NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of money laundering involving fraudulent unemployment benefit claims worth more than $1m. The department’s Office of Inspector General unveiled the list on its website on Wednesday, naming 16 fugitives wanted in cases involving alleged fraud, identity theft, money laundering, labour trafficking and other offences. According to the agency, the cases collectively involve more than $55m allegedly stolen from American taxpayers. Ezewu’s profile on the department’s website identifies him as wanted for concealment money laundering and states that he is believed to be residing in Nigeria. “In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also t...

BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL: LASG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL: LASG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION 


                                                                   The Lagos State Government has called on all people with shared language, togetherness and love in the world to embrace collaboration to enhance their creativity and cultural heritage at the ongoing second edition of Badagry International Films, Culture and Sports Festival.


Speaking at the event which commenced on Wednesday at the Badagry Theatre Hall in Badagry, the representative of the State Government and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Video and Censors Board, Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja Mrs. Agbaminoja stressed the unifying power of films, adding that people all over the world need to ignore artificial boundaries and welcome themselves with the spirit of brotherhood, camaraderie, inspiration and innovation that spurs exciting moments together. 


While welcoming and appreciating all dignitaries and participants at the event, especially the delegation from Porto-Novo in the Republic of Benin led by the First Deputy Mayor, Toukourou Rachadou, she said it is to inform our guests, especially those from the neighbouring country that Nigeria and Lagos State is open for collaboration and enhancing the cultural heritage between our Nations.


She commended the Initiator of the Badagry International Film Festival, Mr. Viyon Awhanse, for his doggedness in maintaining and promoting the festival, including the team and members of the Lagos State Sports Commission for their support. 


The event witnessed cultural entertainment from different troupes in the Badagry axis and Ghana.

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