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Be Magnanimous In Victory, Rise Up To Your Responsibilities, APC Council Tells Party

Kogi: APC Suspends Guber Campaign

October 4, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its campaign for the Nov. 11 Kogi Governorship Election, as a sign of respect for Ms Khadijat Yahaya, a member of the party who died after an attack

Sad: Dunamis pastor, three others left dead following the collapse of the church

October 3, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

A pastor passed away as a result of the collapse of a Dunamis church. Pastor Paul Enenche, the church’s founder and general overseer, has branches all throughout Nigeria. The terrible occurrence took place in Benue

Troops destroy IPOB camps, shrine, and recovers corpses in Imo

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, the Nigerian Army claims to have destroyed four camps that were thought to be safe havens for the Eastern Security Network and the Indigenous People of Biafra,

NLC Applaud Turnout Of Workers For Warning Strike

TUC Concludes the NEC Meeting, Set To Meet FG Soon

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In order to mitigate the effects of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove subsidies for Premium Motor Spirit, more commonly known as gasoline, the Trade Union Congress‘ National Executive Council met for a few hours

Nigeria @63: Be Patient With Tinubu, Gov Sule Urges Nigerians

Tribunal Sacks Nasarawa Gov Sule Declares PDP’s David Ombugadu Winner

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nasarawa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed Abdullahi Sule governor of the state David Ombugadu, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was reportedly proclaimed the election’s victor by the tribunal, according to

UK Police Press Bribery Charges Against Ex minister Diezani

BREAKING: Diezani Receives a £70,000 Bail in A Case Involving $100,000 in Bribery

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In connection with an alleged £100,000 bribe, Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum resources, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom on Monday. Alison-Madueke was given a £70,000 bail by district

Speaker Abbas Names Prof. Dan-Azumi Chief Of Staff

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi has been appointed as Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas‘ chief of staff. The appointment is effective as of October 17, 2023, according to a press release issued on Monday

Jojo Siwa’s Age, Height, Wiki, Biography, And Most Recent Updates

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Joelle Joanie Siwa born on 19 May 2003, is a well-known social media celebrity, dancer, and singer from the United States. She rose to fame after performing ‘Boomerang’ and ‘Kid in a candy store’ on

NUPENG Threatens Strike over Bad Federal, State Roads and Constant Accident

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG has attributed the October 1 fatal petrol tanker accident, which resulted in the loss of five lives along with other significant property to the inadequate

In Memoriam: Prof. Shehu, Ex-UNN VC, Dies at the Age of 97

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Professor Umaru Shehu, a former vice chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, has passed away. The first Professor of Community Health in Northern Nigeria passed away, according to a statement released by

