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Breaking: EFCC arrests controversial Nigerian musician, Naira Marley on his birthday
Multiple media reports confirm that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) just arrested controversial Nigerian musician, Afeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley.
According to report by Premium Times, the fast-rising singer is currently being questioned at the EFFC office in Lagos. Although the reason behind his arrest is yet to be made public, it might be in connection with his statements on social media which glorifies internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys.
Naira Marley who turns a year older today also released the official video of his hit track, ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy’ featuring Zlatan on Thursday night and has been in the news lately for so many 'Yahoo' related news.
Naira Marley during a recent Instagram live session, urged Nigerians to pray for internet fraudsters (Yahoo boys) saying they are the reason money circulates to the common man.
In his words, “All you guys, all the money in your pockets, all the money you spend, you think it’s the government that is making the money go round?” The video has since stirred reactions from Nigerians who described Marley as a disgrace and bad example to young Nigerians.
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Davido reacts to arrest of singer, Naira Marley by EFCC operatives
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arrested Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola on Thursday.
Singer and DMW boss Davido has come out to show support for his colleague.
Davido wrote:
Quote:#MARLIAN !! Freee bro!!!! Nothing spoil!! I got u!!!
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Yahoo Yahoo: Ex-BBNaija star, Deeone, applauds EFCC for arresting singer Naira Marley
Deeone took to his IG page to commend the EFCC for arresting singer Naira Marley, who has openly shown his support for internet fraudsters. Deeone wrote
Quote:''Kuddos to @officialefcc on this one let's learn to lead by example. Nigeria no be USA... At least people go begin learn lesson from here.
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Dolapo Badmus Reacts To Naira Marley’s Arrest
Lagos State PPRO, Dolapo Badmus took to her instagram page to share a photo of herself with caption saying..
Quote:The only authentic NAIRA I know is Nigeria’s legal tender.
Any other naira attached to something is a counterfeit! #bearolemodel#saynotointernetfraud#ifyousupportyahoobusinessyouareillegal #dontdestroynigeria#stopgivingunneccesaryexcuseforfraud#ifyousupportyahoomayyoubeavictim
She shared this on her page after the arrest of Naira Marley by EFCC
Source: https://gidifeed.com/lagos-state-ppro-do...ra-marley/
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Update: Rappers Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile 'still undergoing intense grilling' in EFCC custody
Nigerian Rappers, Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile are reportedly yet to be released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).
Contrary to rumors that they have been released, a top EFCC source confirmed to Sahara Reporters that the pair and three others are still being detained and are currently undergoing intense grilling for their connection to advance fee fraud popularly known as ‘yahoo yahoo’.
In a statement released yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, arrested the two artistes, Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences.
They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.
At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects. They have so far reportedly volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.
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This Yahoo boy bants could hurt Naira Marley & Zlatan in ways like Visas/work permits' - Co-owner of NotjustOk, Ovie
Ovie Ofugara, the online publisher and co-owner of music-blogging site, NotjustOk, has also reacted to the arrest of rappers, Naira Marley and Zlatan by EFCC for their alleged involvement in case of internet fraud and money laundering.
Taking to Twitter, Ovie wrote: ' This “Yahoo boy” bants could hurt Naira Marley & Zlatan in ways they certainly didn’t bargain for. Visas/work permits, etc. It’s all fun and games till your career (your future, really) takes a hit.'
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Controversial Nigerian artist Naira Marley who was arrested by the Economic and Financial crimes commission, EFCC earlier today has just declared he as been arrested 24 times in England.
He said "Lemme tell You, you don't know me I have been arrested 24 times in England and i am not doing any other type of music, No slow songs, no love songs, just street music"During a live video immediately after his release from the custody of EFCC.
Naira Marley moved to the United kingdom at the age of 11. He his popular for his street savvy kind of music.
Watch video below.
https://afrobeatsglobal.com/i-have-been-arrested-124-times-in-england-naira-marley-brags-video/
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Ruggedman in an interview at City FM, disclosed that he was happy Naira Marley was arrested because the 'Am I a yahoo boy' singer played himself. According to the veteran singer, he was expecting to see the singer's supporters at the EFCC office to burst him out but he never saw any.
Ruggedman who disclosed that he was happy that Naira Marley was arrested, further disclosed that he played himself by promoting what everyone have been campaigning against. The rapper who noted that an EFCC battle is not what one pulls away from easily, said Naira Marley got a dose of reality check. Ruggedman further stated that the arrest will tell other cybercrime activist that the authorities are watching.
