LAGOS COURT JAILS NOGASA CHAIR, FATUYI PHILLIPS 21 YEARS FOR N43. 5M FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
Lagos Court Jails NOGASA Chair, Fatuyi Phillips 21 Years for N43.5m Fraud Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5m fraud. The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 5, 2022, arraigned Philips alongside his firm, Oceanview Oil and Gas Limited, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N43, 502,000.00 Count one reads: "Fatuyi Yemi Philips and Oceanview Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, on or about the 28th day of September, 2016 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum of N43, 502,000.00 from Elochukwu Okoye and Elebana Unique Ventures Nigeria Limited on behalf of WAPCIL Nigeria Limited under the false rep
Senator Lanre Tejuoso's wife Mrs Mojisola Tejuoso,celebrated her 50th birthday in Lagoa yesterday and a lot of Nigerian Senators including the Senate president himself attended the colouful event.Today monday morning,Senator Saraki who urges Ooni-elect to work for National Unity,congratulated the Ooni of Ife Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and advised him to concentrate on further solidifying the role of the Yoruba people in national unity.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser {Media and Publicity},Yusuph Olaniyonu,wished the Ooni a long and peaceful reign,sound health and many years of service to his people.According to the Senate President,the Ooni elect has so many things in common with the immediate past Ooni,which include but not limited to being widely travelled,exposed,versatile,well informed and somebody devoted to community service.He noted that the appointment of Prince Ogunwusi could not have come at a better time.Saraki said ''I am particularly delighted that the approval of your appointment by the Governor of Osun state,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,came at a time when the youthful zest,experience,and knowledge of global best practices,which you possess in abundance are needed to move the traditional institution and most especially,the revered throne of the Ife Kingdom,to the next level.I have no doubt that your present assignment would greatly enhance the bond of unity that exits among the Yorubas as well as contribute immensely to the growth and development of our dear country''.The Senate President assured the new monarch that the Senate,under his leadership,will continue to hold the traditional institution in high esteem,considering the role they play in ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people,promotion of worthy cultural values in the society and sustenance of national traditions.''May your ascension to the throne of your forebears mark the beginning of a new era of prosperity,peace,development and progress for your immediate subjects,the Yoruba race and the entire nation.It is my prayer that the people of Ife and the entire Yorubaland would find in you a rallying point for unity,peace and progress just like they did during the time of your predecessors''.More photos below. 
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