Tag: Fake

17Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

Man Arrested With Loaded Gun and Fake Inauguration Credentials In Washington

A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly trying to enter through a Washington DC checkpoint armed with a gun, 500 rounds of ammunition and fake credentials, according to a report. Wesley Allen Beeler, from Front Royal, Virginia, was arrested Friday evening as he tried to make his way through security checkpoints in downtown DC that have been erected ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration, CNN reported. The outlet cited a police report and a law enforcement source which said Beeler drove his pick-up truck to a checkpoint at North Capitol and E Street NE close to the Capitol just after 6:30 p.m. He tried to get passed cops by flashing the fraudulent inauguration documents but was stopped by officers. Police later found the firearm and ammunition in his vehicle. The close ...

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15Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

COVID-19: Ignore Fake Lockdown Alert, PTF Tells Nigerians

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has urged Nigerians to disregard a fake fresh lockdown alert in circulation on social media. PTF National Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu, made this known in a short video statement released on Thursday. There have been concerns regarding a fresh lockdown as the country battles the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. But Aliyu said the government was aware of the economic implication of a fresh lockdown and, therefore, urged Nigerians to adhere to all guidelines to curb the spread of the disease. He said, “We are aware of a fake message on WhatsApp that we’ve declared a lockdown in the country. This is absolutely not true. I call on the Nigerian public to please ignore this message and continue with normal activities . “I’m also ca...

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7Jan By BobbyNo Comments

News

Teacher Fakes her Own Kidnap in Kwara to Extort N250, 000 From her Father

The police in Kwara state have arrested a 24-year-old teacher, Medinat Ibrahim,  for allegedly faking her own kidnap just to extort N250, 000 from her father. Medinat, who was paraded alongside two other suspects identified as Amudalat Wahab (30) and Hammed Lekan (28) said she committed the crime to raise money to settle a debt which accrued from the monthly contribution at the private school where she serves as a teacher. She alleged she was maltreated by her stepmother who also caused friction between her and her father, adding that she decided to fake her own kidnap to get money to offset debts she incurred during COVID-19 lockdown.   I teach in a private school where I was paid N15,000. We organised monthly contribution which I collected and invested in a business, b...

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26Nov By dthataNo Comments

Education

The Cult Awards In Circulation Are Fake – Polytechnic Offa SUG

The Students Union Government of The Federal Polytechnic Offa in celebration of SUG week has given out number of gifts to celebrate academic excellence among the contestants that registered for quiz and spelling bee competition. The Students' Union leader, Abiola Azeez Adigun who described the gifts as attempt to encourage students with sound academic knowledge and those who are socially and legally responsible. He said: "This year's SUG week is not only about socialization, it includes meritorious awards in relation to academic activities. We organized spelling bee and quiz competition where the winner and the runner-ups are to go home with washing machine, home theatre system and kitchen materials." He however reacted to the fake awards that are being circulated on social medi...

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29Oct By dthataNo Comments

News

The Returned Oba’s Staff is fake – Royal Prince to Oba of Lagos

There is trouble in the Palace!! The Royal Prince to Oba of Lagos calls out Oba of Lagos and his Chiefs for replicating the staff and lying to people, that hoodlums returned the original one stolen during the invasion of thugs in the palace last week. Watch: https://youtu.be/krEPFqGy-Wg

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28Oct By dthataNo Comments

Lifestyle

“I Don’t Like This Kind Of Love, I Knew It Was Fake All Along” – Nengi To Ozo

“ I don’t like this kind of friendship. I knew it was fake love all along,” bbn’s Nengi tells Ozo https://youtu.be/5dvwF34fHzs

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20Oct By dthataNo Comments

News

Claim That UN Will Intervene After 30 Days Of EndSARS Protest Is Fake

In the past week, numerous social media posts claim that the United Nations would intervene in a situation after such has been protested for more than 30 days. This is false; the UN needs no specific number of days to intervene in any national matter. The claim was popular on Twitter and as it was shared by many including a a United Kingdom-based Nigerian doctor and influencer Dr Olufunmilayo Harvey. He claimed the UN cannot intervene in a country matter if protests have not exceeded 30 days. “I just heard according to UN Constitution any protest that reaches 30days will make UN intervene in that country. The Nigeria govt knows this. Many young people don’t know it. EXCEPT the govt makes visible tangible immediate changes, #EndSARS protests MUST GO ON. Tell others,” Harvey tweete...

