LAGOS COURT JAILS NOGASA CHAIR, FATUYI PHILLIPS 21 YEARS FOR N43. 5M FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 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

THE QUEENS BATON FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES ARRIVED LAGOS YESTERDAY.{PHOTO}.

Image result for queens batons in lagos                                      According to Vanguard,Lagos residents were yesterday Saturday gave the Queens Baton a rousing welcome as the CGA officials arrived at the International wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport.Dignitaries including NOC President,Engr Habu Gumel,Chairman of the Queens Baton Main Organising Committee Mrs Hauwa Kulu-Akinyemi,Hon Tunde Popoola,Chief Solomon Ogba {1st Vice President of NOC and AFN President},President General of Supporters Cllub,Dr Rafiu Ladipo,Nneka Ikem-Anibeze {SA to Sports Minister},Emma Nweri,Peter Nelson and hordes of Journalists and Camera men were present to welcome the Commonwealth Games Association members led by Gideon Sam.Others who arrived with the Baton are Adam Best,Patricia Quayle Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert and Colin Briggs.The Supporters Club with their band turned the Airport to a carnival of sorts as workers and passengers joined in the sweet melody of the music.Gideon Sam said that the arrival of the Baton starts the countdown to the Games in Gold Coast,Australia.He noted that Nigeria was a powerhouse in the Games adding that the enthusiasm shown here demonstrates Nigeria's willingness to win at the Games.One the Baton was handed over to Engr Gumel,the crowd cheered.Gumel said that Nigeria was happy to receive the Queenss Baton and promised that Team Nigeria would do Nigerians proud in Australia.Hauwa Kulu-Akinyemi was excited to lift the Queens Batons and noted that the Batonbearers will inspire others with their passion and commitment to promote the Commonwealth Games.The arrival of the Queens Baton starts the countdown to the Games opening ceremony on April 4 next year in Australia.
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