The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, has declared additional four suspected accomplices over fraud allegedly perpetrated on an online trading platform called Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that EFCC earlier declared Seyi Oloyede, Emmanuel Uko, Adefowora Oluwanisola, and Adefowora Abiodun Olaonipekun wanted for their alleged roles in the scam, which has defrauded…
A 30-year-old man, identified as Mr. Stephen, has taken his own life following the death of his wife in Ikumi Shako Ward, Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State. It was reported that Stephen lost his second wife in March 2025 and had been battling severe depression ever since. Close friends and family revealed that he…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has arrested 22 cyber fraudsters who sexually blackmailed and extorted US minors. The law enforcement agency said the arrests were made as part of “Operation Artemis,” an international operation launched in 2023 to fight the growing threat of sextortion among Nigerian-based sextortion rings. The agency said…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other members of Nigeria’s official delegation have arrived in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is heading a five-member high-level delegation appointed by President Bola Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the funeral rites of the late pontiff, who served as the…
Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the house of representatives and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo state, has raised alarm over the crisis rocking the party. Speaking in a video posted on social media, Ugochinyere alleged that 40 PDP lawmakers and two governors were on the verge of defecting to other political…
A middle-aged man, popularly known as Uncle Light, and his son, Miracle, have allegedly died from suspected food poisoning at Ebebe Junction in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. According to PUNCH, the victims were living with a woman who reportedly moved in with the man after divorcing her husband earlier this year. The woman is…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared four individuals wanted in connection with a fraudulent online trading scheme allegedly perpetrated through a platform known as Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The suspects are Seyi Oloyede, Emmanuel Uko, Adefowora Oluwanisola, and Adefowora Abiodun Olaonipekun—are being sought for their alleged roles in the scam, which has…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday has ordered the remand of hip hop musician, Terry Alexander Ejeh, also known as Terry Apala, for a charge of naira abuse. Justice Akintayo Aluko ordered his remand in the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, Lagos, till May 5, 2025, when his bail application would be heard and…
Seven people were reportedly killed on Thursday night when armed invaders launched a fresh attack on Agbo Vengav Udam, a community in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent reports that the latest killings bring the total number of people killed in Benue State by armed invaders so far in April to…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to broaden its tax revenue base in order to strengthen its fiscal policy. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva stated this at a news conference in Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF Spring Meeting. In achieving this, Georgieva said Nigeria, like other African nations, should…