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A Nigerian-born former nonprofit executive in the United States, Dr Nkechy Ezeh, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison over a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving funds meant for vulnerable preschool children. The sentence was handed down by a federal court in Michigan after prosecutors accused Ezeh of diverting taxpayer and donor funds for personal…
The bail hearing of Nigerian activist and content creator Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, was on Thursday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja following disagreements among members of his legal team. The disagreement forced the withdrawal of an earlier bail application filed on behalf of the activist, leading the court to…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences involving about N500bn. A source within the anti-graft agency confirmed on Wednesday that Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and is currently being held by the commission for questioning. According…
A fire outbreak has destroyed the main library of Kano State Polytechnic located along Yahaya Gusau Road in Kano. The incident reportedly damaged valuable books, academic records, and important equipment used for teaching and research activities in the institution. The development has raised concerns among staff members and students of the polytechnic. Union Describes Incident…
The Zamfara State Government has approved a new pension increase for state and local government retirees as part of efforts to improve the welfare of pensioners across the state. The approval was announced in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Dantawasa, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Zamfara pension…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended his call for stronger economic action against South African companies operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, the lawmaker said Nigerian lives should take priority over foreign investment and economic interests. Oshiomhole Calls for Tougher Measures The senator representing Edo…
Mararaba, a densely populated settlement on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory, remains a major route for workers and business owners commuting into Abuja. The area is known for its affordability, making it a popular residential choice for civil servants and private workers. However, the same location has now become a major traffic bottleneck,…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised violent protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals across several communities in the country. In a public address on Monday, Ramaphosa described those behind the unrest as opportunists taking advantage of economic frustrations and unemployment to fuel violence and division. According to him, some individuals have illegally taken over…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency published the wanted notice on Saturday, drawing nationwide attention to the latest development in Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight. According to the EFCC, the former…
Fresh controversy has emerged over the renewed investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, after a civil rights organisation opposed the reassignment of two police officers to the case. The United Advocates Group expressed concerns over transparency and neutrality in the ongoing Mohbad death probe, insisting that the officers’…
