A young man who falsely obtained $22,300 from a Chinese woman for the supply of 100metric tons of sesame seeds and failed to transact the business, has been arraigned by the EFCC.
Oluokun Adekola
The Ibadan Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday April 19, 2018 arraigned one Oluokun Gabriel Adekola of Kolanifemi New Era Foods Nig. Enterprises, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretense and money laundering to the tune of 22, 300 US Dollars.
The offence is contrary to Section 1(1) (a) and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006 and Section 17(1), (a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended in 2012) and punishable under Section 17(1) (b) of the same Act.
The defendant, Oluokun allegedly diverted the sum of 22, 300 US Dollars (Twenty-Two Thousand, Three Hundred United States Dollars) transferred to him by one Taiwanese lady (name withheld) who resides in China for the supply of 100metric tons of sesame seeds.
The defendant after collecting the sums, failed to transact the business as agreed but allegedly diverted the sum for a different purpose.
The defendant however, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him.
Upon his plea, counsel to the EFCC, Sanusi Galadanchi asked for a trial date. However, the defense counsel, Akim Maisolati informed the court of an application for bail dated 10th April, 2018 before the court. The prosecution however, did not oppose the application for bail.
Justice Abdulmalik admitted the defendant to bail with the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira and one surety in like sum.
The surety shall be a Civil Servant in the Oyo State Civil Service not below Grade level 15. The surety shall be a land owner of a developed land and the certificate of occupancy of the land shall be verified by the registrar of the court at the land registry, Ibadan.
The surety shall depose to an affidavit of means with his passport photograph attached. The defendant shall be remanded in the Agodi prison pending the perfection of his bail application.
The case is adjourned to May 7, 2018 for trial.
A new round of violence in a community in Benue State has reportedly left as many as houses razed and many people killed.
File photo
It has been reported that several persons have been killed, others declared missing while over 30 houses were razed after suspected herdsmen attacked Anyiin, Mbagber Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to Daily Post, it was gathered that some heavily armed men invaded the community late last night and opened fire on the villagers.
The development forced many residents, who were already fast asleep to abandon their homes for fear of being killed by the attackers.
A source hinted that security operatives on ground, especially mobile police force swung into action and chased away the intruders after they had killed many residents.
A resident of the area, who spoke with Daily Post on Friday, said over 25 persons were killed in the attack.
“As we speak, over 25 persons have been killed while many are still missing. We are homeless at the moment. The government should come to our rescue,” the resident pleaded.
The resident said the attackers also attempted to set ablaze one T.T. Zozo’s Filling Station but failed.
Among those reportedly killed by the gunmen included one Mrs Terwase Osu, Uzenda, Chafu, Mbaya and several others.
Also, an aide to the governor, Ati Tekurla confirmed that over 30 houses were razed down in Anyiin, only last night.
Meanwhile, the police command is yet to react to the incident at the time of this report.
A Nigerian beauty entrepreneur who married at age 50 and gave birth to a baby at the age of 51, has been celebrated.
Vivian Chiologi
Vivian Chiolog, a 51-year old beauty entrepreneur and socialite, and her husband, John Shittu, a top NFF licensed player agent, have just welcomed a baby girl.
Vivian's story is truly incredible considering the age at which she got married and at what age she gave birth.
The couple who got married in London at the 5 star Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane in 2016, welcomed their bundle of joy on Thursday 19th April 2018 in London.
Sharing the good news, Vivian's very good friend, Mo Abudu wrote an emotional piece on Instagram.
She wrote: "My darling Viv, today I celebrate you and I thank God for your life and strength. What a testimony your life has become. You met and fell in love with JS as we fondly call him when you were about to turn 50. You guys got married. The most beautiful wedding ever.
"Then came the wait for a child and you were so determined about having this child, we were worried because you had just turned 50 then. But you persisted and yesterday to the glory of God, you gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. How wonderful is that
"Sweetheart God loves you specially to do all these wonderful things for you. Congratulations darling. JS thank you so much for making our friend so happy.
"Lord thank you for your love, favor and kindness in the life of Viv and JS.
