How Hushpuppi scammed US government of $100 million meant for ventilators for COVID-19 patients

Today is just one of those days that Nigerians will frown at fraud, ramble about how fraud is evil.

 But deep down they've always wished to have Hushpuppi's money, they admire Diezani, Mompha and other fraudsters.

 You might be wondering why about 60 Interpol and FBI agents stormed Dubai to arrest popular social media sensations, Hushpuppi and Woodberry in their plush hotel at the wee hours of this morning.

With the sort of lifestyle the duo flaunt on social media, Nigerians have been wondering the kind of job these two are into, with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of clothing and accessories being bought by these guys on a daily basis. 

After the arrest which sent the whole social media into a frenzy, it has been revealed that they successfully intercepted a deal of over $100 million which the United States government was paying to purchase ventilators for COVID-19 patients in Native America.

They have a special programming tool used to hack emails and monitor big transactions going on between companies. 

They got wind of the discussion between the US government and the manufacturer through an email hack and waited till it was time for payments to be made. 

All they did was intercept the email from the manufacturer and smartly entered their own account number without the knowledge of both parties.

After this deal went through, Hushpuppi bought a 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan worth over $500,000 and also a Villa; this purchase triggered the US authorities as they have been trying to track down a number of internet fraudsters who have been on million dollar scam deals for some years now. 

The Interpol and FBI stormed their plush abode in the United Arab Emirates and arrested both Hushpuppi and Woodberry. 

They have been flown to Washington to answer for their crimes.

Now, when this particular trend dies down, we would return to hailing people with questionable sources of wealth, and ask them to "bless your boys', or 'do giveaways", and anyone who dares talk about their source of wealth, we shut it down with the usual "stop being a hater" bleatings. 

The painful thing now is that, people all over the world will almost every time associate every Nigerian with fraud. But let's act all saintly today and condemn fraud and corruption.

It is also worthy of note that after Hushpuppi denounced being a Nigeria citizen, I don’t think it is right tagging him as a Nigerian anymore. Nigerians are neither partakers nor beneficiaries of his fraudulent act. The Interpol had Hushpuppi in their sights for many years and just allowed him build up the overwhelming evidence that they needed. His “fans” also fanned his flames by hailing him constantly on social media. 

I don’t think anyone ever believed Hushpuppi's money was legit. The lavish lifestyle, show off and so many other things made it obvious. The truth is that scam has levels and he's in real trouble now. After scamming or doing whatever he does to make money, he comes online to preach hard work and resilience.

As the case soldiers on, he should have at the back of his mind that a single charge of wire fraud is 20 years in jail, now imagine how many wire fraud charges awaits him in the US. Illegitimate source of wealth will always come back to haunt you. Now there is a ripple effect to the saga as this news have destroyed a lot for remote workers. There is a report of a man who got turned down by five foreign clients because he is a Nigerian.

The likes of Hushpuppi, Mompha, Woodberry and the rest scam cliques make young Nigerians hustling for legit money look stupid with their flamboyant lifestyles. A lot of Nigerians believe that he is into real estate, sells and buys real estate in Dubai at affordable prices. And the money he earns from doing that, he donates it into charity by buying clothes and shoes from Gucci and sending them to Nigeria.

Just a few years ago, Hushpuppi shaded the likes of Phyno and Ice prince for cutting their coat according to their cloth. Now he has been arrested for fraud. We wait to hear his explanation of how he made his wealth from real estate. We all wish to have money, even more money, like business mogul, Aliko Dangote and even Hushpuppi. It is the money we wish to have, we don't wish to become fraudsters, and it's just a wish. Truth is people make his amount of money or more by doing things legit way.

Integrity is the major trait involved when it comes to fraudulent misconduct, and the standard of living is very low amongst 90% of our population. We are currently being bombarded with a new generation of mis-educated individuals cultured to look at these "FRAUDSTERS" as "ROLE MODELS".

According to the great Obafemi Awolowo; ''When the disciples are ready, the master will appear. It is the readiness and yearnings and aspirations of the people that will determine the calibre and character of those who rule them. In a society of rogues, honesty will be a heavy discount''. Everyone wishes to have their type of money but the only difference is how it is made ''legally'' or ''illegally''. If Hushpuppi is a legit businessman the truth will tell, and if he is a scammer, we will know in due course.

