Tag: Businessman
Nigerian Businessman Engages US Lobbying Firm in $720,000 Deal to Boost Nigeria–US Relations
A Nigerian businessman and energy sector executive, Matthew Tonlagha, has entered into a $720,000 contract with a United States–based lobbying firm to provide strategic communications and government affairs services aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the US. Tonlagha, who is the vice-chairman of Tantita Security Services, engaged Valcour Global Public Strategy through his
Indian-origin businessman in Canada targeted in violent extortion attempt
Updated: Jan 12th, 2026 An Indian national living in Canada has reported a disturbing extortion attempt after his home was targeted in a shooting while he and his family were inside, according to local media reports. Local media reported that the man, who moved to Canada three years ago and runs an immigration and education
Indian Businessman, 3 Others Arrested Over N3.9bn Tramadol Intercepted At Lagos Airport
An Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and three Nigerian accomplices, Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode and Bakare Korede Muheeb, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the seizure of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The
Singaporean businessman arrested at Bangkok airport for alleged $200k tax evasion, Singapore News
A Singaporean businessman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on suspicion of tax evasion amounting to over 5 million baht (S$197,550), said Thai police in a Facebook post on Wednesday (June 4). David Liu, 71, was arrested after a complaint by Thailand's Revenue Department against media analytics company Isentia Monitoring Services, where he had worked
Chinese Businessman Accused of Illegal Mining and Banditry Ties in Zamfara
Zamfara State Map Chinese Businessman Accused of Illegal Mining and Banditry Ties in Zamfara A disturbing exposé has revealed the alleged long-standing involvement of a Chinese national, Mr Tang, in illegal mining operations, environmental degradation, and armed banditry in Zamfara State—activities that span more than two decades and implicate several political figures and institutions. According
Businessman loses Rs. 4.12 lakh in cyber fraud
Hyderbad:A case registered with Rachakonda cybercrime unit by a 42-year-old businessman, who had lost Rs.4,12,903 after clicking on a malicious link. He then noticed suspicious apps on his phone, which he had never installed. The victim, a resident of Meerpet, approached the sleuths after noticing 11 messages of transactions ranging between Rs.249 and Rs.1.4 lakhs
Money under the bed: Businessman back in court after being arrested for possession of R1.2 million
Maguga on Tuesday appeared before the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court where he was remanded in custody. “The suspect, Eugine Julius Maguga, 49, charged with money laundering and bribery appeared at the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on March 18 2025. The case was postponed to (Thursday) March 20 2025 for formal bail application,” said Ndubane. Get your news
Abductors of Ondo businessman, wife, daughter demand N30m ransom
By Dayo Johnson Akure—abductors of a businessman, Tope Faji, his wife, and their daughter, in Owo, Ondo State, have demanded a ransom of N30 million for their release. Recall that the victims were abducted in front of their residence along Ipele Road, Owo, in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State...
Newsletter
Don't miss
client
CMC Markets’ Client Assets Hit a Record £46.3bn amid Growing B2B Push
iFOREX Cuts Outlook; XTB Shares Fall on CFD Review iFOREX Cuts Outlook; XTB Shares Fall on CFD Review iFOREX Cuts Outlook; XTB Shares Fall on CFD Review iFOREX Cuts Outlook; XTB Shares Fall on CFD Review Today’s financial news recap covers iFOREX cuts its EBITDA outlook after a sharp July income decline, Poland keeps its
Citrus
A Citrus Grove Standoff: Why FL Homeowners Are Fuming Over a Golf Course
In Naples, FL, the South Naples Citrus Grove—selling fresh-squeezed juice, orange-swirled soft serve, and just about anything else you can make from citrus fruit—has operated on Sable Palm Road for decades. Nearby, black bears and Florida panthers amble through protected state forest. For those who walk and drive these roads, the area’s bucolic setting was
Apalachee
Apalachee school shooter had written plans: ‘Take a moment or two to stay calm and really think about if I wanna do this’
WINDER, Ga. (Court TV) — As a school shooter pleaded guilty to killing two students and two teachers, surviving victims stood in court to confront him. Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to all 55 charges he faced — including four counts of malice murder and four counts of felony murder — for the shooting at
Killer'
Southport killer transferred to high-security psych hospital after officials say he cannot be safely managed in prison
Axel Rudakubana, the man serving a life sentence for the 2024 Southport murders, has been transferred from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor Hospital, a high-security health compound, after authorities determined he could not be safely managed in prison. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the move followed an independent clinical assessment carried out under the Mental Health
Khisêtjê
Khuiusi Khisêtjê helped his people recover their land and future in the Xingu
Khuiusi Khisêtjê assumed leadership after disease and violence reduced his people to around 50 and killed many of their elders. He helped recover the Wawi Indigenous Territory, which contained ancestral villages, sacred places, and the graves of Khisêtjê relatives. He worked to preserve Khisêtjê songs, language, oral history, and cultural knowledge while preparing younger leaders