Here is the video below;
https://unclesuru.com/2019/05/11/im-happy-naira-marley-was-arrested-ruggedman-mocks-him-says-he-played-himself/
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'If Naira Marley and Zlatan are truly fraudsters, let the government take its course and do their investigation' - Jahbless
As the conversation about 'Yahoo Yahoo' and the recent arrest of musicians Naira Marley and Zlatan continues to be a trending issue online, musician Jahbless who has relocated to the United States for a while has shared his thoughts.
According to him, 'If Naira Marley and Zlatan are truly fraudsters, let the government takes its course and do there investigation, everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty'.
See his post below...
Quote:Dear Ruggedman, first of all I would like to thankyou on the civil right services, if all artiste could speak up same way you've been doing, Nigeria would be a better place.
However, if this new acts are been arrested cos of there creative process then you might have been paddling to a wrong direction. The last time I checked there is freedom of speech in this country, if an ignorant 22 years old tweeted a wrong statement ..we can always put him on check, which you did regarding Naira Marley, but how about zlatan, he Is picked up for a tweet or a song "am I a Yahoo boy" you think is worth the energy and resource for the agency to pick them up because of there creative process? then songs like yahooze and Maga don pay and many more should be subjected to investigations.
Even in the western world people make music about guns and drugs if the government are quick to pick them up people like Rick kross or JayZ should have a duplex in penitentiary, because they sing about crime doesnt make them criminal ..
If Naira Marley and Zlatan are truly fraudsters, let the government takes its course and do there investigation, everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty
We all need to thread carefully, and make sure this whole process is for the right course, if this guys end up being innocent then our creative rights is in trouble . Meanwhile "Am I a Yahoo boy" has 300k views in 24 hours not a bad publicity after all.... Peace
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72-Hours after, Naira Marley and Zlatan remain in EFCC custody
Fast rising Nigerian rappers, Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Temidayo Omoniyi (aka Zlatan), who were arrested on Friday morning by the Economic and Financial Crimea Commission in connection with alleged cases of internet fraud and money laundering are still in detention.
The EFCC’s acting Head, Media and Publicity, Tony Orilade, in an interview with Punch confirmed that the artistes have still not been released. Orilade said, “They are still with us as we are talking.”
Asked if the singers would spend the weekend in custody, he said, “they are still with us. When they are released, I will let you know”.
The singers were arrested based on “intelligence report” allegedly linking them to cybercrime offences. The commission said the artistes were apprehended along with three other suspects, Tiamiu Abdulrahman, Adewunmi Adeyanju and Musa Abubakar, following an early morning raid at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.
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5-days after, Zlatan, Rahman Jago, two others regain freedom while Naira Marley remains in EFCC custody
After 5-days in EFCC custody, fast rising Nigerian rapper, Zlatan has regained freedom following his arrest alongside fellow rapper Naira Marley and three others over their alleged involvement with cybercrime on Friday 10th March.
Zlatan was released this evening alongside his personal assistant, Rahman Jago and his houseboy, leaving only Naira Marley in detention.
LIB gathers that Naira Marley remains in custody owing to the fact that certain incriminating items found on his phone and laptop.
At the moment, EFCC is yet to give full details of Zlatan's release and Naira Marley's continued detention.
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EFCC reveals why rapper, Naira Marley is still in detention and wasn't released alongside Zlatan
On Tuesday evening, EFCC released fast rising Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile following his arrest alongside fellow rapper Naira Marleyand three others over their alleged involvement with cybercrime on Friday 10th March.
Zlatan was released alongside his crew Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses, and Abubakar Musa, leaving only Naira Marley in detention.
Now EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade in a new statement confirmed that the suspects were released on administrative bail and also revealed why Naira Marley is still in detention .
He said:
Quote:“There is overwhelming evidence against Naira Marley; so we can’t afford to release him on administrative bail like Zlatan and the three others.
“That Zlatan has been released does not mean they have been discharged and acquitted. Naira Marley is still in our custody and will be charged to court soon and we will make the charges known in an official statement soon.”
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Nigerian youths threaten Ruggedman with death for speaking against "Yahoo Yahoo" and "getting Naira Marley arrested"
A number of young Nigerian men have taken to Ruggedman's page to threaten him with death after he spoke out against internet fraud and condemned budding rapper Naira Marley for defending it.
Shortly after Naira Marley made a case for internet fraudsters (Yahoo Yahoo boys), he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
But some young Nigerians seem to think Ruggedman is responsible for his arrest and they are now referring to him as a "snitch" and threatening to deal with him if he sets foot in certain places. Some even went as far as wishing death on him and laying curses on his generation.
