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By Peter Omopo  Washington D.C., April 29, 2025 — A Nigerian national, Okezie Ogbata, has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison in the United States for his role in a $6 million international inheritance fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable Americans. The 36-year-old was handed a 97-month prison term after pleading guilty to defrauding more than 400 victims through a sophisticated scam that spanned several years. His sentencing was announced in a statement by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. According to court records, Ogbata and his co-conspirators mailed personalized letters to elderly individuals across the…

By Peter Omopo  Ogun State, April 29, 2025 — A socio-political group, Advocates for Ogun Development and Innovations, has called on the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, to enter the race for the Ogun State governorship. In a statement released on Tuesday by the group’s Public Relations Officer, Majeed Adelakun, the movement described Edun as “uniquely qualified” to lead the state, citing his professional background and commitment to community development. “Beyond his sterling professional pedigree, Mr. Edun is known for his deep commitment to empowering communities, creating sustainable opportunities, and building prosperity that…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, April 29, 2025 — Popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, was released on Tuesday evening after being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged abuse of the Naira and defacement of foreign currencies. E-Money was picked up by EFCC operatives at his Omole residence in Lagos late Monday and taken to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The arrest stemmed from allegations that he had sprayed United States dollars at a public event, a violation of Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Act. An EFCC official who spoke anonymously…

By Peter Omopo  29 April 2025, Abeokuta — Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has applauded Remo Stars Football Club for clinching their first-ever Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, describing the feat as a historic moment for the state and a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. Remo Stars secured the 2024/2025 NPFL championship with a narrow 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, a victory that not only earned them the league crown but also a place in the CAF Champions League. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…

By Femi Morgan Olumide Holloway’s Darkness Can Be Very Dark is a poignantly inked collection on hope. A defiant response to existential failures, it borders between anxiety and curiosity to lay claims to the instrumentality of ambition against all odds. It is perhaps the most charming element of the collection that it revitalises the subject. It brings an unequalled, fresh perspective to the poetic description of man’s fate against certain socio-political forces. A brilliant capture of conflict. How viable is the ability to simplify the complex narrative about man’s condition? Definitely, the reader today could not have been prepared for…

By Femi Morgan Olumide Holloway’s Darkness Can Be Very Dark is a poignantly inked collection on hope. A defiant response to existential failures, it borders between anxiety and curiosity to lay claims to the instrumentality of ambition against all odds. It is perhaps the most charming element of the collection that it revitalises the subject. It brings an unequalled, fresh perspective to the poetic description of man’s fate against certain socio-political forces. A brilliant capture of conflict. How viable is the ability to simplify the complex narrative about man’s condition? Definitely, the reader today could not have been prepared…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, Nigeria — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, upon her arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 29, 2025. According to a statement released by her legal team, Achimugu voluntarily returned from London and was taken into custody around 5:00 a.m. as part of the EFCC’s ongoing investigation into allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Her lawyers noted that Achimugu had already disclosed in court filings her intention to appear before the EFCC on the…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS), effective Wednesday, April 30, 2025, following a temporary suspension earlier this month due to technical and operational challenges, including multiple engine failures. In a statement released by the NRC management, led by Managing Director/CEO Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the corporation expressed sincere apologies to passengers and stakeholders for the disruption in service since April 10. According to the NRC, its engineering teams have worked extensively to address the issues, enhance operational capacity, and ensure improved service delivery. Under the new…

In what can be considered as landmark diplomatic and economic engagement, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has met with a distinguished delegation of international investors and business leaders in Dubai to explore strategic partnerships aimed at advancing the socio-economic development of Edo State. The event, facilitated by Prince Ahabue Borha through the Foreign Investment Network, brought together stakeholders from sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, real estate, tourism, education, and technology. It is instructive to note that discussions at the recent event in Dubai were geared toward attracting sustainable investments that…

By Peter Omopo At least 26 people have been confirmed dead following a bomb explosion on Monday in Borno State, after a vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) while traveling between Kala-Balge and Gamboru-Ngala local government areas. The tragic incident occurred near Furunduma village when an Isuzu pickup van, en route from Rann (headquarters of Kala-Balge LGA) to Gamboru-Ngala, hit an IED suspected to have been planted by insurgents. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said the explosion occurred at about 12:00 p.m. He revealed that 26 passengers died in the…