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Mo Abudu in collaboration with a US movie company (Will Packer Productions) have acquired the rights to produce a movie based on the life and escapades of Ramon Olorunwa Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi. According to reports, the movie to be released by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Studios will be based largely on an article by Bloomberg (authored by Evan Ratliff) on the Nigerian cybercriminal titled; “The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master.” Hushpuppi was arrested in June 202, along with 11 associates in Dubai, UAE. He was charged with various crimes such as hacking, impersonation, internet and banking fraud and…

The Federal Government has threatened to replace resident doctors who are protesting unpaid allowances, if they do not return to work as soon as possible. The position of the Federal Government was made known by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige who announced this in an interview with Channels TV on Friday. The Minister said that an employer has the right to replace an erring employee who absconds from his/her duty post. “He will also withdraw your money and use it to pay those he has acquired during the period you were away,” he said. “If you…

Paris St-Germain are to offer Lionel Messi a two-year deal at a meeting scheduled between the Argentina forward’s father and PSG’s hierarchy on Saturday. (Telegraph – subscription required) Messi’s father contacted PSG to enquire if the French club are in a position to sign the 34-year-old. (Marca) Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has requested an “urgent meeting” with Messi’s representatives after it was announced he will not be staying with Barcelona. (AS, in Spanish) PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed contact has been made about a potential move, and if Messi does sign for the Ligue 1 side it could prompt France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, to sign a new…

England striker, Harry Kane has opened up about his absence from training at Tottenham. The Spurs striker said he never refused to train and will be at the club’s training on Saturday. He explained that his absence was as a result of his extended holiday after Euro 2020. The 28-year-old forward has been in the crosshairs of Manchester City. The England captain believes he has a gentleman’s agreement with chairman Daniel Levy to leave Spurs this summer. He says that he has been “hurt” by comments this week that questioned his professionalism. “While I won’t go into the specifics of…

Taliban militants have taken over an Afghan provincial capital and killed a top government official there. According to reports, the Islamic group invaded the city on Friday. The latest string of attacks comes after the withrawal of U.S. led foreign troops which has left the middle-Eastern country vulnerable to Islamic extremists. A police spokesman in southern Nimroz province said the capital Zaranj had fallen to the hardline Islamists because of a lack of reinforcements from the Western-backed government. Fighting to reimpose a strict Islamic regime 20 years after they were ousted from power by U.S.-led forces, the Taliban have intensified…

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has appointed new commisioners of police in 13 state commands including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The latest development was announced by the Force Public Relations Officer in a statement to journalists on Friday in Abuja. According to Mba the appointment is a geared towards increasing the efficacy of the Nigeria Police Force as well as stablising insecurity and ramping up the battle against crime in Nigeria. The affected state commands and Commissioners of Police posted include Niger State Command, CP Monday Kuryas; Kwara State Command, CP Emienbo Assayamo; Nasarawa State Command, CP…

Governor Decorated as Patron of Professional Surveyors’ Body Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday stated that his administration will continue to raise the bar of governance and make public servants responsible to the electorates who put them in office. The Governor also restated the dedication of his government to creating optimal conditions for the proliferation of the private sector with adequate support from the state government. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the executive members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) led by its President, ESV. Sir Emmanuel Okas Wike at the Lagos House,…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that the club is not interested in Lionel Messi. However, the spanish caoch has stated that club is still interested in signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane who is still in a stand-off with Spurs owner, Daniel Levy. Man City want 28-year-old Kane to join his countryman Grealish at Etihad but the decision is up to the Spurs boss to let him go, especially as they have placed a price tag of £160m on the England international. “We are interested in him but if Spurs don’t want to negotiate then there is nothing more…

A group of gunmen have raided another police installation in Orlu, Imo state, killing a police inspector and setting the station ablaze in the process. According to a statement by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mike Abattam the attack occurred on Thursday night and three of the hoodlums were killed in the gunbattle. CSP Abattam who revealed the details of the incident on Friday also said that the gunmen threw improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on the building which caused it to go up in flames. Police arrest dozens of IPOB/ESN members in Imo The statement reads in part,…

A rare fish with human-like teeth that has caused quite a stir was caught in North Carolina, United States. A photo of the fish was shared on Facebook this week by Jennette’s Pier, a fishing destination in Nag’s Head, North Carolina. It was identified as a sheepshead fish, which has several rows of molars for crushing prey. The fish appears to have been given its name due to its mouth looking like the mouth of a sheep. The fish was reportedly reeled in by Nathan Martin, a regular on the pier. Mr Martin said he had been hoping to catch…