A 23 year-old HND 1 Student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Oladipo Opeyemi Juwon was on Thursday sentenced to nine months imprisonment by Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin over his involvement in internet scam. The sentence followed his arraignment by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a three-count charge bordering on cheating and attempted to cheat contrary to and punishable under Section 324 of Penal Code Law of Kwara State. Count one of the charges reads: “That you, Oladipo Opeyemi Juwon, sometime in the…
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The Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of five illegal oil thieves to one year imprisonment each before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos The convicts, who are all Indian nationals, are: Visal Guleria, Pranjal Singh, Rahul Pathania, Akash Kumar and Sahil Sharma. They were arrested by officers of the Nigerian Navy Ship NNS Beecroft , Alaka, Lagos on January 31, 2020, aboard the vessel, MV Bount carrying 45.9 MT of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, with no relevant documentation and subsequently handed over to…
An American woman, Janine Sanchez Reimann, 46, has found the love of her life and is presently in Kano State to marry a 23-year-old Kano State indigene, Suleiman Isah. Sahara Reporters noted that an invitation card they obtained has it that the Wedding Fatiha is to be held on Sunday, December 13, in the Gasau Panshekara area of Kano State. It would be recalled that the relationship trended earlier in the year on social media as many Nigerians expressed concerns over their age and race. Reports have it that Janine is a chef based in Lindon, California. It was gathered…
A green pandemic recovery could cut up to 25 per cent off predicted 2030 greenhouse gas emissions and bring the world closer to meeting the 2°C goal of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report finds. UNEP’s annual Emissions Gap Report 2020 finds that, despite a dip in 2020 carbon dioxide emissions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is still heading for a temperature rise in excess of 3°C this century. However, if governments invest in climate action as part of pandemic recovery and solidify emerging net-zero commitments with strengthened pledges at the next climate meeting –…
Nothing in the world feels as good as sinking into a hot tub at the end of a long day. And nothing in the world is quite as frustrating as being unable to enjoy your hot tub because it is not working properly, or the water is dirty. The solution? Regular cleaning and maintenance. Staying on top of simple repairs and hiring a hot tub cleaning service when necessary can make all the difference in the world. Ultimately, it means nothing will stand between you and your well-deserved hot tub relaxation. Hiring a hot tub cleaning service can save you time,…
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commission its Affordable Public Housing Scheme in Idale, Badagry, on Friday, as part of efforts towards reducing the Housing deficit across the State. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, who disclosed this today during a media chat in Alausa, stated that the housing scheme constructed by the State Government, in collaboration with Echostone Development Nigeria Limited, has 252 units of two-bedroom bungalows on an expanse of 12.5 hectares in Idale, Badagry. According to him “The Estate, which is one of the several initiatives of the Ministry of Housing, was borne out…
The Executive Secretary of Lagos State Law Reform Commission, Mrs. Ade Adeyemo has restated that it is an offense to use residential premises as morgues, embalmment centers or burial sites in order to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases in the State. Speaking on the activities, achievements and impact of the Lagos State Law Reform Commission since its establishments on a Lagos Television interview programme “Lagos Today”, Adeyemo stressed that the Commission is tasked with the onerous responsibility of updating and reviewing laws that address immediate and peculiar needs of Lagosians at every point in time. According to her, “The…
The Makurdi Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned one Patience Simon Robert before Justice Simon O. Aboki of the Nasarawa State High Court, Lafia for alleged impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences. Robert ran into trouble following a petition from a victim who alleged that she collected N1.5million from him under the pretext of helping his children secure a job in the EFCC. Investigations show that the defendant who was arrested while posing as an EFCC officer is deep into the business of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public with propositions for…
African countries must strengthen governance and international partnerships, while also making better use of abundant natural resources to accelerate economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 period, the International Forum on African Leadership said. “We owe it to posterity to leverage the partnerships that we have and forge new ones to expedite the resurgence of our economies,” said Lazarus Chakweras, President of the Republic of Malawi, during the forum, which was organized by African Leadership Magazine on Friday 5 December. African leaders must be at their creative best to secure critical global partnerships and to drive the continent’s economic resurgence, said Chakweras, adding that…
The Nitto ATP Finals draw, featuring the top 8 ranked players on the ATP Tour this season, is finally out! And with the much-anticipated action set to get underway on November 15 at the O2 Arena in London, the stage is set for the special and unique, year-end tournament which acts as a curtain-dropper for any given annual ATP season. As with every season, it’s a stellar, star-studded line-up that descends on the UK capital, encompassing the best and brightest stars in the game today along with the year’s best performers: from tournament regulars and stalwarts of the game Novak…
