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 Impeachment: I predicted the outcome, prepared myself – Philip Shaibu …says Obaseki breached oath of office multiple times Former deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, in a recent interview opened up about his impeachment experiences and future plans. He discussed his initial reluctance to accept the deputy governor position, predicting potential issues with Governor Godwin Obaseki. Despite his concerns, Shaibu accepted the role out of respect for Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Shaibu expressed his strong alliance with the Legacy Group and hinted at possibly joining another party if the PDP fails to address his concerns. He emphasized his commitment to activism and fighting for the people, even if it means leaving the PDP. Shaibu also mentioned that he has forgiven Obaseki for his role in his impeachment and is open to reuniting with Oshiomhole, whom he considers a mentor and father figure. When asked about activists entering politics and abandoning their principles, Sha...

 Shocking video captured of autism center employee's abusive treatment of a toddler. Shocking video footage was released this week of 25-year-old Arianna Williams assaulting a toddler in her care. The incident took place at Sunrise Autism Center in Burnsville, Minnesota. In the disturbing video, you clearly see Miss Williams grab a 3-year-old boy by the shoulders and throw him to the ground as he was simply walking by her. When the young boy stands back up, Williams slams him back to the ground with an audible thud making him scream out in pain. She then physically picks him up from the ground and slams him down a third time.  After the video came to light, Sunrise Autism Center immediately fired Williams.  Williams allegedly claimed she was just "having a bad day and would never intend to hurt anyone". The boy she assaulted had been recently diagnosed as being on the spectrum. The mother had only enrolled the boy at the center a week earlier for speech and occupational t...

 "A routine welfare check by Trooper Matt Snyder #828 turned into much more on Thursday. A passerby reported someone sitting on the side of I-40 near the Reno/Scott Street exit.  Trooper Snyder stopped to check on the man who began voluntarily telling him about his involvement in a 2016 Edmond death. Troopers transported 28-year-old Joseph Tyler Beck to the Edmond Police Department. Beck was interviewed by Edmond detectives who placed him under arrest for first degree homicide for the death of 19-year-old Jennifer Kyli Molloy.  This is yet another example of how a trooper never knows exactly what he or she will encounter on the side of the road. Good job by everyone and we hope this ultimately ends in answers for an Oklahoma family." -Posted yesterday by the Oklahoma troopers Facebook page.  Pictured below, on the left is Joseph Beck and on the right is the victim, 19 year old Jennifer Molloy.  We certainly hope this brings closure to her family. More photos bel...

 QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION ON PRESS FREEDOM DAY PRESS CONFERENCE    1. QUESTION   We want a confirmation from the Minister of State for the Federal Ministry of Environment to tell us if the environmental impact and social assessment certificate has been issued to the Federal Ministry of Works for the execution of the Lagos Calabar Highway project.   HM STATE, ENVIRONMENT’S RESPONSE   The Environmental impact and social assessment are mandated by law for some categories of projects, both public and private. The Federal Ministry of Environment implements that law, and I can tell that we take it very seriously and don't joke with it. As a matter of fact, I can tell that in recent months, we have observed a few loopholes in the existing law, and we are already approaching the Federal Executive Council to see how we can block those loopholes. The Federal Ministry of Works has applied since December 2023 for environmental impact and social assessment for the La...

 LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND NOT INVOLVED IN ANY EVICTION OF NIGERIANS  Following news making the rounds that the “Nigerian Police…Pack Residents…to Osun,” the Lagos State Police Command wishes to clarify that it is not aware, neither was it part, of any such operation. The Command, in keeping with its mandates of prevention and detection of crime, conducts raids of black spots from time to time, and promptly arraigns only culpable suspects in courts of competent jurisdiction in the state after a thorough screening of the people raided. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni assures the good people of Lagos State that the Command would continue to prioritize their safety and security at all times.  SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja-Lagos May 4, 2024.

