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Actress Ummi Zee Zee reveals real reason for her suicidal post

Faith Apr 6, 2021 0

Actress Ummi Ibrahim, aka Ummi Zee Zee has opened up about the real reason behind her shocking suicide post.Over the weekend, the Kannywood actress shared a depressing photo of herself and wrote in the caption that she feels like…

Crime

Nigerian man arrested in India for N11m fraud

John Ogunsemore Mar 18, 2021 0

A Nigerian man, Elvis Owie, has been arrested by the police in Mumbai, India over fraud allegations to the tune of N11 million.According to the Times of India, the 31-year-old Owie was arrested Wednesday by cybercrime detectives from…

News

Prophet Bushiri’s Family Stopped From Leaving Malawi

Faith Feb 22, 2021 0

Family members of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have reportedly been prevented from leaving Malawi.According to reports, Prophet Bushiri’s two daughters, Raphaella and Israella together with his…

Entertainment

Kevin Hart’s Personal Shopper Accused Of Stealing Over $1m From Him

Faith Feb 11, 2021 0

Kevin Hart’s personal shopper has been accused of stealing over $1 million from the American comedian.Kevin Hart’s personal shopper, Dylan Syer, has been accused of defrauding Kevin Hart of $1.2 million between October 2017 and February…

Government

N900bn Fraud: Court Rejects Suit Seeking EFCC to Probe ex-Gov Yari

Taiye Agbaje Feb 4, 2021 0

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari, for alleged…

Government

Alleged £2.55bn Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Oil Company Directors

Sandra Umeh Jan 27, 2021 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday re-arraigned four directors of Petrol Union Oil and Gas Company Ltd. charged with £2.55 billion fraud.The defendants are: Abayomi Kukoyi (said to be trading…

Government

Alleged Fraud: Maina Prays Court for Bail Over Deteriorating Medical Condition

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 20, 2021 0

The former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, on Wednesday, approached Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for another bail.Maina, in a motion on notice dated…

Crime

GTB staff dupes bank of N50m, bags 7-year prison term

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2021 0

A former Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) staff, Onyekachi Nwosu, has been convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a Federal High Court, Enugu, over N50 million fraud.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which…

Entertainment

Gay Activist, Alimi, Blasts Bobrisky For Using Transgender Status To Make Money

Dumebi Dec 28, 2020 0

Popular transgender, Bobrisky has been labelled a ''fraud'' by Bisi Alimi, a popular Nigerian gay rights activist.Bobrisky had, earlier, stated that he chose to become a crossdresser in order to boost his finances and get rich.…

Crime

Property Agent Arraigned Over Alleged N1 Million Fraud

Talatu Maiwada Dec 16, 2020 0

The Police on Wednesday, arraigned a property agent, Eze John, at the Life Camp Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding his client of N1 million.John of Ati close, Wuse Zone 4, FCT Abuja, is facing a two-count charge…

News

N4.3m Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Accused

John Ogunsemore Dec 14, 2020 0

The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday presented its first prosecution witness, Tijani Lateef, a motor parts dealer, against one Yusuf Olanrewaju, who is facing trial for N4.3m fraud, before…

Crime

Court Admits 5 Applicants To N30m Bail Over Alleged Fraud

Hauwa Gold Nov 30, 2020 0

An Upper Area Court, Mpape, Abuja, on Monday admitted five applicants to N30 million joint bail for allegedly defrauding a businessman. SEE ALSO: If You Stammer You Cannot Apply For The Immigration Recruitment Exercise The applicants are,…

Government

EFCC Re-Arraigns MD of First Nation Airline Over N2.1bn Fraud

Moji Eniola Nov 30, 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned the Managing Director of First Nation Airways Ltd., Mr Kayode Odukoya, over alleged N2.1 billion fraud.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Crime

Man, 20, Remanded Over Alleged N2.5m Fraud

Dorcas Elusogbon Nov 23, 2020 0

An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday remanded a 20-year-old man, Amubieya Timileyin, over alleged N2.5 million fraud. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump Launches New Bid To Secure His Tax Returns The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Osanyintuyi,…

Crime

Car Dealer Arraigned Over Alleged N2m Fraud

Ngozi Njoku Nov 18, 2020 0

A 35-year-old car dealer, Lawal Akinola, was, on Wednesday, arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged N2 million fraud. SEE ALSO: NAFDAC Closes 2 Suspected Fake Vegetable Oil Selling Outlets In Kwara Akinola,…

