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Two US-based Nigerians sentenced to 30 years imprisonment over $3.5m romance scam

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A United States federal court has sentenced Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu to a combined 30 years in prison for defrauding American citizens of $3.5 million. According to a statement from the US Department of Justice, the two orchestrated a romance scam, deceiving victims with false claims about inheriting substantial fortunes that required upfront payments to access. The statement noted that a covert investigation by law enforcement uncovered the fraud schemes. It explained: “An undercover investigation led to federal prison sentences for two Nigerian nationals living in Chicago suburbs who…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Crude Oil Processing

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The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has officially commenced crude oil processing. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, shared the update, stating that the refinery will operate at 60 percent capacity, processing 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day. “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially begins crude oil processing,” Soneye remarked, describing the development as a milestone for energy independence and economic growth. He also commended the efforts of President…

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UK based Nigerian man dumps lady after family requested N3.5m bride price list

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A matchmaker who specialises in connecting males and females for relationship via her social media handle, Princess Adeola on X(formerly known as Twitter), explains how a Nigerian man living in the UK reportedly backed out of a marriage proposal due to an expensive traditional bride price list presented by the woman’s family. The explains the man’s emotional challenges and how it affects cultural practices that might discourage potential suitors. The bride price list, intended to honour the bride’s family, had sum of N500,000 as father’s bride price and mother’s, N300,000.…

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Fidelity Bank to give out N159million in GAIM 6 promo

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that it will be giving out N159 million to lucky customers in its recently launched Get Alerts in Millions Season 6, (GAIM 6) promo. Speaking at the press conference to kick off the promo at the bank’s Lagos head office, Executive Director, Lagos & South-West, Fidelity Bank Plc and the Promo Committee Chairman, Dr Ken Opara, said that the aim of the promo was to build a culture of financial discipline and enable the bank’s customers improve their standard of living, achieve…

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IPOB distances self from Simon Ekpa

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have disassociated themselves from Simon Ekpa, who claims to be the Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE). Ekpa, along with four others, was arrested in Finland over allegations of terror-related activities. Finnish authorities stated that he is suspected of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent, while the others were arrested for financing such activities. According to Finnish police, the suspect has allegedly used his social media platforms to promote actions that resulted in violence against civilians and authorities…

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Hemp smoker blamed for fire at Limawa Day Secondary School, Minna

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A block of classrooms at Limawa Day Secondary School in Minna, Niger State, was engulfed in flames on Thursday evening, reportedly started by suspected hemp smokers. The fire was promptly extinguished by firefighters from the Niger State Federal Fire Service. According to eyewitnesses, a group of young boys frequently gathered on the school premises to smoke hemp. Ibrahim Mohammed, an eyewitness, shared how the fire started: “These boys always come here to smoke, and with the harmattan season, fires can start easily. Yesterday, they dropped a burning butt in one…

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BBNaija winner, Phyna drops surname

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Phyna, the winner of the 2022 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show, has announced her decision to drop her family surname, Otabor, citing a deep emotional disconnect and a lack of familial connection. In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), she revealed her ongoing struggles to understand her origins, expressing feelings of isolation and confusion. In her post, Phyna shared: > “I am publicly dropping my family surname OTABOR… it has been proven that I actually have no family and nobody knows how I came about. I’m still searching…

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My ex-husband’s abuse destroyed my career –Jumoke Onibread

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Olajumoke Orisaguna, widely known as “Olajumoke Onibread,” has opened up about her painful experience with domestic violence. Olajumoke gained instant fame in 2016 after accidentally walking into a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah, captured by renowned photographer TY Bello. Her story captivated many, but her sudden withdrawal from the public eye left fans curious about her life. In a recent interview with City FM, the former model shared details about her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna. She explained that their marital struggles began in Ire, Osun State,…

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Davido gifted brand new Escalade for 32nd Birthday

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A Dallas-based Nigerian auto dealer gifted afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, a luxury car to celebrate his 32nd birthday. The gift, a brand-new Escalade 600 premium luxury vehicle, was presented on Thursday. The auto dealer shared the news on social media, along with images of the car, writing, “On your birthday, our brand has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 premium luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday, cheers to many more years. Shipping this out immediately to your desired…

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staged attack overturned

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American actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned on Thursday due to due process violations. The Illinois Supreme Court determined that Smollett, 42, should not have been recharged after a prior agreement resulted in the dismissal of more than a dozen initial charges. This marks another chapter in Smollett’s legal saga, which began with his claim in January 2019 that he was attacked on a Chicago street. Smollett, then starring in the television series Empire, alleged that two masked…

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