Hotel Review Scam: EFCC Arraigns Four Chinese and Nigerian in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned four Chinese and one Nigerian before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja for alleged hotel review scam. They were arraigned on a three -count charge bordering on conspiracy, cheating and impersonation. Count one reads: “That you, LIU ZHIWEI, CHEN YE …

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Uyo Court Jails Internet Fraudster Two Years

Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, March 24, 2025 convicted and sentenced Oguzie Chima Joseph ( a.k.a Sergeant Flores Nguyen) to two years imprisonment for internet fraud. He was prosecuted by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on two –count charges bordering on cybercrimes. …

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Alleged Money Laundering : EFCC Arraigns Suspect Arrested With $578,000 in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, with $578,000( Five Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand United States of America Dollars). He was arraigned before …

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Wema Bank gives out N11,000,000 to 131 women  …Commemorates women’s month through its 5 for 5 Promo

Reinforcing its reputation as a pro-women and inclusion-driven bank, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has disbursed a total of N11,000,000 to 131 women across Nigeria in the women’s month draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The highly anticipated draw took place on Friday, March 21, 2025, in …

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Fidelity Bank Equips Entrepreneurs for Global Trade Success with EMP 18

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has once again highlighted the importance of promoting non-oil exports as it recently hosted the 18th edition of its dedicated capacity development training tagged Export Management Programme (EMP 18). The programme, which was held recently in Lagos provided a platform for entrepreneurs interested in exploring global trade opportunities to scale and acquire relevant expertise. Hosted …

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Polaris Bank Champions Accelerating Action at International Women’s Day Seminar

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment through its International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar, themed: “Accelerating Action: Breaking Barriers & Creating Equal Opportunities”. The event provided a platform for thought leaders, professionals, and advocates to emphasize the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality by breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women across …

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I contracted staphylococcus, my legs were almost cut off – Franck Ribery opens up

Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he came close to having his leg amputated due to a severe post-surgery infection towards the end of his career. Ribery, a nine-time Bundesliga champion who earned 81 caps for France, retired in 2022 following a 22-year professional career. His final playing years were plagued by injuries, particularly during …

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Foundation Presents WAEC Scholarships to Students in Ondo

An organisation concerned with education development in Ondo state, the Otunba Yomi Akingbade Foundation, has disbursed WAEC scholarships to five students from Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure Ondo State. The beneficiaries are Ogunsusi Korede David(M), Oluwasegun imole Daniel(M), Ibitoye Segun Joshua(M), Aderinto Erimipe Favour(M) and Olatide Nifemi Favour(M). Speaking virtually during the presentation, the founder, Otunba Yomi Akingbade, who attended Oyemekun …

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FANO Celebrates 13th Anniversary with the Theme ‘Jesus the Answer’

The globally recognized Christian movement, Freedom for All Nations Outreach (FANO), is set to mark its 13th anniversary with a grand celebration under the theme “Jesus the Answer.” The much-anticipated event will take place from Wednesday, March 26th to Sunday, March 30th, 2025, drawing believers and faith leaders from across the world. The founder of FANO, Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse, has …

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High Court Affirms Impeachment of Fouad Oki

  On Tuesday 11th March 2025, the Lagos High Court rejected an appeal from Fouad Oki, the former Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), who sought to be reinstated to finish his term after 10 months in office.  In March 2024, the Lagos State Football Association’s Congress passed a vote of no confidence against Oki, with 13 out …

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