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Kano Court Sends Two Internet Fraudsters to Jail A Kano State High Court presided over by Honorable Justice Ibrahim Musa Karaye has convicted and sentenced two fraudsters, Benjamin Okechukwu Udeagwu and Benjamin Amos Olamide to three years imprisonment for internet- related offences.  They were jailed after pleading guilty to one- count separate charges bordering on internet fraud upon their arraignment by the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.  The charge against Udeagwu reads: “That You, Benjamin Okechukwu Udeagwu sometime in September, 2023 in Kano within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Kano with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of $50 by fraudulently impersonating as Brad George a citizen of United States of America which pretence you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence of cheating by personation contrary to Section 321 of the Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 324 of same law.” The charge against Olamide r

 EFCC Arraigns Man, Firm for Alleged $60, 334. 59 Theft in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, arraigned one Oladipo Jimoh alongside his firm, Barma Energy Resources Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on two-count charges bordering on stealing to the tune of $60, 334.59 (Sixty Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Four Dollars, Fifty Nine Cents). Count one reads: "Oladipo Bankole Jimoh and Barma Energy Resources Limited, sometime between 11th October, 2022 and July 2023 in Lagos, within the Ikeja Judicial Division, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of $47,534.59, property of Vale Blue Limited." Count two reads: "Oladipo Bankole Jimoh and Barma Energy Resources Limited, sometime between 11th October 2022 and July 2023 in Lagos, within the Ikeja Judicial Division, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of $12,800, property

Ogun State Police Bans The Use Of Fireworks, And Explosives During Yuletide Celebrations There has been a complaint from residents about their inability to differentiate between gunshots and genuine fireworks. The Police Command in Ogun has banned the use of fireworks and explosives in the state during the Yuletide celebrations. SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday. Odutola said there had been complaints from residents about their inability to differentiate between gunshots and genuine fireworks. The PPRO urged residents to respect the privacy of others. “The state police command has been inundated with report indices coming from residents since November 1, especially in Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, Ikenne, and Sango Ota, over the indiscriminate use of dangerous fireworks popularly called “banga”. “They said that the deafening sound of it threatens the state of peace of mind and triggers anxiety in reside

I was ‘robbed’ of CAF African Player of the Year Award – Mikel Obi Former Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi has claimed he was robbed of the CAF African Player of the Year Award in 2013 Speaking in his new podcast, Obi One, the former Chelsea midfielder noted that he won more than Toure during the year in review. Mikel Obi played a pivotal role as the Blues won the UEFA Europa League. He was also a key part of the Nigeria squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, Mikel Obi could only finish behind Toure in the CAF Player of the Year voting. “In 2013, it was my trophy (CAF Award) to be won. I won the Africa Cup of Nations, I won the Champions League, the year before and the Europa League the year 2013. “And Yaya only won… he didn’t win anything and coming into the ceremony, I thought I was winning, the information was that I was going to win it, I was told by CAF I was going to win it,” Mikel Obi said.  

*Umunze is NOT Headquarters of ESN. Describing the Town as "No-Go-Area" is Mischievous.* Attention of Anambra State Police Command has been drawn to a story making the rounds on social media claiming that Umunze in Orumba South LGA is the Headquarters of ESN and that the Police regard the town as a "No-Go-Area" While sympathising with the kidnap victim who was allegedly held for four days in the area, it is important to let the public know that the claims attributed to the man is false and baseless. The public will recall that the Police-led Forward Operating Base in Aguata just last month smashed the insurgents Camp at Ogbunka near Umunze, rescuing three kidnapped victims including a Priest; recovering nine stolen Vehicles and three Pump Action Guns and arresting three of the criminals. So how can anyone claim the Police describe Umunze as a no-go area? The Divisional Police Headquarters in Umunze is functioning at full capacity and the Police continue to discharge

Obinabo Reunites Mother With Her Three Children After Forceful Separation By Husband By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner Honourable Ify Obinabo has rescued three children forcefully taken away from mother for three months and reunited them. This came after Mrs Amaka Ojukwu from Oraifite lodged a complaint against the husband Benson Ojukwu alleging that after he beat her up, he took the kids and handed over to his mother Eunice Ojukwu to look after. Mrs Ojukwu noted that two of her children got scholarships at different schools which she has earlier started their registration process but could not continue because they were taken away from her and ever since then hasn't been to school. Reacting the Women Affairs boss Hon Obinabo represented by her Special Assistant Mrs Blessing Nweke urged women to stop being enablers of all form of Sexual and Gender Based Violence against their fellow women but rather support their own and make the society a

