Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has handed down a three‑year prison term to Samuel Asiegbu, a former financial and retail product manager at Wema Bank Nigeria Plc, after he admitted to hacking the bank’s system and siphoning N8.56 billion. The conviction follows an investigation by the Economic and Financial…
The Agege Local Government chairman has stepped down, citing health issues that have made it impossible for him to continue in office. In a brief ceremony, the council’s vice‑chairman, AbdulGaniyu Obasa, was sworn in as the new substantive chairman, marking a smooth transition of authority within the administration. Obasa, who is the son of Lagos State…
The U.S. House of Representatives has adopted a resolution urging the State Department and the Treasury to impose targeted measures such as visa restrictions and asset freezes on individuals and organizations deemed responsible for serious violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The proposal specifically mentions the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and…
Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has publicly charged that officials stationed at the Presidential Villa are soliciting bribes from anyone seeking an audience with President Bola Tinubu. He alleges that the practice is not limited to ordinary citizens but extends to senior government figures who are told they must pay before they can gain access to the president. Ndume’s…
Singapore is poised to amend its criminal code so that online scammers receive a minimum of six strokes of the cane, marking a decisive escalation in the city‑state’s fight against fraud. Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann told parliament that scam losses have ballooned to more than S$2.8 billion between 2020 and mid‑2025, with roughly…
