10 things you need to know this Friday morning

1. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Thursday, dragged a former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi and seven others , including Captain Eziekiel Agaba, Executive Director, and their two companies before Justice Salihu Sa’idu to the Federal High Court Lagos on a 30- count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraudulent conversion of funds and Money Laundering. Also arraigned are Ekene Nwakuche, Felix Bob-Nabena, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, Governor Amechee Juan, Ugo Frederick, Timi Alari, Alkenzo Limited and Penniel Engineering Services Limited. The accused were remanded in Ikoyi 
prison pending commencement of trial.

Biafra: MASSOB dissociates self from Onitsha violence

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Thursday dissociated itself from the violence being perpetrated by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB‎, which has resulted in the killings and destruction of property.

Oscar Pistorius is now a convicted murderer

Oscar Pistorius is now a convicted murderer after a South African court overturned a previous manslaughter charge.

Real Madrid to be reported over ineligible player Denis Cheryshe

Cadiz have announced they will report Real Madrid to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over their selection of the ineligible Denis Cheryshev in the Copa del Rey.

Gary Neville: I could not turn down Valencia opportunity

New Valencia boss Gary Neville said the opportunity to manage the Primera Division club was too good to pass up.

Reps move to stop UNN’s N75,000 laptop fee

The House of Representatives has asked its Committees on Education (Basic and Tertiary) to intervene in the compulsory N75, 000 laptop fee charged students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Senate insists on regulating social media

Despite public criticism, the Senate on Wednesday vowed to continue with the process for the passage of a bill seeking to regulate the use of social media in Nigeria.

Police confirm four dead as gunmen attack Zamfara village

The police in Zamfara have confirmed the death of four persons following attack by gunmen on Tangaran village in Anka local government area of the state on Tuesday night.

Hazy weather forces cancellation of flights at Abuja Airport

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday following cancellation of flights to northern parts of the country due to hazy weather.

Gloom as NPA Moves to Lay Off 5,000 Dockworkers

Palpable fear has gripped employees of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), following reports that about 5,000 dockworkers would be laid off  by December 15, 2015.