 MISTAKES LADIES MAKE IN THE NAME OF MARRIAGE  MARRYING AN OLDER MAN: I don’t think marrying older men is bad but marrying someone that is old enough to be your father or older than your father, I'd a bit tricky. Long term physical and ideological discrepancies will set in. Take care. PLEADING, BEGGING & CRYING FOR MEN to marry them;  My Dear Daughters, you don’t have to do all that to make him marry you, if he is interested he will ask you himself, you don’t have to beg or plead. Begging shows your level of despair. You immediately loose value in his sight. Now if you don't mind then it doesn't matter. COOKING FOR THE GUY YOU ARE NOT MARRIED TO, Just to cooking for him once in a while is not an issue. But if  becomes a regular pattern then you are a mumu girl. Na your Ekwang wey you cook e go take give the girl wey yi love. Foolish tin. NOT QUITTING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP: Dear Daughters, the guy that is interested in you will never abuse you in any way because...

 How Man Spent 3 Years in Jail Over a Crime He Didn’t Commit Patrick, a Nigerian man who was arrested in a police stop and search operation while travelling to Ebonyi State, has been released after spending three years in jail. According to Hope Behind Bars, a justice reform organisation, Patrick was arrested in January 2021 after police officers stationed at a checkpoint in Okada, Edo State, claimed to have found a local gun in the possession of one of the passengers in the vehicle he was traveling in. However, while everyone who was arrested in the vehicle was released, he remained in detention as he could not afford the bail fee at the time. “In January 2021, Patrick was travelling to Ebonyi State when his bus was stopped by the Police at a Checkpoint in Okada, Edo State and the passengers’ belongings were searched,” wrote Hope Behind Bars. “The Police officers claimed they found a Locally Made Gun in one of the travel bags and because of this, everyone in the vehicle was arrest...

 Meet The Adorable Daughters Of Rashidi Yekini Rashidi Yekini was regarded not just as a national hero, but as an African Legend. Rashidi was Africa's best player of the year in 1993. He was an influential member of the team that partook in the 1994 World Cup, where he scored Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup goal.  With 37 International goals to his name, Yekini still holds the record for the most goals scored for Nigeria. This was a record that had cut across over two decades. Here are the adorable daughters of Rashidi Yekini;  Rashidat Yemisi Yekini Born in 1994 in London, Yemisi is the first child of the late Yekini Rashidi. She was only 17 years old when her father passed on.  Yemis attended Eastlea Community school and Epping Forest college in London. In 2017, she graduated from De Monforte University, Leicester City with distinction in Cinematography. Not only that, but she was also the second-best overall graduating student from the institution that year. Yemisi...

  Dangote Petrol Expected In July The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery may not be able to deliver Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also called petrol to the domestic market in May as widely reported earlier. Our correspondent learnt that the delay may not be unconnected with the installation of residue fluid catalytic cracking unit (RFCCU) to facilitate sustainable refining of petrol by the refinery. An industry expert told our correspondent that the RFCCU is an advanced version of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU). “This is causing delays in efforts by the refinery to commence petrol refining,” another source within the firm said.

 FMC Keffi Sacks 2 Staff, Suspends Others Over Job Racketeering *** The Management of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Keffi, has sacked two of its staff and suspended others over job racketeering.  Dr Yahaya Adamu, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the hospital disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Keffi. According to Mr Ahmad, when the allegation was reported to the management, it immediately constituted a committee to investigate the matter, adding that those found wanting were handed over to its Disciplinary Committee on Senior Staff Affairs for further action. He explained that the committee, headed by himself, had statutory membership with a representative of the Minister of Health and various health unions as observers. “The investigation was done in the open and having concluded our work we forwarded our recommendations to the minister since the board of the hospital is yet to be constituted. “The recommendations were modified and a final position ...

