The Calabar Division of the Court of Appeal, on Friday, June 23, 2023 upheld the conviction of a notorious international fraudster, Scales Olatunji who was convicted for internet fraud and money laundering charges by a Federal High Court, sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Justice Agatha Okeke had on June 27, 2022 found Olatunji guilty of forty-five count charges of internet fraud and money laundering preferred against him by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC and sentenced him to 235 years imprisonment, without an option of a fine. The convict was prosecuted, following the receipt of…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that his administration will double its pace on the path to attaining sustainable development in the state. Governor Makinde made this known on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023, while playing host to Muslim leaders in the Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, who visited him in his house on the occasion of 2023 Ileya festival. The Governor, who appreciated the Muslim community in Oyo State for standing by his administration during Omituntun 1.0, promised to roll out the names of some new appointees very soon. He said, “First, I want…
The Zuba Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has ordered the Kuje Correctional facility to continue holding Mr. Obiajulu Uja, in their custody. PRNigeria reports that Uja, a supporter of the OBIdient movement; in early April, was carried off a Lagos-Abuja flight, after he started a lone protest demanding that President Bola Tinubu (then President-Elect) must never be sworn in as President, on May 29. The OBIdient supporter is said to be mentally-unstable, according to a medical report tendered to the Court at previous hearings, on the case. But Magistrate Abdulazeez Ismail Muhammad, the trial judge, at the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja on the civil rights claim filed by the former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde. The court had fined the Commission N1 million damages and cost of N200,000 respectively for the arrest and detention of Prof Dibu Ojerinde over allegedly corrupt practices. The Commission intends to appeal the ruling of the court. The anti-corruption agency has a valid warrant issued by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court dated 6th December,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bolivian prosecutors are currently investigating 35 members of the Catholic Church after more than a dozen victims accused them of sexual abuse. The statement comes as the country is reeling from confessions of abuse that were found in the personal diary of a Spanish priest who died in Bolivia in 2009 after decades of service there. A department head at the Bolivian attorney general’s office, Daniela Caceres, told a press conference on Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 that “At present, 35 people are accused and under investigation,” “We have 17 people, identified victims, but out of respect and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to have faith in God that the country will experience peace, stability and prosperity. Tinubu stated this while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, 23 June, 2023 after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground in Lagos. The President, who stressed the need for unity and cooperation, appealed to Nigerians to eschew ethnic and religious rivalries and make sacrifices. The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Dele Alake, said Allah would not burden the country with what it could not bear. ”I thank Almighty Allah for…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State has assured that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, BAO, was on the right track of governance without breaking any of the promises he made to the citizenry during his campaign for the guber election. This is conveyed through the release signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Segun Dipe, where he assured that it’s “so far, so good” and every well meaning Ekiti son and daughter is happy with the governor. The party said what Governor Oyebanji deserved at this stage from all and sundry was praise, not undue…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to pay the sum of N1 million to former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Dibu Ojerinde, for unlawful detention. In the ruling, Justice Egwuatu also awarded the sum of N200,000 as a fine against the ICPC as Ojerinde’s cost of instituting the suit. awarded a N1 million fine against In the ruling, Justice Obiora Egwuatu also awarded the sum of N200,000 as a fine against the ICPC as Ojerinde’s cost of instituting the suit.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Government has removed professional bodies and councils from budget with effect from 2026. The Director General of the Budget Office, Ben Akabueze disclosed this in a circular, DG/BDT/GEN.CORR/2016/XII/3067 dated 26th June 2023 to the Nigerian Council of Food Science & Technology Fed. Min. of Science, Technology & Innovation. According to Akabueze, the decision was in line with the decision of the Presidential Committee on Salaries, PCS. He noted that the implementation would be effected from 31st December, 2026. “I wish to inform you that the Presidential Committee on Salaries (PCS) at its 13th meeting approved…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Manchester City have decided to pull out of the race to sign Declan Rice from West Ham. The Premier League champions are not interested in entering a bidding war for the England midfielder. This follows Arsenal’s third offer of £100 million upfront and £5 million in add-ons. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, stated on his verified tweeter handle on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023. “Manchester City to leave Declan Rice as internal discussion took place today — after Arsenal record bid submitted on Tuesday. “City have no intention to enter into a bidding war, as always. No plans to…