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5 Dec
A Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has ordered remand of the Group Managing Director for Aliqea Group UAE, Muhammad Bashir Shamsudeen Lamido, at the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre over an alleged N105 million fraud.
30 Nov
A couple, Mr. Emmanuel Dike and his wife, Ugochi Dike, have been remanded in Port Harcourt Correctional Centre over alleged involvement in N500 million fraud.
21 Nov
Colombian pop icon Shakira has reached a settlement with Spanish authorities in her long-standing tax fraud case, avoiding a potentially lengthy prison sentence and a hefty fine. Under the terms of the deal, Shakira will receive a three-year suspended sentence and pay a fine of €7.5 million (approximately $8 million). Shakira had been accused of…
19 Nov
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is tasked with the investigation of all financial crimes, but declaring Ibrahim Ibitade, the CEO of Leatherback wanted, feels like a rather strange route to take in its quest to ensure it stays true to its course. Despite the company’s cooperation in an ongoing fraud investigation, the Agency…
14 Nov
.Clergy agrees to refund N17m, cars to plaintiff The three years legal battle between Mrs. Nnenna Ezenwa and Rev Fr. Ejike Nwankwo, may have been resolved following the agreement reached for an out of court settlement of their matter at a Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba. Mrs Ezenwa had…
13 Nov
A cashier simply identified as Tunde Abdulramon has landed himself a five-year jail term for allegedly defrauding his employer of N64,420,900.
6 Oct
Justice R. A. Osodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Kolawole Erinle, to twelve (12) years imprisonment for $1.4m fraud.
27 Sep 2023
Donald Trump and his sons Eric and Don Jr committed fraud by inflating the value of the real estate and financial assets of the Trump Organisation for years, a New York judge ruled on Tuesday.
26 Sep 2023
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a U.S. ex-convict, Kolawole Erinle to 12 years in jail for defrauding the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) of 1.4 million dollars.
17 Sep 2023
In Nigeria, a country known for its rich culture, vibrant traditions, and close-knit families, there exists a troubling issue that often remains hidden in the shadows - paternity fraud. This article will shed light on the alarming prevalence of paternity fraud in Nigeria, provide statistics from reputable sources, and explore the emotional and legal consequences…
15 Sep 2023
Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Thursday, September 14, 2023 convicted ten people on one count separate charges bordering on internet fraud. The defendants who were prosecuted by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, are Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface…
8 Sep 2023
The Osun State Governmenthas directed staff and students of the State Polytechnic in Iree, to proceed on a two-week break, citing the resumption of the suspended Rector, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo, as the reason for its action.

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Nigerian banks have 24 months to recapitalise their capital base to at least N500 billion international authorisation capitalisation to continue operations in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. This comes after the apex bank urged Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base to strengthen the financial…
1 day ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed Tinubu's approval of Bello's appointment in a statement on X on Thursday. According to the Ngelale, Dr. Bello is a consummate…
1 day ago
Hoodlums attacked and set on fire the Neni Divisional Police station in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering about 30 stormed the area at about 2am on Thursday and destroyed several buildings. READ ALSO: First phase of Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in three years – FG…
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To streamline operations and enforce parity across its workforce, the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has affirmed recent management changes and its decision to harmonize salaries and conditions of service for all employees. Dispelling rumors of a reversal in the dissolution of the former management under Dr Tinuade Sanda, Mr. Dere Otubu,…
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The Federal Government said the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar highway will be completed within the next three years. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Ben Bem Goong who is the spokesman to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. Goong made this announcement following Umahi's inspection of the Lagos-Calabar coaster highway…
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Nigeria has been left in darkness as the national electricity grid controlled from Osogbo, Osun State collapsed at about 4:30pm on Thursday. Most distribution companies across the country disclosed that their feeders were out leaving their franchises area across the 36 states in darkness. While the grid output was 2984 megawatts as at 4pm, the…
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An Ikeja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant against the former employee of Punch Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Ogunbanjo, and others charged with N950 million fraud.
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An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted a 23-year-old student, Victory Tasie, charged with defiling his girlfriend.
1 day ago
Persons familiar with the antecedents of Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, readily attest to the fact that he is hardly ever deterred by challenges or adversities, no matter how daunting. Stories abound of his daring exploits as a young civil and human rights activist when successive military juntas held sway in Nigeria.…
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A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers…