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May 2, 2024

BREAKING: Nigerian High Court Adjourns $35Million Money Laundering Trial Of Binance Executives To May 13

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Binance, Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and head of financial crime and Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British Kenyan, are facing trial for laundering more than $35 million. The suit which was filed by Nigeria's anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was supposed to resume today (Thursday), May 2.

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May 2, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked WhatsApp Chats Show Fleeing Kogi Ex-Governor, Yahaya Bello Is Plotting To Bribe Judges With Wads Of Dollar Bills

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This was revealed by his close allies and commissioners in Kogi State in their chats in a WhatsApp group named, “Only Ododo 4 Const” which were leaked to SaharaReporters on Thursday morning.

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May 2, 2024

BREAKING: Nigerian Socialite, Cubana Chief Priest And Anti-Corruption Body, EFCC To Settle Naira Abuse Case Out Of Court

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The Nation Newspaper reports that the out-of-court settlement was disclosed when the proceedings resumed on Thursday.

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May 1, 2024

BREAKING: Police Officers Storm Home Of Ex-MFM Church Member Remanded In Prison, To Arrest His Wife; Ask Her To Report To Abuja Office After Seeing Her Little Children

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This was confirmed by the family’s lawyer, Mr Adesina Ogunlana in a video he posted on Facebook on Wednesday titled, 'Latest On The Mountain Of Fire And Miracles Ministry (MFM) Vs The Ayotunde Richards Family.'

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May 1, 2024

BREAKING: 100-level Student Dies While Exercising At Veritas University Campus Gym In Abuja, Parents Suspect Foul Play

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Dr. Sanni Bil-hissan who spoke on behalf of the University confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Wednesday.

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May 1, 2024

Alleged Libel Against MFM’s Olukoya: Ex-Chorister Richards, Blogger Yet To Fulfil Bail Conditions, In Prison A Week After Court Granted Bail

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The lawyer accused Richards of sundry acts of cyberbullying and libelling Olukoya.

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Legal
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May 1, 2024

BREAKING: Lagos Coastal Highway: Tinubu Government Begins Payment Of N2.75billion Compensation To Affected Nigerians

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Umahi said this during a stakeholders meeting held in Lagos State on Wednesday.

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May 1, 2024

Over 600 Of Us Are In Captivity – Senior Aide To Emir Of Zamfara, Shamaki Pleads For Help From Terrorists' Den

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Shamaki, who said he is in the terrorists’ custody with over 600 others, appealed to the Emir of Zamfara and the government authorities to have compassion on them and rescue them from captivity.

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Insecurity
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May 1, 2024

BREAKING: Benue Police Commissioner, Hassan Detains Activist, Mojekwu For Dragging Governor Alia's Aide To EFCC Over N20billion Fraud

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SaharaReporters learnt that Mojekwu was detained over a petition written against Dr. Dennis Akura, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

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May 1, 2024

Electricity Tariff Hike: Falana Lambasts Minister Of Power, Says He's Acting IMF, World Bank Script

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The renowned lawyer also expressed concern over what he described as impunity on the part of the FG and NERC, stressing their actions were not backed by laws.

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Energy