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 Alleged $12 Million Money Laundering Charge: Absence of SunTrust Bank MD Stalls Arraignment The scheduled arraignment of Halima Buba, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, and Innocent Mbagwu, the bank’s Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer, was on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, stalled due to the absence of the defendants in court. The case, brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, involves allegations of a $12 million fraud leveled against the two top executives by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The EFCC is prosecuting Buba and Mbagwu for alleged conspiracy and aiding cash payments to different persons involving millions of dollars beyond the prescribed threshold without passing through a financial institution contrary to Section 21(a), 2(1), and 9(1)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and punishable under Section 19(2)(b) of the same Act. At the resumed hearing, prosecution...

 Guinea cancels 129 exploration permits, further tightening control Guinea's military government has cancelled 129 minerals exploration permits, it said in a statement late on Monday, as the West African nation tightens control over its assets, Reuters reported. A senior official at the Ministry of Mines said the decision was taken to free unused resources for other investors. "We've simplified it by digitising the whole system, which can now be better controlled," the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. It wasn't immediately clear whether any significant investments would be affected by the move. Mining licences revoked A second Guinean ministry official said most of the cancelled permits were to identify gold deposits and that the assets had been returned to the state. Guinea this month retracted 51 mining licences that were being underutilised or hadn't begun operating. Those licenses concerned bauxite, gold, diamond, graphite and iro...

 Trump pauses student visa interview amid plans for social media vetting. The United States has stopped giving new interview dates for student visas at embassies across the globe, though interviews already booked will continue as planned. The Trump administration is set to make stricter rules on social media account checks of foreign students. The order was issued through a diplomatic cable sent on Tuesday, May 27, by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor (F, M and J) visa appointment capacity until further guidance is issued,” Rubio wrote. According to the cable, more detailed instructions will be provided soon. The latest move comes as the administration is tightening entry rules for foreign students, citing threats to national security and concerns around campus unrest.

 I have watched you tarnish my name and incite your followers against me – Seyi Law writes open letter to Tunde Ednut Nigerian comedian Oluseyi Aletile, known as Seyi Law, has written an open letter to blogger and former singer Tunde Ednut In a lengthy post on his Instagram and Twitter pages, he noted that for two years now, the famous Instagram blogger has been tarnishing his name and inciting his followers against him. He revealed that he laughed it off initially, but lately, he has been reflecting. Seyi said he has kept silent despite the negative things he knows about him and has watched him deceive those capable of independent thought. However, he believes in God, who, in time, reveals the true deeds of all men. The comedian added that he believes time will reveal things as he warned Tunde not to try him. Dear mazitundeednut, Growing up as Yoruba children, we were taught a song that goes: “Kini n o fole se laye ti mo wa (2ce). Laye ti mo wa, kaka kin jale, kaka kin jale, ma ku...

 SANWO-OLU: WE'LL CONTINUE TO RENDER SERVICE TO HUMANITY FOR CITIZENS BENEFITS   •Gov hails religious leaders for fostering peace, progress, harmony in Lagos   Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that his administration will continue to touch lives and render service to humanity to ensure socio-economic benefits for residents of Lagos State.   Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Monday, when the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State Chapter, led by Rt Rev. Stephen Adegbite, and the leadership of the Cherubim & Seraphim (C & S) Church, led by His Eminence Baba Aladura Olorunfunmi Bashorun, visited him during different courtesy visits at the Lagos House, Ikeja.   The Governor attributed the peaceful coexistence and developmental strides recorded in Lagos State to the unwavering support and unity demonstrated by religious groups, noting that Christian and Muslim leaders had shown examples of love, to...

  Blackburn Community Had a Fruitful Meeting With Six Suspected Criminals Over Crime Allegations  Tensions flared in Blackburn on Monday morning when an enraged community threatened to douse six men with petrol and set them alight over a series of alleged crimes in the area. The incident began when a mob apprehended four men and assaulted them in an attempt to extract information about two suspects wanted for criminal activity. With the information obtained, the group tracked down the remaining suspects. The six men were marched to a local soccer field, where their hands were tied with ropes and electrical cables. They were then beaten with sticks and planks, and the crowd threatened to torch them. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was alerted around 10:34 AM by an onlooker concerned for the safety of four men not linked to any crimes. RUSA officers arrived to find a crowd of around 100 people gathered, hurling insults at the injured men. It was discovered that one of the susp...

 A sweet 13-year-old Ohio boy lost his life after falling from a float during a Memorial Day parade. This tragedy unfolded at 11:23 a.m. in Green, Ohio during the town's memorial day parade. The unidentified teen was riding on a trailer that was being used as a float.  As the float made its way down the street, the teen slipped and fell from the front of the trailer. Sadly, upon falling from the trailer, the teen was struck by the trailer's tires.  The juvenile sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Akron City Hospital where medical staff desperately attempted to save his life. Unfortunately, despite all of their efforts, the young boy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The young boy was a student in the North Canton City School District who released the following statement- "There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support for the family." The school is offering cou...

 EFCC Arraigns Four for Alleged Internet Fraud, N75m Money Laundering in Lagos   The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 arraigned four suspects for internet fraud and money laundering before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.   The suspects are: Chidera Ezechukwu Praise, Oghomienor Jotham Anirejuoritse, Shittu Gbenga Solomon and Olamilekan Ibraheem.   While Praise was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on alleged internet and money laundering to the tune of N75,000,000 (Seventy- Five Million Naira), the three others were arraigned on separate one-count charge of internet fraud, following their arrest alongside some other suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation by operatives of the EFCC.    One of the counts reads: “That you, CHIDERA EZECHUKWU PRAISE , sometime in May 2025 at Lagos, within the Judicial Division of this Honourable...

