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Daud Olatunji A Nigerian businessman, Kolawole Erinle, has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that swindled the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) out of approximately $1,412,509. Erinle, previously convicted in the United States, manipulated the university’s payment of $1.4 million to J.E. Dunn, a construction company, through deceptive email tactics and a counterfeit domain. Erinle, using a spoofed email address and a fake domain name, rerouted the wire transfer to an account associated with his auto company, Rinde-Remdex Nigeria Limited.  His fraudulent actions came to light in March 2019 when the…

In a recent statement released via its official platform, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has firmly denied any intentions to increase the pump price of petroleum above the current N617 per litre.  The company responded to widespread speculations regarding a potential price hike, reassuring its valued customers that it remains committed to offering affordable fuel. “We at NNPC Retail value your patronage, and we do not have the intention to increase our PMS pump prices as widely speculated.  Please buy the best quality products at the most affordable prices at our NNPC Retail Stations nationwide,” stated the NNPCL.…

A shocking case unfolded in Ondo State as a clergyman, Pastor Paul Oyewole, found himself arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court, facing charges of allegedly threatening to kill Magistrate Mrs. Mosunmola Ikujuni. The pastor is also accused of financial misconduct. Pastor Oyewole stands accused of threatening the Magistrate’s life if she refused to heed his warning.  These chilling threats stem from a larger case, where Oyewole allegedly obtained the sum of N3 million from a complainant, promising to return it within seven days but failing to do so. In a bizarre twist, the clergyman purportedly resorted to faking his…

Daud Olatunji Renowned Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has taken a bold stance against allegations of fraudulent academic claims, inviting investigative bodies to scrutinize his credentials. Soyinka’s call comes in response to an online publication linking him to academic discrepancies, supposedly originating from a Bristol schoolteacher. In a statement titled “A Moral Call to Amoral Conscripts,” Soyinka passionately declared his willingness to waive any protection under the statute of limitations.  He urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Directorate of Prosecutions to thoroughly investigate these allegations. Soyinka boldly…

Daud Olatunji The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, embarked on a high-profile mission to Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Friday.  This significant move came in response to the remarkable seizure of an array of smuggled goods by the vigilant Ogun 1 Area Command. Adeniyi, accompanied by the Command’s Controller, Ahmadu Bello Shuaib, disclosed that the Command had achieved a remarkable feat within a mere two weeks.  They intercepted a staggering 1,436 used pneumatic tyres, 53 sacks, and 569 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, weighing a total of 1,179 kilograms.  Additionally, they apprehended a whopping…

In the wake of Afrobeats star Mohbad’s demise, Lagos police authorities reveal compelling evidence linking Naira Marley and Sam Larry to allegations of cyberbullying, physical abuse, threats to life, and assault against the late artist. Lagos, Nigeria – Shockwaves reverberated through the music industry as disturbing videos surfaced, pointing to the alleged bullying and physical assault of Afrobeats sensation Mohbad.  While Naira Marley (Abdulazeez Fashola) and Sam Larry (Samson Balogun) vehemently denied any wrongdoing, a recent police briefing by Lagos State Police Commissioner Idowu Owohunwa has unveiled significant electronic and credible witness evidence connecting them to these allegations. In the…

Daud Olatunji The Lagos State Police Command says there are indications that the injections an auxiliary nurse identified as Ms Feyisayo Ogedengbe administered to the late Mohbad caused a chain of reactions that led to the Afrobeats singer’s death. Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12 at the age of 27. His death has since become a subject of controversy as old videos of the Afrobeats singer alleging bullying and physical assault resurfaced. The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, who spoke on Friday at a press briefing to share findings of police investigations, said Ogedengbe who…

Daud Olatunji The National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has disclosed that the Federal Government is still providing subsidies for petroleum, contrary to President Bola Tinubu’s earlier declaration that the subsidy era had come to an end, resulting in a surge in petrol prices across the nation. In a recent interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Osifo, who is also the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), cited the rising cost of crude oil in the international market and the fluctuating exchange rate between the dollar and the naira…

By Israel Adeleke Yekini Nabena  the former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has offered his advice to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him to shift his attention away from the ongoing academic records controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s time at Chicago State University (CSU). In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, Nabena emphasized the need for Atiku to concentrate on the upcoming 2027 election rather than dragging the nation into the past. Nabena argued that Nigerians have progressed under President Tinubu’s leadership and cautioned Atiku against taking the nation backward.  His statement comes in…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking turn of events, a group of audacious armed robbers unleashed chaos at the Remo Majestic Hotel in Sagamu, Ogun State, engaging in a fierce gun battle with the Nigeria Police Force.  During this violent confrontation, one police inspector and two security guards sustained gunshot wounds, according to an official statement released by the Ogun State Police Command. The wounded law enforcement officer and guards were swiftly evacuated to the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu, where they are currently receiving medical treatment. Their condition is reported to be stable, thanks to the prompt response…