The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its efforts to combat financial misconduct among celebrities, particularly in cases of Naira abuse. In a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Sunday, it was disclosed that the agency is actively investigating several high-profile individuals suspected of misusing the […]
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has handed down a six-month prison sentence without the option of a fine to the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for the abuse of the Naira currency. Justice Abimbola Awogboro delivered the verdict as a stern warning to others engaging […]
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million by a high court in Ikeja, Lagos. Facing a 26-count charge related to abuse of office, Emefiele had earlier pleaded not guilty to the allegations brought against him […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended popular social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The arrest was confirmed by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed that Bobrisky was detained for allegations related to currency mutilation and Naira abuse. Oyewale stated, “He is with us. […]
Indigenous aviation company Air Peace has sounded the alarm after discovering that fraudsters cloned its official website to deceive intending passengers booking UK flights. This revelation follows the recent launch of the airline’s direct flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. Taking to its official X handle (formerly Twitter), Air […]
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a shocking incident where armed bandits intercepted an Abakaliki-bound luxury bus, robbed all passengers, and then callously set the vehicle ablaze. The travellers, en route to the southeast for Easter celebrations, found themselves in a nightmare scenario as they fell victim to the […]
A Kano State High Court issued a death sentence by hanging to Chinese national Frank Geng Quangrong for fatally stabbing his Nigerian lover, Ummukulsum Buhari. The verdict was delivered yesterday, with Frank, a resident of Railway Quarters in Kano, found guilty of culpable homicide. The presiding judge, Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, […]
Evangelist Ebuka Anozie Obi, the Founder and Spiritual Director of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, has initiated legal action against blogger Diamond Dietanuru Osakorigho for defamation of character. Through a letter issued by his legal representatives, ZLT Legal Aid Foundation, dated March 8, 2024, the Evangelist demanded that Osakorigho immediately […]
The trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, hit a roadblock at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The trial could not proceed as planned due to a pending application for fiat before the Chief Judge of the court. The prosecutor, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, informed the trial […]
In response to numerous complaints from residents of Harmony Estate, Aboru, Lagos regarding the disruptive activities of young men congregating at the estate entrance in the mornings and evenings to engage in gambling, selling/smoking hard drugs, and harassing residents while extorting passers-by, law enforcement operatives from Area P, Alagbado conducted […]