Wishing to have Hushpuppi's money and wanting to engage in fraud to have it are not one and the same thing. I generally agree though that Nigeria has become a society that condones fraud and corruption. Everyone chooses who they want to become. Deep down we know ill-gotten wealth is bad. I condemn ill gotten wealth and any form of criminal activity especially fraud; you be at the back of your laptop and defraud people of their sweat and life savings. That is another level of wickedness.

As far as I know, the real Nigerians are good and they have integrity, that is the hard truth!

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Angry Chioma Allegedly Responsible for Davido Broken Leg..

 Chioma Allegedly Responsible For Davido's Broken Leg

Here is the shocking reports, Chioma is allegedly responsible for Davido's recent leg break.

According to allegations making the rounds, this was after she found out that he reportedly welcomed a fourth child with another woman identified as Larissa London, a UK-based makeup artist.

Recall that earlier this week, the "Assurance" singer was alleged to have welcomed a baby boy with the London based makeup artist, who allegedly put to bed a few weeks ago. The baby boy was reportedly born in March.

One week ago, Davido’s lawyer, Bobo Ajudua shared photos of the singer grappling with crutches while wearing a medical walking boot for a broken foot.

Well, rumour has it that Chioma might just be the responsible party.

According to the allegations, Chioma and Davido got into a heated argument and she pushed him, which resulted to the bandaged leg due to the fact that he fell.

It was further alleged that the injury is a bit serious, as he has been checked into Reddington hospital in the company of his friends and bodyguard.

Meanwhile, Davido’s manager, Asa Asika had stated that Davido is doing fine and there is no need to panic.

Asa also mentioned that the singer only sprained his legs and would soon be back on his feet.

“Davido is recuperating well. He’s resting his legs and he’ll be good. Nothing is broken. He will be fine. He just tripped; that’s all,” he said in the interview.

We will keep you update as the story unfolds.

A love story Falling Apart : Davido and Fiancee Chioma Allegedly Separated .

The Popular Musician Davido and his woman Chioma (whom he put a ring on her finger and welcomed a son with) allegedly separated for now due to circumstances beyond control 

Or should we call it Irreconcilable differences?

The Estranged love birds allegedly no longer live in the same house and are presently not in good terms according to what is being whispered.

The Insiders who say that Chioma did not have COVID19 as earlier made to believe allege that the couple had a fight back then and that story was sold to the public to hide ‘slap marks and punch marks’.

These Insiders also say that Chioma did wrong by joining him ” to shame his other baby mamas not knowing that the cane that flogged the first and second one was waiting by the corner to flog her…She didn’t behave like a babe from Eastern Nigeria at all,Because babes from that part are smart and will make sure you wife them totally to avoid stories that touch but Chioma got carried away by love and the expensive gifts,albeit that some looked like audio gifts”.

Even though there are allegations that the couple are no longer together because he welcomed a new child with a 4th lady,I cannot say for certain that it is true but you can take it to the Bank that what is tearing them apart is greater than what bound them together.

There are also whispers that the story about being passed from her alleged ex to him also did some damage to their love…..sad!

Davido and Chioma are no longer as active as they used to be on their social media handles and Chioma has recently began to disable commenting from her page because of trolls while he is allegedly trying to recover and drop the crutches…

If they are meant to be together,they will make up the break up and shame those laughing now……

A Love story falling apart is not the end of the world but let us wait and see…You can never tell with the power of love!”

Moabudu Signs Multi- Title Partnership with Netflix

Mosunmola Abudu, popularly called Mo Abudu, is a Nigerian media mogul, media personality, philanthropist, and former human resources management consultant signed Multi-Title partnership with NETFLIX to develop content from Nigeria including 2 Original series, most notably, the on-screen adaptations of literary works by two critically-acclaimed Nigerian authors: 

a series based on contemporary author, Lola Shoneyin’s best-selling debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives and a film adaptation of Death And The King's Horseman, a play by Prof. Wole Soyinka.

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Why Nollywood Actress Foluke Daramola should be celebrated

Reason why Actress Foluke Daramola should be Celebrated in Nollywood .

