Justice K.A. Jose of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tapa, Lagos, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, convicted and sentenced five persons to seven years imprisonment for their involvement in a N117.7 million fraud involving Chi Limited. The convicts, Yinka Salawu, Joshua Oluremi Daramola, Raji Ahmed, Afolabi Israel Olusegun, …
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The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, September 4, 2026, arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for an alleged £110,000 and ₦500 million fraud. The defendants are standing …
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The Former secretary of the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, Mr Ayoola Lawal, says the 2026 Clevenard Global Awards to some Nigerians signifies the nation’s high visibility on the global stage. Lawal, who was among the recipients at the awards held in Alicante, Spain, on Aug. 30, said the recognition …
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FairMoney Microfinance Bank, a Central Bank of Nigeria licensed digital financial institution says it has recorded more than 30 million users in Nigeria. The bank’s managing director, Mr Henry Obiekea disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Largos. Obiekea said that the milestone reflected growing adoption of digital financial …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo says it arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of illicit drugs in August. The Edo Commander of NDLEA, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Thursday, while presenting the command’s August operational scorecard to journalists in Benin. Ofoyeju said the …
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Three Nigerian authors on Thursday unveiled a book titled History and Lessons from the Nigerian Civil War (Chronologically Arranged). The authors are Chief Obioma Ikechi, a renowned publisher, Dr Uchenna Anioke and Chief James Egwuonwu. The book aims to inspire younger generations to embrace peace, dialogue and national unity rather …
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Zoho Corporation says it has upgraded its catalyst cloud platform with new AI-powered tools to help developers turn computer-generated code into working applications more easily. The country head, Zoho Nigeria, Mr Kehinde Ogundare, made known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Ogundare said that the new tools would simplify …
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 20 million children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation. UNICEF disclosed this in a report released on Thursday, revealing that one in five children in the age group was affected. Nearly 60 per cent of recorded cases occurred …
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The Oyo Police Command has arrested six suspected fake currency dealers and recovered 89 pieces of counterfeit 100 euro notes valued at 8,900 euros (N14.15 million) in Ibadan. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan. Olayinka said the suspects were …
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The Delta Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Angiamaowei Oyindoubra, has charged political office seekers to engage in issue-based campaigns and public commentaries ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Oyindoubra gave the charge at a news conference on Thursday in Asaba, while outlining the party’s political activities in …
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