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EFCC arrests 21-year-old man for duping German woman of €17,000 after offering to help her recover €68k from a fraudster

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Irabor Kennedy Osasogie for alleged fraud. The anti-graft agency, in a statement on Friday, December 23, 2022, said Osasogie allegedly defrauded a German citizen, Antje of the sum of €17,000. “The 21-year- old was arrested recently …

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Police dismiss 7 officers for extortion

The police in Imo State said they have dismissed seven officers over allegedextortion in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Michael Abattam, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.Mr Abattam, a chief superintendent of police, said the dismissal of the officers followed a series of complaints to the …

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Just in: Basketmouth announces separation from wife

Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known by his stage name Basketmouth has ended his marriage to his wife, Elsie Uzoma Okpocha. The 44 -year -old comedian on Thursday, announced the breakup with Elsie in a statement posted on his Instagram page.He said, “As much as it pains me to bring …

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Female Kidnapper Arrested For Abducting Teenage Girl In Ogun

The Police in Ogun State have arrested a 27-year-old woman, Mariam Ayila for allegedly kidnapping a 13-year-old girl, Sofiat Yusau. The suspect was arrested following a report lodged at the Agbara divisional headquarters by one Ismail Yusau. The police spokesman in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the complainant had told the …

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Second Niger Bridge Users Will Pay Toll – FG

The federal government on Wednesday, December 21, announced that those using the recently opened Second Niger Bridge will pay toll . Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) said the road will remain open till January 1 for inward travelers, and for those on outward journey from January 2 …

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