The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu SAN, has underlined the importance of the private sector in monitoring the implementation of constituency projects in Nigeria. Dr. Aliyu was speaking at a Policy Dialogue on the Role of the Private Sector in the Implementation of Constituency Projects in Nigeria, organised by OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative in Abuja. The Chairman who was represented earlier this week by the Secretary to the Commission, Barr. Clifford Oparaodu DSSRS, observed that constituency projects functioned as a major gateway into the dividends of democracy by fostering growth…
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Folarin Falana, also known as FALZ is responding to the viral allegations by Martins Vincent Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan, about his alleged relationship with Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky and collusion to pervert the cause of justice. VeryDarkMan, a popular blogger had a broadcast on his Instagram page where he claimed he would be disappointed if the claim by Bobrisky concerning FALZ is true. Bobrisky revealed in a leaked audio that he was sourcing for money to settle officials of the correctional service to get a special apartment, bribed official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with N15,000,000 to drop…
This may be a time to address the alleged rot in the prison service and prosecuting agency, as the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is calling for an urgent investigation into allegations raised by Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, alias Bobrisky concerning the incident before and after his sentencing. A statement signed by the Association’s President, Afam Osigwe, SAN also called for caution regarding the allegation against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana and his son, popularly known as Folarin Falana, known as FALZ. The duo were alleged to be facilitating State pardon for Bobrisky. While the NBA disclosed that while it is legal for convicts to seek pardon, it must…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl. The Police have also stepped up a manhunt for one of the suspects who is on the run. The Festac Police Division arrested the suspects, but they were released on bail. Meanwhile, the family of the victim has accused the Festac Police Division of not doing the needful as they have failed to charge the suspects to court. The family has petitioned the Lagos State Police Commissioner to wade into the matter and get justice for the girl. The family also called on the Attorney…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has launched an investigation into the allegation of bribery and extortion leveled against his officials by the convicted Crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye also known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky in a podcast had alleged that an unnamed officials of the Commission obtained the sum of N15,000,000 from him to drop the money laundering charge. A statement signed by the spokesperson for the Commission, Dele Oyewale revealed that the Commission boss has launched an investigation into the allegation with the view of getting to its root. The statement assured members of the public that the outcome of the investigation will be made public.…
Stakeholders in the Lagos State Judiciary convened at a webinar and brainstormed on tackling the growing implications of cybercrimes and their legal implications. This is part of activities ushering in the commencement of the 2024/2025 New Legal Year. Speaking at the hybrid meeting yesterday, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba noted that cybercrime affects not only the economic framework but also deeply influences domestic life, business operations, and numerous other aspects of daily living. He said that the growing reliance on digital tools requires increased caution in their use. “We must become more aware of how we handle…
Finally, David Charles has been sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for assault and indecent treatment of a 10-year-old child in Lagos. Handing down the judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Sexual and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, found the defendant guilty following his plea to the amended two counts charge brought against him by the Lagos State Government. In a charge marked no ID/6934C/2018, Charles was initially arraigned on July 28, 2021 over allegation bordering on defilement and indecent treatment of a child and he pleaded not guilty. The prosecution said sometimes in April 2017 at No. 16, Aina Street, Shogunle, Oshodi,…
For allegedly defrauding a Bureau De Change consulting firm of N350,900,000, the Nigeria Police has arraigned a-35-year-old woman, Rukayya Dantata before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court on Tuesday. Dantata was arraigned on two counts of fraud, cheating and obtaining money under false pretences before the Ikeja Court. The prosecuting counsel, Ezekiel Rimamsomte informed the court that Dantata committed the alleged offences between July and August 2022. According to Rimamsomte, the defendant obtained N350,900,000 by fraudulent means, which was transferred into her Zenith Bank account, 2082551256 and her firm Adat Ventures account number 1014937041 under the name Rukayya…
The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday reaffirmed the commitment of the Executive arm of government to upholding the rule of law and advancing judicial reforms in the state. Speaking at the commencement of the 2024/2025 New Legal Year, held on Monday, 23rd September 2024, at the Lagos Central Mosque, Nnamdi Azikwe Street, the governor who was represented by deputy governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the governor said “We fully recognise the critical role of the judiciary in maintaining justice and order, and we are committed to supporting and strengthening it in every way possible. “As…
A prosecuting witness, Adewale Agunbiade in the trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye on Monday testified before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja. He narrated how the defendant allegedly received N5.2million from Jide Sotirin Abiodun, a staff of Sunrise Power and Transmission Limited in multiple transfers and Automated Teller Machine, ATM, withdrawals. A Compliance Officer, formerly with Guaranty Trust Bank, GTB, but now with Jaiz Bank Plc, while being led in his examination-in-chief, by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, disclosed that “On October 2022, GTB received an investigation activity inquiry from EFCC in respect of the account of two customers, Mr. Olu Agunloye and Mr. Jide Sotinri. My team received the…