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 Court Sends Seven Internet Fraudsters to Prison in Benin City Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 convicted and sentenced seven internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are Ayokunle Victor, Enoferodion Kingsley Osadebamwen, Endurance Igbineweka, Ale Emmanuel Mayowa, Ojo Wonder Toluwani, Okolie Kelechi Kingsley and Olaleye Joshua Ayomide. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charge bordering on obtaining by false pretences when they were arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The charge against Osadebamwen reads: “that you Kingsley Enoferodion Osadebamwen (m) on or about 10th day of February, 2024 in Benin City, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did have in your possession documents which you knew or ought to have known contain a false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Sections 6 and 8

 September 26, 1992 Ejigbo plane crash only survivor is dead Squadron Leader Michael Oladipupo Adefemi, the only officer that survived or rather escaped death on Saturday September 26, 1992 plane crash, the Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules with serial number 911, died this morning.  That plane had graduates of 19, 20, 21 and 22 Class of the Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna and some foreign officers. The graduate officers were President Babaginda’s dream to professionalize and replace all senior military officers that he intended should be retired then. The plane had 157 passengers in all, not minding the fact that it had a capacity of only 110 passengers without luggage.  After the plane crash there were serious allegations and rumors that president IBB had a hand in the crash. Thank God for research works like the one I did that went the extra mile to unravel events that happened and we were able to come out with the facts. One of those I had the privilege to interview then

 Gospel Artiste, Moses Bliss, Shares Lovely Pre Wedding Pictures Nigerian gospel artiste, Moses Bliss has posted his pre wedding pictures with his beautiful fiancee.  The lovely pictures were posted on his IG page today, with the caption "My safe place and peace" Checkout the pictures below More photos below. 

 N2.17bn Money Laundering EFCC Closes Case against Obadina, Company The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 26, 2024 closed its case against Olugbenga Obadina and his company,  Almond Projects Limited before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.  Obadina and Almond Projects Limited are standing trial  on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, official corruption and money laundering to the tune of N2,17,190,000 (Two Billion, Seventeen Million, One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira), being payment received from the Office of the National Security Adviser on November 28, 2015 without any contractual agreement or approval. Count three of the charge reads:  “That you Olugbenga Obadina and Almond Projects Ltd on the 3rd of April, 2014 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, directly took possession or control of the sum of N 648,000,000.00 (Six Hundred and Forty Eight Million Naira)  paid into the account

 31  Internet Fraudsters Bag Jail Terms in Enugu, Awka   The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentencing of 31 internet fraudsters by Justices Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Enugu and Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State.   The convicts are: Pascal Chinedu, Chiemerie Edeh, Okeke Chiagozie Harrison, Chidera Victor Mmadu, Chizoba Onyedika Felix, Ekperechi David, Sunday John Cross, Enenta Ebube Michael, Nwankwo Tochukwu Firminus, Chukwuebuka Sebastine Ozoemena, Vincent Eduvie, Chisom Mbagu Augustine, Ifeanyi Samuel, Abunoko Kelly, Ikechukwu Joshua, Agada Daniel Olema, Eguiri Franklyn and Akpoze Julius.   Others are, Evans Odibo, Martins Chinedu Ugwueke, Eli Izuchukwu Ogbonna, Samuel Ogbonnia, Amarachi Abigail Nwalue, Abraham Chimeremeze, Godbless Akpoze, Mmoyekwe Okwudili, Emmanuel Nwanga, Eduje Precious, Umoke Chinedu Reuben, Godwin Happy and Nnabuike Coll

 An active member of the United States military has set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, according to officials, in an apparent act of protest against Israel’s devastating war on Gaza. Aaron Bushnell, 25, was rushed to the hospital on Sunday with “critical life-threatening injuries”, according to the US capital’s fire department. The agency said emergency responders rushed to the scene just before 1pm (18:00 GMT) in response to a “call for person on fire outside the Israeli embassy”. They arrived to find that officers from the US Secret Service had already extinguished the fire. The US Air Force confirmed the incident involved an active duty airman. US media reports said Bushnell livestreamed himself on Twitch, wearing fatigues and declaring he would “not be complicit in genocide” before dousing himself in liquid. He then lit himself on fire while yelling “Free Palestine!” until he fell to the ground. The footage has since been removed from Twitch. Local

 On Civil Service Reforms and Cutting the Cost of Governance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the implementation of the 2012 Oronsaye Report, which proposes reforms to the Civil Service and aims to reduce the cost of governance. The report recommends the scrapping, modification, and subsuming of some agencies, commissions, and departments, as well as moving some entities from one ministry to another to improve their operations. To ensure the swift implementation of the proposed changes, a committee has been set up with the mandate to implement the mergers, scrappings, and relocations within 12 weeks. The Oronsaye Report contains several recommendations on Federal Government parastatals, commissions, and agencies, both statutory and non-statutory.

