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...

ABIA GOV. OTTI PROPOSES N750. 2BN BUDGEY FOR 2015,ALLOCATES 35% TO EDUCATION AND HEALTH. (PHOTO).


 Abia Governor Otti Proposes N750.2bn Budget for 2025, Allocates 35% to Education and Health


Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has presented a N750.2 billion 2025 budget to the Abia State House of Assembly for review and approval. During his presentation to the Assembly, led by Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti emphasized his administration's commitment to prudent management of the 2024 budget, which he said facilitated the state's transformation across various sectors.


In the proposed 2025 budget, N611.7 billion (82%) is allocated for capital projects, while N138.6 billion (18%) is earmarked for recurrent expenses. Notably, education and health receive significant allocations of 20% and 15%, respectively.


Governor Otti highlighted a 30% increase in the 2025 budget compared to the previous year and reiterated his administration's focus on continuing reforms in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and security.


Key provisions include N13 billion for agro-industrial processing zones in Ukwa, Bende, and Umunnochi, and N14.6 billion for establishing libraries and reading rooms across 184 wards. Additionally, N18.9 billion has been set aside for social benefits. The governor also mentioned the recovery of several state-owned agricultural assets from private entities, ensuring returns to the state.


Otti reaffirmed that securing the lives and property of citizens remains his top priority, expressing regret over the loss of security personnel and innocent civilians to criminal elements.

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