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22Sep By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

“I hope this is not a fake divorce” – Wendy Williams warns Cardi B and Offset

TV host, Wendy Williams has given her opinion in the ongoing divorce drama between rappers Cardi B and Offset. The TV host has been off her hit show for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic but released new episodes today, Monday September 21 and quickly addresses reports that Cardi B filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Offset. Wendy warned celebrity the couple to be sincere in their divorce saying she went through a public and messy divorce from ex-husband Kevin Hunter in April of 2019 and that once legal documents are filed, it “complicates everything.” She also added that Cardi “deserves better” than Offset . Cardi and Offset secretly tied the knot at home in Georgia on September 20, 2017. Cardi filed divorce documents on September 15 in Georgia, and ...

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22Aug By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

Ubi Franklin Apologies for Posting Fake Sex Video of Nengi and Ozo

Following the backlash by fans on social media, the talent manager turned blogger has apologized to Ozo and Nengi’s family for his contribution to tarnish their children’s images after the handlers of the housemates’s social media page called him out. Ubi released a statement on Tweeter as he apologised. He wrote: I saw that video flying around, and I thought it was true so I reposted.                 I have now found out it was doctored and I am really sad that someone could think of putting up a video like that to deceive the public.  I sincerely apologize for posting the said video.I have from day one supported many if not all the housemates in the current Big Brother Naija Lockdown house and the evidence is there for al...

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20Aug By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Comedian AY busted for wearing a “fake” Richard Mille watch

Veteran Nigerian comedian, AY Makun has been busted by @Fakewatchbuster on Instagram, a page that tagged itself 'The nightmare of the fake watches'. According to the page, AY's Richard Mille RM055 Bubba Watson white ceramic watch is fake. This is coming after AY shared lovely new photos of himself showing off the luxury item to celebrate his birthday. "Happy birthday to me. Thank you Lord." AY wrote as he shared the photos. The page revealed that a genuine Richard Mille RM055 is worth $255k (N97,490,398.07). "wearing a fake Richard Mille RM055 Bubba Watson white ceramic. BUSTED! A genuine @richardmille RM055 white ceramic worth around $255K USD" They wrote as they tagged the comedian.

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18Jun By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

US Actor, Tyrese Gibson Angers South Africans With Fake Reserve-Racism Pics

US actor Tyrese found himself trending on Twitter in South Africa after a recent Instagram post of his went viral. The Fast & The Furious actor posted an image of ‘life in South Africa’ which portrayed white people of the country as slaves and servants. He captioned the since-deleted image; “The flip..Get to YouTube this is what’s going on in South Africa..” The actor was referring to a YouTube video titled; ‘South Africa – Poor whites, rich blacks’. Tyrese’s fans and followers – particularly ones from SA – were shocked by the the post and immediately called him out on it. A number of SA stars also reacted to the post, including media personality Bonang Matheba, who called the actor a “swine”. Responding to his post, Bonang tweeted; “…please, don’t come talk s*** here ...

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17Jun By BobbyNo Comments

News

EFCC Arrests Fake DSS Officer for allegedly Stealing from Mauritanian

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes have arrested a fake DSS official identified as Boniface Oburuku over the theft of a handbag belonging to an international guest from the Republic of Mauritius. The 32-year-old man stole the bag which contained the lady's two Samsung mobile phones, an international passport, United States Dollars, Nigerian and Mauritian currencies at an event organised by the EFCC to mark the National Democracy Day and Anti-Corruption Summit at Transcorp Hilton Hotel on June 11, 2019. Oburuku who has been on the Commission’s watch list since last year, was arrested in Lagos few days ago. Prior to his arrest, intelligence revealed that he was constantly on the move from Mpape area of the FCT to Jabi and later to Gwagwalada, all in the FCT. The sta...

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3Jun By BobbyNo Comments

Lifestyle

“If That $20 bill Was a Counterfeit, George Didn’t Know it!” Floyd’s Roommate Says

George Floyd's roommate has said that the $20 bill that instigated his arrest and his death may not have been a fake. He added that if it was, Floyd would have never intentionally used counterfeit cash. Floyd's roommate of four years, Alvin Manago, 55, told DailyMail.com in an exclusive interview that Floyd was a stand-up guy and if he did use a counterfeit bill at the store before his death, it was "unintentional". He said: "I've never known Floyd to use any counterfeit money. If he tried to pass along a counterfeit $20 bill it was unintentional. He probably didn't know the money was fake. "I'm just not sure why the store employees didn't just tell him it was a fake $20. They all knew him then. He was a regular customer." Manago met George Floyd, 46, when they worked toget...

