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Enugu Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Kelechi Vitalis Anozie, a suspect on the watch list of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI. Anozie is the founder and general overseer of Praying City Church located in Owerri, Imo State. He was arrested on March 10, 2022, following credible intelligence linking him to alleged conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering. EFCC arraigns Kolawole Erinle for $1,410,000 fraud Anozie and four other suspects: Valentine Iro, Ekene Ekechukwu (alias Ogedi Power), Bright Azubuike (alias Bright Bauer Azubuike) and Ifeanyi Junior, are alleged to have defrauded one F.F who…

A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Chief Malcom Emokiniovo Omirohobo, has dragged the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force, before a Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria over the approval of using Hijab scarf by police women under their caps. Joined as co-defenders are, Government of Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation. In a 60-page paragraph affidavit in support of the originating summons sworn to by Chief Malcom Omirhobo himself, he averred that as a Nigerian citizen it is his civic obligation and responsibility to defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…

An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced a 19-year-old student, Hillary Yunana to four months imprisonment for stealing spaghetti and noodles from a shop. The convict, a resident of Bassa village, on airport road, Abuja, was charged with house breaking and theft. In his ruling, Judge Sani Umar, sentenced Yunana after he pleaded guilty to the offence and begged the court for leniency. Umar, however, gave the convict an option to pay N10, 000 for each of the offences or serve a jail term of two months each for the offences. He said that the jail term…

The Mumpreneur WSI premiered a delightful movie, Laura’s Bubble, on the 12th and 13th of March, 2022 in celebration of International Women’s Day 2022. The movie explored the physical and psychological challenges a widow faces trying to rebuild her life, career and reintegrate into society. Viewers followed the journey of self-discovery and rediscovery portrayed with moving and almost surreal rendition by actors Blessing Onwukwe, Funsho Adeolu, Scarlet Gomez, Tessa Brown and the rest of the cast. The movie was produced by Shade Sonaike (Principal Partner, Mumpreneur WSI) and directed by Remi Ibinola. Mallam Saliu Mustapha, a leading aspirant for the…

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui are part of Manchester United’s shortlist as the club look for a new manager. (Guardian) Tuchel has overtaken PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino as Manchester United’s number one choice to become their new manager and the Old Trafford side would like to appoint the German before the end of the season. (Star) Paris St-Germain have made contact with Tottenham manager Antonio Conte, who apparently has a clause in his contract which will allow him to leave Spurs at the end of the season. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is…

A medical doctor, Salami Olubunmi Tajudeen, a nurse, Chimeh Okpor Sunday and one Obionwu Chinyere Amaka, have been arraigned before a Lagos Federal High Court, for allegedly forging a death certificate in a bid to defraud an insurance firm of N21.8 million. The three defendants were brought before the court presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, by operatives of Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), on charges bordering on conspiracy, attempted fraud of N21.8 million, forging of death certificate, scanning a report and confirmation of address. The prosecutor, Mr. Henry Obiaze, told the court during the defendants’ arraignment on Tuesday, that…

Justice Emeka Anwuli Chikere of a Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 ordered the final forfeiture of a property and cash, suspected proceeds of crime, linked to a retired Air Force Chief, Air Vice Marshal Saliu Atwodi and his wife, Winnie. The property measuring about 57933.69 square metres, controlled by Vector Integrated Services Limited, is located at No 3004 Cadastral Zone E05, Aviation Village District Abuja. The monies include $228,428.16 USD and N120, 546,042.02. While ruling on an application brought by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, pursuant to Section 17 of the Advance Fee…

President Muhammadu Buhari has apologised to Nigerians over the lingering fuel scarcity and power outage experienced across the country. The President assured citizens that his administration is doing everything to ensure normalcy is restored as soon as possible. “I deeply regret the inconvenience caused Nigerians, following a prolonged shortage of petroleum products, something that our administration has successfully averted in our seven years in office,” the President said in personally signed statement. “This administration knows the fuel shortage has placed a strain on Nigerian citizens and businesses, but relief is on the way. I especially apologize to all sections of…

Liverpool moved to within one point of Premier League leaders Manchester City as they emerged impressive winners after a tough examination at Arsenal. The Gunners, well in the fight to finish in the top four, pushed Liverpool hard until Jurgen Klopp’s quadruple-chasing side ruthlessly took control after the break. Liverpool keeper Alisson saved crucially from Martin Odegaard after Thiago’s misplaced backpass before Diogo Jota put Liverpool ahead, beating Aaron Ramsdale at his near post in the 54th minute. Jota and Luis Diaz were immediately replaced by Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino, the latter doubling The Red’s advantage just after the…

Chelsea maintained their hopes of retaining the Champions League as they beat Lille at a lively Stade Pierre-Mauroy to secure a 4-1 aggregate win and reach the quarter-finals. The Blues took a 2-0 first-leg lead to France but, in a match played amid continued uncertainty over the club’s future, they had to come from behind after a slow start to earn success in the return. Burak Yilmaz pulled Lille back into the tie with a penalty after Jorginho handled, only for Christian Pulisic to reply in first-half injury time. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta then put the last-16 encounter beyond the…