Nigeria’s Tobechi Tops FBI’s Wanted List

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: February 28, 2010

Tobechi Enyinna Onwuhara, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in an elaborate scheme that defrauded the financial industry out of tens of millions of dollars. Onwuhara is a key member of a group of Nigerians who allegedly have been conducting fraudulent banking activities from Florida and Texas, since 2005.

How Tobechi Onwuhara Masterminded $44 Million Bank Fraud in America

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: February 28, 2010

Onwuhara was able to steal $44 million from banks across the country, going nearly undetected by authorities. But Onwuhara did not live the quiet life. According to sources, Onwuhara lived a lavish lifestyle, spending money on high ends cars, jewelry and his favorite pastime — strippers.

Owners of Nigeria XII-Umar Yar’Adua: A Hostage President

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: February 9, 2010

In December 2006, Olusegun Obasanjo fulfilled his promise of returning power back to the north, when he arm-twisted some southern candidates from his party (People’s Democratic Party) to step down for his candidate Umar Yar’Adua.

Migrants Rescued in Gulf of Aden

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: February 9, 2010

A total of 126 migrants have been rescued in the Gulf of Aden after human traffickers forced them overboard from a broken smuggling boat, according to local news correspondents. At least ten passengers are believed to have drowned. The migrants said they left northern Somalia one week ago hoping to find better lives in the Middle East or Europe.

United Nations To Rehabilitate Niger/Delta Militants

By Tayo Adelaja

Published: February 9, 2010

The United Nations Development Programme will help rehabilitate former Nigerian militants in the country’s oil-rich Niger Delta. Wirba Alidu, the project coordinator for the UN Office for Project Services in Nigeria, told news agency Reuters yesterday that the project will educate former gunmen and provide them with job opportunities.

Africans Risk Getting Inferior Malaria Drugs

By Shamsydeen Badmus

Published: February 9, 2010

Tests of anti-malaria drugs used in Africa have revealed that patients from both public and private health practices could be getting sub-standard treatment. Experts examined 200 samples of anti-malaria drugs from 10 African countries.

Rapid Urbanization in Africa Threatens Development

By Tayo Adelaja

Published: February 9, 2010

The head of the United Nation’s housing agency has claimed that rapid and chaotic urbanisation is the biggest threat to sustainable development in Africa after HIV and Aids. Anna Tibaijuka, executive director of UN-HABITAT, has called for more investment in infrastructure and technology to make urban growth more sustainable.