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23May By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

BBNaija’s Mike Edwards and Wife Perri Shakes-Drayton Celebrate 1st Wedding Anniversary

Mike Edwards, Big Brother Naija 2019 first runner up, and his wife, Perri Shakes-Drayton, are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today May 23. The couple who are expecting their first child, took to social media to celebrate their love. ''ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...this time last year we tied the knot and I became MRS EDWARDS. A lot has happened between then and now. Here’s to more great times and exciting moments ahead.'' Perry wrote on social media On his part, Mike wrote “When two souls connect you can’t fake it” #weddinganniversary' Congrats to them!

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10May By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Lebanese Actor Lured To Rivers State With Fake Movie Role, Kidnapped

They kidnapped Mr B from Owerri to Rivers state yesterday. He is so lucky to be rescued. The guys invited him for a business and then kidnapped him for money. They told him they were looking for a white man to play a role in their new movie. He drove from Owerri to meet his kidnappers in Rivers state. He's been living in Nigeria for over 30 years. His kidnappers follows him on Facebook and Instagram - they were his fans too. The only one left to watch over him is the one arrested when police came to rescued him  

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7May By dthataNo Comments

News

COVID-19: Niger State Government Reacts To Protest Video, Says It’s Fake

The Niger State Government has described as fake, the video circulating on the social media, which alleged that the Covid-19 patient in the state protested poor condition of the quarantine facilities. A statement made available to newsmen by the Niger State Task Force on COVID-19 explained that the video is an attempt to water down the frantic efforts the government is making towards combating the pandemic. According to the Task Force, "There are two toilet facilties, one for females and one for Males. The isloation centre has 24 hours electricity, having been connected to a 33KVA and standby generator . It explained further, "The relations of the patient did not want the woman to be quarantined. So, they started making trouble, demanding for her release. Out of mischief, they...

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1May By BobbyNo Comments

News

Army Arrests 13 Fake Soldiers in Lagos

13 fake soldiers accused of using military uniform to perpetrate crimes in Lagos in spite of the lockdown order issued by President Buhari over the outbreak of Coronavirus, have been arrested by the Nigerian army.   The suspects were identified a Ebenezer Adeleke, Afolabi Hassan, Allen Afolabi, Daramola Olamide, Akpan Joel, Eze David, Frank Eze, Joseph Okere, Ahmed Ameh and Akpan Emmanuel. It was learnt that some of the suspects who were nabbed wearing uniforms with the ranks of Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major and Captain at different parts of Lagos, also forged an Army Provost letterhead for visa application. This brings the total number of impersonators arrested in different parts of Lagos during the lockdown period, to 41. General Officer Commanding (GOC) Maj.-Ge...

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30Apr By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Coronavirus In Africa Is Fake, Ibrah One Claims

Ghana’s youngest millionaire Ibrah One has once again spoken his mind on the coronavirus and i’m beginning to wonder what he really thinks. According to Ibrah One, the virus which is currently in Africa is fake and as a matter of fact he has stopped wearing the mask whenever he goes out. He further disclosed that he laughs at people wearing the mask anytime he goes out because 95% of the masks are not up to standard. Ibrah was the same person who disclosed that the coronavirus was already in the country since we don’t have the equipment’s to detect them at the initial stages so i’m currently wondering why he is now saying it’s fake. A change of mind upon close study i guess. See Screenshot  

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29Apr By dthataNo Comments

Crime

EFCC Raises Alarm On Fake Lockdown Funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has cautioned members of the public against fraudulent activities of spurious dispenser and manager of funds to vulnerable Nigerians, ostensibly to cope with the discomfort associated with the lockdown measures of the Federal Government in some parts of the country. The Acting Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, who disclosed the strange development on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, added that some faceless elements are circulating ” REE N5000 LOCKDOWN FUNDS TO SUSTAIN DURING LOCKDOWN”. He said, ”The circulation of the fake funds is being carried out online through a phishing link via WhatsApp. The link is embedded with a link titled https:///free-N5000. Whenever the link is clicked, it would redirect recipients of the message...

