US Federal prosecutors have said that an Atlanta Georgia-based Nigerian, Olufolajimi Abegunde has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for his role in an internet fraud scheme that stole an estimated $15m through computer and wire fraud.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Atlanta-based Nigerian Fola Abegunde jailed for $15m cyber fraud
US Federal prosecutors have said that an Atlanta Georgia-based Nigerian, Olufolajimi Abegunde has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for his role in an internet fraud scheme that stole an estimated $15m through computer and wire fraud.
UN House reopens in Abuja after 8 years
The Nigerian Government has officially handed over the rebuilt United Nations (UN) House to UN members and assured them of its commitment to ensuring the security and protection of their lives and property.
Police rescue 108 at another illegal rehabilitation centre
The Kwara State Police Command said it has uncovered another rehabilitation center, Sumuratu Mumeen Arabic Centre, Gaa-Odota Area in Ilorin, where 108 people detained under inhuman condition were rescued.
The State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun made this known on Thursday in Ilorin while briefing reporters. Mr Egbetokun said the command acted on a tipoff and raided the centre where 103 males and five females were discovered unlawfully detained.
National Assembly exposes INEC’s ‘unapproved’ spendings
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns about the additional budgetary spending of over N503 million by INEC without applying for virement from the National Assembly.
Floods kill 29 people in Kenya
According to Kenya’s meteorological department, Twenty-nine people have died in the country due to flooding.