Ruggedman has apologised for the arrest of Naira Marley in a lengthy Instagram post and he got support from a number of his fellow celebrities as they told him he did nothing wrong and has no reason to apologise.
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Why would I want an artist arrested? What will be my gain? I have read and heard all sorts of comments pertaining to the @nairamarley case and seen the misinformation making the rounds which is quite unfortunate to say the least. I note that saying I was “happy in a way” about his arrest has evidently frayed some nerves and for that I apologise. It was in hope that it would serve as deterrent for persons who might consider the said ills or need to make a u-turn. It by no means was intended to wish for his downfall. It perhaps was not a good choice of word in hindsight. I do not look forward to anyone’s downfall but rather hope we all learn from the situation. I do not know Naira Marley personally, the same way I do not know the over 300 Nigerians I have gotten justice for against police brutality. I do it because it is who I am. All I did was caution a young artist, who has influence, against making utterances about an issue that by global standard is considered a crime. I believe correcting this was the way to go as an elder, but got insulted for this even by those being misled. I never responded to Naira Marley’s invectives nor those of his fans, same way I have not responded to any of the negative comments from social media. I hereby state categorically that I had nothing to do with his arrest. We all must recall that he glorified fraud on a public platform where security agencies like the Police, NDLEA and EFCC are also on. I am sure they saw his posts and captions the same way we all did. I, however, was the one that cautioned him. I guess this was what led all the darts and arrows my way as a literal mortal retribution to my person. Despite the disrespect to my person, I got nothing against him and only longed for him to be discerning and utilise his position of influence appropriately. May God bless you all and yes that includes those wishing me evil and threatening me. Nothing will change who I am and I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless us all.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has preferred 11 charges bordering on fraud against upcoming musician, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, for alleged credit card fraud.
The musician effectively risks seven years in jail if found guilty, as Section 33 (2) which he was accused of breaching, reads: “Any person who uses: a counterfeit access device; an unauthorised access device; an access device issued to another person; resulting in a loss or gain commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of not more than seven years or a fine of not more than N5,000,000.00 and forfeiture of the advantage or value derived from his act.
The charges with suit number FHC/L/178C/19 were filed before a Lagos State High Court.
Some of the credit cards, according to the EFCC, bore the names- Nicole Louise Malyon, and Timea Fedorne Tatar.
The alleged crimes were in contravention of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act and the Cyber Crimes Act.
The charges read in part, “That you, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, aka Naira Marley, and Raze (still at large), on or about the 11th day of December 2018, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, conspired amongst yourselves to use Access card 42658840359191132 issued to persons other than you in a bid to obtain gain and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 27(1)(b) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act 2015 and punishable under Section 33(2) of the Same Act.
“That you, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, aka Naira Marley, and Raze (still at large), on or about the 10th day of May 2019, within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, with intent to defraud possessed, counterfeit card 4921819410257431 issued to Timea Fedorne Tatar and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 33(9) of Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act 2015.”
The artiste has been enmeshed in controversy in the last one month following his decision to openly support online fraud commonly called ‘Yahoo Yahoo.’
He was arrested last Friday along with four others, including his bosom friend, Zlatan Ibile.
http://www.amagitesblog.com/2019/05/efcc...arley.html
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Just like Dagrin’s death, Naira Marley caused his own arrest – Timaya
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Popular Nigerian singer, Timaya, Aka Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, has expressed his thoughts on the trending case of Naira Marley and the EFCC.
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In an Instagram Video, Timaya compared Naira Marley’s case to that of late Dagrin :”If i die don’t cry for me.. That was what Dagrin sang, then he died and .. I’m just thinking about this my brother, Naira Marley. In that I’m i a Yahoo boy video, no disprect to anyone oh, he was arrested and the next day in real world got arrested. I think it is about what we say. We should watch what we say to ourselves. Our tongue has powers. The kind of words we use, what we say…”
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, had last Friday arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences.
They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.
Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.
At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects.
They have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.
Meanwile, Zlatan and two others has been released while Naira Marley is still in custody to appear in court on Monday, May 21.
READ More Trouble For Naira Marley As EFCC Heads To Court
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Naira Marley to be arraigned by EFCC today on11-count charge of fraud
After spending 10-days behind bars, embattled rapper, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, will be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lagos today to face 11 charges bordering on fraud against him for alleged credit card fraud.
See his charge sheet and details of the allegations against him HERE
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