FBI arrests newly elected Anambra LG chairman over $3.3m romance scam

An investigation has commenced into the alleged $3.3m romance fraud case involving the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state in Nigeria, Franklin Nwadialo, in the United States. The Anambra council chairman was recently arrested in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly running a $3.3m romance scam. […]

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Canada tightens visa rules, ends automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas

Canada will no longer automatically grant 10-year multiple-entry visas to tourists, according to new guidelines issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This decision marks a shift from the previous practice where eligible visitors were routinely issued long-term visas, permitting multiple entries over a decade. Under the revised rules, immigration officers now have discretion to […]

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PSquare’s Paul Okoye accuses twin-brother, Peter Okoye of stealing his song

One of the identical twin-brother star singers of the now estranged PSquare group, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rude Boy, has publicly accused his twin brother, Peter Okoye of stealing his song. The controversy began when Peter Okoye (Mr. P) announced the release of his new song, “WINNING,” on social media. He also gave a […]

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No Nigerian actor can buy Range Rover from acting income ―Actor Bimbo Manuel

Veteran Nigerian actor, Bimbo Manuel is of the opinion that no actor can purchase a Range Rover with the income they get paid to feature in any movie. Speaking as a guest on TVC, the 66-year-old actor opened up about the financial challenges faced by Nollywood male actors. He addressed the question of whether Nigerian […]

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In just two days, national grid collapses the second time

While Nigerians await full power restoration, the national grid has collapsed once again on Tuesday, marking the 10th such incident since January this year. Punch reported that, as of 11 am on Thursday, the 22 power plants were only able to generate 2,323 megawatts of electricity, with generation dropping to 0.00MW. The peak generation for […]

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We reached out to Kemi Badenoch few times but got no reply, we won’t force people to be Nigerians ―Abike Dabiri-Erewa says

Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that Nigeria will not compel Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, to identify with her Nigerian heritage. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that NIDCOM has reached out to Badenoch once or twice without receiving any response from her. “It […]

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Gunman shoots, kills young woman while breastfeeding her child

A young woman, 26-year-old Siphesihle Precious Twala, was brutally murdered by a gunman while breastfeeding her son in Geluksdal, Brakpan, South Africa. Advocacy group, Women For Change, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. According to the group, the incident happened on the 31 of October, 2024. “It is alleged that Siphesihle […]

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INEC can still save Kamala ―Activist Deji Adeyanju, writes

Activist and now a Nigerian lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has commented on the United States presidential election result and that Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can still help the losing Democratic Party to win. As results from the US presidential election are tilting towards Donald Trump winning, Adeyanju said the only body that can help […]

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Donald Trump wins American presidential election

Former US president, Donald Trump has again won the presidential election, media reported on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that is set to send shockwaves around the world. Trump’s election victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was particularly remarkable given an unprecedented criminal conviction, a […]

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DG of National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea arrested for hundreds of sex scandal

Authorities in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday announced plans to install surveillance cameras in government offices, the latest in a string of actions taken in response to a scandal involving a government official who allegedly recorded hundreds of sex videos. Baltasar Ebang Engonga, director of the country’s National Financial Investigation Agency, has been suspended and is […]

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Ekiti State Chief Judge, John Adeyeye, passes away

Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away. He died at the age of 64. He passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary hospital in Ekiti after a brief illness, according to sources close to the judiciary. Justice Adeyeye’s journey in the legal field spanned decades. Born in […]

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Charges against 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters struck out by court

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance Protesters. They were all arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on treasonable felony, intent to destabilize Nigeria, and inciting to mutiny by calling on the military to take over government from President Bola […]

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Former CJN Onnoghen discharged, acquitted by Appeal Court

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Monday, overturned the conviction by the Umar Danladi Code of Conduct Tribunal, which found former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. In a judgment, the appellate court discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of […]

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Nigerians in Libya face arrest, deportation after CAF ruling

Following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board against the Libya Football Federation (LFF), tensions have heightened within Libyan media, with several platforms calling for punitive measures against Nigerian workers in the country. The CAF Disciplinary Board penalized the LFF with a $50,000 fine and awarded a 3-0 forfeit victory […]

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Attorney General of the Federation demands EndBadGovernance protesters’ case-file

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has called for the case file of the minors that were arraigned for participating in the EndBadGovernance protest. In a statement released on Friday night, the AGF ordered the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to transfer the case-file to his office by Saturday, November […]

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Malnourished minors, adults facing treason charge over #EndBadGovernance protest granted difficult bail

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, and presided over by justice Obiora Egwuatu, on Friday, granted a N10 million bail to each of the 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned by Nigerian government on charges bordering on treasonable felony, rioting, destruction of public property, assaulting security officials, looting, among others. The arrested protesters were arraigned in […]

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Nigerian-British Kemi Badenoch elected new leader of UK Conservative Party

In a keenly contested race, Nigerian-British Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch, simply called Kemi Badenoch, has emerged as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party. Badenoch, 44, and Member of British Parliament for North West Essex, secured victory over Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, following a months-long campaign. In her victory speech, […]

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