A prosecution witness, Lateef Bello, has testified against an alledged syndicate involved in £1million (One Million British Pounds) fraud case. The first prosecution witness claimed to have been defrauded by some suspects while being led in evidence on Monday, narrated to Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja. He alledged that the defendants; Morufu Adewale (aka Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Ajisegiri Abiodun, Abayomi Alaka (aka Dauda Usman Alashe), Taiwo Ahmed, Raufu Raheem, and Sanlabiu Teslim specialises in use of Juju (traditional rituals and medicine) to defraud their victims. The defendants; Morufu, Alaka, Ajayi, and Ajisegiri were initially standing trial…
Author: Funke Busari
By Dennis Isong Lagos, often hailed as the economic heartbeat of Nigeria, pulsates with dynamism and presents an alluring appeal to both astute investors and individuals yearning for opportunities in the real estate sector. Whether your objective is to acquire a property, find a rental, or make a lucrative investment, the importance of connecting with a reputable real estate company in Lagos cannot be overstated. The city of Lagos, with its bustling streets and vibrant energy, has firmly established itself as the focal point of Nigeria’s economic landscape. As a result, it has become a prime destination for both domestic…
Ogun State now has a new Commissioner of Police, in the person of CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha. He takes over from AIG Olanrewaju Yomi Oladimeji who was recently decorated as Assistant Inspector General of Police. CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha had served as Deputy Commissioner of Police Department of Administration and Finance Ogun State Command. He was the officer in Charge of Okuta Police Post in Kwara Police Command between 1994-1996. He was also Unit Commander Police Mobile Force 2 Sqaudron Keffi Lagos State from 1996-2000. He was Deputy Commander Police Mobile Force 26 Squadron Uyo Akwa-Ibom State from 2000-2002. Between…
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, NBA-SBL has unveiled plans for its 17th Annual International Business Law Conference themed: “The Nigeria Business Landscape – Priorities of Law, Policy and Regulation.” This is according to the Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee of SBL, Dr. Adeoye Adefulu, While speaking about the event at a press conference on Wednesday, the Council’s treasurer, Mrs. Ayoyinka Olajide-Awosedo disclosed that this year’s conference will hold from July 5 to 7 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. According to her, the objectives of the conference is to set an agenda to revive the economy owing to…
The Assistant Inspector General of Police Ari Mohammed Ali, Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos has decorated three Assistant Commissioners of Police with the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police during a working visit to officers of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters on Monday. Some of the management staff decorated were Assistant Commissioners of Police, in charge of various Area Commands in Lagos, namely; Omole Ola, Sagir Ismail, A.A Shika, while CSP Ogunsakin Gbenga to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, among other senior personnel decorated. He also charged all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers attached to the…
In a bid to stem drug abuse among youngsters in the country, the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN, took the commemoration of the 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking tagged “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strength Prevention”, to secondary school students, urging them to avoid the use of hard drug, as it attracts a-15-year jail term upon conviction by the court. Speaking at the sensitisation event on Monday in Lagos, Mr. Olalekan Olabulo, the CRAN President in a welcome remark noted that commemorating the annual event is a tactical way of fighting drug abuse and…
By Dennis Isong In his acceptance speech, Hon Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the House of Assembly in the state, emphasised that Lagos is Yoruba Land. He also expressed the commitment of the lawmakers to introduce legislation that safeguards the rights of the indigenes, even if it entails reversing existing laws. Lagos, being the vibrant economic hub of Nigeria, attracts individuals from all corners of the country who are in pursuit of opportunities, growth, and an improved quality of life. As someone who is not originally from Lagos, you may have concerns about the security of your property rights in…
The strategic position of Lagos State as the economic hub of Nigeria and the West Africa region confer certain responsibilities on the state that is as emerging smart city. Among these responsibilities is the need to adopt a more friendly environmental policies to tackle the issues of pollution, flood and also guarantee a healthy society amongst others. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, being the agency of government with the mandate of protecting and improving the environment, by providing environmental friendly solutions to varied environmental challenges was established on the 1st of November, 1996, under LASEPA Edict No9 of…
A joint security operation carried out by the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Thursday, launched a full-scale manhunt for a notorious criminal gang in Kogi State, led by one Kabir Bala. Addressing a press conference at the headquarters of the Kogi State Police Command in Lokoja, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Akeem Yusuf, narrated how Bala, popularly known as Okwo and his gang members opened fire on a joint security team at about 4:30a.m on Thursday upon sighting the operatives. Yusuf disclosed that…
The Inspector General of Police, Acting IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on 21st June, 2023 assumed duty as the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This development was communicated by the Nigeria’s Police Force Spokesperson, CSP. Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Wednesday. According to him, the Police boss was appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on 19th June, 2023. IGP Egbetokun in acting capacity takes over from IGP Usman Alkali Baba, who retired after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation. Meanwhile, the handing/taking over of leadership…