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Witness Tells Court How Alleged Romance Scammer Defrauded Woman of $41,000

Witness Tells Court How Alleged Romance Scammer Defrauded Woman of $41,000

OUR REPORTERThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Thursday opened its case against an alleged romance scammer, Edidiong Nsidore James, with its first witness detailing how the defendant allegedly defrauded a foreign woman of $41,000. Testifying before Justice Maurine Oyetenu of the Federal High Court in Uyo, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, Unyime P. Moses, said investigators uncovered evidence of the alleged fraud from the defendant's mobile phones. According to the witness, forensic examination of the devices revealed extensive communications between James and the victim, identified as Elizabeth, whom he allegedly addressed affectionately as “My Everything.”…
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PARLEY OVER ANAMBRA INSECURITY: Commissioner Mefor Visits Gov’s Security Aide, Warns Town Union Leaders, Royal Fathers To Sit Up

PARLEY OVER ANAMBRA INSECURITY: Commissioner Mefor Visits Gov’s Security Aide, Warns Town Union Leaders, Royal Fathers To Sit Up

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Synergy between information and security anywhere in the world often leads to fulfillment of governments' constitutional duty of ensuring safety of lives and properties. Against this backdrop, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, paid a working visit to Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Hon. Ken Emeakayi, at his office in Awka, recently. The visit centered on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and the state’s security hierarchy amid ongoing efforts to rid the South-East state of crime and criminality. Speaking during the visit, Dr Mefor commended the strings…
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BIG ENDORSEMENT: Asogwa Is Right Man For The Job -Mbah Boosts APC’s Senatorial By-Election Chances

BIG ENDORSEMENT: Asogwa Is Right Man For The Job -Mbah Boosts APC’s Senatorial By-Election Chances

*Win Will Be Party's First Ever In Enugu State By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has boosted the senatorial bid of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 20 June, 2026 by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District, listing reasons the zone would overwhelming vote for the party. The seat, if won, would be APC’s first-ever electoral victory in the state. He described Chief Ikeje Asogwa as the best candidate, given his track record. The governor spoke on Wednesday at the grand finale of the party’s campaign as the zone prepares to elect a replacement for…
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Nigeria’s Playoff Conquerors, DR Congo, Say ‘We’re Not In World Cup Just To Participate’ After 1-1 Draw Against Ronaldo’s Portugal

Nigeria’s Playoff Conquerors, DR Congo, Say ‘We’re Not In World Cup Just To Participate’ After 1-1 Draw Against Ronaldo’s Portugal

They are taking Nigeria's place at the ongoing World Cup --but purely on merit, because they beat the Super Eagles at the Africa playoffs. To prove that their victory over highly rated Nigeria was no fluke, the Leopards took to the field yesterday against mighty Cristiano Ronaldo's star-studded Portugal, emerging with their heads held high. After the 1-1 opening game draw in Houston, US, the DR Congo players are upbeat about their chances in the tournament, insisting that they are not at the mundial just for sightseeing. Assuring of better days ahead after earning their first point in the history…
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Cleared Of Corruption Charges By London Court, Ex-Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Can Now Sleep Fine, May Slam Defamation Claims Against Buhari Govt Officials

Cleared Of Corruption Charges By London Court, Ex-Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Can Now Sleep Fine, May Slam Defamation Claims Against Buhari Govt Officials

*'For 11 Long, Gruelling Years This Case Has Hung Over My Head And Has Tormented Me And My Family… *'But Today, ​The Past Decade Of Relentless And Unjust Vilification, Condemnation And Scrutiny Has Finally Come To An End' *Her Acquittal May Leave Certain Officials Of Buhari Regime, Journalists, With Defamation Cases, If She Pursues Matter By our reporter, and Reuters Finally, she can heave a huge sigh of relief, sleep with a cool head and walk tall, as she has been found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday after corruption investigations and trial against…
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Soldiers Make North-West Hot For Terrorists, Rescue Seven Kidnapped Farmers, Recover Motorcycles in Sokoto Terrorist Attack

Soldiers Make North-West Hot For Terrorists, Rescue Seven Kidnapped Farmers, Recover Motorcycles in Sokoto Terrorist Attack

*…Raid Lakurawa Hideouts in Kebbi, Recover Weapons, Explosives By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped farmers and recovered several motorcycles following a terrorist attack on farmers in Gandi community, Rabah Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. A credible security source disclosed the development to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday, describing the operation as a significant success in ongoing efforts to enhance security in the area. According to the source, troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Gandi, swiftly responded to the attack, leading to the rescue of the abducted…
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Suspected Cultists Kill Up-and-Coming Singer In Warri

Suspected Cultists Kill Up-and-Coming Singer In Warri

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A suspected cult-related incident has claimed the life of a middle-aged man, identified simply as Yemi, in Iyara community, Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when suspected rival cult members allegedly stormed the residence of the deceased and attacked him with machetes. Sources in the area told newsmen that the assailants were believed to be members of a rival cult group and targeted Yemi at his home. According to residents, the attackers reportedly trailed the victim to his residence before hacking him to death and fleeing the…
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Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

Messi Masterclass In First World Cup Hattrick Destroys Algeria

*Riyad Mahrez, Others Left Helpless, Made To Look Like Inferior Professionals *Golden Boot Race Underway: Messi 3, Mbappe, Haaland 2 Each *Argentine Is First Player To Compete At Six World Cups By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, with additional report from Reuters Without mincing words, seriously, is there really a footballer on the planet currently better than Messi? He’s nearly 39 and still the best player in the world! Easily the greatest. Too old? Too lazy? Too complacent having won the mundial in 2022? Not a chance. What a show he put on in early hours (Nigeria Time) of Wednesday, 17 June…
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Natasha Idibia And Emergence Of A New Political Identity In Edo Politics

Natasha Idibia And Emergence Of A New Political Identity In Edo Politics

By Ajiri Daniels At a time when many Nigerians are becoming increasingly frustrated with traditional politics, a new generation of political figures is beginning to attract public attention not necessarily because of political dynasty or old structures, but because of visibility, relatability, and grassroots connection. Across Edo State, Natasha Idibia is gradually becoming one of the names generating that kind of conversation. For years, many citizens have complained about a political culture where elected officials disappear after elections, remain disconnected from ordinary people, and only return when political campaigns begin again. This growing distrust in conventional political leadership has created…
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Nigeria, Three Others Lead In World’s Highest Number Of School Attack Victims

Nigeria, Three Others Lead In World’s Highest Number Of School Attack Victims

*As Violent Attacks On Educational Institutions, Pupils, Staff Surge Globally Nigeria, Myanmar, Yemen and Cameroun recorded the highest numbers of people who fell victim to attacks on education from 2024 to now. More than 1,700 students and staff in total were killed or injured within the period as attacks on education globally surged by 40%. In an approximate total, there were more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025 globally, according to new research. A report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) disclosed…
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