FIRST SOUTHEAST SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN IN UMUAHIA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 FIRST SOUTHEAST SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN IN UMUAHIA  The first Southeast Scrabble Championship has officially commenced in Umuahia, with top players from across the Southeast converging for the competition aimed at sharpening skills ahead of upcoming national events. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba commended the participants for their focus and determination in the games. The Commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mrs. Jane Igwe encouraged participants to see the competition as more than just a contest. “The players are focused and determined to win. Scrabble is a mind game, and I’m impressed by their level of thinking. "It’s not only about winning. It’s also an opportunity to build friendships, connect with others," Sir Ananaba stated. Also speaking, the Director of Sports, Comrade Obioma George, welcomed athletes and highlighted the state’s growing reputation as a ce...

EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE FOR CHEATING. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 EFCC Arraigns Chinese for Cheating


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Abuja Zonal Directorate has arraigned a Chinese,  Zhang Wen Hao, before Justice Ibrahim Shekarau of the  Nasarawa High Court  sitting in  Mararaba


 


He was arraigned on a one count charge bordering on cheating.


 


The count reads “That you, Zhang Wen Hao sometime in March 2023 at Suleja within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court did intentionally induce Paul Yichol with One Thousand Naira only to open account number 1715754475 in his name with Access Bank PLC for the purpose of using same for unlawful activity and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 320 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria and punishable under Section 322 of the same Law.”


 


He pleaded not guilty, prompting the prosecution counsel Taiwo Aromolaran to ask the judge for a date to commence trial.   Meanwhile, counsel to the defendant Michael Ukatu made an oral application for bail


Justice Shekarau adjourned the matter till March 12, 2026 for hearing of the bail application and ordered that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the EFCC.

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