4 h. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer

Tribune Online Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer The assault occurred on June 22, at about 5:30 pm, when... Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra

A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 44-year-old woman, Goodness Daniel, to five years in prison for human trafficking. The verdict, delivered on June 27, 2025, by Justice Peace Otti, followed her conviction for buying and selling human beings, in violation of Section 21 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement […] The post Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Court Sentences Kano TikToker ‘Tsulange’ To Jail Over Indecent Conduct

A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced a popular TikToker, Umar Hashim, popularly known as Tsulange, to one year jail term for engaging in indecent conduct. The court, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Gyadi Gyadi, found Hashim guilty of public misconduct. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Hassan sentenced Tsulange to one year jail […]

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42 h. ago Court Jails 2 Beninese, Others 5 Years For Trafficking 5.6kg Of Cocaine

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Benin nationals and two Nigerians to five years in prison each for smuggling 5.622 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Lewis-Allagoa jailed Fanou Mireille, also known as Fanoun Mireille, Noudeha Hilda, both from Benin, Akande Olayemi, also known as Akande […]

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52 h. ago N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border

Tribune Online N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced four individuals, two Nigerians and two Beninoise, to five years imprisonment each for... N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. They were investigated by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka […] The post Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Jails Cab Driver For Unlawful Trafficking Of 12 Live Parrots

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a taxi driver, Sabiu Haruna, to six months in prison for unlawfully having in his possession, and selling twelve (12) live parrots. Justice Yellim Bogoro sentenced Haruna after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge brought against him by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under case number […]

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5 d. ago Court threatens to jail NUC boss, four officials over contempt

Tribune Online Court threatens to jail NUC boss, four officials over contempt It is important to note that the NIC issued Form 48, a legal notice of contempt, on June 16, 2025, signed by its Registrar, Court threatens to jail NUC boss, four officials over contempt Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Court jails man for 18 years over attempted sexual assault on underaged twins

Tribune Online Court jails man for 18 years over attempted sexual assault on underaged twins After considering submissions from both prosecution and defence, Justice Oshodi convicted Chibuzor on all three counts. Court jails man for 18 years over attempted sexual assault on underaged twins Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Borno Court Jails Mama Boko Haram, Others For N11m Contract Fraud

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, has convicted and sentenced one Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as mama Boko Haram, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode to 14 years jail term each. It was gathered that the defendants were arraigned on September 14, 2020 by Maiduguri Zonal Directorate […] The post Borno Court Jails Mama Boko Haram, Others For N11m Contract Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, convicted and sentenced the trio of Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a. Mama Boko Haram), Tahiru Saidu Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyode to a 14-year jail term each. The Head of Media and Publicity, Economic and […] The post Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago US marine jailed for seven years in Japan over sexual assault

Tribune Online US marine jailed for seven years in Japan over sexual assault The court ruled that the assault took place while she was intoxicated. US marine jailed for seven years in Japan over sexual assault Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC urges Nigerian students to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerian students to avoid using the internet for criminal activities. read more EFCC urges Nigerian students to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation

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2 w. ago Court Jails 7 Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

Three judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos have convicted and sentenced seven Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment for engaging in cyberterrorism and internet fraud linked to a large Ponzi scheme uncovered in December 2024. The judges, Justices Ayokunle Faji, Chukwujekwu Aneke, and Yellim Bogoro, handed down the verdict in separate judgements on […]

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2 w. ago Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis

Tribune Online Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced two British citizens, Oyedipe Andrew Adejuwon and Mhizha Jordan Alexander Tatendra, to a total of eight years’ imprisonment for conspiring to import 51.10 kilograms of cannabis sativa into Nigeria. Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Anambra Court Jails School Teacher For Defiling Under Age Male Student

An High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 34 years old school teacher to 12 years in prison for raping an 11 years old male student. Mr. Pascal Ofomata, was convicted of defiling the boy, who is his student, a Junior Secondary one student of St Christopher’s Junior Seminary, 3-3 area in […] The post Anambra Court Jails School Teacher For Defiling Under Age Male Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago $17m Romance, email scams: US Court jails five Nigerians for 159 years

Tribune Online $17m Romance, email scams: US Court jails five Nigerians for 159 years The defendants used fake online relationships, compromised business communications, and false investment pitches to deceive their... $17m Romance, email scams: US Court jails five Nigerians for 159 years Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Court Sentences Man To Life Jail For Defiling Neighbour’s 9

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja presided by Justice Abiola Soladoye, on Tuesday sentenced a 44-year-old man, Oto Edet, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter. Justice Soladoye gave the verdict after finding Edet guilty of the one-count charge of defilement brought against him by the Lagos State […]

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