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Published on 03:41 GMT

How Nasir Ali Went to Jail for Subsidy Fraud

In his halcyon days as a top player in the nation’s oil and gas sector, Nasir Ali, son of former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Ali, commanded a lot of respect. While he was envied by many in the industry, he would aptly fit the …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on May 31, 2025

Nigerians Lambast Late CSP Ekene Nwosu Who Passed On Mysteriously In Ekiti For Framing Hundreds Of Victims

Some victims of a controversial Nigerian police officer, CSP Ekene Nwosu, who recently died under mysterious circumstances in Ekiti State, have come forward with disturbing allegations against him. The victims claimed that before his death, Nwosu was …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on May 31, 2025

15 Foreigners Jailed for Using Nigerians to Commit Internet Fraud in Lagos

Fifteen foreigners, who received a one-year prison sentence each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud in Lagos State on Friday, will be deported to their countries of origin after completing their jail term. Some of the charges accused them of recruiting …

Source: Foundation for Investigative Journalism - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

From chaos to consensus? A critical review of ‘Demonstration of Craze’ and Nigeria’s democratic evolution

The book, Demonstration of Craze: Struggles and Transition to Democracy in Nigeria” by Abdul Oroh, is a 614-page effort segmented into 30 chapters, with an estimated word count of three hundred thousand (300,000). It is above average in volume and spans …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

Lagos Court Jails 15 Foreigners For Cyber-Terrorism, Internet Fraud

The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced another set of foreigners to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Justice Yellin Bogoro and Justice Alexander Owoeye in separate cases sentenced a total of 15 …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on May 31, 2025

11 Filipinos, 4 others jailed in Nigeria for internet scams

MANILA, Philippines — A Nigerian court jailed 15 foreign nationals Friday – all Asians – for “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud,” the national anti-graft agency said, one of the largest such cases in the country. Eleven Filipinos, two Chinese, one …

Source: Philstar - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

Simon Ekpa Faces Six-Year Jail As Terrorism Trial Begins In Finland

Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born politician residing in Finland, faced the first day of his terrorism trial on Friday at the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti. The Finnish prosecutor is seeking a minimum sentence of six years for Ekpa, who is charged with …

Source: Information Nigeria - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

More than 150 are dead and 3,000 made homeless as rainfall unleashes massive flooding in Nigeria

By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN Published: 08:00 EDT, 31 May 2025 | Updated: 08:28 EDT, 31 May 2025 More than 150 people are dead and at least 3,000 have lost their homes after torrential rainfall unleashed massive flooding in Nigeria. Heavy pre-dawn showers lashed a …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 31, 2025

Lagos: prison and fines for 15 Asians convicted of 'cyberterrorism and online fraud'

Today's news: Israel blocks Arab ministers' visit to Ramallah; Hanoi steps up campaign against counterfeiting, seizing luxury watches and high fashion items; The Emirates are the first in the Gulf to introduce a law against climate change; Beijing …

Source: Asia News - Center-right
Published on May 31, 2025

Lagos Courts Jail 15 Foreigners for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud …

Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

Simon Ekpa Faces Six-year Jail Term As Trial Begins In Finland

The self-acclaimed leader of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, was officially arraigned before the Päijät-Häme District Court as his trial on alleged terrorism commenced in Finland on Friday. Emerging reports indicates that the prosecutor in the case …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Indeterminate
Published on May 31, 2025

Nigeria jails 15 Asians, including Malaysian, for cyber-terrorism and internet scams

LAGOS, May 31 — A Nigerian court jailed 15 foreign nationals yesterday — all Asians — for “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud”, the national anti-graft agency said, one of the largest such cases in the country. Eleven Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Nigeria jails 15 foreign nationals for cyber crime offences

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Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Nigeria jails 11 Filipinos, 4 other Asians for internet scams

A Nigerian court jailed 15 foreign nationals Friday — including 11 Filipinos — for “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud,” the national anti-graft agency said, one of the largest such cases in the country. Eleven Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Court jails 15 foreign nationals over cyber-terrorism, internet fraud

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday convicted and sentenced 15 foreign nationals to one year in prison each for cyber-terrorism and internet-related fraud. The convicts — 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian — were …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Simon Ekpa risks 6-year jail term as his trial begins in Finland

Controversial Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa's trial has commenced in Finland as prosecutors are demanding a minimum prison sentence of six years for the Nigerian fugitive.The self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE …

Source: Pulse - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Court jails 15 foreigners for cyber-terrorism, Internet fraud

Justice Yellin Bogoro and Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, have separately convicted and sentenced 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on 03:11 GMT

