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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
4 days ago4 days 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
2 weeks ago2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago3 weeks 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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US Court Hands Down Over 5-Year Sentence to Nigerian Man for Swindling Widow Out of $1.6M in Shocking Romance Scam
A Nigerian citizen, 37-year-old Adetomiwa Seun Akindele, has been handed a 71-month prison term in a federal court in Minnesota for orchestrating a romance scam...

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News & Gossips
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

A Nigerian citizen, 37-year-old Adetomiwa Seun Akindele, has been handed a 71-month prison term in a federal court in Minnesota for orchestrating a romance scam that defrauded a widow of $1.6 million. Before his arrest, Akindele lived in Minnesota. Following his guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and money laundering, he was ordered to...

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Three Suspected Fraudsters Caught Red-Handed in Akwa Ibom!
Officers from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have successfully dismantled a fraudulent network accused of swindling prominent Nigerians out of millions of naira over...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Officers from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have successfully dismantled a fraudulent network accused of swindling prominent Nigerians out of millions of naira over an extended period. DSP Timfon John, the

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Court convicts Dennis Tamarakuro for defrauding a U.S.-based NGO of over $71,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Dennis Tamarakuro, also known as Keisha Reynolds, for defrauding a U.S.-based non-governmental organisation,...

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Business Updates
1 month ago1 month ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Dennis Tamarakuro, also known as Keisha Reynolds, for defrauding a U.S.-based non-governmental organisation, Pregnancy Support Network of $71,795.41. The post Court convicts Dennis Tamarakuro for defrauding a U.S.-based NGO of over $71,000 appeared first on Nairametrics.

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