 Governor Sule Approves ₦1bn For Water Project In Keffi *** Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has approved ₦1 billion to address the issue of water scarcity in Keffi metropolis. The General-Manager of Nasarawa State Water Board, Ahmed Kana, disclosed this during a courtesy call to the new Vice-Chancellor, Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman in Keffi local government area of the state on Friday. Mr Kana, who was accompanied by top management staff of the board, acknowledged the strategic importance of the university community in the area. The general manager emphasised the water board’s commitment to ensuring adequate water supply for the university community and residents of Keffi. Mr Kana, who noted that currently, only one pump is distributing water from the Mada Water Scheme to Keffi, congratulated the vice chancellor on her appointment. He revealed that the governor had approved about ₦1 billion for a water project in Keffi to address...

 NSUK VC Decry Water Scarcity In Hostel As Water Board Boss Visit  *** “You cannot imagine what we have seen in the hostel simply because there is no water, and it also affects the health of the people. So our need to discuss with you on the issue of water is even more pressing than before. “For the past one week, I will say we have been experiencing shortage of water largely due to scarcity of electricity.” -Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, NSUK VC While Playing Host To Water Board GM, Ahmed Kana On Congratulatory Visit (Credit: NAN)

 Port Harcourt Court Jails Internet Fraudster Two Years   The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 secured the conviction and sentence of an internet fraudster,  Kpalap Dorka to two years imprisonment before Justice S.D. Pam of the Federal High Court  sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.    He was jailed after pleading guilty to a one- count charge bordering on impersonation contrary to Section 22(2)(b) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention) Act 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) of the same Act.     The lone-count charge reads: “That you, Kpalap Dorka (alias Jane Williams) on or about the 11th day of March, 2024 at Port Harcourt, Rivers State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did fraudulently represent yourself as Jane Williams (a white lady) in your Telegram Account with username @Bloomin and phone number +234 8117200482 with intent to gain...

 Banditry Now ‘Business Venture’ For Some Security, Govt Officials — Radda The Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, has accused some security personnel and government officials of aiding banditry which he says has now turned into a “business venture”.  “Now it has turned out to be a business venture. A business venture for the criminals, some people who are in government; and some people who are in security outfits, and some people who are responsible for the day-to-day activities of their people,” he said on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. “These are so many reasons why we are unable to bring banditry to an end.” In recent years, criminal gangs known locally as bandits have repeatedly raided places mostly in rural areas in the northern region, abducting many and killing others. President Bola Tinubu has made reducing insecurity one of his priorities. Many have attributed the insecurity to politics. But Governor Radda says poverty and injustice are ma...

 Lagos Govt Launches Manhunt For Suspected Landlords Of Underbridge Tenants The Lagos State Government says it will arrest and prosecute the ring leaders who rented out illegal apartments to Dolphin Bridge, Ikoyi tenants. This is according to the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this on Friday at the ongoing 2024 Ministerial Press briefing at Alausa Ikeja, to commemorate the first year administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Kadri Hamzat second term in office. “In a renewed step to ensure the safety of lives of residents, the operatives of Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI/LAGESC, in line with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Management law renewed the enforcement of the use of pedestrian bridges,” the commission said, adding that 1,032 persons were arrested for crossing the highway and failure to use pedestrian bridges. “165 miscreants and squatters on the pedestrian bridges acros...

 Strike: Academic, administrative activities ongoing – UniAbuja The Management of the University of Abuja, UniAbuja, says academic and administrative activities on campus will go on in spite of the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, stated this at a meeting with Provost, Deans, Directors and Heads of academic departments. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob on Friday in Abuja. The Vice Chancellor described the strike as divisive and unnecessary, vowing that the management would never allow the university to be crippled again. “As far as the management of the university is concerned, this institution is not on strike. “Some people said they have declared a strike but all of us with the management have decided that our normal activities in the university must go on. “Our exam is going on, senate meetings will continue, everything we do a...

