Day: June 19, 2025

‘Over $17m Fraud,’ Five US-based Nigerians Bag 159 Years’ Jail Term

Ganiyu Amodu

A United States of America court has sentenced five Nigerians to over 159 years of combined jail term for defrauding over 100 Americans, companies and government entities to the tune of $17m. This was contained in a statement obtained on the US Department of Justice website on Wednesday and signed by the acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Ray Combs. The statement noted that the defendants, Damilola Kumapayi, Sandra Iribhogbe, Edgal Iribhogbe, Chidindu Okeke and Chiagoziem Okeke, were part of a transnational organised crime group. The attorney…

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Court Grants Natasha N50m Bail Over Defamation

Ganiyu Amodu

A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Maitama has granted bail in the sum of N50 million to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Chizoba Orji, presiding judge, rejected the application by the federal government to remand the Akpoti-Uduaghan in prison custody pending trial. The judge held that there was no justification to deny Akpoti-Uduaghan bail, noting that there was “sufficient evidence” before the court showing her willingness to face trial. Chelsea Winger Mudryk Charged Over Anti-doping Violation ‘Over $456m Unpaid Revenue,’ Reps…

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I Regret Campaigning For Tinubu In 2023 – Actor Alapini

Abibat Babalola

Veteran Nigerian actor, Ganiu Nofiu, professionally called Alapini, has stated that he regretted his decision to campaign for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. The actor who stated this amid the growing economic hardship and insecurity across the country, explained that he campaigned for Tinubu alongside hundreds of his colleagues because of his previous contribution in Lagos and in the Yoruba movie industry. Expressing regret, the actor lamented not being compensated or recognised for his efforts. Speaking in his latest interview on ‘African A-List‘, Alapini also questioned why…

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