Worthy of note, while exploring the backdrop and legacy of what would now become Nollywood today, is the efforts of actors who film audience and critics now describe as 'Veterans' today. Without diverging into categories, some of those 'Veterans' who have acted in their capacities to shape the Yoruba sector of the film industry include; Hubert Ogunde, Oyin Adejobi, Ifayemi Elebuibon, Duro Ladipo, Grace Adejobi, Ayo Akinwale, Adebayo Salami, Kareem Adepoju, Lere Paimo, Tunde Kelani, Ade Afolayan, Adebayo Faleti, Ebun Oloyede, Tafa Oloyede and a long list of others. .

In the midst of this, the character of Foluke Daramola cannot remain unsung; a popular Nollywood #actor and film producer who is refreshing hope of numerous veteran actors who have made indelible impacts in the industry. Through the combined efforts of Lagos State Government, colleagues, and her foundation, PARA; Foluke is engaging in a door to door outreach to these Thespians thereby sharing food items coupled with financial support to them. .

On her support for Veterans, she explained that "I discovered that many of the generational veteran in my industry are cut off from the activities of acting on our TV screens and are down with one form of health, emotional and economic issues or another, but without any existing concrete social or government platform(s) to help come in to intervene or address this situation.We can not continue to watch some of our aged veterans live in pains. We must not continue to abandon them to their fates. They need all of us now for support and care to live happily again." .

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Looking for Real Estate Consultant : Think of Aderonke Akinkuade a property consultant.

Why Use A Property Search Consultant?

Buying a property can be a financially hazardous undertaking.

Not only do you face the risks associated with tying up a considerable chunk of your money in a single asset, but you must also deal with people who aren’t always working in your interest.

Buyers often find themselves losing out in a property transaction, falling victim to incentives that weigh against them.

The underlying problem is this: estate agents work in the interest of the seller, not the buyer.

Estate agents get paid a commission that’s proportional to the final selling price of the house. Thus, the more money they’re able to make their clients, the more money they make themselves.

People who want to purchase a property, therefore, don’t always get impartial advice about the price.

The job of the estate agent (and the seller for that matter) is always to make the property appear more valuable than it really is. Thus, first-time buyers especially can find themselves getting into trouble.

They’re essentially property experts – people who help the buyer determine whether they’re getting a good deal or not. What’s more, their advice is impartial. Unlike estate agents, they give the buyer neutral information about a new house and whether they’ve found a good deal.

Let’s take a more detailed look at why first-time buyers might use a property search agent.

Most buyers (particularly those doing it for the first time), can struggle to determine whether the price of a property reflects the underlying value.

The problem with home prices is that they are unique to each property. No two houses or apartments are ever the same.

Even homes on the same street can vary in price considerably, depending on their condition.

Thus you can’t always compare one property to another and come up with a fair value – you often need to consider multiple factors. It’s a challenge.

They Help You Determine The Real Value Of a Property

Property search consultants, however, have analytical tools that enable them to come up with accurate estimates of what a property is likely worth today.

These instruments take into consideration factors like the location of the property, the condition of the building, and the layout.

The resulting calculation provides a reliable assessment of the value of the home, enabling buyers to go into negotiations with a definite figure in mind.

They Help You Negotiate A Better Price

Knowing the real value of a property is, when you think about it, essential when you’re dealing with estate agents and their clients. If you don’t have a clear notion of how much a house is worth, then you’re going in blind.

First-time buyers often ask property consultants to negotiate on their behalf. The experience of property agents means that they’re usually able to bring the overall cost of the property down by much more than their fees.

Let’s suppose, for instance, that you’re considering purchasing a property that is on the market for #20,000000 and you hire a property consultant to help you get the best deal possible.

The property consultant might be able to bring the price down by 3 per cent.

Property consultant fees are much less than this, so they pay for themselves automatically.

What the maths reveals is a startling fact: practically all buyers are better off paying a property agent to conduct negotiations for them.

While it might seem like an extra expense, it’s a perfect example of a situation where you need to spend money to make money.

They Cut Down On Search Costs

Another reason people use property search consultants is so that they can cut down on search costs.

Looking for a new property is a time-consuming operation, not only do you have to spend time looking in estate agent windows and browsing property listing websites, but you also have to take time out of your day to visit properties too.

If time means money to you, then this is a problem. Every property you visit entails an opportunity costs where you could be doing something else.

