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The recent virulent outbursts on a national television Programme by a UK-based Nigeria lawyer, Professor Fidelis Oditah, calls for serious concern as it was nothing short of corruption fighting back.
9 Nov
A newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Franklin Nwadialo, has been arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly running a $3.3 million romance scam. The US Department of Justice, in a statement on its website on Tuesday, announced that Nwadialo was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) upon…
4 Oct
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has formally requested the assistance of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tracking down and arresting two Nigerian nationals, Babatunde Shodiya (43) and Yinka Jamiu (31). The duo are wanted in the United States for allegedly defrauding American healthcare providers of $13 million through a business email…
12 Sep
A report has listed Nigeria as the fourth nation with the most complaints about cryptocurrency in 2023. The annual report on cryptocurrency emanated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). "In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 69,000 complaints from the…
10 Sep
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says crypto scams in the country surged by 45% since last year, and Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto scams in 2023. The FBI report, released on September 9, disclosed that Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto scams in 2023. It also stated that its Internet…
29 Jul
Former US president Donald Trump has agreed to meet with the FBI for a "victim interview" about this month's assassination attempt, bureau officials said Monday. Providing an update on the status of the probe into the July 13 shooting, Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said they have still not determined a motive for the attack…
15 Jun
President Bola Tinubu yesterday made a strong call for collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism and other related crimes.
18 May
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, May 17, 2024, handed over the sum of $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in Lagos State. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on August 15, 2023, ordered…
10 May
Undoubtedly, one major glaring absurdity of Nigeria’s convoluting federal architecture is that of over-centralisation in all ramifications.
4 May
Three bodies were found in Mexico's Baja California state, the FBI said Friday, days after two Australians and an American went missing during a surfing trip in an area hit by cartel violence.
1 Mar
United States security officials are bracing for an onslaught of fast-paced influence operations, from a wide range of adversaries, aimed at impacting the country’s coming presidential election this November.
27 Feb
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has indicted a former staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in a $ 2.1 million bribery scandal. US Department of Justice said Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo allegedly received a $2.1 million bribe while serving as an NNPC official in connection with negotiating favourable drilling rights for a subsidiary…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to improve on the treatment of persons with disabilities (PWDs) during elections. A group, TAF Africa made the demand on Saturday in its preliminary report on the experience of PWDs during the Ondo State governorship election. TAF Africa in the report signed by representative, Adeolu Kilanko,…
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A Presiding Officer, Miss Angela Oshogwe, at the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State has said that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine could not capture faces of some elderly voters. Oshogwe, manning Polling Unit 19, Ward 11 Olamojuba, Ondo in Ondo West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, said that she had…
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The Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa (CDD-West Africa), through its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC), said it noted instances of vote buying in the 2024 Ondo State Governorship election on Saturday. In a statement signed by the Lead, CDD-EAC Observation Mission Ondo 2024, Professor Victor Adetula, and the Director, CDD-West Africa, Dr. Dauda Garuba,…
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Davido’s latest hit single, Awuke, released on November 3, 2024, has soared to the top of Spotify’s charts Nigeria, overtaking hits singles like Kese (Dance) by and Fi Kan We Kan by BNXN featuring Rema. This year has been a musical feast for Davido fans. In 2024 alone, the Unavailable crooner blessed us with bangers…
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A public interest lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory , Nyesom Wike, of failing to follow due process in demolishing properties of Abuja residents and revoking their land titles. The FCT minister issued the demolition order in October after an unscheduled visit to the Sabon Lugbe site,…
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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the monarch of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, His Majesty King Charles III, on the occasion of his 76th birthday. The governor praised the enduring historical bonds between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, in a message delivered on Thursday during a reception held at…
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The Minister of Environment, Balarabe A. Lawal, has stated that the government is working on the principles of a circular economy to scale up infrastructure development and enhance the country's economic landscape. Lawal disclosed this during a plenary session on “Empowering Interregional Partnerships for Circular Economy Transition: Towards A Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Future” at the…
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Nigerian singer Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed plans to take a break from music after dropping his upcoming EP. The singer, celebrated for his smooth vocals and chart-topping hits, shared the news on his X handle. Kizz Daniel, who has built a solid reputation in the Nigerian music scene since 2016…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded 76.48per cent of the results from the Ondo State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal. READ ALSO: Ondo Election: INEC reports 97% success with BVAS The Guardian reports that results from 3,008 out of the 3,933 polling units where elections were held in the state have been successfully…
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Dwin, The Stoic defies expectations with his heartfelt ballads, blending vulnerability and community spirit. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his musical journey, creative process, and vision for the future. Dwin, The Stoic makes music that represents anything but stoicism. His music is a collection of records that promote vulnerability, community, and self-healing. His discography,…