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26Apr By dthataNo Comments

Health

NDDC Denies Fraud Rumors, Says Documents Circulating Are Fake

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has in a worded press statement denied an allegation of fraudulent contract purportedly signed by a director of the intervention agency. The commission while reacting to the alleged financial mismanagement by an online news platform said: “The document is simply fake or at best unauthorised. The letters for all contracts awarded by the Commission are signed by the Executive Director, Projects on the authority of the Ag Managing Director who is the chief accounting officer of the Commission. Neither of the officials is aware of the contract letter. It is inconceivable that a contract and of such magnitude could be awarded otherwise. The Commission has launched an internal investigation into how such a letter came to be issued and on what ...

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21Apr By BobbyNo Comments

News

Fake Amotekun Officers Arrested In Ogu

The ogun state government has arrested 13 persons parading themselves as officers of Amotekun Corps in the state. They were apprehended by So Safe, a security outfit established by the state government. The 13 suspects who mounted a checkpoint at Lafenwa area of Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state, wore reflective jackets with Amotekun inscriptions and were allegedly extorting money from members of the public. So Safe’s Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Moruf Yusuf said; “So-Safe Corps, an Ogun State owned security agency has recorded another great achievement as officers and men of the corps deployed to enforce the COVID-19 Stay-at-home directives of the Federal/ State Governments in Ado–Odo Ota Division at about 16:16hrs, noticed a strange set ...

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21Apr By dthataNo Comments

Scandals and Rumours

Fake Nude Photo: Tacha Blasts A Blackmailer Trying To Scam Her With Edited Pix

Tacha Blasts A Blackmailer Trying To Blackmail Her With Her Edited Nude Pictures. She Wrote: Earlier Today a couple of mails were recieved from unknown blackmailers threatening to release ‘edited’ pictures of our client, Natacha Akide (Tacha). We want to let the general public know that these pictures are edited and false pictures sent to blackmail our client in exchange for some money. Natacha Akide does not have and will not have such pictures of herself taken under any circumstances. We understand that this is a difficult time for most people, but let’s also be human and desist from any form of extortion, blackmails and thefts as we continue to fight Covid-19. Kindly disregard any photoshopped pictures from these blackmailers. - We do not negotiate with blackmailers- ...

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21Apr By dthataNo Comments

News

Relief Disbursement Collation Form Is A Scam – FG Warns Nigerians

A fake Federal Government of Nigeria relief disbursement collation form is trending online, with many thinking the form was actually created by the government. Due to the ongoing lockdown across the country, many Nigerians are currently expectant of a form of relief disbursement from the FG. Some fraudsters have decided to use the opportunity to create a fake google form that claims to be created by the government. Taking to Twitter, Tolu Ogunlesi the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Digital & New Media, cautioned the public against filling such forms. He wrote;This Relief Disbursement Collation Form being circulated is a SCAM. NEVER EVER, under any circumstances, give out your BANKING + PERSONAL details to ANY online ‘data collection’ form. Never. Don’t do ...

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14Apr By dthataNo Comments

News

‘We Are All Fake, God Did Not Call Us’- Pastor Cries Out

A man of God has made a controversial statement about pastors during a sermon on Sunday. The founder and Leader of Anointed Palace Chapel, Rev. Obofour on Sunday shocked his church members by making a controversial statement during a church sermon about men of God. According to GHBase, the man of God stated categorically there’s no pastor in this world who can convince him that he was “called by God” since no pastor can provide any proof for this cliché. He therefore said no pastor has the right to call the others fake because they are all fake and not called by God. He illustrated his wild statement by using the swearing in of the president of a country. He explained that in Ghana, it is the Chief Justice that swears in a new president and also the electoral commission tha...

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11Apr By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Beware Of Fake Recruitment Website – Keyamo Warns Nigerians

The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has refuted website for the recruitment of 774, 000 Nigerians under the Federal Government’s Special Public Works programme. Keyamo described the website being used for recruitment as fake, hence it should be disregarded. A statement signed by Keyamo reads: “My attention has been drawn to a certain advertorial circulating on Social Media tilted ‘Application Opens For 774,000 Employment By FG: See Requirements, Salary And How To Apply’. “The advertorial goes ahead to state Stipends and Commissions, Requirements, How To Apply, Closing Date, etc. “As the Supervising Minister over the National Directorate of Employment in which the Special Public Works Programme of the Federal Government is domiciled, and having confer...