Think about it: if you look around thirty properties in your quest to find a new home, that’s dozens of hours that you could have spent doing something else more productive.

Property agents, therefore, enable busy people to whittle down their search, throwing out properties that don’t meet the mark and shortlisting those that do.

All you do is tell the property consultant what you want, and then they do the hard work visiting properties to make sure that they’re up to scratch.

The Role Of Property Search Consultants

So far, we’ve talked about how property search consultants help with matters directly related to property search and negotiation.

But the role of consultants actually extends well beyond this in most cases.

What’s interesting about property consultants is that they’re not just advisors like, say, an accountant, but instead people who do everything that they can to facilitate the home buying process.

Property consultants can organise all aspects of your property search on your behalf, such as sorting out removals, tradespeople, and even services to look after your children and pets during the move.

Most first time buyers are under the impression that the estate agent is there to help them.

What’s more, this is the impression that estate agents themselves like to create.

The only problem is that it’s not true. The estate agent wants to sell their client’s property to get a commission – that’s the name of the game.

A property search consultant, however, is different. With their expert knowledge, they fight your corner and more than pay for their fees by reducing the sale price of the property.

On top of that, they help to take the hassle out of moving house, freeing you up to use your time more productively.

So, even if you are looking for your first or new home.

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ABBA KYARI WAS THE VERY BEST OF US’,PRESIDENT BUHARI SAYS IN TRIBUTE

On the sad occasion of the demise of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff, the President has directed on three things.

First, that this tribute (below) be issued in recognition of the enormous sacrifices and contributions made by the deceased to the success of his politics and administration and to the overall development of the nation. 

Second, the President wishes to direct strict observance of the social distancing rules as prescribed by the National Center for Disease Control, the Federal Ministry of Health; and other safe hygiene practices as advised by relevant local authorities.

In this regard, the President will not be available for condolence visitors but urges, in place of that prayers be offered for the repose of soul of the departed Chief of Staff.

Third, the President wishes to convey his deep appreciation to foreign leaders and all Nigerians,  from whom a stream of messages have been reaching him over this irreparable loss.

May Allah accept his soul.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

April 18, 2020

The President’s statement:

TO MY FRIEND, MALLAM ABBA KYARI

Mallam Abba Kyari, who died on 17th April, 2020, at the age of 67 from complications caused by the Coronavirus, was a true Nigerian patriot. My loyal friend and compatriot for the last 42 years - and latterly my Chief-of-Staff - he never wavered in his commitment to the betterment of every one of us.

He was only in his twenties when we first met. A diligent student, soon after he was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad - first at Warwick and then law at the University of Cambridge. But there was never any question Abba would bring his first-rate skills and newly acquired world-class knowledge back to Nigeria - which he did - immediately upon graduation.

Whilst possessing the sharpest legal and organisational mind, Abba's true focus was always the development of infrastructure and the assurance of security for the people of this nation he served so faithfully. For he knew that without both in tandem there can never be the development of the respectful society and vibrant economy that all Nigerian citizens deserve.

In political life, Abba never sought elective office for himself. Rather, he set himself against the view and conduct of two generations of Nigeria's political establishment - who saw corruption as an entitlement and its practice a byproduct of possessing political office.

Becoming my Chief of Staff in 2015, he strove quietly and without any interest in publicity or personal gain to implement my agenda.

There are those who said of him that he must be secretive - because he did not have a high public profile. But Abba was the opposite: he simply had no need, nor did he seek, the cheap gratification of the crowd; for him, there was nothing to be found in popular adulation. He secured instead satisfaction and his reward solely and only from the improvement of the governance of this great country.

Working, without fail, seven days each and every week, he acted forcefully as a crucial gatekeeper to the presidency, ensuring no one - whether minister or governor had access beyond another - and that all those representing and serving our country were treated equally.

He made clear in his person and his practice, always, that every Nigerian - regardless of faith, family, fortune or frailty - was heard and treated respectfully and the same.

Mallam Abba Kyari was the very best of us. He was made of the stuff that makes Nigeria great. Rest In Peace, my dearest friend.

To his loving wife and doting family who survive him, I extend my heartfelt sorrow at your loss.

Muhammadu Buhari

President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

April 18, 2020