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

1 DEAD , 10 INJURED IN KADUNA EXPLOSION. (PHOTO).


1 Dead, 10 Injured In Kaduna Explosion 

Kaduna State government has confirmed an explosion in Giwa Local government of area of the state which led to the death of one person while about ten others injured.

In a statement by the Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the State Government has received reports from security agencies of an explosion in the Kidandan area of Giwa Local government.

The statement explains that preliminary reports from the traditional institution and security agencies indicate that one of the pupils learning under a local cleric picked up an object from the bush, which later exploded amidst his fellow pupils.

It states that Governor Uba Sani received the report with shock and sadness, and also commiserates with the victims and their families. While praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, and a quick recovery for the wounded.

He further appealed to parents and community leaders to increase their vigilance on the activities of their children and wards, given their susceptibility to various dangers.

The Governor has directed the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs to liaise with security agencies for an urgent investigation into the cause of the explosion, to ensure the safety of residents, mobilize emergency support and ensure prompt medical attention to victims.


 

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