beer experts will be on hand to meet with and share insights. It is a chance for brewers to connect with fans old and new, and also an ideal opportunity to put a face to the creator of their fans’ favourite beer.”

10 Injured, As Youths Disrupt Crusade In Niger
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Minna—THERE was pandemonium on Monday night in Tegina,Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving no fewer than 10 persons with various degrees of injuries after some youths disrupted a Christian crusade organised by a man from a royal family who recently converted to Christianity.
The man identified as Prophet Shuaibu Bashir, said to have been “born again” is said to be from an unnamed royal family in Sokoto State, and was said to have been organising series of crusades and converting many people to Christianity in the local government and its environs in the last few months.
His activities were said not to have gone down well with some Muslim individuals and youths in the area which prompted the attack on crusaders.
It was gathered that the crusade had gone viral because of the “wonders and powers” including healing of long time and chronic sicknesses among others, which has been attracting many people from far and near irrespective of their religion and thus propagating and projecting Christ in the area to the people.
Vanguard learned that just as the latest crusade was about to take off in Tegina town with a large crowd in attendance, some irate youths, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, stormed the venue and beat up the worshippers, thus forcefully dispersing them and thus ending the crusade abruptly.
Besides those that sustained degrees of injuries, all the vehicles numbering up to eight that conveyed the worshipper to the crusade were seriously damaged, while some motorcycles brought to the crusade by worshippers were stolen by the invaders.
An impeccable source told Vanguard that the organisers obtained permission from the Police in the area, while the Emirate Council was also officially informed before the commencement of the Assembly and wondered why the religious event should be violently disrupted.