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Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, committed one Ibrahim Mohammed to prison for committing fraud. The convict was prosecuted by the Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a two-count charge, bordering on cheating to the tune of N2.138,000.00 (Two Million One Hundred and Thirty-eight Thousand Naira). Count one of the charge read: “That you Ibrahim Mohammed, sometime in January, 2020 at Maiduguri, Borno State, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, dishonestly induced one Mustapha Saleh to deliver to you the sum of N1, 450,000.00…

Two youngsters, Garuba Majeed Opeyemi and Olawoyin Pelumi Muhktar, were sent to jail a few days ago by Justice Bayo Taiwo of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan for committing internet fraud. The duo was prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on amended one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1 (1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and (Other Fraud Related) Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the same Act, to which they pleaded guilty. Following their guilty plea, prosecution counsel, Mabas Mabur urged…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that the National Assembly is willing to amend the Federal Housing Authority Act to boost efficiency of the regulatory agency, as well as ensure compliance by private estate developers to government policies. Lawan stated this when the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Gbenga Ashafa, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. According to the Senate President, an amendment of the FHA Act was long overdue, particularly against the backdrop of addressing the realities of the housing business in Nigeria. “You talked about a possible…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Monday October 5, 2020, arraigned Uche Chibuenyim John before Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court in Benin, Edo State. John was arraigned on a two count charge of conspiracy to pervert justice and failure to produce a suspect (Daniel Nsiegbe) for whom he stood as surety. The charges read: “That you Uche Chibuenyim John and Daniel Nsiegbe (at Large ) on or about the 17th of December 2017 and July 2020 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court conspired amongst yourselves to commit a felony to wit:…

The GMD/CEO of United Bank for Africa, Kennedy Uzoka, has said that excellent service delivery is a key ingredient towards ensuring customer satisfaction. The GMD said this in a message to mark the commemoration of the 2020 edition of the Customer Service Week, and took time out to appreciate the staff who have worked tirelessly towards satisfying their customers, and urged them not to rest on their oars. The Customer Service Week, which is celebrated annually all over the world, recognises the importance of customer service and seeks to show appreciation to the staff who serve and support customers with…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and chairman of the Caretaker Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni will grace the All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally on Wednesday. The rally which is scheduled for 10:00 am is the grand finale of the APC governorship election rally as Governor Rotimi Akeredolu seeks a second term in office. In a statement by Olabode Richard Olatunde, spokesperson, Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation the rally will hold at Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, Ondo state capital. “Leaders and chieftains of the APC, like the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee and Governor of Yobe…

Manchester United walked away from signing England forward Jadon Sancho, 20, after they concluded the transfer would cost close to £227m because of Borussia Dortmund’s £108m asking price, the players’ wage demands and the fee wanted by his agent. (Guardian) Liverpool and Bayern Munich look to have moved ahead of United in the race to sign Sancho next summer. (Independent) West Ham United were so desperate to sign Chelsea’s England defender Fikayo Tomori, 22, on loan that they offered to pay the Blues £50,000 every time he did not play for the Hammers – but the deal still collapsed. (Talksport) Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham are interested in Swansea City’s Wales centre-back Joe Rodon and could bid £18m for…

A former Ondo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Clement Faboyede, on Tuesday complained to a Federal High Court in Lagos that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) paraded him like a thief in 2016. He testified during his trial for allegedly laundering N500million in the build-up to the 2015 general election. The defendant, alongside then Ondo State Coordinator of President Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation for the 2015 general election, Modupe Adetokunbo, were accused of receiving the cash from Owolanke Michael. The anti-graft agency alleged that they paid the sum to the Ondo State Election Committee of…

The two main political parties in Nigeria are in the final leg of the campaign for votes ahead of Saturday’s Ondo State governorship election. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and All Progressives Congress (APC) party leaders will host the ground rally in Akure, the state capital today. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state is leading members of the Campaign Council to the mega rally. The Peoples Democratic Party’s campaign train will roll into Ondo town, where its Campaign Council Chairman, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and other leaders will campaign for its standard bearer Eyitayo Jegede. On Tuesday, the two candidates signed…

The Senate Committee on Anti Corruption and Financial has expressed the desire of the Upper Legislative assembly to see a reformed and rebranded Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country. This was conveyed by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Suleiman Kwari, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the commencement of the 9th Senate Legislative Anti Corruption Strategy Implementation Session at the National Assembly Complex. Kwari advised that “Ninety per cent of investigation should be done before arrest is effected” adding that “media hype must…