Abbas’ Legislative Capitulation

It was good that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, listened to the voice of reason and withdrew the vexatious bill he introduced in parliament to make voting mandatory for adult Nigerians. The bill, which he co-sponsored with Hon …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 03:41 GMT

Time to End Terrorism is Now

Abuja has never really been a stranger to diplomacy. Its corridors often echo with promises of reform, security, and progress. But this time, the United Nations isn’t just offering support—it’s seeking a seat at the table. A permanent one. In a decisive …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 09:25 GMT

S-African female receives life in jail for selling six-year-old daughter

(MENAFN) A South African woman and two accomplices have been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and trafficking six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who disappeared in February 2024. Despite the convictions, police say the search for the missing child will …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:49 GMT

Avenal State Prison Celebrates Becoming First CrossFit Affiliate Led Entirely by Incarcerated Athletes

What you need to know: As California continues to invest in building safer communities, Avenal State Prison (ASP) became the only institution in the state to be a CrossFit affiliate led entirely by the incarcerated population, helping participants gain …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Princeton Theological Seminary’s Center for Barth Studies to Host Major Conference on Theology and the US Prison System

Special Partnership with McCarter Theatre, Princeton University, and Hidden Voices Brings Stories from Death Row to the Princeton Community PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Barth Studies at …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 00:58 GMT

Yemen: journalist Mohammed Dabwan Al-Meyahi sentenced to 18 months in prison after social media posts

Sentence follows enforced detention of Al-Meyahi since September The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the 18 month prison sentence given to Yemeni journalist and writer Mohammed Dabwan Al-Meyahi for criticising the Houthi …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

St. Albans Barracks / Resisting Arrest, Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A2003704 TROOPER: Adam Martin …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

Berlin Barracks/ DLS; Arrest on Warrants

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#:25A3003349 TROOPER: Lambert STATION: VSP-Berlin CONTACT#:802-229-9191 DATE/TIME: 05/26/ …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Berlin Barracks / First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Offense Committed within the Presence of a Child

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A3003459 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka STATION: Berlin Barracks CONTACT#: 802.229.9191 DATE/TIME: 05/30/2025 at 10:03 hours …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Update No. 3: Police arrest wanted suspect in St. Johnsbury shooting

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Police arrest wanted suspect in St. Johnsbury shooting BERLIN, Vermont (Thursday, May 29, 2025) — Members of the Berlin Police Department on Thursday evening located and arrested …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 00:41 GMT

ROSEN, REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) between February 5, 2024 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 31, 2025 - 23:45 GMT

ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Krispy Kreme, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) between February 25, 2025 and May 7, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN) resulting from allegations that Eagle …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 19:11 GMT

TMCI FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. Investors with Losses in ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMCI) between May 8, 2023 and May 7, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Bitfarms Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF) between March 21, 2023 and December 9, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 17:21 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Avis Budget Group, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) between February 16, 2024 and February 10, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 31, 2025 - 17:13 GMT

CGC IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Canopy Growth Corporation Investors with Losses ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) between May 30, 2024 and February 6, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 16:22 GMT

BBAI DEADLINE: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) between March 31, 2022 and March 25, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 31, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

OGN INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Organon & Co. Investors with Substantial Losses Have ...

SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Organon class action lawsuit – captioned Hauser v. Organon & Co., No. 25-cv-05322 (D.N.J.) – seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 31, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Civitas Resources, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) between February 27, 2024 and February 24, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 19 of President Trump’s American Leadership

Washington, DC, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/31/week-19-of-president-trumps-american-leadership/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:10 GMT

OGN CLASS NOTICE: Organon & Co. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before July 22 Court ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:08 GMT

IOVA CLASS NOTICE: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before July ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:07 GMT

CODI CLASS NOTICE: Compass Diversified Holdings Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before July ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings and Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI) and certain of the …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:07 GMT

VTRS CLASS NOTICE: Viatris Inc. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before June 3 Court Deadline ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:07 GMT

BBAI CLASS NOTICE: BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before June 10 ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:07 GMT

URGN CLASS ACTION NOTICE: UroGen Pharma Ltd. has been Sued for Securities Fraud after Stock Plummets 45% – Contact BFA ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against UroGen Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: URGN) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:07 GMT

CIVI CLASS NOTICE: Civitas Resources, Inc. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before July 1 ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:06 GMT

ELV CLASS NOTICE: Elevance Health, Inc. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud – Contact BFA Law before July 11 Court ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

Daya Naef Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s Inaugural 'Women in Law' Edition

Daya Naef featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s first “Women in Law” edition for her work empowering small firms through The Success Partner. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daya Naef, founder of The Success Partner, …

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