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Court convicts A’Ibom poly lecturer, accomplice in multi-million naira extortion

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A’Ibom High Court hands death sentence to Police Corporal, accomplice

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Court sentences four to death over Ikot Abasi kidnapping

Court sentences four to death over Ikot Abasi kidnapping

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Court jails man two years for land racketeering in Maiduguri

Court jails man two years for land racketeering in Maiduguri

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Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi fraud: Court adjourns trial till 2026

Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi fraud: Court adjourns trial till 2026

CitizenDiary November 13, 2025 0

Court jails Internet fraudster in Kaduna

Court jails Internet fraudster in Kaduna

CitizenDiary September 29, 2025 0

Court jails fake investor for $71,000 fraud

Court jails fake investor for $71,000 fraud

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Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing brother over witchcraft accusation

Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing brother

CitizenDiary July 10, 2025 0

Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya Sentenced to six months jail Term for Naira Abuse The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 secured the conviction and sentence of social media influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, before Justice Simone Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano. Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. She was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Act which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. She was granted an administrative bail by the Commission pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano. However, when it was time for her court appearance, she absconded in her bid to evade the legal processes. However, after weeks of intensive investigation and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully re-arrested the TikTok Influencer on Sunday March 16, 2025. She was subsequently arraigned on 20 May 2025 where she pleaded guilty to the one count amended charge. The charge against Kunya reads: “You Murja Ibrahim Kunya on the 28th of December, 2023 at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court whilst dancing in one of the rooms at Tahir Guest Palace tampered with Naira notes issued by Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying and matching on same in the said occasion and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007”. Following her guilty plea, counsel for the prosecution, Musa Isah reviewed the facts of the case and prayed the court to convict her accordingly. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Amobeda convicted Kunya and sentenced her to six months imprisonment with an option of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira only) fine. In a significant and rehabilitative dimension to the sentencing, Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing her as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms. This order mandates Kunya to utilize her social media reach to educate her followers on the importance of respecting the Nigerian currency and the legal consequences of its abuse or mutilation. Dele Oyewale Head, Media & Publicity

Court jails three Internet fraudsters in Kwara

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Court jails two six months for Naira abuse in Lagos

Court jails two six months for Naira abuse in Lagos

CitizenDiary May 12, 2025 0

Court jails serial investment fraudster 63 years in Ibadan

Court jails serial investment fraudster 63 years in Ibadan

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Court orders arrest of Asekun, revokes Richard’s bail for contempt

CitizenDiary March 5, 2026 0

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Court convicts A’Ibom poly lecturer, accomplice in multi-million naira extortion

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Court dismisses Abba Kyari, brothers’ non-declaration of assets trial

Court dismisses Abba Kyari, brothers’ non-declaration of assets trial

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Lagos APC official dies hours before inauguration

Lagos APC official dies hours before inauguration

CitizenDiary March 5, 2026 0

Lagos security agency declares readiness for state police

Lagos security agency declares readiness for state police

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