Court Sentence ten ‘yahoo boys’ for fraud,Theft On September 14, 2023, Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, found ten individuals guilty of separate counts of internet fraud. Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface Udoo Aondofa, Utor Stanley Torkuma, Obande Emmanuel, James Ekere, Tony Ochekwu Moda, Ochaje James, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona, and Odumu Michael are the defendants who were brought to justice by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The prisoners were taken into custody in Makurdi at various locations for allegedly participating in cybercrime. According to the investigation, they used various aliases to deceive people into entering into phony social relationships so they could steal money from them. Senenge was found guilty and given a one-year prison term with the possibility of a N500,000 fine by Justice Egwuatu. He was told to hand over two plots of land in Phase 1 of Makurdi's Gboko Road, an iPhone 13 Pro, a Pontiac Vibe 2009 model, and other items to the Nigerian federal government. Cyprian was given a one-year sentence with the possibility of a fine of N500,000. Additionally, he gives up an iPhone 11 Pro Max to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Aondofa was given a one-year prison term with the possibility of a fine of N200,000.00 and was ordered to give up an iPhone 7 to the Nigerian federal government. Stanley was given a one-year prison term and given the option of paying a fine of N200,000.00 or forfeiting an iPhone to the Nigerian federal government. In addition, he must give the victim N97,900 (Ninety Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Naira) in restitution. James received a one-year sentence with the option of a N100,000 fine and forfeited an iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Federal Government, while Emmanuel received the same punishment. Ochekwu and Ochaje received sentences of one year in prison with a possible fine of one million naira and 500,000 points, respectively. Ochaje was given orders to forfeit one iPhone 6 and one HP laptop to the Federal Government of Nigeria, while Ochekwu must forfeit an iPhone 3 and an iPhone 8. Michael and Shadrach were given the option of paying a fine of N200,000 and N300,000, respectively, in addition to their one-year sentences. Shadrach was told to give the federal government an iPhone XR. Some of the charges read: “That you, Ikyegh Senenge Bobo “M” sometime between December, 2022 to May, 2023 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, sent an electronic message to one Daniella Alias Nagako, a female Japanese citizen based in the United States of America vide an Online App where you disguise yourself as a male citizen of Texas, United States of America with the name Nakamora by procuring Apple iTunes Cards valued at N5,662,200.00 from her and converted the proceeds into your Opay Limited wallet, Ikyegh Msendoo Mercy’s GT and Keystone Bank accounts respectively and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22 (3) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under same Section of the Act. “That you, Obande Emmanuel “M” (22 years) sometime between March and April, 2022 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently obtained the sum of $1000 USD from unsuspecting foreign nationals by using Instagram account “taratwithdephina” through which you claimed to be a fortune teller offering consultancy and palm reading service to help them succeed in life and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22 (1) (iv) of the Act. “That you, Abah James Ekere “M” (33 years) on or about 22 June, 2021, in Makurdi, Benue State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud knowingly sent electronic messages to Access Bank Plc and GT Bank that materially misrepresented the fact that a transaction of N1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira) and N400,000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) failed from your Access Bank account No. 0025620094 and GT. Bank account No. 0642871829 (from PoS terminal) which the Banks relied upon by making a chargeback to Accelerex Network Nigeria Limited who suffered a loss and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 14 (2) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under same Section of the Act. “That you, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona on or about February, 2022 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, used the identity of one Caitlyn Anderson, an America social media model and created a Gmail account, caitlynaanderson2012@gmail.com linked with your Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat accounts and sent fictitious messages to unsuspecting foreign nationals and obtained the sum of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars) only, which was converted and transferred to your Opay Account number 8073746212 and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(a) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition Prevention) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) (b) (iv) of the same Act”.

BREAKING: Tribunal Trashes LP’s petition against Fubara’s victory

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, has trashed the petition filed by Beatrice Itubo, the 2023 election governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Rivers State. The People’s Democratic Party candidate

Plateau governor, Mutfwang appoints over 100 SA to Aid His Administration

Plateau Govt Cautions Youths Against Jungle Justice

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Mr. Lawandi Datti, the Plateau Commissioner for Youth and Sports have cautioned young people against jungle justice and advised to report their concerns to appropriate authorities. When Datti went to see the family of the

BREAKING: Dr. Dangut Emerge WAEC New Boss

11 Things You Should Know About Dr. Dangut The New Boss Of WAEC Nigeria

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut was named the head of the Nigeria National Office by the West African Examinations Council on Monday. Dangut replaces Patrick Areghan, whose position is up this month. You should be aware

India Royale Age, Height, Bio, Wiki, Net Worth And Boyfriend

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

India Royale, a social media sensation from the United States, has amply demonstrated the need to channel your talents if you want to be a successful multitalented person in the modern world. She is a

#BBNaijaAllStars: at 22, I’m Still a Virgin – Ilebaye Reveals [Video]

Ilebaye Odiniya Biography: Age, Career, Net worth, BBNaija All Stars winner

October 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, better known by his stage name Ilebaye, is a criminologist, model, and businessman born in 2001. She is a reality TV personality who has become a household name and internet sensation since