One Stanley Amaogo has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for stealing by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday. This followed his prosecution and that of his company, Double Miracle Ventures by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Delivering the judgement on April 30, 2025, Justice Dada held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The trial judge, Justice Dada convicted and sentenced the defendant to seven years imprisonment on count one and ordered the second defendant to pay a fine in the sum of of N1m. The defendants were ordered…
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In a dramatic twist, the legal battle involving popular gospel music executive, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, alias EeZee Tee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dropped its initial allegations of fraudulent conversion of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s earnings and instead arraigned him for non-disclosure of his company’s financial transactions. Prior to this development, the EFCC had earlier accused the Chief Executive Officer of EeZee Global Concept Limited of misappropriating proceeds belonging to Chinwo. However, in a dramatic twist, the anti-graft agency has filed an amended seven-count charge at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday focusing instead on regulatory…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Court sitting in Ikeja has heard how a security guard, Seun Micheal and his friend Olatilo Egbayelo allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl, (names withheld) in the Abule-Oja, Yaba area of Lagos. The evidence was given by the fourth Prosecution Witness, Police Inspector, Titi Owoeye with No.AP 221362 attached to the Sabo Police Station, Yaba. She testified before the court on Tuesday that the a minor and her mother reported a case of defilement against the defendants on 29 April 2023. While being led in evidence by State Prosecuting Counsel, Bukola Okeowo…
A suspected Ponzi syndicate mastermind, Friday Audu and his company, Genting International Limited have been arraigned and remanded in prison on Monday by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja for retention of criminal proceeds. The defendant is suspected to be the mastermind behind recruiting of several young Nigerians for the organised crime syndicate and the activities of the 193 foreigners and 599 Nigerians who were arrested in December 2024 by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The defendant is standing trial for alleged $2.6 million USDT and N3.5 billion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP and Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE, have urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation. The groups said, “The use of the Cybercrimes Act to lock up people peacefully expressing their views sends a chilling message to Nigerians that rights won’t get priority under the Tinubu administration.” According to the groups, “Using laws that don’t conform with constitutional and guarantees and…
The Judiciary Editors Forum, JEF, has extended a congratulatory message to Mr. Ramon Oladimeji Nasir, Group Head, Media and External Relations, on his birthday celebration. The message signed by the Chairman of JEF, Sam Popoola, recognised and appreciated the mutually beneficial relationship that exists between JEF members and UBA over the years, via Ramon’s competent handling of their relationship. Below is the message: On behalf of the Judiciary Editors Forum (JEF), I wish to congratulate you on your birthday. We recognise and appreciate the mutually beneficial relationship that exists between our members and your esteemed Bank over the years. We understand…
Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square Annex has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT driver, to death by hanging on Friday. Delivering the judgement, Justice Sherifat Sonaike, found him guilty of the brutal murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola and the sexual assault of two other women. The charge against Andrew Nice Ominikoron borders on multiple charges of murder, rape, and sexual assault. Ominikoron was convicted following a high profile trial that attracted public attention since 2022. The judge pronounced: “For the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, you shall be hanged by the neck…
As Nigerians celebrate the 2025 May Day, Dr. Betta Edu has hailed Nigerian workers for their resilience, dedication and contributions to nation building, describing them as the “engine of the nation.” In a May Day message to Nigerian workers which she personally signed, Dr. Edu said the event was a celebration of the Workers’ achievements and a reminder of the value they bring to millions of Nigerians. “I celebrate and appreciate the tireless efforts, dedication, and your contributions across various sectors in Nigeria. “Your hard work, resilience, and commitment to drive progress and development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday announced the reactivation of the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits, TGP, nationwide to tackle security concerns in the country. While also responding to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows, and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles. The Police boss said the TGP reactivation would be accessed through a secure and user-friendly digital platform available at https://www.possap.gov.ng. According to the IGP, “With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential…
The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested eight suspects in connection with several cult-related killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs. The Command’s tactical operatives in an intelligence-led operation made the arrest on April 29, 2025. The suspects are: Adeyemo Abdulsamad ‘m’ aged 24, aka Cloud, Afeez Enitan ‘m’ aged 28, Ayomide Daniel ‘m’ aged 30, Olamilekan Adeagbo ‘m’ aged 26 aka Skinny. Others are, Mayor Samson ‘m’ aged 28, Basit Ishola ‘m’ aged 20, Quadri Sikiru ‘m’ aged 26, and Mariam Salihu ‘f’ aged 23. According to the Police Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, exhibits were recovered…