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 Court Jails One Fraudster  for N13m Fraud in Maiduguri Justice Mohammed Maina of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, on Wednesday April, 15, 2026 convicted and sentenced  Akeem Oriade Adeyinka to various jail terms for obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N13,000,000( Thirteen Million Naira). The convict was arraigned on Wednesday, September 23, 2025 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on two-count separate charges bordering on  obtaining by false pretence and criminal misappropriation to the tune of N3,000,000 (Three Million Naira) and N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) respectively. Count one reads: "That you, Akeem Oriade Adeyinka with National Identification Number 44795766679 sometimes in 2024 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did obtain the gross sum of N3,000,000 (Three Million Naira) from Oseni Ibrahim Alani purportedly as money for fin...

 I needed to deal with my past - Prince Harry opens up on therapy and fatherhood Prince Harry has spoken candidly about how therapy helped shape his journey into fatherhood, revealing that he sought professional support before becoming a dad to better prepare himself emotionally. Speaking during a Movember event in Melbourne focused on fatherhood and men’s mental well-being, the Duke of Sussex said therapy became an important part of his personal preparation before he and Meghan Markle welcomed their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. “Certainly from a therapy standpoint, you want to be the best version of yourself for your kids,” Harry said. He explained that he wanted to confront unresolved experiences from his past before stepping into parenthood. “And I knew that I had stuff from the past that I needed to deal with and therefore, prepare myself to basically cleanse myself of the past,” he added. Harry shared that before Archie was born, his therapist encouraged him t...

 Mr. Biden lives abroad: New filing reveals Hunter Biden’s location update Hunter Biden is currently living outside the United States, according to a court filing tied to an ongoing legal dispute over unpaid legal fees. The update came in a 14-page document submitted on April 6 by his attorney, Barry Coburn, who briefly noted that “Mr. Biden lives abroad.”  When contacted, Coburn declined to provide further details on his client’s location. While the exact country of residence has not been confirmed, Hunter Biden, 56, previously spoke about dividing his time between the United States and Cape Town, South Africa, during a podcast interview in November 2025. At the time, he explained that his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, is originally from South Africa, and that the family had spent time there after previously living in California following their 2019 marriage. “When all the political and personal stuff came to an end in the last six months, I had always promised that we would spe...

 From silence to 4.3 million followers, Sandra Bullock’s first Instagram post turns heads, teases Hollywood friends Sandra Bullock has stepped into the Instagram world for the first time, ending years of staying away from social media with an unexpected debut on Tuesday, April 14. The Oscar winning actress, 61, quickly drew attention after joining the platform, gaining millions of followers within a day. By the 24 hour mark, her account had already surged to about 4.3 million followers, despite only one post being live. That first post was a short clip showing Bullock pointing toward a blender, which instantly switches on as if by magic. She captioned it simply, “Midnight somewhere…” The post immediately sparked conversation, with many linking the playful moment to her return in the upcoming sequel Practical Magic 2, where she reprises her role as Sally Owens. Once on the platform, Bullock did not stay quiet for long. She quickly began interacting with friends and former co stars, ...

  Wayne Lineker has been seen out in London with a model companion, marking a lively public appearance as he continues his sobriety journey. The 63 year old businessman, and brother to Gary Lineker, looked relaxed and cheerful while spending time with the woman during a shopping trip on Bond Street.  The pair were photographed sharing affectionate moments, including kisses, as they moved between high end stores such as Prada. Dressed in black linen trousers, a grey jumper, and a navy jacket, Lineker appeared at ease as he accompanied his companion, who wore a brown leather jacket and black trousers. At one point, she was seen trying on items he had bought for her, while he snapped photos of her posing in the gifts. Despite the cosy scenes, a representative for Lineker downplayed any romantic conclusion. In a statement, they stressed that he is still single and simply enjoying his time. “Wayne is single and has been for some time, the pictures reflect that he was out in London ...

 GOVERNOR ALIA ORDERS SECURITY AGENTS TO DISLODGE ARMED TERRORISTS CAMPS IN BENUE The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed security agencies to immediately begin coordinated operations to dislodge armed  terrorist camps in forests across parts of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, says the directive follows renewed violent attacks on communities in Apa and Otukpo local government areas, which have left many people dead. Governor Alia described the attacks on Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi, Adija, and Upu communities as brutal and unacceptable, noting that the perpetrators have continued to exploit forested areas as operational bases. He stressed that the government will not tolerate further bloodshed, adding that security forces have been mandated to flush out the criminal elements without delay. The governor reaffirmed that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of his administration, assuring residents of a...