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Kaduna High Court Sentences 19-Year-Old to 12 Months in Prison for Internet Fraud

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Justice Dairus Khobo of Kaduna High Court has handed down a 12-month prison sentence to Peterson Enoch, a 19-year-old resident of Millennium City, Kaduna, for engaging in internet fraud. The case was brought before the court by the state Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In his verdict, Justice Khobo found Enoch guilty of the charges against him and sentenced him to 12 months in a correctional center. Enoch also has the option to pay a fine of N100,000. Additionally, the judge ordered the forfeiture of…

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Missing National Open University Student Found Dead in Abuja Woods

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The lifeless body of Blessing Karami, a National Open University of Nigeria undergraduate who went missing on September 11, 2023, has been discovered in the Karimo area of the Federal Capital Territory. The police are focusing on conducting a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise. Blessing Karami had been reported missing after leaving her workplace in the Garki area of Abuja on the aforementioned date. Subsequently, one Aminu, alleged to be her boyfriend, was detained by the Durumi Divisional Police Headquarters, Abuja, after being questioned…

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Police Exhume Mohbad’s Body as Investigation into His Mysterious Death Intensifies

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The Lagos State Police Command has successfully exhumed the body of the singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. An autopsy will follow the exhumation process. Mohbad’s recent death has led to suspicions, with allegations directed at Afeez Fashola, professionally known as Naira Marley, who owns the Marlian Record Label. Additionally, there have been disputes among distant relatives concerning his estate following his demise. Many Nigerians have questioned the swift burial in Ikorodu, Lagos, immediately after his death, but his father explained it as a Yoruba family custom. Nigerian youths…

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Plateau State Police Arrest Two Doctors in Connection with Organ Harvesting Scandal

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Plateau State Police Command has apprehended two more medical doctors in connection with the alleged illegal organ harvesting by a suspected fake doctor, Noah Kekere. The Police Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the arrests and mentioned that these suspects, along with Kekere, are currently under police custody and are undergoing investigation. Noah Kekere, the suspected quack doctor, was initially arrested for allegedly removing a woman’s kidney during surgery. The Plateau State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has distanced itself from Kekere, asserting that investigations revealed he was…

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Nigeria Faces Third National Grid Collapse in a Month, Plunging Nation into Darkness

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Nigeria experienced another crippling national grid collapse on Tuesday, with power generation plummeting from a midnight high of 3,594.60 megawatts to a worrisome low of 42.7MW by midday. By noon, only the Delta Power plant was functioning on the grid, contributing just 41MW, with Afam generating a mere 1.7MW. This grid failure had a significant impact on Lagos, the commercial heart of the country, where power was lost at 11:32 am. The incident is attributed to a nationwide system breakdown. This unfortunate event marks the third grid collapse in less…

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Plateau State Police Recover 77 Stolen Cows in Swift Operation

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The Plateau State Police Command announced the recovery of 77 stolen cows that were taken from a herder in Bauchi State by criminals and later found in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Police received credible information about the theft, and with the help of officers, VGN personnel, and hunters, they managed to intercept the culprits, who fled into nearby forests. While the thieves escaped, the 77 cows were successfully returned to their owner. The police are determined to apprehend the culprits and ensure they face legal consequences. The…

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Deadly Ambush Claims Lives of Eight Security Agents in Imo State, Nigeria

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Gunmen in Imo State, Nigeria, tragically killed eight security agents, including soldiers, police officers, and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in an ambush in Umualumaku community, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area. The attackers set their operational vehicles on fire, and unfortunately, none of them survived. Reinforcement teams have been dispatched to the scene to apprehend the suspects and recover the bodies of the slain security agents, leaving the community in a state of confusion and fear. Share on: WhatsApp

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Elon Musk Considers Monthly Fee to Battle Bots on Platform X

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Elon Musk, the owner of the online platform X (formerly Twitter), announced on Monday his consideration of implementing a monthly fee for all users to combat the issue of bots on the platform. Since acquiring X for $44 billion in October last year, Musk has enacted significant changes, including employee layoffs, the introduction of a premium paid option, reduced content moderation, and the reinstatement of banned accounts, including that of former US President Donald Trump. In July, Musk revealed that X had experienced a substantial decline in advertising revenue. The…

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Father Sentenced to Double Life Imprisonment for Sexual Abuse of Daughters

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A 59-year-old artisan named Eze Chukwuma has been sentenced to double life imprisonment by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja. He was found guilty of defiling his two daughters over a period of nine years, beginning in 2008 after the death of his wife. The judge, Justice Abiola Soladoye, stated that the prosecution successfully proved the charges of defilement against Chukwuma, with corroborating testimonies from witnesses and the victims. The defendant’s admission during cross-examination further contributed to his conviction. The judge also commended the survivors…

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Special Investigation Team Launched to Probe Mohbad’s Mysterious Death

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Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, has appointed a 13-member Special Investigation Team to uncover the circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Nigerian singer and former protege of Naira Marley, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, on September 12 in Lagos. Simultaneously, Nigerian celebrities and passionate fans of Mohbad have taken to the streets in various locations across the country to demand justice for the late singer. These protests, which initially began in Akure, Ondo State, yesterday, are anticipated to spread to other states. The team, led by Assistant Commissioner…

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