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FCT High Court Sentences Nigerian Man to One Year in Prison for Bitcoin Fraud

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has sentenced Praise Igbo Humphrey, also known as Jessica Allen, to one year in prison for defrauding an American of $115,000 worth of Bitcoin.

Humphrey, who impersonated a cryptocurrency trader, lured Aaron Baker, a U.S. citizen, into a fake investment scheme in 2022, fraudulently obtaining 5.26 Bitcoins. He pleaded guilty to charges brought by the EFCC, including internet fraud and impersonation.

Justice Abba-Aliyu sentenced him to one year in prison or a fine of one million naira and ordered that recovered funds and cryptocurrency be used to compensate the victim through the American Embassy.


 

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“Nigeria Is Safer Than 10 Years Ago” – Seyi Law Backs Tinubu’s Administration

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Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.

He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.

“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”


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Fire Incident Reported at Murtala Muhammed Airport

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It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.

Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.


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Kano State Shuts Down Entertainment Centres Over Ramadan Fast

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It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.

The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.


 

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