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

LATE EX-ONDO GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU’S REMAINS ARRIVE NIGERIA. (PHOTOS).



Late Ex-Ondo Governor Akeredolu’s remains arrive Nigeria

 

The remains of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, have been brought back to Nigeria from Germany, where he passed away. The plane carrying Akeredolu’s body arrived at about 3:39 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.


The arrival was marked by the presence of the late governor’s wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother. They received the body at the airport.


The solemn occasion also saw the presence of representatives from various states, including Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbi Talabi; and a representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke.


Additionally, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Princess Oladunni Odu, and some members of the state executive council were present at the airport to receive Akeredolu’s body.


The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, and a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati, were also in attendance.


Emotional scenes unfolded as family members, followers, friends, and associates witnessed the lowering of the late governor’s body from the plane.


Akeredolu died in Germany on December 26, 2023, and his remains had been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.


While details of the burial arrangements are yet to be announced, a family member assured that the information would be shared soon.


The return of Akeredolu’s remains marks a poignant moment for the people of Ondo State and the nation at large, as preparations for his final resting place are anticipated.

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