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N2.9m Crypto Fraud: Court Jails Man 10 Years 

N2.9m Crypto Fraud: Court Jails Man 10 Years 

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 convicted and sentenced one businessman, Bukar Ahmed Shuwa to ten years imprisonment. The convict was arraigned on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one -count amended charge for the offence of cheating to the tune of N2,950,000.00 (Two Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The charge reads: "That you, Bukar Ahmed Shuwa sometimes in the year 2024 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court fraudulently…
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Non-Interest Banking Key to Closing $42bn Women Financing Gap in Africa — Alternative Bank Regional Head

Non-Interest Banking Key to Closing $42bn Women Financing Gap in Africa — Alternative Bank Regional Head

By SAMUEL CHUKWUKA Lagos — Dr Felicia Tamuno, Institutional Banking Lead at The Alternative Bank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institution, has called for a major shift in Africa’s banking system, urging greater adoption of non-interest and ethical finance models to bridge the massive financing gap facing women entrepreneurs. Speaking at the African Women in Banking and Finance Conference & Awards 2026, Tamuno said traditional interest-based lending models, which rely heavily on fixed asset collateral, property titles, and long credit histories, continue to exclude millions of women operating in the informal and semi-formal sectors.“Many women-led businesses remain locked out of formal finance despite their enormous…
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Three Years On The Saddle: The Governor Peter Mbah Scorecard That Is A Tall Order

Three Years On The Saddle: The Governor Peter Mbah Scorecard That Is A Tall Order

By NWOBODO ONYEKWERE Long before I joined the Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah team, I had once predicted, on record, that, by the time Governor Peter Mbah would be out of office in eight years, there would be no basis for comparison, between his government and any other before it, in Enugu, including the much vaunted Sullivan Chime regime! I didn't mince words; in fact I was, quite unusually , so unequivocal in my assertion that Chime's records "would be a child's play…" by the time Barrister Mbah would've ended his tour of duty as it were, as Governor. That I…
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Profiling The Game Changer: Ikeje Asogwa, APC Senatorial Candidate For Enugu North

Profiling The Game Changer: Ikeje Asogwa, APC Senatorial Candidate For Enugu North

By IKEJE MEDIA TEAM Leadership is best measured not merely by words, but by visible impact, enduring service, and transformational results. Over the years, Chief Ikeje Israel Asogwa has distinguished himself as a visionary administrator, accomplished entrepreneur, education reformer, political strategist, and community leader whose contributions have positively touched countless lives across Enugu State and beyond. With over three decades of exceptional experience spanning public administration, housing development, education, politics, and private enterprise, Asogwa has consistently demonstrated competence, integrity, and a rare capacity for delivering results. Widely regarded as a game changer in leadership and governance, he has built a…
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After 22 Years, Arsenal Finally ‘Corner’ The Premier League

After 22 Years, Arsenal Finally ‘Corner’ The Premier League

(As published in the Sunday New Telegraph of 24th May, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE The excitement was palpable. Supporters of Arsenal Football Club across the world erupted in celebration last week as the North London club clinched the 2025/2026 English Premier League title. Although Arsenal still had one match left to play, the title was effectively sealed when Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth, leaving the four-point gap between Arsenal and City practically unassailable. For Arsenal fans, it was the end of a painful 22-year wait for the league crown. Their last triumph came during…
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Tax Ombud Unveils Website, Call Centre, Digital Case Portal to Boost Taxpayer Services

Tax Ombud Unveils Website, Call Centre, Digital Case Portal to Boost Taxpayer Services

By OUR REPORTER The Office of the Tax Ombud on Monday unveiled its official website, launched a taxpayer call centre, and deployed a digital case management portal as part of efforts to improve taxpayer protection, dispute resolution, and confidence in Nigeria’s tax administration system. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Tax Ombud and Chief Executive of the Office, John Nwabueze, described the development as “a landmark event” that signals the activation of a new public service architecture centred on accessibility, responsiveness, and citizen confidence. Nwabueze praised the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for driving reforms aimed at creating…
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Like the Phoenix, Chijioke Edeoga Rises Again

Like the Phoenix, Chijioke Edeoga Rises Again

(As published in the Sunday New Telegraph of May 17, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE The decision by Hon. Chijioke Jonathan Edeoga to contest the Isi Uzo/Enugu East House of Representatives seat in the 2027 election has sparked intense debate within Enugu State and beyond. While some see it as a descent down the political ladder, others view it as a rare display of humility, resilience, and political realism. For context, Edeoga was the Labour Party governorship candidate in Enugu State during the 2023 election. The party swept most National and State Assembly seats and Edeoga came remarkably close to capturing…
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‘Little’ Things That Matter: The Chima Obieze Example

‘Little’ Things That Matter: The Chima Obieze Example

(As published in Sunday New Telegraph, on May 10, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE Last week, Honourable Chima Obieze did something that surprised many people. In fact, for a moment, I thought I had misunderstood the story. At a time when many members of the Enugu State House of Assembly are quietly positioning themselves for another term and anxiously seeking the governor’s endorsement, Obieze was busy doing something almost alien in Nigerian politics: actively searching for someone to replace him and possibly surpass his record. Then came the announcement that caught public attention. The tall, soft-spoken lawyer and legislator took to…
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