U.S. Court Sentences Nigerian Abiola Quadri to 11 Years for \$1.3M COVID-19 Benefit Fraud

A Nigerian resident of California, Abiola Femi Quadri, has been sentenced to 135 months in a U.S. federal prison for defrauding California and Nevada of over \$1.3 million in pandemic-related…

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KPMG to cut almost 400 jobs from Australian arm as it loses contracts after audit leaks scandal

Accounting firm KPMG Australia has announced plans to cut 27 partners and approximately 360 staff members while restructuring its local operations following revenue drops tied to an audit leaks scandal.…

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NDLEA seizes N4.4bn ‘Thai Loud’ at Lagos ports, uncovers new trafficking route

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1,490.5kg of cannabis, popularly known as Loud, worth more than N4.4 billion in two containers shipped from Thailand through the Apapa…

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Ogun govt mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, hails his legacy of excellence

The Ogun State Government has received with deep sadness the passing of veteran actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His death is a monumental loss to Ogun…

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NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Great-Grandma, Intercepts Cocaine In Fufu

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother, Esther Ogunmabo, for allegedly dealing in cannabis at Ilisan, Ogun State. Ogunmabo was arrested on August…

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Magixx announces mother’s death, mourns painful loss

Nigerian singer, Alexander Adelabu, popularly known as Magixx, has announced the death of his mother, Esther, describing her passing as one of the most painful experiences of his life. The…

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Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks since the start of the war, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and killing at least six people…

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Accord’s Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election, Returns For Second Term

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, the winner of Saturday’s governorship election. Mr Adeleke, who contested on the platform of…

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US ends temporary protection for four African countries

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has terminated Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon and Ethiopia living in the United States.The move marks a…

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Arsenal vs Man City highlights as Martin Odegaard leads the Gunners to Community Shield glory

Arsenal take on Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Mikel Arteta takes on Enzo Maresca for the first time as the successor to Pep…

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Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Appoints Pastor Jerry Eze

Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of the Streams of Joy ministry and the NSPPD prayer platform, has stepped into a boardroom far from his pulpit. Heirs Life Assurance, a member of…

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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.The ticket that…

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Senator Fadahunsi Faces Fresh Backlash After ‘Kill Accord Members’ Remark, Recalls 1983 Burning Of Opposition Candidate’s Father’s House

Osun East Senator Francis Fadahunsi has issued death threat to members of the Accord Party found in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. He made the threat in…

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Kidnappers raise Jezco Boss’s ransom to N1.5bn, stop contact with family

Kidnappers holding the Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly increased their ransom demand from N700 million to N1.5 billion, raising fresh concerns over the fate of…

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Tope Osoba’s family postpones burial hours before ceremon

The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has postponed her burial indefinitely, less than 24 hours before the ceremony was expected to hold.Osoba was scheduled to be buried on…

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Funke Akindele, K1, others grace Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe’s triplets’ thanksgiving

Nigerian celebrities turned out in numbers on Wednesday as actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Mo Bimpe, hosted a thanksgiving ceremony for their triplet sons in Lekki, Lagos. Among those…

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