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WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Adunni Ade; Nigerian-American Star Bridging Cultures and Dominating Nollywood Screens
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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria has been knocked out of the AFCON semifinal clash against Morocco.
The Super Eagles fell short in a tense encounter,...
Fans Slam Referee Laryea Over Nigeria vs Morocco Semifinal Officiating
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Two Arrested for Attempted Drug Smuggling into Ondo Prison
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FG Approves 40% Pay Rise, New Professorial Allowance for Lecturers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a 40%...
Music
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a 40%...
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Babcock University Introduces New Student Dress Code
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Anthony Joshua Discharged From Lagos Hospital, Pays Final Respect to Crash Victims
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Business
FG Approves 40% Pay Rise, New Professorial Allowance for Lecturers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a 40%...
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FG Proposes ₦41bn for Renovation of 109 Foreign Missions
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The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff...
Tinubu Assures Nigerians: Inflation to Fall Below 10% by End of 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the...
Health
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Anthony Joshua Discharged From Lagos Hospital, Pays Final Respect to Crash Victims
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USA Donates $5 Million to UNICEF for Nutrition Support in Nigeria
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Dubai Court Slams Nigerian Billionaire Jail Term Over Financial Crime
On February 10, 2025, a Dubai court sentenced Abdulrahman Bashar, a Nigerian billionaire and owner of Rahmaniya Filling Station and Ultimate Oil and Gas, to a one-year jail term over financial crimes. According to Premium Times, Bashar was found guilty of issuing seven cheques with a combined value of 126.45 million dirhams from an Emirates Islamic Bank account, which had mismatched signatures. The court proceedings led by Judge Hussein Hamdi revealed that Bashar deliberately signed the cheques in a manner that prevented their cashing, as evidenced by the statements from Jamal Awad Nasser Hussein and the cheques presented.
This is not Bashar’s first conviction for financial misconduct. In 2020, the England and Wales High Court sentenced him to ten months for defying court orders in a case initiated by Sahara Energy Resources, resulting in a £500,000 fine for Rahmaniya and a £10,000 penalty for its manager, Adebowale Aderemi.
The latest verdict underscores the continued legal challenges faced by Bashar and his businesses, while his company has yet to comment on the recent jail term.
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WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Adunni Ade; Nigerian-American Star Bridging Cultures and Dominating Nollywood Screens
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WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Adunni Ade; Nigerian-American Star Bridging Cultures and Dominating Nollywood Screens
Adunni Ade is a Nigerian-American actress, model, and producer...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria has been knocked out of the AFCON semifinal clash against Morocco.
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Football fans have taken to social media to criticize...
Two Arrested for Attempted Drug Smuggling into Ondo Prison
Authorities in Ondo State have confirmed the arrest of...
FG Approves 40% Pay Rise, New Professorial Allowance for Lecturers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a 40%...
Music
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Tems Says, “Women Are Less Respected in the Music Industry”.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a 40%...
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WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Adunni Ade; Nigerian-American Star Bridging Cultures and Dominating Nollywood Screens
Adunni Ade is a Nigerian-American actress, model, and producer...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria has been knocked out of the AFCON semifinal clash against Morocco.
The Super Eagles fell short in a tense encounter,...
Fans Slam Referee Laryea Over Nigeria vs Morocco Semifinal Officiating
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WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Adunni Ade; Nigerian-American Star Bridging Cultures and Dominating Nollywood Screens
Adunni Ade is a Nigerian-American actress, model, and producer...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria has been knocked out of the AFCON semifinal clash against Morocco.
The Super Eagles fell short in a tense encounter,...
Fans Slam Referee Laryea Over Nigeria vs Morocco Semifinal Officiating
Football fans have taken to social media to criticize...
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