Poco Lee Breaks Silence, Denies UK Rape Allegation

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Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Poco Lee, has broken his silence over the sexual assault allegation against him in the United Kingdom, insisting that he is innocent of the accusations. Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, reportedly addressed the controversy during a conversation with social commentator VeryDarkMan. The dancer maintained that he was confident throughout the ordeal because he knew he had not committed the offence alleged against him. According to him, if he had actually committed the alleged offence, he would be prepared to face the consequences,…

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US University Probes Nigerian-Born Professor Uju Anya Over ‘Threat’ Post

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Carnegie Mellon University in the United States has launched a review of social-media posts by Nigerian-born professor, Dr Uju Anya, after one of her recent posts triggered widespread backlash online. The university described the posts as “hostile and threatening” and said they were contrary to its community standards and commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful and welcoming campus. Anya, an associate professor in Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Languages, Cultures and Applied Linguistics, is currently on voluntary professional leave and is not teaching courses on the university’s campus during the 2026–27…

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Airline Operators Claim They Pay 54 Taxes, NCAA Insists It’s Just 4

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Nigerian airline operators and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have disagreed sharply over the number of taxes, levies, fees and charges imposed on airlines operating in the country. While airline operators claim they are burdened with as many as 54 different taxes, fees and charges, the NCAA has rejected the description, insisting that only about four statutory tax or ticket-related charges should properly be regarded as taxes. The disagreement came to the fore at the 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents, where stakeholders discussed…

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Chimamanda Adichie: I Don’t Want to Return to Nigeria After Son’s Death

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Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has revealed that the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has drastically changed her feelings towards Nigeria. Adichie made the disclosure in an interview with The New York Times, where she spoke emotionally about the loss of her son and how the circumstances surrounding his death have affected her relationship with her home country. Asked whether Nigeria still felt close to her heart, the celebrated author said: “My feelings toward Nigeria have changed.” “I do not want to go back to Nigeria,” she added.…

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Fidelity Bank Rallies Support for Northern Businesses at Kano SME Forum

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business growth and resilience. The forum, themed, “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” provided participants with valuable insights into strengthening business operations, improving access to finance, enhancing financial management and leveraging opportunities that can drive sustainable enterprise development across Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the event,…

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Lagos Real Estate CEO Edwin Omokhuale Arrested Over Alleged US$23m Fraud

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A 39-year-old Nigerian businessman, Edwin Omokhuale, has been arrested in Ireland over an alleged US$23 million fraud involving an Australian mining company. Omokhuale was detained by officers of An Garda Síochána at Dublin Airport on Wednesday afternoon while he was reportedly preparing to board a flight to Paris. His arrest was carried out on the basis of a warrant issued by authorities in the United Kingdom, where the National Crime Agency (NCA) is investigating the alleged multimillion-pound fraud. According to the NCA, Omokhuale is wanted in connection with money-laundering allegations…

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Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Woman Over Fake OPay Shutdown Notice

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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a fake document claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The arrest was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, during a press briefing at the NPF National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja. According to the police, the investigation followed a formal petition submitted by OPay Digital Services Limited on August 31, 2026, requesting the authorities to investigate and identify those behind…

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How Fidelity Bank PAPSS Is Helping Nigerian Businesses Trade Across Africa

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For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market…

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Update:Judge Hamman Reveals Why 87-Year-Old Man Attacked Him Inside Adamawa Courtroom

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Judge Dauda Hamman, who was allegedly attacked with a cutlass inside his courtroom in Adamawa State, has revealed what happened shortly before the violent incident. Hamman, speaking from his hospital bed, said the incident occurred while he was presiding over a land dispute involving 87-year-old Dahiru Garba and another man. The elderly defendant allegedly became violent during the proceedings and attacked the judge with a cutlass, repeatedly striking his hand and leaving him with serious injuries. The incident occurred on August 31, 2026, at the Mayo-Inne Area Court in Fufore…

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Adamawa: 87-Year-Old Man Allegedly Attacks Judge With Cutlass in Court

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An 87-year-old man, identified as Dahiru Garba, has been remanded in custody after allegedly attacking an Area Court judge with a cutlass during court proceedings in Adamawa State. Garba was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola over the alleged attack on the presiding judge of Mayo-Ine Area Court, Hon. Dauda Hamman. According to the police, the incident occurred on August 31, 2026, while the judge was presiding over a case involving Garba and another man, identified as Ismail Yusuf. The police alleged that Garba suddenly attacked the…

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