"I mean look at this beautiful pic of my darling Besto during her pregnancy and she is 51, incredible.
"I am also sharing this story to say, never ever give up and with God on your side and with a good heart, all things are surely possible"
Five State Music superstar singer, KCee has threatened to jump off the popular Third mainland bridge in Lagos over President Buhari's comment on Nigerian youths.
KCee at the 3rd mainland bridge
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as KCee has reacted to President Buhari's speech at the commonwealth where he described the Nigerian youths as be 'being Lazy'.
In a video which was posted online and is making the rounds on social media, KCee who currently has a record deal with Five Star Music, was seen as he parked his gold coloured SUV on 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos and went on a one minute rant of how unacceptable President Buhari's comment is.
In a continued show of his disapproval of the President's comment, KCee then attempted (as a joke) to jump off the bridge, while lamenting how the Nigerian youth has always found a way to make it in their various fields and professions without any help from the government.
Watch the video below;
A Boko Haram terrorists has been shot dead during a gun battle with Nigerian soldiers in Borno state.
The Boko Haram terrorists killed by soldiers
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in a blocking operation to canalize and deny Boko Haram insurgents freedom of action and escape from ongoing onslaught in the Sambisa region have killed one Boko Haram insurgent yesterday Thursday 19 April 2018 at the Ngala bridge in Gamboru Ngala area of Borno State.
Troops killed the insurgent and wounded several others at about 6.30 pm in an encounter , with elements of the insurgent group who were fleeing in two Gun trucks through Ngala road. The gallant troops engaged the insurgents, destroying one of the Gun trucks and recovering an Anti Aircraft Gun, 2 AK 47 rifles and 2 Magazines abandoned by the fleeing insurgents under the superior fire power of the troops.
In another operation, troops on patrol along Jebra - Firgi road at about 1. 30 pm yesterday averted a devastating plot by Boko Haram terrorists to attack troops and other unsuspecting road users with multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) concealed under foliage along the road.
The troops uncovered three primed IEDs concealed under shrubs along the road shoulder and connected to a long detonating cable dragged into the bush towards the Sambisa axis. The IEDs have been safely detonated by Operation Lafiya Dole Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.
Vigilant troops have also arrested one Madaki Tumba aka Kalifa, a suspected Boko Haram terrorist at a location ahead of Limankara .The suspect was nabbed yesterday at about 6.14 pm by troops on patrol while in possession of one M16 rifle and a magazine loaded with 2 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. He is currently undergoing preliminary investigation.
The ongoing operations against Boko Haram terrorists, conducted by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole simultaneously in the Sambisa region and the Lake Chad Islands is undoubtedly strangulating the insurgent group, hence its resort to attacking soft targets with suicide bombers and other forms of IEDs in a desperate bid to remain relevant.
Members of the public are therefore please urged to be cautious and vigilant as they go about their daily activities in their communities and business places. They are also enjoined to promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to security agencies.
Please disseminate this information to the general public through your news medium.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole
Arsene Wenger has announced that he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, ending his 22-year career as the current longest-serving manager in the #EPL
Arsene Wenger is to leave his long-time role as Arsenal manager at the end of the season.
The 68-year-old Frenchman has been at the north London club since 1996.
He is the longest serving manager in the English Premier League, but has been under pressure in recent years from a disgruntled section of fans.
"After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season," Wenger wrote in a statement on the Arsenal website.
"I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years.I managed the club with full commitment and integrity.
"I want to thank the staff, the players, the Directors and the fans who make this club so special.
"I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high. To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club. My love and support for ever."
Under Wenger Arsenal won the Premier League title in 1998, 2002, and 2004 and clinched seven FA Cups.
However, European glory has eluded the Gunners. Arsenal was runner-up in the UEFA Cup in 2000 and beaten finalist in the Champions League final in 2006.
It failed to qualify for this season's elite European competition and hasn't reached the Champions League quarterfinals since 2010.
Arsenal is currently sixth in the Premier League.
Wenger, born in Strasbourg, began his career as a player in France, followed by managerial stints with AS Nancy, AS Monaco and Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan before joining Arsenal.