 The family of an Oklahoma teen who was found deceased and unclothed on the side of the road are confused and unsatisfied with the autopsy report. Noah Presgrove, 19, had just graduated in May of 2023 and this athletic teen (that played four sports) planned on joining the military in the fall. Noah's siblings say he had gone to a house party in Teral, Oklahoma over the Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, the next time they saw him would be to identify his body at a bizarre scene where Noah passed away. He was found deceased on September 4th alongside US-81 in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.  Dalien Presgrove said he could see his brother's covered form curled up in the fetal position on the side of the road. He said there was blood on the road and coming from underneath the covering. Dalien then took in some of the more strange aspects of the possible crime scene.  He said there was a tooth laying next to his brother's unclothed body, also his brother's shorts were folded nea...

 FOU Zone 'B' Customs Arrests Fake Customs Officer for Impersonation In a significant breakthrough, the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'B'  has apprehended a notorious individual for impersonating a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer as part of a broader crackdown on fraudulent activities within the agency. Abubakar Ibrahim, a 28-year-old male, was arrested on 29 April 2024 at the Next Level hotel in Sokoto State, where he was found wearing an NCS uniform.  According to the Unit Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, the arrest followed a diligent investigation and collaboration between FOU 'B' operatives and the Nigerian Police Force, Sokoto State Command.  Sulaiman confirmed that Ibrahim had been impersonating and defrauding unsuspecting citizens under the guise of representing the NCS. "The suspect was promptly handed over to the Customs Police Unit, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, for further investigation and subsequent legal action", he stated. ...

 We Want You In APC - Deputy Speaker Tells Alex Otti Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed happiness over the return of investors and businesses in Aba and other cities of Abia State, attributing it to the administrative dexterity of the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. The Deputy Speaker he said reiterated his support for the governor, calling for synergy between his office and the state government for speedy development of the state. He said: "You are doing well. I am here to tell the whole world that you are doing well. I came to tell him that Abia is now in the news for good reasons. We are gradually recovering our dignity, raising our shoulders because of your selfless approach to governance. And you are living your pledge. We want to build Abia for all because we know you are passionate about rebuilding Abia. We would not bother you. I came to renew my pledge that Benjamin Okezie Kalu will support this

 ‘Sanwo-Olu will complete all projects before leaving office’ Lagos State Government remains committed to completing infrastructural projects that will positively impact the well-being of residents, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s aides said yesterday.  According to them, all ongoing projects would be completed before Governor Sanwo-Olu’s tenure expires.  Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, and his counterpart on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, made the remark at the Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the first year of the governor’s second term in office.  Olayinka assured the people that the administration will deliver all iconic projects, such as the 150-bed Massey Children Hospital and the 280-bed General Hospital, Ojo.  Olayinka and Daramola explained that the administration, through the Office of Works, has deliberately continued to invest in building infrastructure as an avenue to discharge the social contract signed wit...

 FG adds 625MW to national grid – Minister The Federal Government yesterday  announced the  addition of 625MW of power to the national grid, increasing the grid’s wheeling capacity to 4800MW. . Special Adviser, Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, said this in a statement in Abuja. Bolaji quoted the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu as saying this at the inauguration of the 63  Mega Volt Ampere (MVA), 132/33 Kilo Volt (KV )mobile station at Ajah, Lagos and at the inauguration of 60MWA, 132/33KV Power Transformer in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi . According to the minister, the   pivotal project is a testament  to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola  Tinubu towards transforming the Power sector in the pursuit of reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure for a better Nigeria. Adelabu said that the mobile substation being inaugurated was a strategic deployment aimed at improving the transmission capacity constraints by o...

 Discrimination: Buratai calls for expulsion of Chinese supermarket The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has called for the expulsion of the Chinese family owners of the Abuja supermarket, which allegedly denied access to Nigerians. The foundation, led by its chairman, Ambassador Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi and Betara of Biu, expressed deep concern over the discriminatory practices of the supermarket, which only allows Chinese citizens to enter and purchase goods while barring Nigerians from doing the same. The Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, former Chief of Army Staff, condemned the discriminatory actions of the supermarket owners, likening it to racism. He emphasised that no foreign citizen should be denied his rights in Nigeria as long as he or she abides by the country’s laws. Gen Buratai also questioned the audacity of foreigners dictating terms to bona-fide citizens on how to live or stay...

