…suddenly replaced the blaring music as wedding guests, well-wishers and residents scampered for safety. In the ensuing melee, the bride and the bridegroom, as well as families and fun seekers, fled, while neighbors locked up to avoid fatalities. The spokesman for the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiya…

…Ponzi schemes, fraudulent crowdfunding arrangements, cryptocurrency-enabled investment scams and hacking-related fraud. The Unit said the schemes increasingly exploited fintech onboarding gaps, including tiered accounts requiring minimal identification, while digital platforms were used to rapidly recruit victims and m…

…Brazilian states. 'It is clear that I deceived people; I lied. But I did not intend to scam anyone,' she told police. Court records show she had pretended to be a child in nine different places: Parana, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Goias, Ceara, Rio Grande do Sul, Sao Paulo, Rio Grande do Norte and Mato Grosso do Sul.…

Burial guests in Enugu scamper for safety as cow loses its grip from where it was tied Guests at a funeral in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State scampered for safety last week after a giant cow broke loose and started chasing everyone at the reception venue. The incident caused panic as frightened guests scattere…

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…handle on Sunday. He said Davido cannot endorse a failure like President Bola Tinubu. Thiscame after Sowore earlier lashed out at the singer and his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke for ‘turning Osun State into family affairs. ” I am pretty happy the message sank in very well, to the point that you had to block me here…

…of the rampant corruption within and around government agencies. The fact that such a scam can happen is an indication of how weak government institutions are. “The whole investigation is a circus. It is a sham that is staged to pretend to be about accountability.” Sanusi questioned the ability of the House committee t…

…fleeing the area as tension escalated. INEC officials, as well as residents, are seen scampering for safety as people ran in different directions and moved away from the polling area. Motorcycles and vehicles were also seen moving through the area as residents attempted to escape the unfolding situation. The immediate…

…revisited his earlier claim that Peter had told him that Nigerian rapper Phyno had been scammed by Jude Okoye and would testify in court. VDM said he later encountered Phyno, who allegedly denied being scammed by Jude and claimed he had not spoken with Peter for years. According to VDM, the alleged contradiction contri…

…to travel to New Zealand in 2026 Photo ImagesImagesCanada explains how to avoid being scammedLegit.ng earlier reported that the Canadian government has warned the public that no individual or organisation can guarantee approval of a Canadian visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), and that anyone making such a c…

…music than chasing viral trends. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the ‘Adulthood Na Scam’ crooner said, “For me, the pressure definitely exists because we’re in a time where everything moves so fast, and it’s easy to feel like every song has to go viral. But I have learnt that virality is a moment, while a career i…

Man accused of scamming NFL players found de@d in pool A 24-year-old man who was accused of orchestrating an alleged investment scam targeting NFL players has been found dead in a swimming pool at a home in Harrison Township, New Jersey.Authorities identified the deceased as Mohamed Coulibaly. According to U.S. media r…

…across those accounts, approximately $1,036,679 in proceeds from various wire fraud scams, including BECs. Stone was able to withdraw approximately $187,375 by conducting hundreds of smaller transactions, including automated teller machine withdrawals and debit card cash advances designed to move and conceal the fraud…

…(EFCC) on November 13, 2025. “My lawyer was the first one that told me that I had been scammed,” he said.

…promise was fulfilled."My lawyer was the first person who told me that I had been scammed," Collins said, adding that a petition was then filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He acknowledged that he did not follow the Public Procurement Act but denied that the payment was a bribe, insisting he regar…

…It destroys public trust and makes their HR department look completely unprofessional. Scamdemic."Read the original recruitment

…efforts. “I urge residents to remain vigilant, be wary of online fraudsters and ATM card scammers, promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, and continue supporting the Command’s efforts to rid the state of criminal elements,” the PPRO concluded.

…does not require any payment. The advisory comes amid growing concerns over recruitment scams targeting job seekers across Nigeria, with fraudsters increasingly creating fake WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook groups to extort money from applicants by promising employment in government agencies. Government agencies have r…

…cord e Dey use why Ina dey confuse us like this?”. ‎ ‎Jomiloju stated,”Haaaaa them scam am ooo.Type C cord ke all those Computer Village boys mehn”. Jay emphasized, “Dem suppose arrest this introvert ajeh”. ‎ ‎Simpleton added,“Na pin mouth charge suppose charge am?”. Isa wrote,“Iphone na different product . Some are ma…

…remains our greatest asset. “Today, we hear our children saying that education is a scam. We hear young people saying that knowledge is no longer necessary. Our Islamic and Christian institutions must confront this challenge. “Therefore, all of us have a responsibility to ensure that our children understand the essence…

…been caught up in controversies throughout her streaming career. She has faced financial scam allegations and staged an egg attack in Kaohsiung that resulted in her ban from Taiwan. Some of KiaraaKitty's content has also led to several account suspensions.

…Commission (FCC) has shared with Nigerians practical tips on how to avoid recruitment scams and stay safe during the job application process.Legit.ng reports that the warning appeared in a public awareness post on the commission's official website on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran-led FCC advises Ni…

…but denied conspiracy to murder. He told the court he initially believed the plan was a scam before becoming trapped by the criminal network. He claimed he intended to shoot himself in the foot to avoid carrying out the killing, saying he feared being murdered by gang members if he backed out.The prosecution rejected h…

…evidence of the value of academic dedication. “In what gives a lie to the ‘school is a scam’ refrain these days, Israel and Oluwatomisin are already doing very well after school as young legal scholars, and I wish them all the best that life has to offer,” he said. He concluded by congratulating the two graduates on th…

Police arrest romance scammer who posed as pastor to defraud Ghanaian women with promises of marriage Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected romance scammer, Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, for allegedly defrauding women through false marriage promises and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. According to a s…