One Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu has been arraigned before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court Maiduguri, on a four -count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation. The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, made the arraignment on Monday, March 17, 2025. She’s charged with romance scam to the tune of N6, 815,300.00 (Six Million Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Naira only). Count one reads: “That you Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu between the period of June, 2023 to August, 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the…
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Operatives of the Lagos state police command have arrested a secondary school principal and one of his teachers for allegedly assaulting a student of Okota Junior Grammar School. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the Lagos State Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the assaulted student is 15-year-old. According to him, the mother of the assaulted student made a complaint leading to prompt arrest. “The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Kayode Abolarin and Atueyin Martins, principal and teacher, respectively, of Okota Junior Grammar School for assaulting a fifteen-year-old student of the school. “The mother of the assaulted…
By Andrew Abah, ABUJA The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Para-badminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday. Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain. In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance,…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has stated that Nigerian students are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the change of today in the society. According to Demola Bakare, Spokesperson for the Commission, the ICPC boss stated this at the National Civic Club Competition for students organized by Connected Development (CODE) in Abuja, where students of secondary schools across the country were brought together to participate in a competition which was aimed at exemplifying the vital role of civil society in…
Sometimes a woman finds herself at a destination she did not plan for, a place where she neither bargained for nor boarded a bus or plane to. She just wakes up and finds herself there, a totally new place where she has to learn a new language, new coping skills, a different way of life. What is she supposed to do, especially when the new place brings with it both fortune and challenges? Let us start with a woman who married a young, brilliant, middle-income man when they were both junior executives in a bank, and then 20 years later,…
By Isaac Megbolugbe Introduction: As I stand in the seventh decade of my life, I am reminded of the profound wisdom that comes with age. Having navigated the complexities of life, including marriage, I have come to realize that there is more to existence than the daily troubles and intrigues that can engulf us. It is from this vantage point that I write to my dear nieces and friends, who are currently struggling in their marriages, urging them to elevate their perspective and seek a more transformative path. The Quagmire of Marital Turbulence: Marriage, as beautiful and sacred as it…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he fully understands what Nigerians are going through but that the present economic reform is necessary to build a resilient country and guarantee our children’s future. The President said this Friday in Abuja when he received the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). President Tinubu highlighted the importance of citizens and leaders investing in the nation to build a strong society. He emphasised that poverty affects everyone regardless of religion and called for collective efforts to fight it. He stressed that the tax reform presented a good investment opportunity for citizens to build…
By Isaac Megbolugbe Introduction: Exploring the Intersection of Womanist Ideals and Biblical Principles The feminist ideology has evolved over the years, branching out into various dimensions that cater to the diverse experiences and perspectives of women. One such dimension is womanism, which emphasizes the importance of accommodationism – the idea that both sexes must work together in synergy to promote humanism and humanity. As we explore the intersection of womanist ideals and biblical principles, we are reminded of the complexities and nuances of this relationship. On one hand, womanism offers a powerful framework for promoting social justice, challenging patriarchal structures,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has alerted Nigerians on the operations of 58 companies posturing as investing entities and defrauding innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money. A statement by the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, says the companies are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, nor the Security Exchange Commission, SEC. It says the two regulators, in separate correspondences with the EFCC, denied that they are registered with them. The Commission has charged many of the companies to court, with five of them convicted, another five pleaded guilty but awaiting review of facts while…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja CDIAL AI has announced the launch of an Indigenous AI Agent Pro platform, a groundbreaking no-code solution designed to enable users to build AI-powered agents that integrate seamlessly into local phone networks and applications. CDIAL AI which disclosed in statement in Abuja, said the feat was achieved “with little or no technical expertise”. “This solution revolutionizes how organizations connect with their target audiences, ensuring seamless access to the last mile. It bridges the gap in deploying AI in areas with low internet connectivity and supports multiple languages”, the stated. According to CDIAL AI CEO, Yinka Iyinolakan,…