 WHO warns of ‘bloodbath’ as Israel offensive looms in Rafah The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of dire consequences if Israel goes ahead with an impending military operation in Rafah. The planned push into the southern border city of Rafah would lead to “a bloodbath,” the organization wrote on X, formerly Twitter on Saturday The WHO said that more than 1.2 million people were currently sheltering in the area, many unable to move anywhere else. “A new wave of displacement would exacerbate overcrowding, further limiting access to food, water, health, and sanitation services, leading to increased disease outbreaks, worsening levels of hunger, and additional loss of lives.” According to the WHO, only 33 per cent of Gaza’s 36 hospitals and 30 per cent of primary health care Centre’s were functional in some capacity amid repeated attacks and shortages of vital medical supplies, fuel, and staff. WHO calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire and the removal of the obstacles...

 'Men prioritising mothers over wives not ready for marriage' - Ifu Ennada Former Big Brother Naija contestant Ifu Ennada has shared a directed message to men regarding marital priorities. In a recent Instagram post, Ennada emphasized that men who prioritize their mothers over their wives aren’t prepared for marriage and should reconsider tying the knot. She further stated that anyone who wants to argue with her should read the scripture. Ennada said: “To all the men who place their mothers above their wives. I believe any man who places his mother above his wife is not ready for marriage. In fact, he has no business being married. Before you argue with me, let Genesis 2.24 be your guide.”

 Why people think many skit makers are 'Yahoo boys' - Nasboi Popular content creator and musician Lawal Michael Nasiru popularly known as Nasboi has opened up on how lucrative social media influencing and skitmaking is. The skit maker said because of the lucrativeness of the creative industry, he thought popular skit makers like Sydney Talker were into internet fraud until he joined the industry. Appearing on the Bahd And Boujee Podcast co-hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, he said many people still accuse skit makers and influencers of fraud because they don’t know how lucrative the creative industry is. He said: “Before I became a skit maker, I could beat my chest that Sydney was a Yahoo boy [internet fraudster]. Because I didn’t know how lucrative the creative industry was until I joined. “A lot of female influencers and skit makers are also being trolled. Social media users often accuse them of sleeping with men for money but they don’t know these fema...

 Rumpus in Lagos Police command over dismissal of two Inspectors on suspicion of dating A rather bizarre scenario is currently playing out at the Lagos State Police Command over the dismissal of two police Inspectors suspected to be dating each other. But the officers have been given seven working days to appeal their dismissal. The affected officers are Inspectors Adedoyin Damilola with AP/NO 289317 and Makanjuola Modupe with AP/NO 234465, who served at the Bariga Division prior to their ordeal. The woman Inspector, Modupe Makanjuola was accused by the Divisional Police Officers (DPO), SP Joshua Gbadegeshin of sleeping with his colleague, Inspector Damilola even as he had the intention of going out with her; an accusation the woman inspector denied. However, it was gathered that the distraught DPO, who allegedly told the woman Inspector that he hadn’t asked any woman out in his life without success, vowed to see to the exit of her and her male Inspector friend out of the police fo...

 Actress Shan George cries out after N3.6m wipe out Actress Shan George has broken down after N3.6m was wiped out from her bank. Shan raised the alarm over the fraudulent activity, begging for assistance.  Sharing some screenshots which served as evidence of the moved funds, she wrote: “I need help because I’m dy!ng. This person has just cleared my account. Please my people, everyone please help. Please Zenith Bank, Reverse it. I can’t access my app. I’m De@D, Oga Jim Ovia @jimoviafoundation @zenithbankplc @instablog9ja @verydarkblackman @mazitundeednut @lindaikejiblogofficial.” In a follow-up post, Shan George made a video to address the unfortunate occurrence. Captioning the video, She wrote: “I’m left koboless right now, wetin I go eat with my children. @zenithbankplc @opay.ng please help me, my account at zenith has been wiped clean just now, paid into Opay. Please help me reverse it. Opay customer’s name Cecilia Chisgoziem Okoro.Pls refund my money. @mazitundeednut @pulse...