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7Apr By dthataNo Comments

Health

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Circulation Of Fake Chloroquine 250mg Tablets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians that fake Chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets are being circulated. The Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this in a statement. She added that NAFDAC was notified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that the tablets were being circulated in Cameroon. The statement reads: “The falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets were manufactured by Jiangsu pharmaceutical Inc, Astral pharmaceutical New Bhupalpura, China. “The tablets manufactured by these companies have no Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and are in packs of 1000 tablets. “The use of the falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets may result in treatment failure and could even cause d...

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29Mar By dthataNo Comments

News

Iron Man Actor Keith Middlebrook Arrested For Allegedly Selling Fake Coronavirus Drugs

Iron Man 2 actor Keith Middlebrook has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly selling bogus drugs to cure coronavirus. According to reports, the Hollywood star claimed to have a cure for the deadly virus. He tried to sell bogus antidote using Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s name to attract investors. The scientists across the world are still working on finding a solution for the ongoing health crisis. The Federal agents took the actor into custody on March 25 during an undercover sting. The actor, who also featured in Thor and Moneyball, was caught when he allegedly delivered the pills to a federal agent who was posing as a potential investor. The actor, who refers to himself on social media as ‘The Real Iron Man’, reportedly also promoted the fake medication on social media. K...

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9Mar By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Sport

Detained Ronaldinho ‘did not know’ passport was fake, lawyer says

The two-time world player of the year and his brother Roberto, who was detained with him, spent their third night behind bars in the capital Asuncion on Sunday after using forged travel documents to enter the country. Their Brazilian lawyer Sergio Queiroz said he would ask for the pair to be released and allowed to return to their home country when they next appear before a judge on Monday. "Ronaldinho did not commit a crime because he did not know that the passport they gave him was faked," he said. Queiroz said that prosecutors had agreed that the footballer had acted in good faith and the decision by a judge to order their detention was unwarranted. Ronaldinho, considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, was the star of Brazil's 2002 World Cup win and played fo...

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28Feb By dthataNo Comments

Crime

EFCC Arrests Dikeocha Chukwuebuka, Blogger Behind Fake ‘EFCC Cell’ Tweet

The Economic and financial crime commission (EFCC) has announced via the commission’s verified Twitter Account that it has arrested a blogger identified Mr Dikeocha Chukwuebuka who published a fake tweet purported to be the commission’s cell in Portharcourt. The Port Harcourt Zonal Head of the Commission, Mr Usman Imam who announced the arrest while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt today, February 27, 2020 said the suspect was picked up at about 4pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 . Describing the report as most embarrassing he said “I want to assure the suspect and indeed the media, that the Commission will follow through this investigation and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law,” He also urged social media influence’s to be weary of fake news. Rec...

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23Feb By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

The Rate Of Fake Nyash Has Reduced – Tunde Ednut

Nigerian music artist and blogger, Tunde Ednut has always been known for breaking tables, and he’s at it again. Earlier 2019, the rate at which Nigerian ladies were sampling and praising their buttocks pads and fake buttocks were too much, and really alarming especially on Instagram. Fast forward to February 2019, we’re too busy talking about our careers, iPhone 11 and Buhari that no one really remembers that again…haha! But to of it, Tunde Ednut made some serious observations. Could it be that our ladies have found other priorities, or the slay queens are on strike? I don’t really know. It’s left for you to talk about.

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23Feb By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Run From Any Woman With Nice Car, iPhone, Fake Lashes – Omokri

Reno Omokri has taken to his IG page to dish out a piece of advice to all men. According to Reno, if a woman has a nice car, nice apartment, fake lashes and uses human hair, men need to run from them. ”Dear men, If you see a woman with: * Car * Nice apartment * Human hair, fake lashes and nails * iPhone * Jewellery * Designer clothes * Expensive shoes and accessories * Expensive taste in food But, no rich family, high paying job, or business commensurate to her lavish lifestyle, she can never be the one, except satan wants to destroy you”  