  President Of Nigeria Park Manager Mc Oluomo's daughter graduated from Archer High School in the United States of America  The NURTW President, Musiliu Akinsanya Popularly known as MC Oluomo has been Rejoicing over the new achievements of his beloved daughter Balikis Akinsanya as she graduated with honor from the Archer High School in United States of America  The proud father who his grateful for the successful and new achievements of his beloved daughter took his happiest mood to his fans and loveone to celebrate and Rejoice with him Mc Musiliu posted the video and picture of the graduation of his daughter with heartfelt caption to celebrate it. The proud father wrote  Congratulations, my brilliant daughter Balikis Akinsanya. Graduating with honors from Archer High School in the USA is a remarkable achievement. You've made me incredibly proud once again. As you embark on this new journey, I pray that Allah guides you with Patience to navigate life's challenges, B...

 An Alabama man is facing animal cruelty charges after he killed a chihuahua because it barks too much. The man baked the Chihuahua in the oven.... His face should be known.  This shocking incident occurred on May 19th in Atmore, Alabama. Neighbors of 44-year-old James Williamson (pictured below) reported hearing "pained and desperate yelps" coming from the home of Williamson.  As officers arrived on scene, they were met with a heartbreaking scene. A very small chihuahua was laying in the driveway deceased with obvious signs of having been fatally burned. Sergeant McMann with Atmore P.D. said he was "so shocked by what he saw that he had to take a moment to get himself together".  After questioning involved individuals, the disturbing story emerged. According to witnesses, Williamson became engaged in an argument with family members due to being upset by the pup "barking too much". During the argument, Williamson threatened to put the dog in the oven.  Wil...

 King Charles, as Head of State, has officially opened Canada’s 45th Parliament. 🇨🇦 READ HIS SPEECH BELOW: Honourable Senators, Members of the House of Commons, It is with a sense of deep pride and pleasure that my wife and I join you here today, as we witness Canadians coming together in a renewed sense of national pride, unity, and hope. I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. This land acknowledgement is a recognition of shared history as a nation. While continuing to deepen my own understanding, it is my great hope that in each of your communities, and collectively as a country, a path is found toward truth and reconciliation, in both word and deed. This is my twentieth visit to Canada, spread over the course of more than half a century, and my first as Sovereign. As I have said before, “Every time I come to Canada… a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream – and from there straight to my heart.” ...

  Governor Uba Sani Breaks 20-Year Jinx, Commissions Kagarko Township Road Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has commissioned the Kagarko township road, just three months after it was flagged off, bringing relief and excitement to residents of the Local Government Area following two decades of unfulfilled promises. The road was inaugurated on Monday as part of activities marking Governor Sani’s second anniversary in office.  During the event, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to closing the infrastructure gap between urban and rural communities. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Sani described the road as a key component of his campaign pledge to fast-track rural development across the state. “This is one of the most important local governments in Kaduna State, and we are determined to implement critical projects, especially roads, hospitals, and other essential infrastructure that will improve the lives of the people of Kagarko,” he said. The Gov...

 Lawmaker Slams NAFDAC Over N700,000 ‘Shop Re-Opening Levy’ on Onitsha Drug Traders A federal lawmaker, Mr. Afam Ogene, has condemned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for allegedly imposing a N700,000 levy on traders affected by the closure of the Onitsha drug market in Anambra State. Ogene, representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency under the Labour Party, described the action as “scandalous, outrageous, and reprehensible” in a statement issued on Tuesday in Onitsha. According to Ogene, documented evidence indicates that NAFDAC is extorting N700,000 from each shop owner to regain access to their businesses, with over 1,000 traders reportedly having paid the contentious fee. He criticized the agency for failing to distinguish between innocent business owners and those involved in drug counterfeiting, questioning the fairness of the levy. “What is this money for? If it’s for access to the shops, does it imply that the fee absolves those guilty ...

 OJOKORO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, KESHINRO, TOMIA I, COMMISSION NEW DIVISIONAL OFFICE FOR LAGOS NSCDC. We will work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the security and protection of all critical national assets and infrastructure in Ojokoro LCDA ... The Executive Chairman, of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area ( LCDA ), Hamed Idowu Daniel Tijani ( HID ), today, Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 was joined, by other very important dignitaries in the LCDA, to commission a newly, built Divisional office, for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command in the area. The Executive Chairman, Ojokoro LCDA, seized, the opportunity, to further charge the officers and men of the Division, to ensure that they avert all forms of pipeline vandalism, inferno and other forms of criminality, often committed, by miscreants and recalcitrant hoodlums in the LCDA. He stressed that Ojokoro LCDA is a land of prosperity and as such the security of its communities can not be negoti...

 "What a wonderful day it was!  Once again happy birthday to my three handsome sons Ragnar, Aiden and Liam and to their beautiful mother Precious (@snowhiteey).  Many more years of peace, joy, blessings, good health and prosperity  to come for you all.  Thanks to my first son @aragorn_ffkjnr for your kind and loving words, for organising the whole day with all the members of our household and for presenting the gifts to your three younger brothers and your mother. You made me proud son.  Finally thanks to all those that shared the day with us or that sent messages of love and fraternity.  God bless you all. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 #ffkboys ##ffktriplets #omosnowhite ##omoffk #ffksons". More photos below.