Nigerian Crypto billionaire arrested over alleged fraud, terrorism funding

Nigeria Police Force (NPF), on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of a Nigerian and self-acclaimed crypto billionaire, Linus Williams, over alleged fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks in the country. The Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the arrest in a post on X.com on Tuesday, noted that due diligence […]

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Seven sentenced to 2 life imprisonments for burning 2 sisters to death after witchcraft accusations

Seven people have been sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa for burning two sisters to death after they were accused of witchcraft. The High Court of South, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha, sitting in Ntabankulu, sentenced Lwandiso Mzaza (29), Lufefe Mzaza (28), Zithini Rhayisa (34), Yamkela Nonjojo (31), Odwa Nonjojo (34), Anelisiwe Nonjojo (32) and […]

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Local Govt autonomy cannot work —Ayo Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has expressed concern over Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment affirming local governments’ right to receive monthly allocations directly from the federation account. Fayose emphasised that despite the court judgment, state Houses of Assembly and the governors will always be a clog in the wheel of local government autonomy. […]

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Young Nigerian woman dies seven months after her wedding

25-year-old Nigerian woman, Endurance Japhet Gunat has passed away, seven months after her wedding. Endurance passed away on Saturday, July 6 and has been laid to rest on Friday in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Her husband, Gunat Japhet posted her obituary on Facebook on Wednesday. Also, another Facebook user, Fuki Christian Daniel […]

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Nigerians paid N721bn in cash bribes to govt officials in 2023 ―National Bureau of Statistics

A survey conducted by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid a staggering N721 billion in cash bribes to public officials in 2023. The survey, themed: “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” released on Thursday, July 11, revealed that over 95 percent of these bribes were in monetary form. According to […]

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Fire razes Emir Muhammadu Sanusi’s Kano Palace

A catastrophic fire broke out at the prestigious Gidan Rumfa palace, the residence of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, on the evening of July 12, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:00 pm, with sources suggesting that the fire might have been deliberately set. According to Sahara reporters, the blaze primarily affected the palace […]

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22 dead, 132 injured in Plateau school building collapse

A two-story building has collapsed at Saints Academy, a primary and secondary school at Busa-Buji community, Jos North Local government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in 22 fatalities and 132 injuries of whom many are still in the hospital. The incident occurred around 8:30 am on Friday during a third-term examination, trapping students, teachers, and […]

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Trump whisked away from rally at Pennsylvania after shooting incident

Reports coming in say there was a shooting incident and that former United States president, Donald Trump was rushed offstage with blood on his ear and face during a Saturday evening rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. After the first pop of loud bangs, Trump went to the ground. Screams could be heard coming from the onlookers […]

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New dawn in Ibadan as Olakulehin mounts the throne of Olubadan

Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State and the political headquarters of the Southwest zone of Nigeria, wakes up to a new dawn on Friday, as a new monarch mounts the prestigious throne of Olubadan. Nearly 40 years after he was installed as the Mogaji, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin fulfils his destiny today as the 43rd Olubadan. […]

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Ex-Power Minister, Mamman collapses in court, remanded in prison over alleged N33b fraud

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, remanded a former Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, in Kuje prison. The ex-Minister was remanded after he pleaded not guilty to a 12-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), preferred against him. Trial judge, Justice James Omotosho said he should remain […]

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Kenyan President sacks almost entire cabinet after deadly protests

President of Kenya, William Ruto announced on Thursday the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. He said the move affects all ministers including the attorney-general but excluded prime cabinet secretary and foreign minister Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto said he decided […]

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World 2024

The world’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2024 have been unveiled in a recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The report ranks 163 independent states and territories based on their level of peacefulness, covering 99.7% of the world’s population. It also noted that there are currently 56 active conflicts, marking the […]

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Nigerian Supreme Court grants Local Govt financial autonomy

Nigerian Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that the 774 local government councils in the country should receive and manage their funds themselves. It held that the power of […]

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#EndSARS protests: ECOWAS Court finds Nigerian Govt guilty of human rights abuses

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found the Nigerian government guilty of human rights abuses in its handling of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020. In a ruling on Wednesday, July 10, the court determined that the Nigerian government’s actions, particularly the excessive use of force at the Lekki Toll […]

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Member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives dies

In a statement, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has announced the passing of one of its members, the Honourable. (Prince) Olaide Akinremi, also known as Jagaban. The Spokesman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jr. said on Wednesday, July 10, that Akinremi who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the […]

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Actress Toyin Abraham faces backlash for action against trolls who cursed her online for supporting Tinubu

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, is under fire on social media platforms after she reported trolls who cursed her for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general election to the police for cyberbullying. Abraham, during the 2022 election campaign period, had declared her support for Tinubu while assuring her fans that the President had reeled […]

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26-year-old Masters degree female Nigerian student dies in UK

26-year-old Nigerian lady identified as Victoria, has died in the United Kingdom after suffering a seizure. Nigerians in the UK Community confirmed the sad news in a statement on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Victoria, who came to the UK as a Masters student studying Msc Cyber Security, passed away on July 4, 2024. “Dear Nigerians […]

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Two Nigerian teenage sisters drown in a beach in the US

Two Nigerian teenage sisters have died while swimming at New York’s Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn. Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, both originally from Nigeria but now living in the Bronx, New York, were reported missing on Friday night, July 5, in the area of Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk West after they were […]

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