Ghanaian Socialite Derrick Van Yeboah Pleads Guilty in US to $100m Romance, Email Fraud Scheme
A 40-Year old Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a large-scale online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromise that defrauded victims of more than $100 million. According…
FG warns public against online employment scam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a public warning about a fraudulent job advertisement circulating online, falsely claiming that the ministry is offering employment opportunities in Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry clarified that…
I have repented, kidnap kingpin Evans tells court
Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, on Thursday, told the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that he has repented from his criminal activities and has applied to the Lagos State Government for mercy. Evans, who addressed the court…
Court remands gospel singer
A Nasarawa State High Court has remanded Timilehin Ajayi, an acclaimed gospel singer, after he was found in possession of the severed head of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The remand was confirmed in a statement…
Property Tycoon Convicted of $27B Fraud Requests Reduced Sentence
A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for multi-billion-dollar fraud begged a court to spare her life Tuesday, saying she was trying to repay the stolen funds. Property developer Truong My Lan, 68, was convicted earlier this year of embezzling…
Gokada Founder’s Death: American Man Sentenced to 40 Years
Tyrese Haspil, a 25-year-old American man,who murdered his former boss, Fahim Saleh, 33, in New York City, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. Saleh was the founder and CEO of Nigerian transportation company, Gokada. Gokada is…
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail in US
A federal jury in the United States has convicted a 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, for making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. The US Attorney Robert J. Troester announced that Ojo, a resident of…
Singer Vybz Kartel regains freedom after 12 years in jail
Jamaican dancehall star Adidja Palmer, widely known as Vybz Kartel, has been released from prison after serving 12 years of a life sentence. Kartel, along with Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Andre St John, and Kahira Jones, was initially convicted in…
Protest: EFCC Begins Probe Of Sponsors’ Bank Accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations into the bank accounts of some individuals and organisations allegedly sponsoring the planned nationwide protest, Daily Trust reports. It was gathered that the anti-graft agency was directed to liaise with…
Beautiful Lady Found Dead in Enugu
A young energetic beautiful lady has been found dead near roots cafe opposite spar shopping mall, in Enugu State. “Found dead this morning around Roots cafe opposite spar shopping mall Enugu Inside gutter share as you receive to reach her…