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

SOUTHERN SENATORS FORUM CONDEMN BORNO BLAST. (PHOTO).


 Southern Senators forum condemn Borno Blast


The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum has strongly condemned the heinous suicide bombing attacks that took place in Tashan Mararaba, Gwoza town, Borno State on Saturday 22nd June, 2024 bomb.

Recall that the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of at least 18 persons and injured numerous others.


The Senators Forum at the end of it's meeting in Abuja, Monday, expressed deep shock and sadness at the barbaric attack, expressing condolences and prayers with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by this senseless act of violence. 


According to a communique issued and signed at the end of the meeting by  Chairman, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, the forum maintained that the heinous acts of terrorism are a stark reminder of the persistent security challenges facing the nation adding that, the despicable act once again highlights the urgent need for a collective, collaborative and robust response to terrorism in our country. 


The forum called on the federal government and all security agencies to intensify their efforts in combating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians saying, those responsible for this atrocity must be swiftly brought to justice. 

It commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s swift condemnation of the attacks and the resolve of his administration to bring the perpetrators to book, as well as the re-assurance to continue to secure the lives and properties of citizens.


The Southern Senators Forum extended its deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

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