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Tinubu to foreign media: Ignore opposition, APC won; Lagos indigenes criticize Eyo portrayal in Gangs of Lagos movie | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Tinubu to foreign media: Ignore opposition, APC won Lagos indigenes criticize Eyo portrayal in Gangs of Lagos movie Buhari's aide mocks Peter Obi's UK arrest treatment Seven-story building collapses in…
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Peter Obi allegedly harassed and detained at Heathrow by UK Immigration Officers
The recent incident involving the harassment of former Anambra State governor and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, by immigration officers at Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom…
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RRS arrests man for impersonating Lagos Land Use officer
by Dolapo Adelana Operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested, Olaitan Shofolahan, 37, for impersonating officials of the Lagos State Land Use Charge. Shofolahan,…
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[The Presidential Blog] LOL see how someone allegedly tried to impersonate Femi Adesina
Amidst the Magu confirmation palava, we somehow forgot that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission did not stop functioning. So that, we almost missed this bit of news that's a mix…
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Man impersonates IG, defrauds Saudi doctor
The police has arrested a suspected fraudster, Ekperebuike Akadonpe for allegedly parading himself as the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on the Internet, The Punch reports. The 29-year-old suspect was also…
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Man jailed 14 years for impersonating EFCC
A man, who falsely presented himself as a staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Gombe state has been sentenced to fourteen years in prison by the…
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25-year-old defrauds Oyedepo, Dantata, others
The Police has arrested one Jehu Kwasu, 25 for impersonating the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah in order to defraud prominent Nigerians. Kwasu, the son of late Anglican Bishop,…
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90-year-old man arrested for crime committed 20 years ago
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday arraigned a 90 year-old retired Soldier, Chief Damian Onwu, and a pastor before a chief magistrate court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital…
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Fake Accountant-General defrauding Nigerians on Facebook – FG
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has said Nigerians should be weary of unauthorized Facebook accounts created by unknown elements and impersonating Ahmed Idris, the Accountant-General of the Federation.…
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EFCC arrests 3 for impersonating EFCC chairman
The Enugu Zonal office of the EFCC has arrested three persons: Chukwuma Charles Eze, Ogechi Emeka Okwuosa and Anokwuru Miriam Iheoma, (F) in a case of impersonation and attempt to…
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How fake DSS official was arrested in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Command of the Department of State Services has arrested a man, who has been pretending to be a staff of the service and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.…
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Akwa Ibom governor’s driver is allegedly a Police impersonator (PHOTOS)
The official driver of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has been accused of impersonating a Nigerian Police officer. A report by Sahara Reporters, claims that the governor's driver, Bassey Edet…
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If you’ve been receiving job offers from Tinubu, it’s probably not from him
by Chinwe Okafor Our mastermind does it via Facebook. 19-year-old Emmauel Eto has been arrested for allegedly operating a fake Facebook account of former Governor of Lagos State and the National Leader…
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Caught in the act: Fake soldier arrested in Port Harcourt (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Samuel Ita-Ekeng, a 30-year-old man living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been arrested four days ago by a group of security men on Ikwerre road of…
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This is the man caught impersonating Okonjo-Iweala, Fashola’s wife on Facebook (PICTURED)
by Adeola Balogun A 38-year-old man has been arrested for fraud after reports that he opened accounts on Facebook purporting to belong to prominent citizens. [READ:UNILAG graduate caught impersonating Okonjo-Iweala,…
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UNILAG graduate caught impersonating Okonjo-Iweala, Fashola’s wife
by Oge Okonkwo File photo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a 34-year-old man, Anthony over impersonation using the names of prominent people. According to a statement…
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‘Terror’ squad busted: Fake EFCC officer gets 15 years in jail
by 'Jola Sotubo A man arrested for fraudulently impersonating an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received his comeuppance in court. Mohammed Umar was found guilty…
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“I do it to enjoy free transportation”: Fake police officer arrested in Lagos (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos State who was caught impersonating a police officer has revealed the reason behind his actions and it is far from noble. Felix…
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FRAUD: Pastor, 3 others arrested for impersonating EFCC officials in Kogi
by Adeola Balogun Men of the Kogi state police command have apprehended 4 suspects, one of them a pastor of a new generation church, for pretending to be operatives of…
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Pervert: Male teacher poses as girl on Facebook to get nude photos from boys (PICTURED)
Authorities say an elementary school teacher impersonated a young girl on Facebook to sexually entice young boys to send him nude photos and may have victimized 156 children in all.…
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Fake ‘youth corper’ caught in Lagos, to serve in prison (PICTURED)
Opeyemi Ajala, 34, a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member has been arrested by the police at Dolphin Division, Ikoyi, Lagos and charged to court. The suspect allegedly told the police…
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8 LASU students in court for impersonating naval officers
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: africanspotlight Eight Lagos State University students appeared in court on Tuesday for impersonating Nigerian Navy officers and threatening policemen at Ojo Police Division. An Ikeja Magistrates’…
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“It’s all a lie”: Canadian woman discovers her ‘doctor’ husband is an impostor ex-convict (PICTURED)
'Timothy Szabolci,' real name Andrew Szadolc, was caught impersonating a doctor and convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from the Texas clinic where he worked. His current wife, who…
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“Pay up or lose your fame”: Our Daily Manna publisher, Chris Kwakpovwe threatened
The couple at a very recent event by Isi Esene Following reports that Chris Kwakpovwe, the publisher of Our Daily Manna publisher was embroiled in a adultery scandal, his church…
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Don’t add Pastor Adeboye on Facebook – Pastor Adeboye warns
Akan Ido Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Church of God (RCCG), has warned unsuspecting members of the public not to fall victim to fraudsters impersonating him on…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy