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

FIRE AT DUBLIN SITE DESIGNATED FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. (PHOTO).


 A fire has broken out at a site in Coolock, North Dublin, which was being renovated to accommodate international protection applicants. Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road. Hoses have been deployed, and smoke is seen billowing from the building.

The fire brigade reported that two fire engines are on the scene. Firefighters are actively extinguishing the fire, which is now contained. “We expect to finish at the scene soon,” a spokesperson said.


An Garda Síochána (Irish police force) issued a statement: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in which a fire has broken out at a premises on the Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.”


Traffic on Malahide Road at Coolock remains open in both directions.


**What is the Coolock Site?**


The site in Coolock, North Dublin, was being prepared to house asylum seekers. It has been the focal point of protests and violence earlier this week. Construction was slated to begin soon on the Malahide Road site. On Monday, protesters targeted the site, resulting in machinery and pallets being set ablaze.


More than 200 Gardaí were deployed to manage the unrest. During these disturbances, three Garda cars were damaged, with one set on fire. Fireworks and other objects were also thrown, leading to significant property damage and public disorder.


Additionally, a nearby building used by police as a security guard station and several vehicles were damaged. Twenty-nine protesters were arrested and charged, 15 of whom appeared in court on various charges.

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