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16Feb By dthataNo Comments

Crime

U.S Woman To Be Jailed For Fake $1500 Marriage With Nigerian

An American woman from New Jersey has admitted in a federal court to entering a sham marriage with a Nigerian who was living in Pittsburgh so he could become a permanent resident, according to prosecutors. Ajia Strauss, 28, of Newark, pleaded guilty in Pittsburgh federal court to conspiracy to defraud the United States, Triblive reported. Strauss entered a guilty plea before United States District Court Judge Marilyn J. Horan. Strauss and Monsuru Ogunbiyi, a citizen of Nigeria, married on June 3, 2016, in exchange for $1,500, according to court papers. The fake couple later submitted falsified documents and made untrue statements to Citizenship and Immigration Services. Strauss and Ogunbiyi did other things to make themselves appear a couple — staging photographs, claiming ...

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11Feb By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Nollywood Actress Oge Okoye Has Finally Addressed Appearing In A Video With Fake Resurrection Pastor, Alph Lukau, Last Year

Nollywood actress Oge Okoye has finally addressed those who slammed her for appearing in a video with fake resurrection pastor, Alph Lukau, last year. Recall the actress had many dragging her for visiting the said pastor. Finally responding to all the hate, she wrote; “After Bad Mouthing Me behind my back, Please pray for me because I want to be perfect as you”. Oge had explained why she visited the pastor last year saying she did this on behalf of her mum and sick aunt, and that the video, which was taken from YouTube, is from October 2018. Her post on IG had read: ” Good morning Glam FAMILY………I try to be calm about everything and anything especially when Negativity screams out so loud. I don’t try to Calm the Storm, but will only Calm my mind and the Storm will Pass.....

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7Feb By BobbyNo Comments

Politics

I Neever Called President Buhari an Ethnic Bigot in 2003- Bola Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has accused ‘merchants of hate and fake news’ of plotting to sow seeds of discord between him and President Buhari. The former Lagos state governor said this while reacting to a statement credited to him, in which he was alleged to have described Buhari as an ‘ethnic bigot’ and an ‘agent of destabilisation’, who ‘if given the chance would ensure the disintegration of the country”. In a statement released by his spokesman, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu denied ever making such a statement. Tinubu said the concocted statement was the “handiwork of merchants of hate and fake news”. “Let’s dissect it: Yes Asiwaju and GMB as he then was, were not in the same party in 2003. But they were not on each other’s path to war...

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20Jan By BobbyNo Comments

News

Two Men Arrested With N45m Fake Notes in Abuja

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, suspected money-doublers, for being in possession of counterfeit Naira notes totaling about N45million. The EFCC in a statement released, said the duo were arrested in December 2019, following actionable intelligence report which exposed a syndicate of fraudsters who specialize in printing fake N1,000 notes. They were also found to be in possession of fake $100 bills. Investigations further revealed that two “Ghana-must-go bags” in their possession containing the N1,000 notes were shortly to be put into circulation. Their primary targets are bureaux de change operators, and unsuspecting members of the public. The syndicate is believed to...

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15Jan By BobbyNo Comments

Politics

Governor Wike Accused of Denigrating Traditional Rulers in Viral video

Governor Nyesom Wike has been accused of denigrating traditional rulers in Rivers State after a video from a recent meeting surfaced. In the viral video, the Rivers State Governor threatened to dethrone any traditional ruler who will appear for a meeting again without his staff of office. Nyesom Wike who also mocked one of the monarchs he accused of being fake for nodding to all he said, recalled knowing him while he was still a kid. Here is the viral video below; Nigerians who reacted to the video, accused of Governor Wike of denigrating the monarchs. The monarchs were also accused of belittling themselves because of the money they get from the government. See reactions to the video below;  

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10Jan By dthataNo Comments

Entertainment

Nigerians Mob Fake Wizkid At Shoprite

Some comedians decided to show up at Shoprite dressed up as Wizkid and his bodyguards. Safe to say Nigerians fell for it.

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9Jan By BobbyNo Comments

News

Police Arrest Accomplices of a Pastor who Allegedly Pays people N3,000 to Fake Miracles

Pastor who allegedly hires people to stage miracles aimed at defrauding unsuspecting members of his church, has been busted by the Lagos State Police. The state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu who disclosed that the Pastor identified simply as Elijah is currently on the run, said  six people were arrested in connection with the fake miracles. The arrested suspects identified as Lawal Damilola (29), Makinde Folashade (49), Babayemi Joke (37), Precious Sunday (20), Victoria Emmanuel (42) and Gift Adams (42) aided Elijah in conducting fake miracles at Festac Town, Airport Road and Ikoyi. It was also learnt that the suspects all confessed to receiving N3,000 from the fake pastor to stage the fake miracles.

