Day: November 26, 2024

Two US-based Nigerians sentenced to 30 years imprisonment over $3.5m romance scam

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A United States federal court has sentenced Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu to a combined 30 years in prison for defrauding American citizens of $3.5 million. According to a statement from the US Department of Justice, the two orchestrated a romance scam, deceiving victims with false claims about inheriting substantial fortunes that required upfront payments to access. The statement noted that a covert investigation by law enforcement uncovered the fraud schemes. It explained: “An undercover investigation led to federal prison sentences for two Nigerian nationals living in Chicago suburbs who…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Crude Oil Processing

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The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has officially commenced crude oil processing. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, shared the update, stating that the refinery will operate at 60 percent capacity, processing 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day. “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially begins crude oil processing,” Soneye remarked, describing the development as a milestone for energy independence and economic growth. He also commended the efforts of President…

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