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How a Shocking Certificate Forgery Scandal Toppled Nigeria’s Technology Minister
The recent resignation of Uche Nnaji from his role as Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology amid accusations of certificate forgery has sparked diverse...

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Tech
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

The recent resignation of Uche Nnaji from his role as Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology amid accusations of certificate forgery has sparked diverse opinions. This incident not only casts doubt on the minister’s credibility but also highlights the depth of the investigative work carried out by Premium Times. On Tuesday, the Presidency, through...

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Woman Fakes Cancer to Scam Boyfriend Out of £25,000 for Boob Job and Luxury Vacations
A mother fabricated a terminal cancer diagnosis to manipulate her affluent partner into funding her cosmetic surgeries. Laura McPherson, 35, deceived not only her boyfriend...

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News & Gossips
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

A mother fabricated a terminal cancer diagnosis to manipulate her affluent partner into funding her cosmetic surgeries. Laura McPherson, 35, deceived not only her boyfriend but also convinced her young daughter that she was gravely ill, maintaining the falsehood for five years. Throughout her relationship with ex-partner Jon Leonard, he purchased extravagant gifts, including a...

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EFCC Takes Down Businessman and Company in Shocking N511m Fraud Case
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought businessman Oguibe Nwachukwu and his firm, Wifamapp Royalty Global Limited, before the Lagos State Special...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought businessman Oguibe Nwachukwu and his firm, Wifamapp Royalty Global Limited, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, facing allegations involving the misappropriation of N511,378,221. Justice Rahman Oshodi presided over the case, where the EFCC charged Nwachukwu and his company with 13 counts, including...

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EFCC Cracks Down: 6 Suspected Fraudsters Caught in N6 Million Land Scam in Akwa Ibom
Agents from the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Akwa Ibom State have successfully detained six individuals suspected of...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Agents from the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Akwa Ibom State have successfully detained six individuals suspected of orchestrating a land scam that defrauded a victim of N6 million. Dele Ojewale, the EFCC spokesperson, shared this update with reporters in Uyo, the state’s capital. The accused have been...

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Ex-Gov. Joshua Dariye’s Shocking Loss: Bought a Fake Luxury Watch Worth N250 Million!
Joshua Chibi Dariye, the former Governor of Plateau State and ex-senator, has fallen victim to a $290,000 (N250 million) scam involving a counterfeit luxury watch....

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Entertainment
1 month ago1 month ago

Joshua Chibi Dariye, the former Governor of Plateau State and ex-senator, has fallen victim to a $290,000 (N250 million) scam involving a counterfeit luxury watch. In a

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Ex-AIG, 2 CPs, and 3 Others to Face Court Over Alleged Age Falsification This Thursday
Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has scheduled the trial of five retired senior police officials for Thursday, September 25, 2025....

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has scheduled the trial of five retired senior police officials for Thursday, September 25, 2025. They face allegations of falsifying their ages to unlawfully prolong their tenure in service. The charges were brought forward following a petition by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetukun,...

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Ex-Legislative Aide Goni Yilkan Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Employment Scam
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has handed down an eight-year prison sentence to a former legislative assistant for orchestrating a...

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Entertainment
1 month ago1 month ago

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has handed down an eight-year prison sentence to a former legislative assistant for orchestrating a fraudulent employment scheme that swindled victims out of N120.58 million.Goni Yilkan was convicted on two counts of obtaining money through deceit and was sentenced without the possibility of a fine.Presiding...

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Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Suswam’s Trial Hits Snag as Defence Fails to Commence
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the trial of former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu at the Federal High Court...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

On Monday, September 22, 2025, the trial of former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu at the Federal High Court in Abuja, was delayed as Suswam was unable to begin his defence. Suswam, together with his former Finance Commissioner, Omodachi Okolobia, faces charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes...

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Shocking Scam Uncovered: Woman Caught Taking ICAN Exam on Behalf of Taraba Finance Commissioner (Video)
A viral video has surfaced showing a woman caught impersonating the Taraba State Commissioner for Finance, Sarah Enoch Adi, during the Institute of Chartered Accountants...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

A viral video has surfaced showing a woman caught impersonating the Taraba State Commissioner for Finance, Sarah Enoch Adi, during the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) examination. The footage, which circulated widely on social media platforms on Monday, reveals the suspect, identified as Leavitt Felix, being apprehended by exam invigilators while sitting the...

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How ‘Yahoo Boys’ Scams Are Jeopardizing US Visas for Innocent Nigerians – EFCC Warns
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed serious concerns over the escalating incidents of internet fraud, commonly associated with individuals known as ‘yahoo...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed serious concerns over the escalating incidents of internet fraud, commonly associated with individuals known as ‘yahoo boys,’ which are contributing to tighter visa regulations for law-abiding Nigerian travelers abroad. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede emphasized that these fraudulent activities not only jeopardize the futures of those involved...

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