A Federal High Court in FCT Maitama, Abuja has issued a public summon against former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on October 3, 2024 following his absence in a fresh arraignment on 16-count charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The former governor, Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing prosecution bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy to commit an offence to the tune of N110.4 Billion. Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the summon in a ruling following an ex parte application by EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN praying the court to grant leave…
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An Okada rider, Monday Olukunle standing trial for his involvement in a gang rape of a-16-year-old girl has been jailed in Lagos. Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment. Seaman as he is popularly known was found guilty of counts one and two which borders on conspiracy and abduction while discharging him of count three which deals with defilement. Delivering the judgement, the trial judge relied on the defendant’s confessional statement to find him guilty of conspiracy and abduction. She further noted that the prosecutor was unable to prove…
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades. In a message posted on Thursday, the bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period. The bank clarified that the glitches were a result of routine information and technology maintenance, which is essential for optimising service delivery. Zenith Bank promises 100% uptime Zenith Bank emphasised its commitment to ensuring 100% uptime, stating that it takes this responsibility “very personally” and continuously allocates resources to maintain uninterrupted service availability. In the statement, the bank expressed its sincere apologies…
Abodurin Gerald Abozo standing trial in connection with a land case before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court has been convicted for fraud and sentenced to eight years imprisonment. Delivering the judgement, the trial judge found the defendant guilty as charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was charged along with S.G.B. & A Property Lines Company Line for obtaining the money sometimes in 2013 and dishonestly converted to his use the N62,000,000.00. The EFCC arraigned the defendants on October 15, 2023 on two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense and stealing the…
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, September 30, 2024, arraigned former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice S. C Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Both are being prosecuted on a 15-count charge, bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy and conversion of public funds to the tune of N27, 000,000,000.00 (Twenty Seven Billion Naira). Charges against Ex-gov Darius Ishaku One of the charges reads: “That you Darius Dickson Ishaku whilst being the governor of Taraba State and Bello Yero whilst being the Permanent…
A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024 has told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigerian Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky were lawful and in compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA. This information was disclosed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Head, Media and Publicity. Bala who is the head of the prosecution team that handled the trial of Okuneye pointed out to the Committee…
A-29-year-old Ibrahim Yusuf standing trial for alleged attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm on an official of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA in Lagos has been set free. Justice Oyindamola Ogala Lagos State High Court, Ikeja acquitted and discharged the commercial driver charged with the alleged attempted murder of an official of LASTMA, Olatunde Victor Awotola. The indigene of Ibadan, Oyo State was charged to court on April 29, 2022 for alleged attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm on an officer on duty. Delivering the judgement, the court stated that the prosecution failed to proved two counts charge preferred…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the year 2024-2025, marking the Bank’s second consecutive year receiving the Great Place To Work, GPTW certification. Great Place To Work is recognised worldwide as the global authority on workplace culture. With a comprehensive assessment of organisational culture, practices and employee feedback, the Great Place To Work certification serves as an unequivocal endorsement of an organisation’s positive work culture and commitment to employee well-being—as is the case with Wema Bank’s two-time Great Place To…
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