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Yunusa Umar

October 29, 2026

Troops capture bandits’ logistics suppliers in Benue

The suspects are Tertser Terngu, 24, and Aondongu Tersoo, 15, both from Tersoo.

Captured Bandits logistics suppliers
October 29, 2026

Nigeria condoles Spain over train collision that killed 68 people

The Nigerian government has condoled with the people of Spain over a train collision that killed 68 people on Wednesday.

Train collision in Spain
October 29, 2026

Two convicted fraudsters face decades in U.S. jail for stealing COVID-19 housing funds

Each faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $1 million when sentenced later this year.

October 29, 2026

Rocky Mount tax preparer Chowan Watson’s $4 million fraud empire crumbles after conviction

Ms Watson pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of aiding and assisting in preparing a false tax return that resulted in a tax loss of about $3.9 million.

October 29, 2026

CFO of York Wallcoverings jailed three years for embezzlement

The former chief financial officer of a Chicago-area company’s subsidiary has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for embezzling more than $1 million.

York Wallcoverings
October 29, 2026

Founder of Modest Needs Foundation jailed in U.S. for multimillion-dollar charity fraud

Keith Taylor, the founder and former chief executive officer of Modest Needs Foundation, a charitable organisation, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Modest Needs Foundation
October 29, 2026

U.S. rapper SleazyWorld Go heading to prison after felony conviction

In 2016, Mr Isaac was convicted of armed robbery in Kent County Circuit Court in Michigan and sentenced to prison. He was paroled in September 2019.

SleazyWorld
October 29, 2026

Rwanda’s Eric Nshimiye who clubbed Tutsis to death convicted in U.S. for lying about genocide involvement

Mr Nshimiye participated in attacking Tutsi men and women, including by striking them on the head with a club.

Rwanda genocide
October 29, 2026

TCN announces six-hour power outage in Abuja, Niger

In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it would carry out the maintenance on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Blackout in Abuja
October 29, 2026

FBI offers $5,000 reward for Nigerian fraudster Emuobosan Emmanuella Hall who vanishes at Atlanta airport before starting eight-year sentence

Ms Hall, a Nigerian fugitive fraudster sentenced to eight years in U.S. prison for a romance scam, is currently at large. A warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Nigerian fraudster Emuobosan Emmanuella Hall