Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideout in Benin City. Those arrested are: Timothy Odion, Destiny Otokhune, Bright Akhabue, Isaac Eghosa, Philip Anderson, Kennedy Osagie, Kabiru Mohammed, Erharuyi Osaigbovo, Amalawa Kingsĺey, Obasohen Kelvin, Emmanuel Imuentinyan, Eghosa Osadebamwen, Akhere Destiny, Evans Jesse, Kazeem Samson, Luma Kayode, Festus Iyenfunmwena, Osagie Emmanuel, Chinoso Okoye, Michael Okoh, Yadina Chukwudi, Kelvin Amenze, Aikorogie Osarenmweda and Samuyi Ajayi. Others are: Sylvester Anointed, Ekhator Osamudiamwen, Oneh Endurance, Etinosa Ogieva, Marvellous Osawaru, Akhere Jeffrey, Oweka Augustine, George Festus and Lucky Junior.…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, convicted and sentenced 22-year-old Prince Belebi Koko and three others to jail for internet fraud. The others are Igwe Favour, 22, Destiny Nonso Igwe, 24 and Ojo Jolly, 25. Their journey to prison began following their arrest for involvement in internet fraud. The defendants admitted to the crime and were subsequently arraigned on one count charge of unlawful possession of fraudulent documents by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Upon arraignment the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charges…
The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday, 18 July, 2023 dismissed an objection raised by counsel to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gordy Uche (SAN), to the effect that under cross-examination, the petitioner’s witness must not be asked to compare his statement with those made by others. Counsel to the 1st Respondent (INEC), Dr Remi Olatubora, had put questions across to a witness called by the PDP, Hon. Aina Adewale, from Sagamu, based on the similarities of his witness statement with two others, Sowande Seun, also from Sagamu and Ademola Adekunle, from Abeokuta North.…
Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 convicted a 24-year-old Francis Stephen Oke Eghele for representing himself as be a female American to defraud unsuspecting victims. He was convicted alongside one Adeniyi Adekunle Aliyu from Iworoko, Ado Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State over similar offence. The duo of Francis and Adeniyi were arraigned on separate charges by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Count 2 of the charge against Francis reads: “That you, Stephen Oke Eghele (a.k.a Sugarmom) sometime in July, 2022…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has issued a marching order to the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) to fix all potholes on roads in the state. The Governor, who asked residents of the state to look forward to the disappearance of potholes on their roads, assured them that the government would continue to fix potholes on the roads, while also building new ones. Governor Makinde stated these on Tuesday, 18 July, 2023 shortly after meeting with the management of OYSROMA and inspecting the agency’s facilities at its head office, located in Eleyele, Ibadan. He said he had received assurance…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, OON, CON has performed the official renaming of the National Women development Center to the Maryam Babangida National Center for Women Development, reports thegazellenews.com. Speaking at the event, the First Lady noted the sterling contributions of the ex-First Lady, Late Dr (Mrs) Maryam Babangida to the lives of the ordinary Nigerian especially at the grassroots, through her pet programme, Better Life for Rural Dwellers. Her Excellency Oluremi Tinubu described Late Dr (Mrs) Maryam Babangida as an icon who redefined the scope of women participation in national development through the National Center for Women…
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The announcement was made in a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. While congratulating the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year, the governor enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general. Signed:
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointment of Justice Eni Esan (rtd) as chairman of the board of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA). Justice Esan (rtd), who was the first female President of the Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal, was appointed as the pioneer chairman of the anti-graft agency by Governor Makinde. The Governor also approved the reappointment of Mr. Ehindero Olafola Lawrence, a Chief Superintendent of Police; Mrs. Olopade Esther Afe, Prince Oyebade Oyedepo, Mr. Temidayo Adebayo Ayorinde and Mr. Ayobami Stephen Ashaolu as members. Mr. Ibrahim Oyemola Tijani will still serve as Secretary to…
For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar, as a public holiday. In the Hijrah 1445 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said such a declaration would be in line with the Rule of Law, fairness and justice to millions of Muslims in Nigeria. Balogun urged the Federal Government to give recognition to Muslim New Year in the interest of fairness as benefitted by the Christian brethren on every January 1. This gesture, he stressed,…
The President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, received and launched a state-of-the-art Barracks Inspection Bus generously donated by Sanomi Foundation through Mr Igho Charles Sanomi, a committed philanthropist and son of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police. The ceremony, presided over by the IGP, highlighted the significance of maintaining officers’ hygiene and overall wellness in the force. The event showcased a commitment to improving the living conditions of officers and encouraging them to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The Barracks Inspection Bus, equipped with modern facilities and amenities, will serve as…