Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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Court jails Nigerian four years imprisonment over $1m cyber-fraud in US
Nigerian, Solomon Ekunke Okpe, 31, has been sentenced to four years in an American jail for taking part in online scams that targeted US citizens and banks, leading up to $1 million in losses to victims. The 31-year-old was handed the prison term after being extradited from Malaysia, where he was arrested, to the US…
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INEC set to conclude Adamawa, Kebbi Gov polls April 15
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, April 15 for conclusion of the Governorship elections in Adamawa and Kebbi States hitherto declared inconclusive. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Commission also said all National and Assembly elections declared inconclusive will also be concluded on the same day. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman,…
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Court remands journalist Jalingo over publication ‘insulting’ Ayade’s in-law
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over by Justice Zainab Abubakar has remanded a journalist and publisher of an online medium, CrossRiverWatch, Agba Jalingo, at the Medium Security Custodial Center in Kuje, for allegedly publishing an article that was deemed ‘insulting’ to Mrs Elizabeth Ayade. Mrs Elizabeth Ayade is wife to the younger…
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“Britain is not supposed to interfere in our internal affairs” -FFK tells British envoy
A former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), has told the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, that “they are not supposed to interfere in our internal affairs”. FFK tackled the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, after the envoy faulted him on some comments he made during the just-concluded electioneering in…
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Regina Daniels’ mum, Rita bags law degree at 47
Rita Daniels, actress and the mother of popular Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has bagged a bachelor’s degree in law at 47. The thespian who is in her late 40s didn’t let her age be an inhibiting factor as she accomplished her dream of becoming a lawyer. She took to her Instagram page to share photos…
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Uncontrollable tears as fast-rising actress, Gbemi Anjola is laid to rest (PHOTOS)
Uncontrollable tears flowed among Nollywood stars as fast-rising actress, Gbemi Anjola, who died on Friday, 24th of March, 2023, after a prolong battle with ovarian cancer, was laid to rest. In the videos captured online, everyone present at the funeral wore a solemn look as they bade the movie star goodnight. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that…
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CBN releases more old notes to DMBs, as banks confirm receiving more cash
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) steps up efforts to flood the economy with more cash after a prolonged cash crunch that has made life difficult for millions of Nigerians and residents, the apex bank has released more old notes to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). The CBN had on Thursday begun the release of…
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Abuja Police arrest man for defiling neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter
A 48-year-old man, Adekola Adeshina, is currently in the custody of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a press statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday. Adeh said the suspect was arrested based on a complaint lodged by…
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Why WAEC suspended manual confirmation of results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria has given a reason why the council would no longer provide manual confirmation or stamping of certificates of candidates who sat the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from 1999 till date. This followed the launch of the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform for a seamless and timely…
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590 repentant Boko Haram terrorists end skill acquisition course, tenders apology for killings
At least, 594 rehabilitated Boko Haram members have graduated from Federal Government’s Operation Safe Corridor’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration camp in Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the camp Commandant, Col. Uche Nnabuihe, said, “Fifteen clients hail from Adamawa, 495 from Borno, 16 from Yobe, 16 from…