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19 Nigerians arrested for fraud in Kenya

Nineteen Nigerians have been arrested in a swoop in Umoja, Kasarani and Roysambu estates in Nairobi over suspected internet scam targeting Kenyan Facebook users. Detectives said the scam starts with a simple Facebook friend request. After a target accepts

Laura Ikeji called out over alleged fraud

Popular brand influencer, Laura Ikeji has been called out over alleged fraud. Controversial IG blog, Gistlovers shared messages from some individuals complaining of being scammed after investing their money with the company she endorsed. She was also accused

EFCC Arrests Delta Chief for Internet Fraud (Photos)

Operatives of the EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 arrested a suspected internet fraud kingpin, Akegor Godbless Omamuyorwi at his palatial home in Ughelli, Delta State. The arrest of the 34-year-old internet fraud kingpin, who is a chief

Nigerians arrested in Malaysia for Fraud, Cultism (Photos)

Over 80 Nigerians said to be living illegally in Malaysia were arrested in two raids in Kajang and Puchong last night June 16th. The raids by the Immigration Department started at 10.30pm in Kajang following complaints that most of the Nigerians and other

EFCC Arrests Two Internet Fraud Suspects In Delta

Two suspected Internet fraudsters, Ochuko Okikifo, 24, and Kind ThankGod, 34, were on Wednesday August 28, 2019 arrested in Sapele, Delta State by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office. The suspects were arrested

ShalliPopi, 31 others arrested over alleged internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda) for alleged internet-related fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a

Nigeria Actors Guild suspends actress over fraud allegation

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has suspended its Imo state AGN Chairman, actress Nneoma Ukpabi. This is coming after a young upcoming actress called Nneoma out for collecting the sum of N400,000 from her to get registered as an actor. She further alleged

EFCC apprehends comedian, Pankeeroy over alleged internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the popular Instagram comedian and influencer, Nwagbo Oliver Chidera professionally known as  Pankeeroy, over an alleged bitcoin fraud. The comedian confessed to having gone into the fraudulent

Internet fraud: AAUA suspends student arrested by EFCC

The management of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has suspended a student of the institution, who was among the students arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for fraud. The student, Tajudeen Kolawole, a 400-level

22 Nigerians Arrested For Internet Fraud In Ghana

The Ghanaian police authorities have arrested 22 Nigerians for allegedly engaging in cyber-crime popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo. According to Citi News reports, a Ghanaian taxi driver believed to be an accomplice, was also arrested. They were nabbed at their

Court sentences Internet fraudster to jail for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, today April 26, 2019 secured the conviction of Gilbert Akue (alias Barry Morgan) at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State presided over by Justice M. G.Umar. Akue was

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Intervenes In Fubara-Wike Feud

President Bola Tinubu has stepped into the ongoing political and security turmoil in Rivers State. The involvement of President Tinubu was revealed by Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, during a press briefing after the Police Council meeting held at the

Music: Lil Wayne - Family Feud (feat. Drake)

Lil Wayne and Drake jump on Jay-Z's "Family Feud" instrumental for a new remix that will land on the just announced Dedication 6 Reloaded mixtape. During his opening verse, Drake touches on Wayne's monetary battle with Birdman and references the disproportionate

18 Lekki toll collectors arrested for alleged fraud

The Lekki Concession Company Limited has handed over 18 toll collectors, suspected to have defrauded it of huge sums of money, to the police for investigation. Mubashiru Hassan, the Managing Director, LCC who made this known in a statement on Wednesday, July

Christianity In Nigeria Is A Fraud- Bisi Alimi

Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi is of the notion that Christianity in Nigeria is a sham because of the constant offerings and tithes. His Instagram post reads: "Because most of the time, the truth is the best gift you can give humanity. No don't thank

Two UNICAL Students Nabbed for Internet Fraud (Photo)

Two students of the University of Calabar, UNICAL have been arrested by the police in Calabar over Internet scam. Reports stated that 22-year-old, Onuta and 20-year-old Mba impersonated military officers on their Facebook accounts to dupe their victims.

$200bn fraud: Real estate firm tackles EFCC

A Dubai-based property developer, The First Group, has refuted its alleged involvement in a $200bn scam under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC had reportedly said the company was implicated in a real estate deal in which

Cyber fraud evidence: Naira Marley loses against EFCC

The trial of Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley resumed on Friday at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented more evidence against the music star. Naira Marley is standing trial on 11