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24Dec By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Wave From Now Till 2022, You’ll Remain Single — Wizkid Tells Linda Ikeji

Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has blasted popular blogger, Linda Ikeji for telling him that he has no right to call someone fake. Wizkid. The blogger was the first to draw blood by reacting to a post the singer made about fake pastors and churches via Twitter. Linda Ikeji. The two are known to be sworn enemies. Ikeji was highly displeased about his outburst and she tweeted; “U have no right to say someone is fake, you have to remove those dirt from your eyes first before trying to remove someone’s own.. Na only thief dey know thief, you know what i’m talking about” On seeing this, Wizkid went straight to her Instagram page to give her a thorough warning. See his comment below:

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22Dec By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Shut Up Your Mouth You Are A Hypocrite’ – Hushpuppi Slams Timaya

Popular Nigerian – Dubai based socialite, Hushpuppi has reacted to Timaya’s diss on celebrities who wear fake watches and clothes. Taking to Snapchat, the socialite expressed how Timaya was being a hypocrite as he was on the other end some three years ago. Recall that three years ago, Hushpuppi said the same thing Timaya said in his video where he was dissing Nigerian celebrities wearing fake outfits. Following his diss, Timaya and other artiste attacked him and now, Timaya is doing the same thing he criticized him for. Reacting to Timaya’s video, he has advised celebrities to wear what they like, as long as they are not loud about it.

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21Dec By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

You Have No Right To Call Someone Fake – Linda Ikeji Blast Wizkid Over COZA Issue

One of Nigeria top most blogger Linda Ikeji who once attack Starboy of living a fake, pretending of buying a Porsche car, is here again with another shade. Linda Ikeji shade Wizkid over Coza issue saying he has no right to call anybody fake because he should remove the dirt in his eyes before trying to remove the dirt from someone's eyes. And she added by saying "Na thief dey Know thief" See tweet

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20Dec By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Scandals and Rumours

Man who ‘helped Tupac fake his death’ faked his own to prove rapper never died

A man who claimed he helped Tupac fake his death has come back from the grave to reveal he faked his own - and says that proves the rapper is still alive too. In December last year, it was reported that Michael Nice had died just days before he was due to release evidence that proved Tupac is still alive. Michael, who was Tupac's former bodyguard, made headlines when he claimed Tupac had been smuggled into Cuba with the help of former President Fidel Castro after the drive by shooting that police said claimed his life. Now, Michael has revealed that he faked his own death. In a video posted to YouTube, he says that he did what he did to evade his enemies. He says: "My name's Michael Nice. I faked my death on the 18th of December, 2018 and I'm here today, back from the dead...

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13Dec By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Lifestyle

“Fake your own life if it is easy”- Bobrisky reacts as Nigerians blast Tonto Dikeh over fake life

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has reacted after his bestie, Tonto Dikeh was busted over fake life. Tonto Dikeh recently posted a photo of herself addressing an audience, and Nigerians slammed her for faking it as a glass revealed that no one was present at the hall. Reacting to this, the male barbie wrote; “Everybody keep labeling celebrities living fake life. Fake life dis, fake life that…..kindly FAKE your own too now if its that easy. Shuuuuuuuuuuuu” Bobrisky and Tontolet have proven their friendship to an extent by standing up for themselves whenever controversies arise on social media.

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11Dec By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Ibrahim Mustapha: Fake Medical Doctor Jailed For 54 Years In Adamawa

A high court in Yola, Adamawa state capital, has sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor, to 54 years in prison. In June, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Mustapha, who was employed as a doctor in the state with forged medical certificates. The convict was the principal medical officer at the cottage hospitals in Mayo Belwa and Fufore, and had reportedly performed surgical operations on several patients since 2015. At least 15 patients were reported dead after Mustapha performed surgical operations on them. Delivering the verdict, Nathan Musa, the presiding judge, said the court considered Mustapha’s earlier plea of guilty. “On counts one to three, I sentenced him six months each with the option of fine of N20,000 each,” the judge ruled. “On c...

