Author: David Great

Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced an internet fraudster, Ochei Andrew, to two years imprisonment for impersonation. He was jailed on Thursday April 21, 2022, after pleading “guilty” to the two count charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. One of the counts reads: “That you Ochai Andrew (A.K.A Jane Kama) on or about, 12th September, 2021 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court fraudulently impersonated one Jane Kama using Hangout account Jane Kama and email address Janekamakenzi@gmail.com with intent to gain advantage…

A Lagos Federal High Court, has fixed April 28, 2022, for the hearing of N200 million suit filed by a lawyer, against two telecommunication firms, MTN Nigeria Communication Limited and Airtel Network Nigeria Limited, and two others, over alleged illegal SIMs deactivation. The plaintiff, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, a lawyer cum activist, had dragged four respondents before the court over alleged illegal deactivation of his and about 72 million Nigerians’ SIM cards. Others joined as respondents alongside MTN Nigeria Limited and Airtel Network Nigeria Limited, in the suit numbered FHC/L/CS/677/2022 are; Federal government of Nigeria and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF)…

Japan’s coast guard are searching for a tourist boat missing off the northern island of Hokkaido, reports say. Authorities lost contact with the vessel, which had 26 people on board, after it reported that it was taking on water at 13:15 local time (04:15 GMT). The Kazu 1 was tipping at a 30-degree angle and starting to sink, the crew reportedly said. The boat is believed to have been on a three-hour sightseeing voyage around the Shiretoko Peninsula. The Japanese coast guard has dispatched five patrol boats and two aircraft in a search of the area. The 24 passengers are…

Arsenal stepped up their claims for a place in the Premier League’s top four at the expense of Manchester United’s ambitions in a thriller at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners came into the game on an upswing after ending a run of three successive defeats with victory at Chelsea, while United were attempting to bounce back from a humiliating 4-0 loss at Liverpool. And Arsenal took three crucial points as the visitors paid the price for shambolic defending and a missed penalty by Bruno Fernandes that undermined an enterprising attacking display. Nuno Tavares put Arsenal in front after only three minutes…

Trendy and smart ladies and gents are now opting for the Kshod Solar Wireless Powerbank, powered with the Qi charging technology. The Qi technology (also known as inductive charging) allows wireless charging of mobile gadgets. While some still wonder what the Qi charging technology is, the savvy and fashionable mobile phone users have already upgraded their game. Just the same way the skeptics could have stuck to the old locomotive trains while the futuristic have been quick to cling to the high-speed electromagnetic rails. In this present day that emphasizes fast pace communication you might have been stuck at different…

The Lagos State Government on Saturday ordered the reopening of Chrisland Schools five days after it ordered the shut down of the private school following a rape allegation by a parent. The Lagos government in a statement explained that the school was only shut down for the safety of other pupils and will now reopen because they do not want students to be denied of learning. “The Lagos State Ministry of Education has directed that all Chrisland Schools shut for alleged misconduct of some students in Dubai be reopened from Monday, April 25th, 2022,” a statement signed by Lagos State…

Ban ‘totally unexpected’ – India trade group US urges cooperation rather than export bans Indonesian govt under pressure to control cooking oil prices Global prices at records this year after Indonesian curbs Edible oils markets roiled by Ukraine conflict; few replacements Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer, announced plans to ban exports of the most widely used vegetable oil on Friday, in a shock move that could further inflame surging global food inflation. The halting of shipments of the cooking oil and its raw material, widely used in products ranging from cakes to cosmetics, could raise costs for packaged…

Arsenal are looking to bring Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, 25, to the Emirates, with the Gunners’ technical director Edu having held discussions with the Brazil international’s representatives. (Athletic, subscription required) Mo Salah wants to stay at Liverpool but his long-term future is uncertain with no agreement reached on contract negotiations and the 29-year-old Egypt forward saying money is not the only factor. (Four Four Two) Paris St-Germain have made France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, a contract offer worth 50m euros (£42m) a year, which would make him the club’s highest earner. His much reported move to Real Madrid has…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died at the age of 82, Chronicle NG reports. Alaafin Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state. The monarch who had been sick and was due to travel abroad for more medical treatment when he passed late. A family source said all arrangements to fly the Alaafin was already in place and that tickets for a few wives that would accompany him were already purchased. The remains of the royal father has since been taken to Oyo state in the…

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, says it is impossible to swap inmates in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service with free citizens. The minister said the on Friday in Abuja in his opening remarks at the third and fourth quarter 2021 performance review meeting of the ministry and its agencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that rumour mills had been replete with stories about how the Nigerian Correctional Service swaps inmates with free citizens. “The allegations we hear are worrisome and most are false and almost impossible. Allow eligible prison inmates to vote during elections, Senate…