4 d. ago Court jails man for $71,795 romance scam, orders $42,000 forfeiture

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has convicted and sentenced one Tamarakuro to one year imprisonment for his role in a romance scam and money laundering scheme that defrauded a U.S.-based non-governmental organisation, Pregnancy Support Network, of $71,795.41. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Tamarakuro on […] The post Court jails man for $71,795 romance scam, orders $42,000 forfeiture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court sentences 5 Thai nationals to 3 years in jail for cybercrime, orders deportation

The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted five foreign nationals for cybercrime and sentenced each to three years imprisonment, with read more Court sentences 5 Thai nationals to 3 years in jail for cybercrime, orders deportation

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6 d. ago India: Court sentences man to death for burning wife alive over skin colour

Tribune Online India: Court sentences man to death for burning wife alive over skin colour On the night of the incident, Kishandas returned home with a plastic bottle filled with a brown liquid, which he claimed was a skin-lightening product... India: Court sentences man to death for burning wife alive over skin colour Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Biafra: You haven’t said anything on Simon Ekpa’s conviction, Reno Omokri slams Peter Obi

Tribune Online Biafra: You haven’t said anything on Simon Ekpa’s conviction, Reno Omokri slams Peter Obi Tribune Online reports that Ekpa, a Biafran political activist and long-term resident of Finland, was on Monday sentenced to six years’ imprisonment by a Finnish District Court on terrorism charges.  Biafra: You haven’t said anything on Simon Ekpa’s conviction, Reno Omokri slams Peter Obi Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Finnish Court Sentences Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism

A Finnish District Court has sentenced Biafran political activist Simon Ekpa to six years in prison over terrorism-related offences. The court ruled that Ekpa had been involved with a terrorist organisation and had publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. His actions were connected to efforts aimed at re-establishing an independent state in Nigeria’s Biafra region, […] The post Finnish Court Sentences Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism-Related Crimes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Defence Chief Commends Finnish Court’s Verdict On Simon Ekpa

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has commended the judgment delivered by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, sentencing Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. General Musa, in a statement by the Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, described the ruling as a landmark victory in the global […]

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8 d. ago FG commends Finnish court on Simon Ekpa’s terrorism conviction

The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the verdict of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which sentenced Simon Ekpa read more FG commends Finnish court on Simon Ekpa’s terrorism conviction

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8 d. ago Finnish court sentences Simon Ekpa to six years imprisonment for terrorism

Tribune Online Finnish court sentences Simon Ekpa to six years imprisonment for terrorism The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which led the probe, had earlier frozen Ekpa’s assets, as well as those of his associates and affiliated companies. Finnish court sentences Simon Ekpa to six years imprisonment for terrorism Tribune Online

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison Over Terrorism

Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court after being found guilty of terrorism-related offences. The court in Päijät-Häme delivered the judgement on Monday, convicting Ekpa on charges bordering on incitement to terrorism, dissemination of terrorist propaganda, and support for violent activities. Ekpa, who styled […]

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8 d. ago Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Six Years In Prison For Terrorism Offences

The court also convicted him of aggravated tax fraud. The post Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Six Years In Prison For Terrorism Offences appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Edo court convicts two brothers, 10 others for internet fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced two brothers, Teddy Ovbokhan Hart and Rooney Odion Hart, along with 10 others, for internet fraud-related offences. Justice M. Itsueli delivered the judgement on Thursday, August 28, following their arraignment by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic […] The post Edo court convicts two brothers, 10 others for internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Equatorial Guinea’s official Engonga sentenced after sex tape scandal

By Seyi Babalola A court in Equatorial Guinea sentenced a top politician, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, to eight years in prison for embezzlement on Wednesday. Engonga was also well-known for featuring in a series of sex tapes with the wives of other officials. Baltasar Ebang Engonga was convicted by the Bioko provincial tribunal of diverting money […] The post Equatorial Guinea’s official Engonga sentenced after sex tape scandal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Protests Erupt At NBA Annual Conference Over Enugu Lawmaker’s Imprisonment

The second day of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in Enugu on Monday was disrupted by protests calling for the release of Labour Party lawmaker Bright Ngene from the Enugu State House of Assembly. Ngene, representing Enugu South Urban Constituency, is serving a seven-year prison sentence handed down by a magistrate’s court in […] The post Protests Erupt At NBA Annual Conference Over Enugu Lawmaker’s Imprisonment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Court Sentences Man To Five Years Imprisonment Over ₦59.5m Bank Fraud

A Kano State High Court has sentenced one Khalifa Hamza Aminu to five years in prison for defrauding a bank account holder of over ₦59.5 million. The judgment was delivered by Justice Maryam Ahmed Sabo on Friday in Kano. According to the court ruling, Aminu unlawfully withdrew ₦59,546,540 from the account of one Yakub Mukthar […] The post Kano Court Sentences Man To Five Years Imprisonment Over ₦59.5m Bank Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Court jails man over N59.5m bank fraud, offers N1m fine option

Tribune Online Kano Court jails man over N59.5m bank fraud, offers N1m fine option A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Maryam Ahmed Sabo has sentenced one Khalifa Hamza Aminu to five years’ imprisonment. Kano Court jails man over N59.5m bank fraud, offers N1m fine option Tribune Online

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2 w. ago OOPL: Court sentences fraudsters arrested in Abeokuta sting operation

Tribune Online OOPL: Court sentences fraudsters arrested in Abeokuta sting operation Makinde, who admitted that his fraudulent activities yielded 10,000 Australian dollars, equivalent to N1.5 million, received the same sentence of... OOPL: Court sentences fraudsters arrested in Abeokuta sting operation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Nigeria Deports 51 More Foreigners Jailed For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

The Nigerian Immigration Service on Thursday deported 50 additional foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The convicted foreigners were part of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2024. The repatriated foreign nationals include […]

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2 w. ago Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non

Tribune Online Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a businessman, Duru Ikechukwu Damian, to three months in prison for failing to declare $49,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service.  Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Court jails three for fraud after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced three men for internet fraud following their arrest read more Court jails three for fraud after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library

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3 w. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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