Law

Court Fixes Dec. 9 to Rule on “no Case Submission” filed by Mompha

Sandra Umeh Nov 18, 2020 0

A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, further adjourned until Dec. 9, to rule on a no case submission filed by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, standing trial for alleged N32.9billion fraud.…

Crime

Car Dealer Arraigned Over N1.2m Fraud

Ngozi Njoku Nov 2, 2020 0

A 32-year-old car dealer, Gabriel Asabawola, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N1.2 million. SEE ALSO: Baby Blue Faces Life Imprisonment Over $24 Million Covid Scam…

Politics

N106bn contract fraud: Uzodinma struggling for acceptance – Okorocha mocks gov

John Ogunsemore Oct 7, 2020 0

Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha has rejected the N106 billion fraud indictment by the Justice Benjamin Iheaka-led panel probing contracts awarded during his eight years tenure.This is just as he derisively described…

Metro

Osun Deputy Chief of Staff, Binuyo Charged With Forgery, $120,000 Fraud

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 30, 2020 0

According to the prosecution, Binuyo conspired with others at large to dupe

Business

Customers lampoon GTBank over alleged fraudulent activities

Adefemola Akintade Sep 29, 2020 0

Olawale Emmanuel Ola-Ayeni has called out Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over alleged fraudulent activity in his account.Olawale disclosed he made an unsuccessful N24,011 POS/WEB transaction on 14th September. According to him, the funds…

Entertainment

Mike Ezuruonye knocks Kunle Afolayan again over fraud allegation

John Ogunsemore Sep 29, 2020 0

Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye says he is not impressed by an apology offered by ace producer, Kunle Afolayan over a fraud allegation he (Afolayan) propagated against him.He described the apology as an "epistle with very underlined…

Crime

Man, 55, in Court over alleged N1.6m Fraud

Funmilayo Okunade Sep 28, 2020 0

The police, on Monday, arraigned a 55-year-old man, Tokede Abiola, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged N1.6 million fraud. SEE ALSO: Insecurity: Living Conditions Now Like Civil War Era - Arewa Consultative Forum…

Crime

‘I’m Not Under US Surveillance’ – Atiku Abubakar Reacts To Claims

Faith Sep 23, 2020 0

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied a report that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, placed him and his family members under close watch over alleged financial…

Features

Niger Federal Medical Centre Staff Arraigned for N17m Ghost Worker Fraud

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 21, 2020 0

The Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has arraigned several staff members of the Federal Medical Centre, Bids, Niger State for a N17 million ghost worker fraud.The Head of Payroll for the institution, Sadiq Sadiq was…

Government

Kaduna State to Support Auditors to Check Corruption, Fraud, Abuse in the System

Hussaina Yakubu Sep 17, 2020 0

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai has said Kaduna state will support any step that will strengthen the capacities of auditors to check corruption, fraud, and abuse in the system.El-Rufai made the statement when delegates of the 25th annual…

News

Fake Oil Marketer, One Other Jailed for N37 Million Fraud

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 15, 2020 0

A man identified as Olufemi Adesanya who claimed to be an oil marketer has been jailed for a N37.6 million fraud.

Crime

NFL Star, Josh Bellamy Charged With Fraud In Alleged COVID-19 Relief Scam

Faith Sep 11, 2020 0

NFL Star, Josh Bellamy and 10 other people including Phillip J. Augustin have been arrested for allegedly obtaining more than $1.2 million as part of a COVID-relief fraud scheme.The former Jets wide receiver has been charged in a…

Crime

2 Men In Court Over Alleged Fraud, Conspiracy

Ige Adekunle Sep 10, 2020 0

Two men, Adeniji Anuoluwapo, 28, and Popoola Nofiu, 30, on Thursday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’Court in Ogun over alleged fraud involving the sum of N340,000.SEE ALSO: NDA Alerts Public Against Admission FraudstersAnuoluwapo…

Government

Malabu Oil Deal Violated Money Laundering Laws

Wandoo Sombo Sep 10, 2020 0

Mr Temitope Erinomo, a prosecution witness, told the Federal High Court, Abujaon Thursday that Malabu Oil and Gas Limited and six other companies charged with fraud in the Oil Prospecting Lease 245 transactions, violated…

Education

ASUP Urges FG to Probe Ede Poly Rector Over N240m Fraud

Victor Adeoti Sep 9, 2020 0

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called on Federal Government to urgently set up a high-powered investigation panel into the activities of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.Addressing a news conference on…

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