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Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Missed Court Date, Freed on Bail

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  Grammy-nominated singer Akon was briefly jailed last week in suburban Atlanta after authorities arrested him for failing to appear in court on a charge related to driving with a suspended license. Police in Chamblee, Georgia, took the 52-year-old artiste—born Aliaune Damala Badara Akom Thiam—into custody on Friday after a traffic camera issued an alert for a white Tesla Cybertruck registered in his name. Officers found Akon at a local business, Tint World, confirmed his identity, and notified him of the outstanding warrant. According to police, he remained calm and…

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Police Foil Child-Trafficking Attempt in Kaduna, Recover 17 Minors

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Security operatives in Kaduna State have rescued 17 underage children and arrested three suspected child traffickers who were allegedly attempting to move the minors out of the state. The Kaduna State Police Command said the rescue followed credible intelligence on the suspicious movement of children under the Danmagaji Flyover in Zaria. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, detectives from the Danmagaji Division acted swiftly on the tip-off in the early hours of November 12, 2025. “Following credible intelligence on the suspicious movement of children under the Danmagaji Flyover…

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Police Nab Nigerian Scammer for Multi-Million-Rupee Fake Drug Deal

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A Nigerian man, Steve Uzochi, along with five others, has been arrested by the Indian Police Special Team on Cybercrime for allegedly defrauding a businessman of Rs 32.7 lakh (around N53 million) through a fake pharmaceutical trade deal. Investigations revealed that Uzochi played a key role in the operation, allegedly collecting funds from the victim and other associates before transferring them to the main operators based in Nigeria. Authorities said he was residing illegally in Mumbai using a fake visa and was working closely with a wanted Indian national named…

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Cannabis trafficker sentenced in Osun State

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A Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday sentenced Musa Raji Mohammed to four years in prison for the illegal transportation of 10.7 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa. Mohammed had pleaded guilty to charges of illicit drug trafficking brought against him. Justice Mashkur Salisu, delivering the judgment, said the prosecution had successfully proven its case, leading to the conviction. The trial began on March 13, 2024, following Mohammed’s arraignment by the Federal Government, represented by counsel Olufemi Ijimakin. The charges stated that on or about March 1, 2024, Mohammed…

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Mohbad’s Family Demands Transparent Probe

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The family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has renewed its call for a transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. In a statement issued by the family, headed by Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family also directed the singer’s partner, Wunmi Adebanjo, to stop using the Aloba surname until a court-ordered DNA test is completed. The family emphasized its commitment to a comprehensive inquiry into Mohbad’s death and announced the appointment of new legal counsel to handle all estate…

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Suspected Armed Robbers Kill Lagos Hairstylist in Satellite Town Attack

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A professional hairstylist, identified as Sebastine Timothy, has been killed by suspected armed robbers in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday in the Olasanoye Street neighborhood. According to a police source, Sebastine was attacked shortly after returning home from work. “A complaint was made to the police that he was attacked in his apartment after returning from work on Sunday night. The robbers stole his belongings, transferred money from his bank account, and shot him in the head,” the source said. Neighbors discovered…

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Nigeria Cancels Proposed 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel, Assures Adequate Supply

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the previously proposed 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel will not be implemented. In a statement on Thursday, the Director of Public Affairs at NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, clarified that the import duty is no longer under consideration. The Authority also assured the public that there is an adequate supply of petroleum products in the country, meeting the national sufficiency threshold during this period of high demand. “There is a robust…

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Polaris Bank Wins MSME Digital Bank of the Year Award for Inclusive Growth

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Polaris Bank has once again reaffirmed its leadership in digital innovation and inclusive banking, emerging as the MSME Digital Bank of the Year (Inclusive Growth) at the second edition of the MSME Finance & CEO Awards held recently in Lagos. The event, organized by the Africa Global Economic Forum BBBin partnership with PROSHARE, recognized outstanding institutions and other notable stakeholders driving MSME development and financial inclusion across Nigeria. The award celebrates Polaris Bank’s unwavering commitment to empowering small and medium-scale enterprises through technology-driven financial solutions, notably its flagship digital banking…

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Four Nigerians, Six Others Jailed for 55 Years Over London Phone Store Robberies

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Four Nigerian nationals and six others have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison for their roles in a violent robbery spree targeting mobile phone stores across London and other parts of the United Kingdom. According to the Metropolitan Police, the convicts — identified as David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, and David Okewole — were part of an organised gang that carried out a series of raids on electronics and telecommunications shops, primarily EE outlets. Other members of the syndicate include James Adodo, Robert Hills, Nelson Joel,…

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Bandits Kill Pregnant Woman, Four Others in Sokoto Attack

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A pregnant woman and four others were killed when armed bandits attacked Alkalije village in the Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State in the early hours of Monday. Residents said the gunmen stormed the community, located in the Kilgori District near the border with Kebbi State and Silame Local Government Area, and began shooting indiscriminately. According to local sources, two other villagers sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. A community leader, who requested anonymity for security reasons, described the repeated assaults as devastating,…

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