Strike: Maritime Workers Shut Down Lagos Seaport Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have shutdown the Tin-can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos in compliance with the nationwide strike by the organized labour. The strike is coming on the instructions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) after its national executive council meeting held on Monday, directing all affiliates of the Congress to strictly comply. The NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had taken the decision after their joint meeting in Abuja, prompted by alleged infractions and encroachments of the rights of workers, the assault on the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and the continued refusal of government to implement agreements, non-payment of backlog of salaries, pensions, descriminatory payment of salaries and non-compliance to national minimum wage. Executive members of MWUN directed its members to shutdown the ports on Tuesday morning in compliance with the directive. It was learnt that freight forwarders

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK MANAGEMENT, NEGOTIATES MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR FUNDING PACKAGE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, advanced negotiations concerning a multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility from the Islamic Development Bank to fund a multi-sectoral portfolio of infrastructure projects at the federal and sub-national levels in Nigeria. This development was the outcome of substantive investment discussions held between President Tinubu and the Vice-President (Country Programs) of the Islamic Development Bank, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, after the President's return from evening prayers. "Nigeria is the candle of hope that will light the way for Africa. And once Africa is illuminated, the world will be a brighter place for all of humanity. We are determined to create a future for our gifted youths. Investments in Nigeria will be among the world's most high-yielding. Inve

EFCC Arraigns Woman for N10million Fraud in Damaturu  The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, arraigned Aisha Sabo before Justice  Fadima Murtala Aminu of the Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe State on one -count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the tune of N10,473,500.00 (Ten Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Naira). The lone-count charge reads: “That you Aisha Sabo on or about March, 2022 at Damaturu, Yobe State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court directly converts the aggregate sum of N10,473,500.00 (Ten Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Naira) which you reasonably ought to have known that it forms part of proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: criminal misappropriation and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 (2) (b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishab

Court Jails Internet Fraudster in Kaduna.  Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kaduna, has convicted and sentenced Paul Monday (a.k.a Ray Aguilar) to two years imprisonment for internet fraud.  He was jailed after pleading guilty to one- count charge bordering on internet fraud, preferred against him by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.  The lone- count charge reads: "You Paul Monday ( a.k.a Ray Aguilar) sometime in June, 2023 in Kaduna within the Kaduna Judicial Division of the High Court with intent to defraud, impersonated one Ray Aguilar a military personnel wearing a United States Marine camouflage through your Instagram and Facebook accounts ( a dating site ) when you claimed to be in love with them, when you knew you were not and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 142 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and punishable under the same Law". He pleaded guilty to the charge when

 Gov Namadi Presents Over N298b Appropriation Bill To Jigawa Assembly  Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has presented a sum of over 298 billion naira before the State House of Assembly as an appropriation bill for the 2024 fiscal year.  Umar Namadi stated that the budget, tagged "Budget For A Greater Jigawa," has an estimated value of 298.14 billion naira, which is almost 23% higher than the total appropriations in the 2023 Fiscal Year. According to him, in line with the principles of fiscal responsibility, the sum of 10.72 billion naira has been earmarked for stabilization and contingency funds, which is equivalent to about 4% of the real recurrent revenue estimates.  He said the sum of over 111 billion naira, representing about 37% of the total budget, was earmarked for recurrent expenditures, while the balance of about 175.44 billion naira, representing almost 59%, is allocated to capital investments.  Malam Umar Namadi further explained that the proposed 2024 budget i

Oladimeji Hassan ‘m’ aged 27 was arrested at Berger earlier today by officers of Ojodu Division after he was searched and found with a locally made gun and twenty five live cartridges. Investigation is ongoing. More photos below. 

  Activities Crippled At National Assembly, NNPC  Activities were crippled at the National Assembly and headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Abuja on Tuesday. This is as a result of the directive of the organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to all its affiliate unions. Labour had directed its members nationwide to down tools in protest of the attack on the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, in Imo State. Although the National Industrial Court, Abuja, had restrained both the NLC and the TUC from embarking on the strike, the movement, however, ignored the order, insisting that the government at all levels must wake up to its responsibilities. Below are scenes from the National Assembly and NNPC HQ: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY. More photos below. 

“God showed me Mercy “ Man Survives Car Accident 2 Days To His Father's Burial. Mr Nnanta who is preparing to bury his father in two days has survived car accident after his car Summersaulted in Abia State. Mr Nnanta bright can’t hold his tears of Joy as God showed him Mercy after miraculously surviving accident this morning along the Umuobiakwa-owo road in OBINGWA Local Government Area of Abia State. An eye witness who spoke to Abia State-based Journalist,  said he was driving back from his Village Akanu Okpulor in OBINGWA when the accident happened  which damaged his car but God spared his Life. More photos below.   