 Highlights of Federal Executive Council decisions on  Monday 26 February Here are some of the highlights of the far reaching decisions taken today at the Federal Executive Council meeting, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 1. FEC approved construction of Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway to Messrs Hitech Construction Africa. The First phase made up of 47 kms will begin in Lagos. 2. Social security payments to the vulnerable households to begin immediately. Recipients will be those with NIN and BVN. 3. Social security payments to be extended to graduates from NCE and upwards 4. Consumer Credit to be established very urgently. Chief of Staff to lead a committee that includes Budget Minister, Attorney-General, Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Finance, to make the scheme a reality. 5. The Council in order to enhance efficiency in the Federal service, and reduce the cost of governance, decided to implement the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye panel on the

 Gov. Fubara Reconstitutes governing councils of Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University.  ...Appoints Justice Mary Odili  As Pro-Chancellor Of Rivers State University. ... Chief Adokiye Amiesemaka As Pro-Chancellor Of Ignatius Ajuru University.  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has reconstituted the governing councils of two tertiary institutions in the State; the Rivers State University and the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. A statement received by Rivers Mirror  stated that  Governor Fubara appointed Hon. Justice Mary Odili (rtd) to be the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the governing council of the Rivers State University (RSU). Governor Fubara also appointed Barr. Mela Oforibika,  Chukwuma A.J. Chinwo, Esq., Adata Bio-Briggs, Esq., Dr. Jonathan Nimi Hart, Ngo Martins-Yellowe and Dr. Robinson N. Ewoh to serve as members. The Governor equally appointed Dr. Nancy Nwankwo, Dr. Igoni William-Park and Mr. Ogbugbu Samuel Barisua as members. For the Ignatius

 France Launches 4-Year Visa for Highly Skilled Non-EU Workers.     France recently unveiled an exciting opportunity for highly skilled non-EU workers with the introduction of a groundbreaking four-year visa program. Designed to attract top-tier talent from around the globe, this initiative promises a pathway for professionals to live and work in one of Europe’s most culturally rich and economically vibrant countries. Let’s delve into the details of France’s innovative Talent Passport Program and know what it means for skilled individuals seeking new horizons.

 “I know a lot but they won’t let me speak my truth” – Late Mohbad’s wife cries out Omowunmi Aloba, the wife of the late singer Mohbad, has recently taken to social media to express her fears of facing the same fate as her husband. Taking to her Instagram page, she bravely spoke of her deep understanding of his tragic end, recalling how those who tormented him silenced him through vicious rumors. According to her, her husband faced continuous public assaults and lived in constant fear because of his tormentors She mentioned knowing a lot but feeling unable to speak her truth due to her oppressors and expressed genuine fear that they might kill her as they did to her husband.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Nigerian government to the list of their witnesses to prove the trumped up treasonable felony charges brought against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Nnamdi Kanu’s special counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor revealed this on Monday after he filed a fresh bail application to secure the release of his client. He said the court is ready to open the hearing stage of the trial and has ordered the prosecuting team to file all their processes including their witnesses’ statements on oath. He said, “Her lordship said the ruling had to wait till the 19th of March 2024, by which time she should have made up her mind whether to grant bail or not. “We’re also looking forward to hearing.  She has directed the prosecution to file their witness statement of oath from the witnesses and serve on us timeously so that we can prepare for our cross-examination. “So we’re looking forward to a robust 19th of March, you kno

  NECO Releases 2023 SSCE EXTERNAL Results February 26, 2024. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results. The examination body also said that it blacklisted two supervisors in Oyo and Lagos states and one examination centre in Borno state for being involved in examination malpractices in the 2023 SSCE external. NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi disclosed this while briefing journalists in Minna during the release of the 2023 SSCE external results. According to him, the two supervisors were blacklisted for poor supervision, inability to control the candidates, and aiding and abetting while the centre in Borno was blacklisted for aiding and abetting for sharing WhatsApp messages with candidates. Wushishi said that 8,518 candidates were booked for various forms of malpractices, adding that the examination malpractices cases included two centers in Kaduna and Ogun sta

 LAGOS, GHANA COY SIGN MOU ON SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE TREATMENT  ....To establish Material Recovery Facility to reduce downstream pressure The Lagos State Government and a Ghana Waste Management company JONSPONG on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to treat solid and liquid in the state. The MOU which was initialed by the Commissioner Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab and Executive Chairman JOSPONG Group, Dr Joseph Agyepong will amongst other things establish a Material Recovery Facility to reduce downstream pressure (waste disposal volume) at landfills. The MOU will also involve putting in place Compact /Mobile Transfer loading stations to replace current stationary plants and reduce waste at pressure points such as markets. Speaking at the event, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab noted that the signing of the MOU is a major milestone in the journey towards transforming the landscape of waste management in Lagos State.  He said the challenges of solid and liquid waste manag

 Sad And Unfortunate Incident:  The son of retired Warrant Officer Ogunjimi decided to use firewood to h¡t and k¡ll his father who was just paid his gratuity and other allowances after his retirement from the Nigerian Army. The picture shows the boy squatting close to the c๏rpse of his father.  Meanwhile it was revealed that the boy who is the Next Of Kin said he decided to k¡ll him after his retirement to take over his gratuity.

