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

-
Image
 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...
Post a Comment

AG MOVES TO DECONGEST ANAMBRA CORRECTIONAL CENTRES AS CONTROLLER OF CORRECTIONS PAYS VISIT.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

-


 AG Moves to Decongest  Anambra Correctional Centres as Controller of Corrections Pays Visit.


By Chinelo Okeke


The Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Tobechukwu Nweke SAN, has reiterated his commitment to decongest correctional centres across the state through speedy dispensation of justice.


Nweke made this known when the Anambra State Controller of Corrections, Ezinne Emele Onuoha, paid him a courtesy visit in his chambers at the Ministry of Justice, Awka.


Speaking during the meeting, the Attorney General said many inmates remained in correctional facilities without trial, while some families were unaware of the whereabouts of their relatives in custody.


He directed that a comprehensive inventory of inmates in all correctional centres in the state be compiled, especially awaiting-trial inmates, those granted bail but yet to perfect their bail conditions, those denied bail and remanded, as well as convicted persons serving various jail terms.


According to him, the data would enable the Ministry of Justice to review cases and take appropriate legal actions aimed at reducing congestion in the facilities.


Nweke lamented the persistent non-production of inmates in courts, describing it as a major challenge and a clog in the wheel of justice delivery in the state.


He further said that legal opinions from the Ministry of Justice should not exceed one month, wondering why some criminal matters stay as long as six months without trial.


The Commissioner directed that necessary letters be drafted to facilitate the trial of inmates who had not been formally charged to court, and urged the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to identify all awaiting-trial inmates in both High Courts and Magistrate Courts across the state.


Nweke also commended Onuoha for emerging as the first female Controller of Corrections to serve in Anambra State, describing her appointment as a significant achievement, while assuring her of his readiness to collaborate with the correctional service to improve justice administration in the state.


Earlier, the Controller of Corrections said she visited the Attorney General to familiarize herself with him, congratulate him on his appointment and seek mutual understanding on how to move the state forward.


Responding to the issue of delay in producing inmates in court, the Controller attributed the challenge to logistics difficulties, especially inadequate operational vehicles.


According to her, situations where a single vehicle is expected to convey several inmates to different courts across various jurisdictions often create serious challenges for the correctional service.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

-
Image
                           According to the Araba of Osogboland Chief Yemi Elebuibon,debunk the rumors that the new Ooni will eat the heart of the late Ooni of Ife as custom demands,so he cleared the air when he recently said that ''The heart of the late king would not be fed to the next Ooni.The eating of the heart of a departed King by an incoming one belonged to the past.It no longer exists.People still make this insinuation because many are barred from witnessing the burial of a king.What the incoming king will eat is the heart of an animal and not that of a human.Nobody will be buried with the Ooni.Nobody would be killed for any form o sacrifice''.Thank God he clarified the part that no one will be buried with the Ooni,because the rumors going round is that the Sarun,otherwise known as Abobakun,is on the run,to escape being buried with the late Ooni of Ife.Lowa Adimula of Ife,Oba Joseph Ijaodola,who is the Head o...
Read more

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

AMBODE,SOYINKA & OTHERS AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAGOS AT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY AGAINST 2017.{PHOTOS}.

-
Image
                Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on friday officially launched the one year long activities to mark the 50 years anniversary of the State which will climax on May 28,2017,just as he said the activities lined up would showcase to the world the unique achievements,culture,heritage and the tourism potentials of the state.Governor Ambode,who spoke at a special children programme tagged ''Vision of the Child'' to officially kick start the one year long activities for the Golden Jubilee of the State,said the celebration was put together to provide historical opportunity to propel the State into unimaginable greatness as well as put it on highest pedestal in the league of the world megacity states.The Governor,who assured that the events would be the biggest celebration in the 50 years history of the state,added that Lagosians should expect nothing short of world class events.He said ''This golden jubilee celebration will show Lag...
Read more