12 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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13 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu alerts public on alleged executive, judicial fraud against him

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has accused the executive and judiciary of perpetrating fraud against him since his extraordinary rendition in 2021. In the light of this, Kanu has therefore vowed not to make himself available again to be tried by any judge […] The post Nnamdi Kanu alerts public on alleged executive, judicial fraud against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nedu Wazobia addresses online controversies, denies fraud allegations

Popular on-air personality and host of The Honest Bunch podcast, Nedu Wazobia has responded to recent controversies circulating online, clarifying his position regarding various allegations made against him. Nedu, who has made headlines after an interview with comedian Dee One on his podcast, firmly denied all allegations levelled against him during a media engagement. He […] The post Nedu Wazobia addresses online controversies, denies fraud allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Government has demoted two engineers in the civil service of the state effective from January 1, 2024, for allegedly issuing certificates of job completion on road projects that were yet to be completed. Gabriel Evuarhere, one of the affected officers was demoted from his position as deputy director to […] The post Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago ‘Chidimma Adetshina’s mother still in S’African police custody’

Leaders of the Nigerian community in South Africa have confirmed that Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has not been released by the country’s authorities. Rungo was detained by the South African Police Service on February 15, 2025, following immigration fraud allegations levelled against her in 2024. A Mozambican national, Read More

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38 h. ago Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence

Nedu Wazobia, a well-known on-air personality (OAP), has refuted the fraud allegations brought against him by social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a recent video, VDM alleged that Nedu defrauded a non-governmental organization (NGO) that had approached him for a partnership to provide scholarships to Nigerian students. The social media critic claimed that the NGO […] The post Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago VIDEO: My job on Honest Bunch Podcast was to play devil’s advocate – Nedu

Media personality and talk show host, Chinedu Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has addressed recent controversies surrounding his role on the Honest Bunch podcast. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, Nedu clarified that he was not fired but chose to step down due to mounting pressure and controversies. Nedu emphasised that Read More

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3 d. ago EFCC Apprehends 15 Suspects Over Alleged Cybercrime In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 15 suspects over alleged internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The anti-graft agency announced the arrest on X on Tuesday. The agency stated that they were apprehended at Amax Apartment in Guzape after credible intelligence linked them to internet fraud. READ MORE: EFCC […] The post EFCC Apprehends 15 Suspects Over Alleged Cybercrime In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lawyer Petitions IGP Over Alleged Interference by Monitoring Unit Head In Fraud Case

A legal practitioner, Oladimeji Ekengba, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over the alleged unlawful interference of deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Akingbade Fakorede, head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, in an ongoing fraud case before the Federal High Court in Lagos. In the petition, Ekengba accused DCP Fakorede of aiding a suspected […]

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4 d. ago Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID

Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been taken into custody by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. According to a statement by the US Department of Transportation on Monday, Oloyede and one Edward Oluwasanmi were indicted for allegedly obtaining over $4.2 […] The post Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Funds Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bench warrant issued against singer Mercy Chinwo’s manager subsists – Court

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday held that the bench warrant issued against Ezekiel Onyedikachi (A.K.A. Eezeetee), the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, over alleged $345,000 fraud, subsists. The court had issued the bench warrant on January 16, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission sought a court Read More

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5 d. ago Alleged $340,000 fraud: Mercy Chinwo’s ex manager must show face in Court – Judge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice A.O. Owoeye of Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, on Monday, February 17, 2025 held that Mr. Ezekiel Thankgod must appear in court to take his plea and adjourned the matter to March 6, 2025, for his arraignment. Mr. Thankgod, ex-manager of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo has consistently evaded arraignment […] The post Alleged $340,000 fraud: Mercy Chinwo’s ex manager must show face in Court – Judge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago South Africa Detains Chidimma Adetshina’s Mother For Alleged Immigration Violations

Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania Chidimma Adetshina, was taken into custody on Saturday, February 15, in Cape Town, after her South African documents were confiscated in 2024. The arrest follows a series of legal challenges, including allegations of identity fraud. In a statement issued by the Department of Home Affairs, […] The post South Africa Detains Chidimma Adetshina’s Mother For Alleged Immigration Violations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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