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9Dec By dthataNo Comments

Lifestyle

‘Stop Buying Fake Instagram Followers For Me’ – BBNaija’s Mercy Tells Fans

The winner of the 2019 Big Brother Naija (Pepper dem gang), Mercy Eke laments on her Instagram handle when she urged her followers to stop buying fake followers for her but rather to send the mother to her. She said this After Her Followers Miraculously Skyrocketed from 945k to 1Million in 30mins!!! She said Please Stop Buying Fake Followers For Me I Don't Need Ghost Followers On IG

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3Dec By dthataNo Comments

Education

NUC Uncovers 100 Fake Professors In Nigerian Universities

About 100 fake professors have been uncovered by the National Universities Commission (NUC) says the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed. Prof Rasheed said that about 100 fake professors’ details were posted on the NUC website and the commission had to send the names to the various universities for verification. This is contained a recent bulletin of NUC. He disclosed this at the 2019 retreats for Vice-Chancellors and thanked them for their cooperation with the NUC Strategy Advisory Committee (STRADVCOM) which had published, among other things, directory of full professors in the Nigeria University System (NUS); statistical Digest of the NUS 2017-2018; refinement and modernisation of instruments for accreditation of undergraduate, postgraduate, part-...

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18Nov By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Entertainment

Davido’s boy Aloma reacts to Wizkid’s wristwatch gift to Manager, says the Richard Mille watch is fake

Just recently, Nigerian musician, Wizkid, made the news after he gifted his manager a luxury wristwatch - Wizkid had gifted Sunday Are a Richard Mille wristwatch on his birthday. #Davido's boy, Aloma #DMW, has reacted to the news and described the watch as being fake Being a celebrity is not always easy seeing as their life is always under scrutiny and they cannot get away with some things like regular people. Just recently, top singer, #Wizkid, gifted his manager, Sunday Are, with what he presented as a Richard Mille wristwatch on his birthday. The luxury wristwatch is known to be a very expensive brand and fans were touched by the gesture. Davido's boy Aloma reacts to Richard Mille wristwatch Wizkid gifted his manager Source: Instagram However, another singer, Davido’s boy, Aloma DMW ...

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17Nov By dthataNo Comments

Uncategorized

Kano ‘Chip Whip’: DSS Arrests Fake Number Plate Producers

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have apprehended some syndicates in Kano and Kebbi states in connection with the production of illegal number plates including the fake Kano ‘ Chip Whip’ Number Plate. According to Bisi Kazeem, the Public Education Officer of FRSC, upon sighting the illegal number plate, the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi directed the Kano state Sector Commander, Corps Commander Zubairu Mato to collaborate with security agencies to fish out the syndicates involved in producing fake number plates in the state. “Consequent upon the directive, DSS Kano State was intimated and immediately swung into action to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to book. On Tuesday 12th Nov, 2019 DSS raided the followin...

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2Nov By dthataNo Comments

Uncategorized

EFCC Targets Doctors Issuing Fake Medical Reports

The Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will extend its investigation to doctors that issue fake medical reports to those facing prosecution for alleged economic and financial crimes. Acting Chairman of the commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, disclosed this at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja on Friday. “We will extend our investigation to doctors who connive with criminals and give them a fake medical report. We have to go after them and fight them. “Those facing corrupt allegations go as far as getting fake reports from abroad. So, the practice of giving fake medical report must stop,” Magu, who also said that most of the corruption cases were not properly reported during prosecution, urged journalists to help in fighting corruption in the country. ...

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31Oct By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Lifestyle

#BBNaija: Mercy’s Moët & Chandon Rumored Ambassadorship Deal Is Fake

A few days ago, exciting news made its way online with reports of Big Brother Naija season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, signing an endorsement deal with champagne brand Moët & Chandon The news was immediately met with so much excitement from her fans as photos and videos of her at the Lagos Moët & Chandon office were posted on her Instagram page. In one post, Mercy wrote: @moetchandonMy Newest Family, God Has Done Me Well Beyond My Humble Imaginations, I am So International? @cubana_chiefpriest Baddest plug In another, she wrote: Thank you all for celebrating with me on this one. I pray God gives you all a reason to celebrate too? Special thanks to my big bro, @cubana_chiefpriest and my new family @moetchandon ❤️ ?? Paschal Okechukwu, General Manager of Cubana Conglomer...

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