NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of money laundering involving fraudulent unemployment benefit claims worth more than $1m. The department’s Office of Inspector General unveiled the list on its website on Wednesday, naming 16 fugitives wanted in cases involving alleged fraud, identity theft, money laundering, labour trafficking and other offences. According to the agency, the cases collectively involve more than $55m allegedly stolen from American taxpayers. Ezewu’s profile on the department’s website identifies him as wanted for concealment money laundering and states that he is believed to be residing in Nigeria. “In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also t...

FORMER ESPN ANCHOR SAGE STEELE APOLOGIZED TO HER KIDS BEFORE SUING NETWORK. (PHOTO).


 Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele apologized to her kids before suing network


Sage Steele, former ESPN anchor turned conservative commentator, recently revealed the candid conversation she had with her children before filing a lawsuit against the network. 


Steele, who shares three adult children with ex-husband Jonathan Bailey, explained that she warned them about the backlash they might face, urging them not to defend her but to stand firm in the importance of “diversity of thought.” 


Her son encouraged her, telling her it was “about time” she stood up for herself.


Steele sued ESPN in 2022 after being suspended for controversial remarks about the COVID-19 vaccine and former President Barack Obama, claiming the company violated her free speech and breached her contract. 


Although she initially issued a public apology, she later pursued legal action, explaining that her children had endured threats and criticism online because of her opinions. 


The case was settled in 2023, and Steele left the network after 16 years.


Reflecting on the ordeal, Steele said she never wanted to sue and only sought an apology from ESPN. She claimed the network dismissed her request, which ultimately pushed her toward legal action. 


Despite the challenges, Steele emphasized that the experience reinforced her belief in standing up for personal convictions, even when it comes at a cost to family and career.

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