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

CARDINAL OKPALAEKE CONDEMNS ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, INSECURITY FACED IN NIGERIA. (PHOTO).



Cardinal Okpalaeke Condemns Economic Hardship, Insecurity Faced In Nigeria


The Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Peter Cardinal Okpalaeke has expressed worry over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship being experienced in Nigeria which according has led to wanton loss of lives and means of livelihood for many. 

Cardinal Okpalaeke who expressed the displeasure in his 2022 Christmas message to Nigerians said though the situation is certain to trigger feelings of hopelessness, he is still encouraged by the resilience of Nigerians and the collective resolve not to be broken down but the level of faith, courage and determination for better tomorrow. 

He urged Nigerians to remain firm despite challenges as God is one who always triumphs in all situations.

In spite of the difficulties faced in the country, the prelate called on Nigerians, to be joyful and thankful to God for the gift of himself to mankind at Christmas. 

He said though that the current challenges in the country may force some people not to travel home or to their preferred destinations for the Christmas celebration and accompanying reunions, but asked them not dampen allow it spirits.

Disclosing that Christmas is one of those moments to strengthen man's grip on God and reflect on his love for humanity, Cardinal Okpalaeke said that the season is a time the human vulnerability, and frailty embrace and unite with the perfection and holiness of God in the person of Jesus Christ.

Cardinal Okpalaeke said the love shown to mankind in Jesus Christ is a challenge to everyone to be worthy ambassadors of love in the world, and to move away from their comfort zone and express their love to their brothers and sisters. 

He encouraged Christians to do away with hatred, selfishness, greed, and insincerity that have kept the country where it is today and embrace love for one another regardless of tribe, tongue, region, religion or even political affiliation.

 

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