Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State on Monday, September 4, 2023 convicted and sentenced four internet fraudsters to prison for fraud.The convicts are Edah Edison, Akuche Cosmas Chigozie (alias Philip Anderson), Chidi, Iredia Endurance Eddy and Uchechukwu Victory Tabowei.They were arraigned separately on one count charge of impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining by false pretence by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.They were arrested based on intelligence which linked them to alleged internet-related fraud activities. During investigation, Edison, 23, who claimed to be a university…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of eleven (11) cybercriminals to various jail terms. The convicts are: Olakunle Dave Edamisan, Samuel Opeyemi Enitan, Daniel Aanu Omoyajowo, Jonathan Emmannuel Opashi, Daramola Damilola Aliu, Olarenwaju Olamilekan Oluwaseun, Olaoluwa Daniel Adejobi, Akintola Akindeji Festus, Tijani Babatunde Adedayo, Sodiq Opyemi Odunewu and Powei Ibelih Theophillious. The convicts were prosecuted following their arrest for alleged cybercrime and other related fraud activities Upon their arraignments before Justices Ladiran Akintola and Adebukola Lajide of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan and Justice Sinmisola…
Determined to thwart notorious moves by saboteurs who are hell bent to sabotage federal government policies and efforts in ensuring adequate provision of fertilizers to farmers in the country thereby provide an enabling environment to agro allied activities in the country, The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended five suspects, who are alleged to be members of the syndicate who specialize in the diversion of granular amonium sulphate ,, the key raw material in the production of fertilizer. A statement on Wednesday by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale disclosed that the five suspects were arrested…
Nigeria has graduated the first cohort of the Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellows (LFCMF) at the Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo State. A statement on Wednesday by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Public Affairs Section read: “On September 1, Nigeria graduated the first cohort of the Lassa Fever Clinical Management Fellows (LFCMF) at the Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo State. “This was the result of the collaboration between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Georgetown University, the Institute of Viral…
Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State on Tuesday, 5 September, 2023, said the plan by the suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Mr Wale Adedayo was to derail the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun. The chairmen said Adedayo did not mean well for the state, describing his claim of zero allocation to the third tier of government in the state as unfounded. The chairmen, during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of Ogun State, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi in his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta said they have…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ijebu East Local Government, Ogun State, has dissociated itself from the activities of the suspended chairman of the council, Mr. Wale Adedayo. In a communique issued after a meeting on Sunday, 3 September, 2023, the APC leaders dissociated themselves from Mr. Adedayo’s “unacceptable behaviour” and pledged their loyalty to Governor Dapo Abiodun. In the communique, signed by High Chief Segun Osibote, APC leader and Chief Bayo Balogun, Party Chairman, Ijebu East LG and sent to Governor Abiodun, the party leaders expressed concern over what Mr. Adedayo intended to achieve in writing his…
There is palpable fear among youths and community leaders over the alleged release of the family members of Gwoska Dankarami, a notorious bandit kingpin in Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that the mother and foot soldiers of Dankarami were recently intercepted and detained by security operatives while returning from Hajj (pilgrimage), in one of the airports in the North West. But weeks ago, security services were allegedly directed to release Dankarami’s mother and his ‘boys’. In return, Dankarami also released some female students he had kept captives for months. PRNigeria gathered that since the inauguration of the administration of President Bola…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Tuesday, 5 September, 2023, presented a cheque of N2 billion to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Borno State to disburse to eligible workers in the state as interest-free loans with a repayment period of 24 months to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The presentation took place after a meeting between the Governor and officials of the NLC led by the Labour Chairman in the state, Comrade Yusuf Inuwa. At the meeting which took place at the council chambers of the Government House in Maiduguri, Zulum asked the NLC to complete…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, 4 September, 2023 inaugurated members of the state executive council — along with five new permanent secretaries and a member of the Civil Service Commission. The cabinet contains some 50 percent of each gender, boasting, as of today, the highest number of female commissioners in the country. The inauguration came with another first for the Governor as he swore in two Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) as Permanent Secretaries — yet another marked show of his inclusive policy that is meant to mobilise every segment of the society for collective growth. The inauguration…
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,(NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has emphasised the importance of recognising the accomplishments and challenges faced by Nigerians living abroad, as they play significant roles in shaping the nation’s image globally as well as encourage them to invest back home through positive narratives of their homeland. The NIDCOM Boss stated this through the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi when he received in Abuja, Mr Olumide Ogunlade, the Editor-In-Chief and CEO of Acclaim Nigeria, an international magazine. The Secretary reiterated that the Commission is committed to enhancing the global recognition and development of the Nigerian…