FUKUOKA — The Japan Meteorological Agency issued snowstorm warnings for ocean areas off the Fukuoka region that includes this southwest Japan city and Hibikinada Sea off Kitakyushu on the morning of Jan. 9, as a cold air mass sweeping over the country brought snow to the northern Kyushu region.

The Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory warned of strong winds with snow and called for people to be on the lookout for traffic disruptions due to accumulated snow and icy roads.

Starting in the morning, heavy snow fell intermittently in central Fukuoka and people, some with umbrellas, were seen hurrying through the city’s bustling Tenjin district as snow swirled around them.

According to the local meteorological observatory, a cold air mass with temperatures dropping below minus 12 degrees Celsius — the most severe this season — is expected to flow into the northern Kyushu region at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters through Jan. 10, intensifying the winter pressure pattern. Over the 24-hour period up to 6 a.m. on Jan. 10, the region, excluding Yamaguchi Prefecture, is expected to receive up to 10 centimeters of accumulated snow in mountainous regions and 5 cm on plains.

(Japanese original by Azusa Yamazaki, Kyushu News Department)

Chloe Bailey recently opened up about her whirlwind trip to Lagos, Nigeria, and those persistent rumors about a romantic connection with Burna Boy.

In a candid interview, Bailey shared her enthusiasm for the city, describing it as a “beautiful experience” that left an indelible mark on her. She was particularly taken by the city’s vibrant energy, warm people, and rich cultural heritage.

As for the rumors surrounding her relationship with Burna Boy, Bailey chose to address them with a mix of humor and diplomacy. When questioned about the nature of their relationship, she playfully dismissed the speculation, stating that they’re simply “cool” and that she has immense respect for his talent. Despite the intrigue surrounding their interactions, Bailey’s response suggests that their connection is rooted in mutual admiration and respect, rather than romance.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  has secured the conviction of one Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, a.k.a “Young Billionaire,” for cheating by impersonation and money laundering.

The commission in a statement on Wednesday night, January 8, 2025, said Nkwocha was jailed on Tuesday,  December 31, 2024.

Nkwocha was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a two-count charge bordering on cheating by impersonation and money laundering.

One of the counts read: “That you, Chima Hyginus Nkwocha (AKA Frank Nils, Frank Cobert, Frank Brown & Chettot), sometime in 2022 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did fraudulently impersonate Frank Nils, Frank Cobert, Frank Brown, and Chiress Riffatt on Gmail and Google Voice using the Gmail addresses frankcorbett272@gmail.com and chriressrifatt@gmail.com with intent to defraud, fraudulently obtaining a cumulative sum of Three Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($345,000) from Linda Wheeler, an American, and receiving the naira equivalent through Ginux Global Nigeria Limited with account No. 1228782493 domiciled in Zenith Bank, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 22(2) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(4) of the Act.”

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges when they were read to him.

Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, Lanre Adeola Olariwaju, reviewed the case against Nkwocha and prayed the court to convict him accordingly.

According to Olariwaju, the convict was arrested in August 2024 at the Lugbe area of Abuja following intelligence received by the EFCC’s Advanced Fee Fraud Section.

Nkwocha’s journey to the Correctional Centre began when he was arrested for internet fraud, charged to court, and pleaded guilty to the two-count charges raised against him.

The court ordered the forfeiture of these items, being proceeds of crime, to the Federal Government of Nigeria.