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Court jails 11 internet fraudsters in Benin City

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Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City convicted and sentenced 11 internet fraudsters to jail. Those convicted were: Izomor Samuel Efe,  Nosakhare Bright, Emovon Destiny, Vincent Arogbo, Osarentin Morgan Aduwa, Osagiede Destiny Oghosa, Nosakhare Ernest Theophilus, Junior Emmanuel Efe, Osimen Princewill, Obamedo Clinton and David Iyobor. They were prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Directorate of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate one-count charges bordering on obtaining by false pretence, advance fee fraud, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents. The charge against Efe reads: “That you Justice Samuel Efe…

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans to forfeit 14 trucks as bargain

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Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, told the Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, that he is willing to surrender all his property, as part of a plea bargain agreement, should the court consider his application on compassionate grounds. He also said that he is now a teacher at the correctional centre in Kirikiri after obtaining a teaching diploma in Economics from the Yewa College of Education, and he is no longer a criminal. He pledged to forfeit his 14 brand new trucks to the Lagos…

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Court: Portable granted N2m Bail, warned against speaking on social media

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An Ogun State Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, granted controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, bail to the tune of N2m and a surety in like sum on Thursday. Magistrate O.L Oke, who granted the bail, however, gave a strict warning barring him from speaking on social media about the court, among other conditions to sustain the bail. Portable is facing a five-count charge for conspiracy, assault, possession of cutlass, guns to cause injury, and conducting himself in an unruly manner. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty…

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Portable surrenders to police

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, on Wednesday, turned himself in to the authorities. The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that the singer surrendered himself at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the Yaba area of the state earlier in the morning. Hundeyin added that the Ogun State Command was contacted for onward transfer of the singer to the state. Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a statement minutes later confirmed Portable’s arrival at the State…

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Dismissed IBEDC staff stage protest in Ibadan

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Dismissed employees of the Ibadan Distribution Electricity Company (IBEDC), took to the streets of Ibadan in a large-scale protest, declaring their dismissals unjust and calling for immediate reinstatement. The demonstration effectively paralysed traffic, as protesters blocked key routes from Challenge to Dugbe, significantly impacting vehicular movement. The aggrieved workers were supported by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which has been vocal about broader labour concerns, including the demand for minimum wage payments for over 3,000 employees still with the company. The protesters emphasised their determination to fight for their rights…

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CBN says bank directors with non-performing insider loans to resign

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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed bank directors with non-performing insider-related loans to step down immediately. The apex bank gave the directive on Monday in a circular signed by Acting Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji. Insider loans are loans granted by a bank or financial institution to its own executives, directors, employees, major shareholders, or other related parties. CBN explained that the move is to strengthen corporate governance and risk management within the banking sector. The statement issued by the CBN reads in part: “Directors with non-performing insider-related…

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Niger Republic bars entry for Nigerians, rejects ECOWAS passport

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A new restriction policy was implemented by the Republic of Niger on Nigerians travelling with the ECOWAS passport, as they were refused entry. This restriction came after Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, recently withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). While Niger maintains an open border with Nigeria, new immigration measures are being enforced at key border crossings, including Illela in Nigeria and Konni in Niger. Cross-border traders and commuters are now facing significant challenges as the Nigerien authorities no longer recognise the ECOWAS passport as a…

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Actress Halima Abubakar’s health deteriorates, begs for financial assistance

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Controversial Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, cried out for financial assistance, claiming she is struggling to survive from her sickness. She shared an emotional video on her Instagram page on Tuesday, looking pale and weak as she spoke about her deteriorating health and the betrayal she has faced from close friends and colleagues. Expressing her frustration over accusations that she has been faking her illness, Halima said in the video that: “People are confused about what is happening. I’m not feeling fine up till now; I’m just good at being strong.…

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Fidelity Bank Enhances Educational Facilities in Benin, Abuja

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Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country. In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank recently renovated the library at Emotan College, Wire Road. This initiative, which was executed under the auspices of the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), was championed by the Phoenix Inductee Class of Fidelity Bank. The FHHP allows Fidelity Bank staff…

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Paternity row: Ex-chairman of Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni moves to reject mistress daughter in court

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The sour relationship between the former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni and his ex-mistress, Adaobi Alagwu took a new dimension after the businessman asked a Federal Capital Territory Customary Court in Dawaki, Abuja to declare that the daughter of his ex-mistress is not his. Ayeni and Alagwu have been locked in a paternity dispute since 2022. Alagwu insisted that her daughter belongs to the business mogul, while he has repeatedly denied fathering the child. Ayeni while being led in evidence on Monday by his lawyer, Silas Onu,…

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