Court jails Enugu palm kernel seller over naira abuse

Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State, has convicted and sentenced one Iziga Jude Ikechukwu (also known as Easy-money) to one year imprisonment, for abusing Naira notes during his birthday celebration.

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The convict was arraigned by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on March 26, 2026 on a one-count charge bordering on mutilation of Naira notes to the tune of ₦81,700.

The lone -count charge reads: “That you, Iziga Jude Ikechukwu on 22nd February 2026, at Embassy Hotel Enugu Ezike, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, while celebrating your birthday, you danced and matched on the sum of Eighty-one thousand, Seven hundred Naira (81₦ 700. 00) notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. You thereby committed an offence to wit: mutilation, contrary to and punishable under Section 21 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007”.

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He pleaded guilty to the charge. Justice Giwa-Ogunbanjo thereafter convicted and sentenced Ikechukwu to one year imprisonment from the date of arraignment with an option of fine of ₦300, 000. The court also ordered that the sum of ₦81, 700 recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government through the Commission.

The convict, 24 year-old palm kernel dealer was arrested on February 28, 2026 at his residence located around timber market in Enugu-ezike, Enugu state, by operatives of the EFCC following an actionable intelligence received via a viral video circulating on social media in which he was seen recording himself, while abusing Naira notes in his hotel room, during his birthday celebration. He was charged to court and convicted.

Tottenham confirms appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as new coach

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Tottenham has confirmed it has appointed a new head coach. Roberto Dr Zerbi signed a 5-year deal with the North London club days after it sacked Igor Tudor.

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The ex-Brighton boss was all joy, according European sports media, saying he was “delighted” to be part of a big dream.

“I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world.

“In all my discussions with the club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition”.

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For Tottenham family, Zerbi’s presence is very much welcome.

Johan Lange, Tottenham’s sporting director, praised him as a forward-thinking coach and added that Zerbi has been the club’s “number one target” since summer.

“He is one of the most creative and forward-thinking coaches in world football, and brings with him a wealth of experience at the highest level, including in the Premier League”, Lange said.

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Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu resigns

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has resigned.

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His resignation letter dated 26th March, 2026 was read to President Bola Tinubu.

According to Adelabu his resignation was in a good faith as he has to clear the way to be able to contest Oyo governorship race in 2027.

Police arrest a single mother for beheading her boyfriend

Men would never be wise. More harm continue to come to them all over the world.

Police has confirmed arresting a 24-year-old mother of two for beheading her boyfriend and hiding his head in a rucksack.

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The incident happened on March 29th morning at Itaquaquecetuba on the outskirts of Sao Paulo in Brazil while the lovebirds were at the woman’s home.

According to police detectives, Ellen Neves da Silva Paula stabbed his boyfriend, Daniel dos Santos, mutilated his body before hiding it in her bathroom.

They were dating for only two months.

All she was able to tell the police was largely incongruent. But detectives were able to understand that the couple and a friend has been drinking and taking hard drugs in a public pub into the early hours of Sunday before the incident.

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Paula reportedly called her parents after killing her boyfriend. The parents, in turn, called the police who have since taken her into custody as investigation begun.