* FBI arrests Forbes’ celebrated Nigerian young billionaire, Obinwanne Okeke | Siasia vows to fight FIFA ban | 1st Jams: Top 10 latest songs

AUGUST 17, 2019 FBI arrests Forbes’ celebrated Nigerian young billionaire, Obinwanne Okeke, accuses him of $12m fraud The US Federal Bureau of Inves [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [NEW QUOTE-African]( AUGUST 17, 2019 [***] FBI arrests Forbes’ celebrated Nigerian young billionaire, Obinwanne Okeke, accuses him of $12m fraud [Obinwanne-Okeke]( The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Nigerian entrepreneur, Obinwanne Okeke of conspiracy to commit fraud running into the sum of 12 million US dollars. This was disclosed in an affidavit made available to the press on Friday, August 15, by Marshall Ward, a special agent employed by the United States Department of Justice. [Read more]( [***] [Sheik-Ibrahim-El-Zakzaky]( El-Zakzaky: IMN confirms cleric's return, says he did not refuse treatment in India The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), on Friday, August 16, confirmed the return of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, to Nigeria, but rejected reports that he refused treatment in India. In a statement by its Media Forum, IMN said that the religious leader arrived in Abuja at noon. In the statement signed by the forum’s President, Malam Ibrahim Musa, IMN claimed that the leader was not allowed to speak with “the multitude” of newsmen that had waited for hours to speak with him on arrival. [Read more]( [***] [Muhammadu-Buhari]( Buhari urges youths to take up sports as career President Muhammadu Buhari has urged more young men and women in Nigeria to pursue sporting careers, which can bring rewarding incomes, promote healthy local and global relationships, and ensure unity. The President, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Daura, Katsina State, on Friday, August 16, believed that the health benefits in sports should make it more attractive to both young and old. [Read more]( [***] [banner]( [***] [UBS]( US Customs and Border Protection computer system down in multiple cities U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) computer system is down in multiple cities on Friday, resulting in long lines at airports. "CBP is experiencing a temporary outage with its processing systems at various airports of entry & is taking immediate action to address the technology disruption," the agency said in a statement, adding international travelers are being processed by "alternative procedures." [Read more]( [***] [peter-fonda]( Peter Fonda dead at 79, sister Jane reveals Actor Peter Fonda -- best known for co-writing, producing and co-starring in the 1969 cult classic biker movie Easy Rider -- has died at age 79 from respiratory failure related to lung cancer, his family confirmed Friday. "In one of the saddest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our hearts," the family said in a statement provided to multiple news outlets. "As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy." [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [galaxy-note-10-plus]( Samsung Galaxy Note 10 plus review It’s true, you’ve got the Galaxy Note to thank for your big phone. When the device hit the scene at IFA 2011, large screens were still a punchline. That same year, Steve Jobs famously joked about phones with screens larger than four inches, telling a crowd of reporters, “nobody’s going to buy that.” In 2019, the average screen size hovers around 5.5 inches. That’s a touch larger than the original Note’s 5.3 inches — a size that was pretty widely mocked by much of the industry press at the time. [Read more]( [***] [social-media-teens]( Study says that heavy social media use may harm mental health of teens Another research has linked the excessive use of social media sites, such as Instagram and Twitter, to psychological distress, especially among teenage girls. A team of researchers interviewed over 12,000 young students ages 13 to 16 in England. They were asked about how often during the day they check Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. After three years, the same respondents were asked to evaluate their levels of happiness, how anxious they feel, and if they are satisfied with life. [Read more]( [***] There is no safe “Way” in Lagos [ELLA]( Lagos State is a small place, the land area mass is less than 4000km2 of the entire geographical area of Nigeria. What is not the land is water, different kinds of water. As small as Lagos is, it is packed full of people. I cannot stress this enough, Lagos is very full of people. It is so full, married men maintain two families in separate households with their wives and kids none the wiser till they die. It is so full that it is possible to live in it without running into a favourite cousin or a childhood friend till one party either relocate, retires to the village or passes on. Yet, it is so small! [Read more]( [***] [IMG 20190716 230126]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [Siasia]( Siasia vows to fight FIFA ban Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has reacted to the ban placed on him by the world soccer ruling body, FIFA. The body had banned the former Nigeria international for life for agreeing to “receive bribes in relation to the manipulation of matches,” FIFA said in a statement. Reacting to the development, the world cup coach explained that the allegations by FIFA were baseless and untrue. [Read more]( [***] [Barcelona]( Barcelona beaten by Athletic Bilbao’s Aduriz thunderous strike Champions Barcelona suffered a defeat on the opening day of the La Liga season after a sublime winner by Aritz Aduriz handed Athletic Bilbao victory. Barcelona produced a lacklustre performance and were punished when substitute Aduriz, 38, found the net with a stunning 89th-minute scissor-kick. [Read more]( [***] [Health]( [***] [confident-young-woman-]( This quick morning workout only takes 16 Minutes Have you ever woken up, wishing you had gone to bed earlier so you could have fit in a quick workout before work? 20% of people in the UK say that a key reason why they don't work out is because they feel like they don't have enough time. Apparently that 10 minute morning workout that will hit all the spots doesn't exist. Well, how about a 16 minute workout? This is the quick morning workout that will get results. [Read more]( [***] [flavonoids-cancer]( Eating flavonoid rich foods may reduce cancer risk, increase lifespan A new study that involved more than 50,000 participants over a period of 2 decades concludes that eating flavonoid rich foods could stave off disease and extend life. A considerable amount of research has focused on the role of nutrition in disease risk and mortality. Despite growing interest, it is a notoriously difficult topic to study for a range of reasons, and drawing reliable conclusions about how food impacts specific health outcomes is challenging. [Read more]( [***] [computer-brain]( Do electronic devices affect our ability to grasp complex ideas? In today's world, it seems pretty much everyone uses smartphones and tablets on a daily basis. But our brains may not thank us for it, according to new research showing that overuse of electronic devices correlates with a poorer understanding of complex, scientific texts. Electronic devices have become an integral part of people's lives in the 21st century. We now reach for our smartphones to check our emails, read the latest news, and post updates about our lives on social media.[Read more]( [***] [advert banner 2]( [***] [Entertainment / Lifestyle]( 1st Jams: Top 10 latest songs [1st Jamz]( It is true, everything has a price and the price to enjoy good music is paid in simply by checking out our 1st Jams weekly compilation list. 1st Jams is renowned for its fascinating compilation list. All the songs on the list are incredible and are edible to the ears of the listeners. On this edition of your favourite music platform, we would check the top 10 latest songs across the country. 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