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US jails 3 Nigerian scammers for 235 years

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Three Nigerian scammers have been given jail sentences for defrauding victims they met on dating sites of tens of millions of dollars. Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan, 30, was sentenced to 95 years in prison; Rasaq Aderoju Raheem, 31, was sentenced to 115 years and Femi Alexander Mewase, 45, got 25 years in prison, according to a report by Infosecurity Magazine. That brings it to a total of 235 years in prison.                                                                                                                                       Read more » Follow @cool_jist

Ariana Grande to return to Manchester for a fundraising concert

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After suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people and injured 119 more at singer, Ariana Grande's concert at the Manchester arena on Monday, she confirmed Friday that she will return to the city for a fundraising concert to support the families of the victims. She also apologized for the trauma caused and offered her condolences to people who lost someone to the terrorist attack.                                                                                      Read more » Follow @cool_jist

After 17 years of marriage Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor part ways

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Ben Stiller 51, and his wife Christine Taylor, 45, are calling it quits after 17 years of marriage, The couple  announced their separation in a joint statement on Friday. They said: "With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate".  "Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media respect our privacy at this time."                                                                                                                                              Read more » Follow @cool_jist

Ramadan Fast will commence today, Sultan of Sokoto confirms (video)

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The first day of Ramadan 1438 fasting will commence tomorrow,  Saturday, May 27 . In a just concluded press conference, the Sultan of Sokoto - Sa'ad Abubakar III, stated that the moon has been sighted in many states of the Federation. Reliable sightings of the moon were received from Muslim leaders across the country, and the sightings were verified by the National moon sighting committee. Hence, the fast would commence  today , May 27. Watch the video below                                                                                                                                                                                                            Read more » Follow @cool_jist

Flight grounded as anxious passengers spot "Jihadi London" WiFi hotspot

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Hundreds of travellers were left stranded when their flight was evacuated because a mobile hotspot named "Jihadi London" was detected before takeoff. The passengers were due to board the Thomson flight from the Mexican tourist resort of Cancun to London Gatwick, but extra security checks meant it couldn't leave the airport. The WiFi network name was spotted by a passenger resulting in the plane getting grounded.                                                                                                                                    Read more » Follow @cool_jist