Thursday, May 16

Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Jail for Illegal Mining in Kwara
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Jail for Illegal Mining in Kwara

Two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, have been sentenced to one year in prison by a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. They were found guilty of illegal mining and possessing solid minerals without the necessary licenses. The court case, which began on April 22, 2024, also involved their company, Ebuy Concept Limited, on a charge related to illegal mining activities. The charge against them stated that they unlawfully purchased 30 tons of minerals in a truck without the required authorization in February 2024 at Banni, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Initially pleading not guilty, the defendants were granted bail by Justice Evelyn Anyadike, with bail conditions set at N5 million and two sureties each. Following their inability to meet the bail condit...
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Abia State: Motorcyclist vanishes with three children, leaving parents in distress
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Abia State: Motorcyclist vanishes with three children, leaving parents in distress

In a shocking incident in Amaba Ime Oboro, Ikwuano LGA of Abia state, an unidentified motorcyclist has taken away three siblings from the same parents. The mother of the missing children, Mrs. Glory Osinachi, revealed that her kids, named Gideon Osinachi (8 years old), Divine Osinachi (6 years old), and Israel Osinachi (4 years old) were kidnapped on Friday by the unknown motorcyclist and their whereabouts remain unknown. Mrs. Osinachi, currently in a state of despair, explained that her children went to their grandmother's house in Amaba Ime community on Friday, after returning from school, only to be abducted. Appealing for help, the distressed mother mentioned that the incident has been reported to the Ikwuano Police and urged security agencies and the general public to aid in the s...
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Allegations of Governor Wike’s control over Rivers State Government by G60 Lawmakers
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Allegations of Governor Wike’s control over Rivers State Government by G60 Lawmakers

According to the G-60 opposition federal lawmakers, the recent mass resignation of commissioners from the Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara's cabinet indicates that Nyesom Wike, the former governor of the state, had initially taken over the state government and its resources. The resignation of the Rivers State commissioners for Education and Housing, Professor Chinedu Mmon and Gift Worlu, due to a toxic work environment, brought light to the issue. Both Mmon and Worlu are known supporters of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Wike. Prior to their resignations, Wike's associates, former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Professor Zacchaeus Adangor, and former Commissioner for Finance Isaac Kamalu, had also stepped down from Fubara's administration. The G60 lawmakers, r...
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Flutterwave thwarts network breach attempt, reports perpetrators to authorities
16May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Flutterwave thwarts network breach attempt, reports perpetrators to authorities

Flutterwave, a leading payment company, successfully blocked an attempt to breach its network and promptly reported the offenders to law enforcement agencies. Detecting unusual activities in April, the company immediately initiated comprehensive processes to safeguard the security of all its customers. Thanks to the platform's robust security measures, the breach was intercepted before any funds could be compromised. Flutterwave proactively notified the relevant authorities and furnished them with the IP address and details of the perpetrators. In a press release issued on Thursday, Flutterwave reassured its customers and stakeholders that their funds remained unaffected throughout the incident. To enhance security further, Flutterwave will be implementing upgrades on the affected plat...
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Big News: President of Senegal, Diomaye Faye, to Meet with Tinubu
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Big News: President of Senegal, Diomaye Faye, to Meet with Tinubu

A special meeting is on the horizon as Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, plans to visit Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja this coming Thursday. The announcement was made by Tinubu’s Social Media Special Assistant, Dada Olusegun, on his official X page. Accompanying the announcement was a video showcasing the State House adorned with flags of both Senegal and Nigeria. Olusegun's post read: "The Presidential Villa in Abuja is bustling in preparation for a visit from Senegal's President, H.E Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who will be meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House." Stay tuned for more information...
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Benin City Court Sentences 15 Internet Fraudsters to Jail
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Benin City Court Sentences 15 Internet Fraudsters to Jail

Fifteen individuals found guilty of internet fraud and obtaining money through false pretenses have been sentenced to jail by the Edo State High Court in Benin City. Among those convicted are Sagay Favour, Efemini Kelvin Mudiaga, Izzi Evans, Okim Ekene, Jakpa Godspower, and Lucky Alao SeyiEk. The rest include Adams Jarret, Mathew Ese, Oritsegbogwa Joseph, Joshua Lucky Ojabugbe, Emudiaga Akpojaro, Richard Promise, Aboh Daniel Bonfrey, Deniran Emmanuel Edafe, and Orode Ovie. Upon arraignment by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), all the individuals pleaded guilty to charges related to obtaining money by false pretense and possession of fraudulent documents. For example, Deniran Emmanuel Edafe was charged with possession of documents containing...
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Former Minister Agunloye Fails in Attempts to Halt $6 Billion Fraud Prosecution
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Former Minister Agunloye Fails in Attempts to Halt $6 Billion Fraud Prosecution

An objection from ex-minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, challenging the authority of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute him has been dismissed by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Apo. The EFCC announced this development on Thursday via its official handle. Agunloye is currently facing a seven-count charge related to an alleged $6 billion fraud associated with the Mambilla Power Project. His counsel, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), submitted a motion contesting the EFCC's power to investigate and prosecute him, as well as the court's jurisdiction to try him. In response, prosecution counsel Abba Muhammed filed a counter affidavit, rejecting Agunloye's motion as incompetent and in violation of Section 115(2) of the Evidence Act....
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Fubara’s Government Responds to Resigned Commissioners’ Allegations of Toxic Working Environment in Rivers
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Fubara’s Government Responds to Resigned Commissioners’ Allegations of Toxic Working Environment in Rivers

The Commissioner for Information and Communications in Rivers State, Joseph Johnson, has affirmed that Governor Sim Fubara provides his appointees with the freedom to carry out their duties, emphasizing that there is no toxic work environment within the administration. Johnson addressed the recent wave of resignations that affected Fubara's cabinet earlier this week. Five commissioners tendered their resignations from the Rivers State Executive Council, citing a toxic work environment as the reason. Prior to this, two commissioners had left the government following a cabinet reshuffle by the governor. These resignations are a result of the ongoing power struggle between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. In response to these developments, Johnso...
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Arsenal’s Arteta Hinting at Potential Return to Spain
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Arsenal’s Arteta Hinting at Potential Return to Spain

According to recent statements, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may be considering a return to Spain in the future. Arteta's current contract with the Gunners is set to expire in 2025, and there have been rumors linking him to a possible move to Barcelona. During a pre-match press conference before Arsenal's upcoming game against Everton, Arteta was questioned about the prospect of managing in Spain. The former Spanish midfielder expressed, "I have always had thoughts of eventually returning. The pull of my home country, the lifestyle, the sense of community, and the culture – these factors always play on my mind." “While I am currently content here at Arsenal, pleased with the support I receive, and genuinely passionate about my work, I believe that one day the call to return will come. ...
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Ruling: N301m Lawsuit against CBN and UBA for Freezing Customer’s Account Dismissed by Court
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Ruling: N301m Lawsuit against CBN and UBA for Freezing Customer’s Account Dismissed by Court

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has thrown out a N301 million legal action brought against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and United Bank of Africa (UBA) by Babatunde Victor, an aggrieved customer. The suit alleged that the customer's bank account was unlawfully frozen. The Judge's decision to dismiss the lawsuit was based on the argument that the CBN and UBA froze the account numbered 2116708900 at UBA in compliance with a court order. During the judgment on the case involving the disgruntled UBA customer, it was emphasized by the Judge that the freezing of the account by CBN was deemed lawful as the central bank had obtained a court order for the action. Victor had taken CBN and UBA to court, seeking compensation of N301 million for what he cl...
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