Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for carrying out a business email compromise scam that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million.
VINTAGE AT 40: I didn’t just become successful, it was intentional
By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor At 40, many people would consider the journey of businessman and entrepreneur, Chief Francis Nwaogwugwu, aka Vintage, a remarkable story of resilience, enterprise and calculated risk. From starting out as a young trader to building a business empire with interests spanning interior decoration, construction, real estate and manufacturing, Vintage has […]
How Remi Tinubu’s Ogun Visit Put the State’s Governance Gains in Sharp Focus
By Kayode Akinmade Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people. At its most fundamental level, governance must respond to the basic needs that sustain human life and dignity — food, shelter, healthcare, education and security. That […]
2027: ‘Occupancy isn’t representation’ — Kogi East stakeholders back NDC’s Oni for Bassa/Dekina
Another speaker said the people needed a representative capable of moving their concerns from the streets and communities into the legislative process.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 734 – disaster authority
That list included 589 foreigners, an increase from the 517 previously listed as out of contact.
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood over 3,000
Latest figures from both countries put the number of missing at 3,044 , with a further 750 confirmed deaths — and reports of some bodies possibly swept downstream as far away as India.
