Thursday, May 2

Nigerian involved in $6.3m fraud scheme in US found guilty after extradition from Malaysia
2May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Nigerian involved in $6.3m fraud scheme in US found guilty after extradition from Malaysia

An extradited Nigerian, Okechukwu Osuji, was convicted by a federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut for running a business email compromise scheme across multiple countries, including the United States, as confirmed by a statement from the US Department of Justice. Osuji, along with his accomplices John Wamuigah and Tolulope Bodunde, defrauded their victims of over $6.3 million. Osuji was found guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. He is set to be sentenced on July 24, facing a minimum of two years for identity theft and up to 60 years in prison for wire fraud and conspiracy. The sentencing will be determined by a Federal District Court judge, taking into account the US Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors. Osuji w...
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EFCC Apprehends 23 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Ebonyi State
2May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

EFCC Apprehends 23 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Ebonyi State

In Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, 23 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud have been arrested by operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the anti-corruption agency, the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Thursday, May 2, 2024, based on credible intelligence linking them to online fraudulent activities. During the operation, law enforcement officials recovered a laptop and multiple mobile phones from the suspects. Upon the conclusion of investigations, the EFCC stated that the individuals would be brought before the court to face charges.
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2May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Attack on Community Results in 10 Casualties and Destruction of Homes

An assault on Umuezeoka community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has resulted in the loss of around ten lives. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, involved unidentified gunmen who also caused significant damage to properties in the area. Among the structures razed by the attackers was a health center within the community. Ezza Effium and Uffiom populations in Effium town have been embroiled in a longstanding internal conflict spanning approximately four years, leading to numerous fatalities and displacements. It is suspected that this recent attack is an extension of this ongoing crisis. Although the attackers' identities remain undisclosed, sources from Ezza Effium have alleged that they were Uffiom combatants, a claim yet to be independentl...
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The National Assembly’s Role in the Naira Collapse and Nigeria’s Debt Issues
2May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The National Assembly’s Role in the Naira Collapse and Nigeria’s Debt Issues

Ita Enang, a former member of the Nigerian Senate, has placed blame on the National Assembly for the country's increasing debt and the devaluation of the naira. Speaking at the public presentation of Oversight Magazine in Abuja, Enang criticized the National Assembly for their lack of proactive inquiry into the state of the nation's economy. Pointing to his experience as the Chairman of the House and Senate Committees on Rules and Business, Enang highlighted the absence of published reports from the National Assembly regarding their oversight activities and their failure to address the mounting national debt. According to Enang, the National Assembly's negligence in carrying out proper oversight functions ...
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May 22 set for Court’s Decision on LGs Lawsuit against Rivers Govt, AGF, Police, Others
2May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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May 22 set for Court’s Decision on LGs Lawsuit against Rivers Govt, AGF, Police, Others

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, has decided to postpone the hearing pertaining to the case seeking to prevent the Rivers State Government from withholding the financial allocations of the 42 Local Government Councils in the state. The new date for the session is scheduled for May 22. To ensure all parties have adequate time to respond to the court's documents, the judge adjourned the case. Furthermore, he instructed that the 1st to 4th and 6th respondents, who were not present in court or represented by legal counsel, be served with the necessary paperwork. It was previously mentioned that in a prior ruling on an ex-parte application, Justice Omotosho declined to issue an interim order against the Rivers State government and other responde...
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2May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Singer Omah Lay finds amusement in industry conflicts among artists

In the recent turmoil within the Nigerian music scene, artist Omah Lay shared his thoughts on the feuds unfolding among some of his peers. Various reports have highlighted social media battles among music moguls like Wizkid versus Davido, Tekno versus Kizz Daniel in the industry. Omah Lay suggested that his fellow musicians may be seeking attention, humorously remarking that he is eagerly waiting for their upcoming tracks that would hopefully create as much buzz as their online quarrels. Expressing his view on the ongoing dramas within the music community, he wrote on his Instagram, “The sight of everyone engaging in conflicts is rather amusing, isn't it? Hoping that your next releases live up to all the chaos! Are you with me on this?”
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Delta: One-Year-Old Son Allegedly Drowned by Mother
2May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Delta: One-Year-Old Son Allegedly Drowned by Mother

Reports have emerged stating that Sophia Nkwor, a 24-year-old woman, allegedly drowned her one-year-old son in a well at Araya community in the Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Sophia Nkwor was among the suspects of various crimes paraded by the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abaniwonda Olufemi, at the State Command’s headquarters in Asaba on Thursday. During the parade, Olufemi mentioned, "On the 28th of April 2024, a case of infanticide was reported at Oleh Division, involving a suspect named Sophia Nkwor, a 24-year-old female from Isoko South LGA, who reportedly dumped her one-year-and-one-month-old child in a well along the road in Araya community, Isoko South LGA." According to the commissioner, the body of the abandoned child was discovered by children playing...
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Arrested Man Threatens to Punish Daughters He Forced into Marriage
2May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Arrested Man Threatens to Punish Daughters He Forced into Marriage

An individual from Anambra, Uzochukwu Okoli, was apprehended for allegedly coercing his underage daughters into marriage and has now warned them of consequences upon his release from custody. Expressing his threats at the office of the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Ify Obinabo, who facilitated his detainment, Okoli made his stance clear. The arrest was prompted by a report filed by one of his daughters to the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, citing mistreatment by her father and being compelled into marriage. Chioma Okoli, one of the daughters claiming to be 16, disclosed that their father relocated them from Edo State, where they were schooling, with the sole purpose of marrying them off. Accompanied by her elder sister to the Ministry, Chioma narrated her distressin...
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2May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Vice President Shettima: Nigeria’s economy set for significant growth

The Nigerian economy is on the brink of substantial growth, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Shettima shared this positive outlook on Thursday in Abuja during the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable hosted by 21st Century Media Services, the publishers of 21st Century Chronicle. The event, part of the group's public service enlightenment series, aimed to foster discussion on economic matters. Encouraging patience, Shettima urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu's governance as he navigates through the economic challenges inherited upon assuming office. "We anticipate a considerable upturn in Nigeria's economy once we surpass these hurdles," Shettima remarked optimistically. He added, "Positive transformations will soon materialize across various economic indicators such as ...
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Shaboozey, a Nigerian-born artist, achieves top spot on Billboard’s Country Songs chart, surpassing Beyoncé
2May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
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Shaboozey, a Nigerian-born artist, achieves top spot on Billboard’s Country Songs chart, surpassing Beyoncé

Collins Obinna Chibueze, also known as Shaboozey, a Nigerian-American artist, has created history on the prestigious US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This week, his track 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' knocked Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold ‘Em' off the top spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. This marks a significant moment as it is the first instance where two Black artists consecutively ruled the chart. According to the American music data company, Chart Data, "Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' has risen to #1 on this week's Hot Country Songs chart, displacing @Beyonce's 'TEXAS HOLD ‘EM'." Shaboozey recently collaborated with Beyoncé on two tracks from her latest album, Cowboy Carter.
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