Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted on charges of bribery, fraud & breach of trust

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israeli has formally been charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust while in office.

Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit on Thursday, November 21, issued a 63-page indictment against the country’s longest-serving prime minister after almost three years of investigation.

The Attorney-General disclosed his decision at a news conference at 7.30pm local time, where he said he 'decided to file charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for offences of receiving a bribe, fraud, and breach of trust.'

N1.45trn Goods Smuggled Into Nigeria From Benin Republic Annually – Agency -

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says N1.45 trillion worth of goods are smuggled into Nigeria annually from Benin Republic.

The Acting Managing Director of NEPZA, David Nongo, said he sourced the data from the World Bank.

He said this at the Two-Day National Workshop on the Role of Maritime in the AfCFTA Agreement with the theme: ‘AfCFTA: Boosting Nigeria’s Economy for Sustainable Development.’

The workshop was organised by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) in Lagos on Wednesday.

He lamented the menace of smuggling of goods through the Benin Republic corridor into Nigeria saying “it is of negative economic influence to the nation”.

Adesua Etomi Reacts As Social Media Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate - Celebrities -

The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill also known as the Social Media Bill on Wednesday passed second reading in the Senate.

Reacting, Nollywood actress, Adesuwa Etomi slammed the Nigerian government for failing to tackle the country’s endemic problem but rather focused on regulating social media.

Speaking via her official Twitter handle, Etomi identified the critical problems rocking the country as thus; lack of quality education, high infant and maternal mortality rate, insecurity, poverty, and lack of job opportunities.

She made the comment in reaction to the social media bill which has scaled the second reading at the senate.

'Once I beat Andy Ruiz I want everybody to bow to me.' - Anthony Joshua brags ahead of December showdown

Former Heavyweight champion of the World, Anthony Joshua has made a rather erratic statement about what he expects from fans after he fights Andy Ruiz this December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Mexican-American, Ruiz, shocked the boxing world when he beat Joshua in 7 rounds in New York's Madison Square Garden in June, but Joshua believes he will be adored this time around if he regains the 3 heavyweight belts on the line.

Update: French Montana's hospitalzation was caused by 'contaminated food he ate in Africa'

Earlier today, we reported that French Montana was hospitalized on Thursday, November 21, after he experienced severe stomach pains, nausea, and an increased heart rate. 

The 35-year-old American-Moroccan rapper was rushed via ambulance from his home to a San Fernando Valley hospital in Los Angeles hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment that includes IV fluids and is expected to be released anytime soon.

Now sources close to the rapper have revealed that he has been traveling for the last few weeks to the Middle East and Europe. They believe his health scare could be a result of him being exposed to contaminated food following his recent visit to his birth country, Morocco, where he celebrated his 35th birthday.

Ismaila Mustapha Sues EFCC For N5 Million Over Unlawful Detention - Crime -

Social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, has filed a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleging unlawful detention and a violation of his rights.

Mompha was arrested on October 19 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on allegations of cybercrime and money laundering.

The Instagram celebrity has now filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere through his lawyer, Gboyega Oyewole.

Igbere TV reports that Mompha is demanding damages of N5 million for his unlawful detention without trial.

John Mahama To Nigeria: Reopen Border, Strengthen Your Weak Institutions -

The former President of Ghana, Dr. John Dramani Mahama has come hard on the Nigerian government, calling on the immediate reopening of the the borders, which were closed a few months ago.

Mahama made the call while speaking as the guest speaker at the 7th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews magazine held at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.

He said: “In Nigeria, the unilateral closure of the borders since August is a worrying development for the growth of free trade in the ECOWAS sub-region. Off course, one can understand the harmful effects of unbridled smuggling goods on the growth of local production. But it is problematic that sub-regional economic activity and trade should suffer because of domestic institutional weaknesses.

INEC presents Certificate of Return to Bayelsa governor-elect, David Lyon

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of 

Return to the Bayelsa State Governor-Elect, David Lyon.

Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated 44 candidates including the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri, to win a keenly contested election.