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Burna Boy Gives VDM $145K for Charity

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has donated $145,000 to activist Verydarkman for charity work, including freeing inmates and paying hospital bills. See fan reactions.

Sant’Egidio Brings Christmas Joy to 600+ Lagos Children

The Community of Sant’Egidio hosted a festive Christmas lunch for over 600 children and elderly in Iwaya, Lagos, providing food, gifts, and music. Read how this annual event brought joy despite economic challenges.

Cubana Chiefpriest Storms Owerri with Convoy, Gifts Food

Celebrity barman Cubana Chiefpriest caused a stir in Owerri with a convoy of luxury cars for Christmas. He distributed food items to a massive crowd, continuing his tradition of community giving. Read more about the festive homecoming.

Foundation Brings Christmas Cheer to Abuja PWDs

Hadiza Aliyu's Foundation distributed food items to over 150 persons with disabilities in Abuja's Karmajiji colony, easing hardship and spreading festive joy. Read about their empowerment mission.

Church gives food, cash to 30 widows for Christmas

Gateway International Church's Women's Ministry brought festive cheer to 30 widows with food items and cash gifts. The outreach aimed to ease economic pressure during the Yuletide season.

110 Lagos Widows Get Food, Cash Gifts for Christmas

His Heavenly Light Ministry supports over 110 Lagos widows with food items and financial capital for Christmas, marking the third phase of its empowerment program. Founder Dr. Cecilia Onitiri outlines plans to increase grants.

IWOC's 'Threads of Heritage' Book Marks 30 Years of Charity

The International Women's Organisation for Charity (IWOC) launched a landmark coffee table book, 'Threads of Heritage,' documenting three decades of multicultural philanthropy impacting over 300 Nigerian charities. Read the inspiring story.

Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud

Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.

Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

Golf Tournament Targets 1,000 Out-of-School Children

The 1808 Charity Junior Golf Tournament uses sports advocacy to tackle Nigeria's education crisis, aiming to send 1,000 children back to school in 2025. Learn how young golfers are driving change.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

Okorocha's Niece Charged in N17m Land Scam

Uche David Obinali, niece of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, faces fraud charges for an alleged N17 million land scam in Abuja. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Read the full details.

Nigerian Man Convicted in US Romance Scam

Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian man, faces 40 years in US prison for wire fraud and money laundering in romance scams. Read the full story of the cyber fraud conviction.

Osimhen donates N5m to cancer patient Aunty Esther

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has donated N5 million to social media influencer Aunty Esther who is battling breast cancer. The generous contribution helped push total donations past N23 million for her treatment.

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