Written by A Nigerian national, Victor Uzor, has been sentenced to 48 months imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and more than $1 million in restitution for his role in a $1.1 million business email compromise scheme Uzor, 36, was sentenced on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Philadelphia by United States District Court Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge. United States … Continue reading “Nigerian man sentenced to four years imprisonment for $1.1m wire fraud in US”
Singer Portable has regained his freedom after meeting the bail conditions set for his release. This came after his arrest for allegedly refusing to pay a N14 million debt he incurred when he purchased a G-Wagon from a car dealer in Lagos State. read here and here. The state’s police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed Portable’s release … Continue reading “Singer Portable released after meeting bail condition”
Nigerias headline inflation rate increased from 33.20 per cent recorded in March to 33.69 per cent in April 2024. In a new report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), it was noted that the data represents a month-over-month increase of 0.49 per cent points in the headline inflation rate. Comparing year-on-year data, the inflation rate … Continue reading “Nigeria inflation rises from 33.20% to 33.69% in April”
Singer Olivia Rodrigo suffered a major wardrobe malfunction during her recent concert in the U.K. As the Driver’s License singer performed in front of thousands of fans in London on Tuesday night, her leather crop top popped out. The 21-year-old quickly put her hand in front of her chest to prevent the garment from falling off her … Continue reading “Singer Olivia Rodrigo suffers a wardrobe malfunction as her top pops off during concert”
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that President Bola Tinubu approved N90 billion to subsidise the cost of the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. Speaking at the 2024 inaugural hajj airlift held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi capital, on Wednesday, May 15, Shettima said Tinubu places great importance on religious pilgrimage. According to him, … Continue reading “Tinubu approved N90bn to subsidise cost of 2024 hajj – Shettima”
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced stringent measures to maintain decorum at the upcoming burial ceremony of the late actor Jnr Pope, who tragically passed away on April 10 while filming ‘Other Side of Life.’ Naija News reports that Emeka Rollas, President of the AGN, in a statement released on Instagram, detailed the … Continue reading “AGN Bans Unauthorised Pictures, Video Recordings At Jnr Pope’s burial”
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested popular Nigerian singer, Portable. Naija News understands the singer was arrested for failing to pay the balance of a G-Wagon car he purchased from a vehicle dealer. Portable was said to have purchased the vehicle worth N27m, paid only N13m, and refused to pay … Continue reading “Police Arrest Popular Nigerian Singer, Portable”
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, has shared details on the abduction of Dangote Cement Company workers traveling in a Coaster bus from Okpella, Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo North Senatorial District, at 6 p.m. on Monday. Recall that Naija News earlier made a report that workers in the cement Company … Continue reading “How Dangote Cement Workers Were Ambushed, Attacked – Edo CP Reveals”
Written by She asked Ezinne to pull down all posts of her on her social media accounts and offer an apology which would be posted in two national dailies within 48 hours. Popular Ghanaian model and actress, Nana Akua Addo has issued a cease and desist to Nigerian designer, Ezinne Olivia to retract the defamatory posts … Continue reading “Nana vs Ezinne Part 2 – The Cease & Desist Letter”
Naira Skids as Rising FX Demand Tests ‘Willing Buyer, Willing Seller’ Model The Naira depreciated against the dollar due to persistent US dollar scarcity. Increased demand for FX has tested to test the effectiveness of Nigeria’s willing buyer, willing seller FX model despite the nation’s dependency on imports. According to information obtained from FMDQ Securities […]