EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Bank PHB MD, Francis Atuche, Two Others For Forgery in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, December 16, 2024, re-arraigned a former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, on a nine-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony and forgery before Justice O. O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Atuche alongside Nnosiri Joachim, …

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FirstBank kicks off DecemberIsAVybe 2024 with Kenny Blaq’s ‘Reckless’ musicomedy

By Bolaji Israel     December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate, and create lasting memories with loved ones. The month is filled with vibrant arts and entertainment, including plays, musical concerts, festivals, operas, fashion shows, poetry, and various performance arts. As the month unfolds, the atmosphere …

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Pastor Adeboye preaches ‘purity, unity and love’ at the 27th edition of Holy Ghost Congress

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God – RCCG has continued in its teachings and preaching of purity, unity and love among the people at the ongoing 27th edition of the annual global programme of the Church’s Holy Ghost Congress. A statement from the office of the General Overseer who is known for his teachings on holiness …

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Moremi Ojudu Drives Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Across South West – NASRE

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South West), Moremi Ojudu, has been commended for her impactful role in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the South West region. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE), Adeyemi Obadimu, Ojudu’s efforts have bridged the gap between …

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Tinubu Working To Bring Smiles To Nigeria, Obasa Says

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Nigerians not to despair as the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to resolve the country’s challenges. “The outgoing year is indeed a challenging one, especially considering the economic situation of the country. Nevertheless, we have solace in the fact that the government of …

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FirstBank Corrects Misleading Information Regarding Fraud Allegations

The management of Nigeria’s number one financial institution, FirstBank Plc, have reacted to a recent publication by Tech Cabal containing allegations of fraud involving our institution.   “We wish to categorically state that the story is entirely unfounded and not supported by any factual evidence,” FirstBank said.   About FirstBank First Bank of Nigeria Limited “FirstBank”, established in 1894, is …

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EFCC Arrests Suspected Fraudster for Allegedly Duping 139 Australians

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa, for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars). He was picked up in a stake out at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos upon arrival from the United States of America on Friday, December 6, …

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Musawa, Governor Mba usher in yuletide season with commission of Enugu Christmas Village

Enugu State has officially kicked off the holiday season with the commissioning of the Enugu Christmas Village by the Minister of Arts, Tourism, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa and Governor Peter Mba. The event, which marks the start of the Enugu Christmas Festival, a 25-day extravaganza, attracted residents, visitors, and dignitaries from across the region. With its vibrant …

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Alleged N110.4billion Fraud: Court Denies Yahaya Bello Bail, Orders his Remand in Kuje Correctional Centre

Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT ) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, refused to grant bail to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello on the ground that his bail application was filed prematurely and intended to preempt the court. Bello, alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are being prosecuted by the …

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Kwara Court Jails Student, Three Others for Internet Fraud

Justice Suleiman Akanbi of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Monday, December 09, 2024 sentenced a student,  Akanbi Akorede Afeez, to two years imprisonment for internet fraud. He was arraigned on a lone-count charge bordering on internet fraud. The charge reads: “That you, Akanbi Akorede Afeez (a.k.a Erdis) between February 2023 or thereabout Kwara State within the …

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