 Why I prostrated to greet IBD Dende – Teni Afrobeats singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni has explained the reasons for prostrating to greet popular businessman and socialite, Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, aka IBD Dende, on a plane recently. Following Teni’s action, netizens criticised her for also sharing the video prostrating to greet IBD Dende. Most of the commentators slammed her for associating with IBD Dende despite smuggling allegations against him. Reacting on Saturday morning, Teni explained that she wasn’t aware of any criminal activities associated with IBD Dende, adding that the businessman showed her kindness in 2014 before she hit stardom, making her hold him in high esteem. She noted that she does not support criminals. She wrote: “[I] Met IBD [Dende] in 2014 and he was so good to me, even before I blew up. So when[ever] I see him, it’s always love. “I honestly had no knowledge of any criminal activities associated with him. I do not support criminals, so let t...

 BENUE GOVT DEMOLISHES 40 SHANTIES  4th May, 2024    The Benue State government has demolished 40 illegal shanties and structures in different locations in Makurdi, the state capital. The General Manager of the Benue State Urban Development Board (UDB), Tarnongo Mede, who led his team yesterday to carry out the demolition exercise, said it came as result of shanties springing up in some parts of the state. He told journalists in an interview shortly after the exercise that Governor Hyacinth Alia had ordered that he should revitalise the city and by the mandate given to him, the Board under his watch would bring the city to what it should be. “In this first phase, we have removed over 40 shanties and we were able to open roads that were blocked by developers. This assignment will continue in places where developers are blocking access roads and would cover the entire Makurdi city,” he said. Mede added that about 800 houses, built on waterways, have been earmarked for ...

  LADY DIES AFTER FRIENDS PUSHED HER INTO POT OF BOILING PEPPER IN DELTA  4th May, 2024   A Nigerian man identified as Israel Joe, has revealed how his friend, Roseline, died after she was  pushed into a boiling pot of fresh pepper and tomatoes by her two female friends in Sapele, Delta State. Joe stated that Roseline, a caterer, went on a trip with her friends to Sapele for a catering job where she tragically passed away on Saturday, April 13. In a Facebook post on Friday, Joe said that before her untimely death, Roseline confided in him about two of her friends who were treating her coldly.

 Dubai Police Participates in the 49th Arab Deaf Week   Dubai Police, represented by the People of Determination Empowerment Council and the Positive Spirit Council, participated in the 49th Arab Deaf Week.   The event was organised by the Dubai Club for People of Determination, coinciding with global celebrations aimed at raising awareness about hearing disabilities, emphasising the importance of integrating and engaging with this community.   The event was attended by Thani Juma Belregad Al Falasi, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Dubai Club for People of Determination, along with several specialists in dealing with people of determination, participants, Dubai mounted police, the Dubai Police band, and Dubai tourist patrols.   Major Abdullah Hamad Al Shamsi, head of the People of Determination Empowerment Council at Dubai Police, emphasised that Dubai Police is committed to involving people of determination in various local and international events and oc...

 Court Jails Former Banker 121years for N112m Fraud in Onitsha   Justice S. N. Odili of the  Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a former manager with First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Onitsha branch, Nwachukwu Placidus, to a cumulative 121 years imprisonment for diverting  fixed deposit funds of a customer to the tune of N112,100,000( One Hundred and Twelve Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira only) for his personal use.   He was arraigned on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 on  16-count charges bordering on forgery, stealing, obtaining by false pretence and uttering, by the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.   One of the counts reads: “Nwachukwu Placidus between February 2009 and November 2014 in Onitsha, Anambra State within the jurisdiction of the Anambra State High Court of Nigeria with intent to defraud obtained the sum of (N112,100,000) One Hundred and Twelve Million...