As part of the activities of the Lagos State Government to ensure the safety of lives and improve sanity on Lagos roads during the festive period and beyond, the Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) has taken its safety enlightenment awareness campaign to lgando/lkotun axis of the State. In her opening remarks at the event, the General Manager, LASDRI, Mrs Afusat Tiamiyu said bringing of the sensitisation campaign to the area was informed by its strategic location as well as the large concentration of motor parks along the corridor. Tiamiyu said it became imperative to bring all the professional drivers in…
The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of Azeez Oriire Paul ( a.k.a Quineeth Chynaberry Laty) an internet fraudster on a one-count charge bordering on intent to defraud before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Warri, Delta State. Paul had sometime in 2017 sent fraudulent electronic messages to one Umudi Elvis Kigho, which he relied upon and caused him to suffer the loss of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira( N350,000). The count reads: “that you Azeez Oriire Paul (a.k.a Qu Chynaberry Laty) sometime in December 2017 at Warri,…
… Warns Against Extortion, Corrupt Practises The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts (CBD), Olugbenga Oyerinde, has warned operatives of the Agency against extortion, bribe-taking and all forms of corrupt practices, especially during the festive period. Oyerinde, who gave the warning while addressing officers of the Agency in preparation for the yuletide season, urged the personnel to be civil, firm and decisive in their actions, while avoiding unlawful acts that are capable of bringing the Agency to disrepute and losing the confidence of stakeholders within the business districts. While charging them to rise up to…
A South African lady, Malindy Hadebe has starred up controversies on social media after she advised ladies to stop demanding money for sex. She queried that ladies claim to offer sex to their partner as a sign of love but when guys tend to do the same, ladies demand money in return. She urged ladies in such category to rather get a job to earn a living and desist from such mentality. “You give him sex to show him that you love him, but when he gives you sex to show you that he loves you he must pay” “Why…
Regina Daniels husband, Ned Nwoko has again become a subject of discussion as a former Big Brother Naija housemate, Princess has disclosed that she rejected the billionaire philanthropist when she was younger. In her page on Instagram, Princess openly declared that she’s done dating for love, and she’s now open to self-investment and funding. Reacting to this, a fan took to her comment section to ask her if she would love Ned Nwoko to apply and she disclosed that he already applied, but she rejected the proposal. The former housemate added that she turned down the billionaire because she was…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for a technology-driven Public Service nationwide to spur innovation and rapid development across Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday through his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, at the opening of the 42nd Meeting of the National Council on Establishment in Ikeja, the Governor emphasised that “in the 21st Century where technology and innovation are the main drivers of development, our public service must not live in the past; it must reflect the new age and strive to be competitive as a foremost public service in the sub-region and Africa”. While stressing that…
Justice I.N. Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu has convicted and sentenced one Ojike Odiwe Maduabuchi to two years imprisonment or pay N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) option of fine for obtaining money by false pretence. The convict was prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on a one-count charge of criminal impersonation. The charge read, “That you, Ojike Odiwe Maduabuchi sometime in September 2020 in Enugu, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, impersonated one Michael Scott, an American citizen on your Whatsapp account and Thai Friendly Application, with…
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of four oil thieves and a vessel, MV Tim Begele, before Justice A.M. Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Ukwuoma Ahamefula, Omeogor Nelson, Efemuaya Evans and Jude Eghreriniovo, were arrested sometime in December 2019 on board a vessel, MV Tim Begele, by the Nigerian Navy and subsequently handed over to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution. They were, however, arraigned alongside the vessel on March 4, 2020, on a three-count charge bordering on illegal dealing…
Nollywood actress, Joke Lawal, has stated that many Nigerians perceive female actresses as prostitutes, noting that this disturbing trend is gravely affecting the local film industry and has to change when she gets a chance to change the narrative. Today.ng reported that the movie queen made the remark in a recent interview with newsmen. “I would like to change people’s perception of actresses. A lot of people think of actresses as prostitutes, they see us as people who are not worthy of marriage and having a family. If I have the power this is something I will like to change,”…
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has assented to the state’s 2021 Appropriation Bill, with the assurance that the state government would strive to recover from the economic challenges engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Okowa, who signed the bill on Monday in Asaba, commended the state’s House of Assembly for speedy passage of the Bill and said that signing the budget with a month to the end of 2020 would avail the state government the opportunity to plan further towards the implementation of the 2021 budget from January 2020. He thanked God for the warm working relationship between the executive and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday re-arraigned former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi. Lawal is facing criminal prosecution alongside three others namely: Hamidu David Lawal (his younger brother), Sulaiman Abubakar, Apeh John Monday and two companies, Rholavision Engineering Ltd and Josmon Technologies Ltd. Their re-arraignment on Monday followed the demise of the former trial judge, Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The defendants were docked on amended 10-count charge, bordering on diversion of funds, criminal…
