A former bank official's conviction has been upheld. The case involved a large sum of money, N2.4 billion, and various offenses. A three-member panel delivered a judgment, dismissing an appeal.
The offenses included obtaining money by false means and forgery. A sentence of 490 years in prison was imposed. Further details of the case are available, including the roles of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the court proceedings.
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A cosmetic clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, has claimed that Nigerian influencer, Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, insisted on undergoing a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite medical advice to split the treatment into two stages. The revelation emerged as Thai authorities la...
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…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it contributes to rise in cancer, other health risks By Gabriel Ewepu and Cynthia Alo A new study has shown that about 69 per cent of farmers and farm workers ...
business
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the 330kV Kainji-BirninKebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower along the corridor. TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the line tripped at 10:44 p.m. on...
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Minister of Aviation and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Festus Keyamo has joined the list of those who lend their voices against the blockade of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by angry youths in Benue State on Tuesday. Obi was in the s...
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By UdemeAkpan Elektron Energy, a developer and operator of embedded power infrastructure, has unveiled its Victoria Island Power (VIPL) project, a 40-megawatt embedded power network designed to provide dedicated and more reliable electricity to businesses in one of Lagos’ upscale...
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Nigerian manufacturers spent N1.3tn on alternative power in 2025 due to the worsening Nigeria power crisis, forcing factory shutdowns and high costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/blackouts-factories-spend-n1-3tn-on-alternative-power/...
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An Abuja Appeal Court has upheld the 490-year jail term for former NEXIM Bank MD, Robert Orya, over a N2.4bn fraud conviction by the EFCC. Read More: https://punchng.com/acourt-upholds-490-year-jail-term-for-ex-nexim-bank-md/...
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Thai authorities reveal Nigerian businessman Igho Ubiribo had five penis enlargement injections before his death from a fatal pulmonary embolism in Bangkok Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-businessesman-had-five-penis-enlargement-injections-before-death-clinic/...
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The Lagos State Police Command has warned residents against resorting to jungle justice following the mob killing of a man identified as Basit in Lagos Island, barely two weeks before his wedding. DAILY POST reports that the deceased was reportedly beaten to death by a mob in the...
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has condemned the blockade of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by protesters in Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democracy....
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By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced engagements with key stakeholders as part of plans to attract increased Chinese investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and boost revenue accruing to the Federation Account...
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By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Petrol prices remain elevated at filling stations across Nigeria despite a significant drop in depot prices raising fresh questions over profiteering between wholesale loading and retail prices. The latest mid-day depot price report for Tuesday, Sept...
