Indian man arranges his own kidnap, collects N7m from employers

Indian man Vishwanath Mishall, 46, pictured above has been arrested by the Anti-Kidnap squad of the Nigerian Police force for arranging his own kidnap. According to police report, Mr Mishall left his residence in Abuja and traveled to Enugu state where he got someone to call his employer, saying he'd been kidnapped and will only be released if a ransom of N10 million was paid.

Sri Lankan president signs nuclear deal with Indian PM

Maithripala Sirisena, on first overseas visit since becoming president, signs nuclear safety deal with Narendra Modi.

Sri Lanka's new leader is underlining India's importance as a regional ally by making it his first official foreign destination as president [AP]

Maithripala Sirisena has held wide-ranging talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the newly elected Sri Lankan president continued his first foreign trip since coming to power last month.
The South Asian neighbours, who signed a deal on the nuclear safety on Monday, are seeking to strengthen strategic ties, increase trade and resolve long-standing issues between their nations.

Cybercrime robbers steal up to $1bn from global banks

Multinational gang of hackers stole amount from 100 banks in 30 nations over past two years, Russian security firm says.

Hackers programmed ATMs to dispense money at specific times [AP]

An international gang of cybercriminals has stolen up to $1bn from banks and financial institutions around the world in what could be one of the biggest banking breaches ever recorded.
Kaspersky Lab, a Russian security company, said on Monday that hackers had infiltrated more than 100 banks in 30 countries in the past two years.

South Sudan's warring forces 'recruiting children'

Human Rights Watch claims kids as young as 13 are being used in ongoing conflict in report dismissed by the government.

UNICEF has negotiated the release of 3,000 child soldiers from a rebel group in the Pibor region of Jonglei [AFP]

South Sudan government and rebel forces are both recruiting children as young as 13 to fight in the country's civil war, a rights group has said in a report rejected by the government.

Louis Jourdan, French actor and star of Gigi, dies aged 93

Jourdan wryly described himself as Hollywood's "French cliche"

The French actor Louis Jourdan, best known for his role in the multi-Oscar winning 1958 musical Gigi, has died in California aged 93.

Football Legend Diego Maradona Undergoes Face Lifting

Argentine World Cup-winning football legend, Diego Maradona, has undergone a facelift and shown off his new look.

Maradona is posing with his 24-year-old girlfriend.

The 54-year-old ex-footballer posed for a picture together with his girlfriend, Rocio Oliva, after reportedly going under the knife to get rid of bags under his eyes and complete laser treatment to soften his skin.

Hanks Anuku Denies Infecting Wife With HIV

As against the news going round, popular Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has debunked the reports that he had tested positive for HIV and he had intentionally infected his wife with the deadly virus.

Hanks Anuku

Naij.com can authoritatively inform that the actor is healthy, fine and there is no atom of truth in the story which was everywhere on various media sites across Nigeria this last weekend.
In a phone chat with the celebrity, the actor expressed his displeasure over the bad light in which the news has put him and his immediate family members, most especially his wife and children.
Bearing his mind, the actor said: