The man, Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, 24, was sentenced to 33 months by U.S. District Judge, Jeremy D. Kernodle, after he pleaded guilty to passport fraud and attempted bank fraud.
The man, Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, 24, was sentenced to 33 months by U.S. District Judge, Jeremy D. Kernodle, after he pleaded guilty to passport fraud and attempted bank fraud.
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Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, a Nigerian man has been sentenced to federal prison on Thursday for federal fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission slammed two counts on Omoteji.
Tomiwa Omoteji
The PUNCH reports that Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a dog breeder, Tomiwa Omoteji, to two-year imprisonment for Internet fraud.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned one Wasiu Ayinde, not the popular musician, before a Lagos Federal High Court, for allegedly being in possession of multiple hard drugs.
Tinubu took the decision following the attack on a train that was travelling on the Kaduna-Abuja rail line on Monday night.
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
Presidential aspirant and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has cancelled celebrations for his 70th birthday on Tuesday.
The train conveying hundreds of passengers from Abuja to Kaduna was attacked by bandits on Monday.
Soludo made the appointment on Tuesday. The list which surfaced on the internet has twenty names and their respective designations.
One Maiwada Dammallam, a friend to the 55-year-old father of five, said they both communicated on Monday morning, before the ill-fated journey.
In his letter of resignation to the party, Kwankwaso noted that differences that cannot be reconciled were the reasons for his decision.
An aide to the former Deputy Governor, who confirmed the report said that Wakkala who was returning from the APC National Convention, was shot during the gun duel between the terrorists and the military.
Ibrahim Wakkala
Ibrahim Wakkala, a former Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, was shot in the leg in Monday’s terrorist attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train.
Scores of passengers have been declared missing while others are receiving treatment at the hospital since the train attack.
This comes after the disc jockey called out Dprince for making a subtle sexual gesture to her by fixing a business meeting in a hotel.
Trouble, as gathered, started in the morning when the victim woke up, took sachet of water and went outside to brush her teeth.
The president mentioned that the decision was made after reviewing the measures to help win the fight against COVID-19.
President Nana Akufo-Addo
Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday has announced the re-opening of land and sea borders as the country eased most of its COVID-19 restrictions.
In a series of posts on her Instagram story, DJ Dimple Nipple claimed that the artiste had invited her to a hotel to discuss business but she declined and instead demanded a three-way call.
The union leaders threatened to go on a total strike if the government fails to meet their demands at the end of the warning strike
Madeleine Albright, a Czech immigrant who went on to become the first female secretary of state in US history, has died aged 84.
U.S. President, Joe Biden has stated that the United States will respond if Russia were to use chemical weapons in its invasion of Ukraine.
The mother of one posted the photos on Instagram on Thursday, giving her 7.3 million followers something for their mid-week delight.
Tonto Dikeh
Fans of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh have hailed her after she shared a photo flaunting her backside.
At least 40,000 Russian troops have been killed, injured, captured, or gone missing in the war against Ukraine.
He was arrested when he came to the Lagos Command of the Commission posing as a lawyer to secure the bail of a suspected fraudster who was in the Commission’s custody.
The suspect, Emmanuel Adekeye Adekola
A fake lawyer identified as Emmanuel Adekeye Adekola has been arraigned before Justice Sherifat Solebo of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos for impersonation.
Peter Obi while addressing traditional rulers at the Anambra State Government conference hall Agu- Awka, Anambra State.
Ebelechukwu, while tendering an apology to Soludo and other dignitaries present, said there was no justification for the public embarrassment that happened on the day.
Six exotic vehicles, laptops and mobile devices were recovered from the suspects arrested in Lagos.
It was gathered that one of the kidnapped children allegedly escaped and alerted residents of the area before she was apprehended.
The suspect and the rescued victims
A suspected female kidnapper has been apprehended as six children were rescued in Rivers state.
The suspects alongside other gang members allegedly robbed the passengers with knives.
The suspects, Afolabi Ayomide and Ezekiel Nwagu
Two suspects have been arrested by the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad for robbing a Kano-bound 18 seater bus near Otedola Bridge after it had a flat tyre.
One Alhaji Sharafdeen, an ex-husband to Alhaja Kafilat Kaola, has released a s£xtape with the popular Islamic cleric which is presently trending online.
The Hilux van, with police number plate, PF 10889 SPY, was arrested with 27 50kg bags of foreign parboiled rice.
Customs Seizes Police Van ‘Smuggling’ Rice In Ogun
A suspected police vehicle conveying smuggled foreign rice has been intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command.
It was gathered that the bandits invaded the community in three 18-seater buses and operated till 11 pm.
Death Toll From Bandit Attack In Kaduna Community Rises To 26
The fatality rate from attacks by terrorists at Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has increased to 26.
The suspects were apprehended by the police operatives for drug peddling and motorcycle theft.
The arrested suspects, Sajor Louis and Nzubechi Emeka
A 22-year-old man who was abducted by kidnappers and taken away in the boot of his car in Ozoro Division, Headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta state has been rescued by the police.
A statement by its Media Officer, Femi Atolagbe, described the incident as “shocking” as the deceased had trained with the rest of the squad on Saturday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.
Elizabeth Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson, a Nigerian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sunshine Queens FC of Akure has died.
Ms. Ebelechukwu Obiano has spoken out following her fight with Ms. Bianca Ojukwu at the inauguration of Charles Soludo as the governor of Anambra State.
In the video which lasted 12 seconds, the former governor, Obiano was seen sipping water from a bottle
A short video showing the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s detention has surfaced online.
The largest falls in the World Happiness table, released on Friday, came in Lebanon, Venezuela, and Afghanistan.
Pero posted a video on Instagram showing off her children while penning down the lyrics of Kizz Daniel’s song, saying she comes first and she is unbeatable.
Pero Adeyemi, the baby mama of 2face Idibia took to Instagram on Friday, to show off her kids after a video of his wife, Annie Idibia saying she met the singer before the other women went viral.
The parents stated that they found out after their son failed to meet them at the airport on their return from holiday.
Adam Ennis
The parents of a Scottish garage owner said they were left in shock after they discovered their son is fighting in Ukraine following the invasion of Russia.
In a viral video, Bianca gave Ebele a slap after Mrs. Obiano left her seat to insult her.
The Emir prayed that God will grant Momodu the power to change Nigeria for the better because he’s been praying and fasting for such a leader.
Ooni Of Ife And Emir of Ilorin Support Dele Momodu's Presidential Aspiration
The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and Emir of Illorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Kolapo Sulu-Gambari have shown support for the PDP Presidential aspirant and journalist, Chief Dele Momodu.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources warned that depots owner would be dealt with if they try to take advantage of this situation.
Chief Timipre Sylva
Depots selling petroleum products above the approved ex-depot price will be sanctioned, the federal government has warned.
The inauguration started in a dramatic manner with a faceoff between Obiano’s wife, Ebelechukwu, and Bianca Ojukwu, widow of the late Biafra fighter, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the event.
Willie Obiano
The 17th day of March 2022, a Thursday was historic in the political life of Anambra State as the immediate Governor of the state, Willie Obiano, exited office and handed over to his successor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the dead body of Oluwabamise Ayanwole, the 22-year-old lady who got missing in transit while on board a BRT bus on 26/2/2022.
The IAEA director-general on Wednesday said Russian diplomats in Vienna, Austria, had informed him of the development, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, citing information from Moscow, said Russian forces now have control of Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant.
The suspects had dispossessed eight unsuspecting commuters of their phones around Oshodi/Ikeja Along axis before they were arrested.
The suspects, Sodiq Olagoke and Lucas Patrick
Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce have arrested two suspected notorious serial pickpockets in the state.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, March 2 that any future world war would be fought with nuclear weapons.
The lady accused Timaya of almost killing her sister with his car this morning at Ikate area of Lagos.
During interrogation, the little girl pretended to faint after she was threatened to be punished mercilessly for her offence.
A video has surfaced online showing the moment a young girl pretended to faint after she was allegedly caught stealing from a provision store.
About 115 young Nigerians besieged the Ukrainian embassy in Abuja yesterday March 1, and offered to join the European country in its fight against Russian invasion.
Delta Woman Emma Eregarnoma invited his mother, Mrs Oke Eregarnoma, to his house on Caroline Street, Okuokoko after he persuaded her that...