 Three siblings died of suffocation inside a car parked in their residential quarters in Ilorin, Kwara State.  The incident occurred at about 2pm on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Sango-Kulende quarters, Ilorin, when the children, a boy and two girls, locked themselves in the stationary car, said to have been borrowed by their father from his sister. It was gathered that the mother of the children, who had gone out to buy something, returned to find them inside the locked car. She raised an alarm and forced the doors of the car open, after discovering the footwears of her children outside the parked car. An eyewitness said that the three children were rushed to Olutayo Clinic, very close to their residence for medical attention. The medical director, Dr Adeyemo, however, directed that they be taken to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, where they were confirmed d£ad “The three siblings were later taken to Muslim cemetery for bur!al according to Islamic rites,” the eyewi

 Ogun Kickstarts Free Surgery Intervention Programme Ogun State government on Monday began the process of offering free surgical services to indegents in the state. The Executive Secretary of Ogun State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Afolabi Dosunmu, who stated this at the flag-off of registration for the intervention held at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, said the intervention was a directive given by Governor Dapo Abiodun to provide succour to the people at this difficult time. Dr. Dosunmu said hospitals in the state are ready to carry out the directive of the governor. "The modalities are very simple as long as you are a resident of the state, as long as you have one surgical need or the other, you are free to walk into any of our state or general hospitals and enroll on the insurance scheme. "The doctors there will assess you if it is a case that is ready for surgery and once all other perimeters have been concluded, we will get the surgery done." He said those w

 Kaduna Court Jails Internet Fraudster, Company  Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced one John Yakubu to three years imprisonment for internet fraud. He was jailed on Friday, February 23, 2024, after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on internet fraud. upon being arraigned by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The one -count charge reads: “that you John Yakubu sometimes in December, 2022 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud falsely presented yourself as Frederick Hansen(a medical doctor from Sweden) via 'Facebook' chat (an online social media application) to one Bergstrom Berit and in such assumed character benefitted the total sum of $750 USD and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 308 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and punishable under Section 309 of the same Law”.  The defendant pleaded guil

 Nigeria’ll work if South East works – Shettima Vice President Kassim Shettima has said that Nigeria will fully work when the south east performs optimally in industrialization with adequate power supply. He equated the region with the Jews, whom he said are “practically mobile, economically enterprising and educationally ambitious.” The Vice President disclosed that he rejected a proposal that suggested to cut off the south east from electricity supply due to a debt profile, noting that President Bola Tinubu means well for the nation, noting that  the south east and the Governors of the zone are the bests among others. The Vice President made the remarks during the launch of South East Business Roundtable “Light up Nigeria Program”, conducted by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, NDPHC, in Enugu, on Monday. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State said that the ‘Light-Up Nigeria Project’ signals a new dawn for power and industrialisation of the South East region, noting that the

 Maritime workers to shut seaports for NLC protest The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria said it will join the two-day nationwide protest being organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Head of Media, MWUN, Kennedy Ikemefuna. Ikemefuna said the move was necessary following the directive of NLC that its affiliate members across the nation should strictly comply. On February 16, the NLC announced the nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday over the alleged government’s failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy. The decision followed the conclusion of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to implement measures against the widespread hardship. Ikechukwu said, “The MWUN would join the Nigeria Labour Congress’s two-day nationwide protest holding on the 27-28th of February 2024, as directed by the congress after its NEC-in-session mee

 The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has sponsored the treatment of seven people with albinism for various cancer-related issues and also provided Efudix creams to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital as preventive measures against skin cancers in Commemoration of World Cancer Day held recently. The General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal revealed this at a meeting with the Albinism Cluster group led by the Chairman of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Mr. Tolani Ojuri, held at the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, Jibowu, on Saturday. Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal said that Persons with Albinism are susceptible to some skin diseases due to the sensitivity of their skin and as a result of exposure to too much sun. She opines that it becomes mandatory to educate Persons with Albinism and their parents on the importance of taking adequate care of the skin and ensuring the protection of the skin against all forms of diseases. S

 TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER VEHICLE AND OTHER ITEMS Consequent upon consistent support of the good people of Edo State through the provision of timely and actionable intelligence to Nigerian Army troops of Headquarters 4 Brigade, personnel of OPERATION WABAIZIGAN, acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner, Ekenaye Festus alongside 4 of his collaborators in the general area of Agbor Road, Iguomor Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The Suspects who were arrested in the early hours of 25 February 2024 have been terrorizing Obagie Community and were suspected to have been carrying out kidnappings and other criminal activities within the state. Those arrested alongside Ekenaye Festus are Isaac Oghosa, Ameh Innocent, Odion Okpako and Ajayi Ayoola.   The suspects are currently in custody and aiding investigtion. Items recovered include one Hilux Vehicle with registration number Lagos SMK 219 FX fitted