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of Adam kaka Adam, a former banker, who was on Monday sentenced to one year imprisonment by Justice Ibrahim Jauro of the Yobe State High Court sitting in Damaturu. The convict was prosecuted on one-count of theft to the tune of N11, 657,500.00(Eleven Million Six Hundred and Fifty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Naira). Adam, a former service manager in charge of Vault Room and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Unity Bank Plc. Damaturu Branch, Yobe State allegedly diverted the said sum which was mearnt to…
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday arraigned Osita Ojeah, his company, Homeland and Overseas Limited, and Anthony Nwosu before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and conspiracy to steal to the tune of N139, 000,000.00(One Hundred and Thirty-nine Million Naira). One of the counts reads: “Osita Ojeah, Anthony Nwosu and Homeland and Overseas Ltd., on or about the 3rd of February 2016 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonesty stole and converted the sum of N139,…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu who has been waking waves since Monday morning for the wrong reasons, has cried out that people are quoting him out of context. Garba had in an interview with the BBC on Monday, stated that the 43 farmers that were killed by Boko Haram on Saturday did not have military clearance to be on the rice farms when the attack happened. When asked if he was not blaming the farmers for going to the area, Shehu responded, “Not exactly but the truth has to be said. Was there…
Three firemen of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were reportedly injured and a fire engine of the Agency damaged by hoodlums, who attacked the officials in the course of duty on Sunday. Making this disclosure, Acting Head of the Agency, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye expressed displeasure over the incessant attacks on firefighters in recent times for yet to be identified reasons. She recalled that the attack on the firefighters and the engine occurred after officials of the agency were prevented from attending to a fire incident at Nmani Street, Dopemu Agege, in Orile Agege LCDA, Lagos. Adeseye informed that…
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has called on Christians in politics to always strive to affect lives positively, especially the poor and vulnerable in the society. Okowa who made the call while speaking at the 22nd biennial delegates conference of the Joint Council of Knights, Church of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion, held at All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli, said Christians in politics should embrace humility and lead by example. According to him, Christians in politics must have a distinctive character that truly portrays the Spirit of Christ in them, adding that the change that we desire begins with each person choosing…
Abubakar Mohammed Sani, a serving Deputy Comptroller of Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, was on Friday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Hadiza Sabi’u Shagari of the Federal High Court Katsina on a six-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence. The defendant allegedly used his position as an officer of the Katsina Command of the Nigerian Prisons Service (as it then was) and obtained a total sum of N2,850,000 (Two Million Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) from some persons under the guise of helping them secure employment into the Prison Service. The EFCC…
Justice Adie A. Onyebueke of the Cross River State High Court, Akamkpa, has sentenced one Augustine Effiong Bassey to five years imprisonment for stealing N27 million, belonging to a microfinance bank, where he was a branch manager. He was prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on a one-count charge of stealing. The charge read, “That you, Augustine Effiong Bassey (‘m’), sometime between 2010 and 2012 at Uyanga, Cross River State, within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Cross River State, with the intent to defraud, stole the sum of N27,300,000 (Twenty-seven…
Vietnamese human rights defender Nguyen Bac Truyen and other prisoners of conscience held in An Diem prison in Vietnam are on hunger strike to protest unjust treatment by prison officials, religious Advocacy group, CSW has disclosed. In a release on Friday, the group said Nguyen Bac Truyen’s hunger strike began on 26 November and will continue until the prison conditions and treatment are improved. Truyen and others are protesting about lack of access to medical care and confiscation of letters from prisoners to their families without explanation, among other things. Several prisoners have also requested transfers to prisons closer to…
Religious Advocacy, CSW has disclosed that an Ahmadi doctor was murdered in front of his family at his home in Murch Balochan, Nankana Sahib District, Punjab on 20 November, noting that his murder is the latest in a series of killings of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan. According to the Advocacy, the incident took place in the afternoon, just after Dr Tahir Mahmood, 31, and his family finished their Friday afternoon prayers. Local sources report that a teenage male, identified as Mahad, opened fire with a pistol as a family member opened the door. Dr Mahmood was killed instantly. His…