28 Persons Die After Trailer Trapped Many Passengers At Aba, Abia State. A Trailer conveying a container today, falls on a tricycle and an SUV at waterside Bridge, Aba. Some persons were trapped while some numbering 28 lost their lives. More updates later and more photos below 

How I Got Scammed By A Canadian Agent.  In 2020 after my masters in india, I wanted to immediately pursue a doctoral program so I could conduct burning research at the time. U.S.A was the least country in my mind, I didn’t want to come here. I wanted Canada at all cost.  I immediately started looking for agents that could help. I went on Instagram and noticed a celebrity was running some advert for an agency. Boom! I concluded that since the celebrity was bold enough to advertise that means it’s a genuine agency and they would run everything for me smoothly. So I reached out to them.  They responded and requested we start immediately. I made 450k deposit to secure admission first. After 1 week they reached out to me with admission. And just like magic I read but didn’t read the full details of the admission. I didn’t know that the admission was for an associate degree. How can a masters student be going for an associate? That itself is a red flag especially if you made it known that yo

PRESS RELEASE IGP COMMENDS POLICE, OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES FOR ENSURING SMOOTH ELECTIONS IN BAYELSA, IMO, KOGI Assures Prompt Investigation of Infractions during polls The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D, commends all police officers and operatives of other security agencies for providing adequate support to the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring security for the conduct of elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States noting that the commitment and due diligence displayed by the security operatives in policing the electoral process is highly productive and commendable. The IGP emphasizes that the electoral process in the three states transpired seamlessly, defying earlier threat assessment and projected challenges from various quarters. He acknowledges the exceptional efforts of the security personnel in maintaining law and order, safeguarding the electoral process, and ensuring the safety of citizens. In another development, however, the IGP notes the p

 FALSE PUBLICATION BY DAILY POST ON NATIONAL BLACKOUT The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the publication by Daily Post alleging that the Head of Public Affairs of TCN said that there will be a national blackout is false and totally misleading. The statement is mischievous and baseless as TCN, through the Public Affairs Head, did not make such statement. We hereby note that the nation's grid is intact and supplying bulk electricity to distribution load centers nationwide. As at when issuing this statement, the TCN National Control Centre Osogbo which controls bulk power transmission nationwide, is actively operational. We would appreciate that reports are made with a sense of responsibility not just to cause panic. Signed  Management.

IMO POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE  CP ABOKI DANJUMA ASSUMES DUTY AS THE 41ST COMMISSIONER OF POLICE IMO STATE COMMAND, CALLS FOR CITIZENS SUPPORT AND COOPERATION   The Imo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that *CP Aboki Danjuma*, has officially assumed duty as the 41st Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, having taken over duty from CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde psc(+) who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.   The new Commissioner of Police hails from Wukari LGA in Taraba State. He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1992 and holds a Bachelor Degree in Library Science from the prestigious Amadu Bello University, Zaria.   He is a seasoned Police officer, a strategist and crime fighter who has served the Force meritoriously in various capacities including Divisional Police Officer and Area Commander in different Police Commands. He served as the Deputy Commandant, Police College Ikeja (PCI)

REFUTAL ON FAKE ONLINE DIRECT SHORT SERVICE RECRUITMENT PORTAL 2023 The Nigerian Army (NA) has noted the alarming rate of the spread of fake online recruitment information, particularly regarding the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service (DSS) Recruitment Portal for the year 2023. The NA wishes to state that the false online publication is a deliberate fraudulent effort by some unscrupulous persons to mislead the public. Considering the damage this fake online publications could do to the psyche of would-be candidates and the general public, it is crucial to clarify that the fake online Direct Short Service Portal 2023, is a scam and should be clearly avoided.  The NA has already set measures in motion to apprehend those behind the fraudulent portal. Accordingly, members of the public are enjoined to report any suspicious recruitment portal or activities to the NA. The NA will continue to remain committed to ensuring a transparent and credible recruitment process through the NA's esta

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN FROM 6 TO 13 NOVEMBER 2023 ARREST NOTORIOUS ARMS DEALERS/GUNRUNNERS, SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER ARMS/AMMUNITION Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 6 to 13 November 2023, arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping, murder, arms dealing, criminal attacks, cattle rustling, drug peddling, farm destruction, as well as recovered arms/ammunitions and illicit drugs.  On 6 November 2023, troops arrested Jerome Bulus Alamba and Denis Yohanna at Fang village in Riyom LGA of Plateau, in connection with the murder of one Abdulkarim Saidu on 24 October 2023. In a similar incident, on 7 November 2023, troops of Sector 5 OPSH arrested one Alhaji Yakubu Shanono in Bokkos community, Bokkos LGA of Plateau State in connection with the killing of a Mobile Police personnel attached to OPSH. On the same day, troops apprehended 75 cows for farm destruction at Kassa village in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau S