A 37-year-old man, Abdulganiyu Awoyemi, has been arraigned for stealing angle iron (construction material consisting of pieces of iron or steel with an L-shaped cross section, able to be bolted together) worth N2.5m belonging to a judge with the Osun State Judiciary, Justice A. B. Abdulkareem.
The suspect, who was arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court, was said to have sold the items for N56,000.
Awoyemi, according to the police, sold the items to one Mutiu Oyeyemi, 35, for N56,000.
Both men were arraigned before Magistrate Risikat Olayemi on Thursday on two counts of conspiracy and stealing.
Awoyemi and Oyeyemi allegedly committed the offences on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, around 2am at Oke-Odo, Okuku.
Oyeyemi was separately arraigned on two counts of conspiracy and theft for receiving 155 pieces of angle iron valued at N2.5m in Oke-Odo, Oyan.
Before ruling on the matter, Magistrate Olayemi said the two cases should be merged since they were related.
She remanded the accused in the Ilesha Correctional Centre and transferred the matter to a magistrates’ court in Okuku for mention on November 11, 2019.
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, says alleged Internet fraudster and social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha; and his Lebanese accomplice, Hamza Koudeih, laundered a combined N33bn.
Magu further stated that the two belonged to an international crime syndicate that did money laundering, especially in Dubai.
The EFCC boss said this at a Press conference in Lagos on Thursday.
He said, “The recent arrest of a social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha; and his Lebanese collaborator, Hamza Koudeih, for their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud and money laundering, remains a landmark achievement of the EFCC.
“I make bold to tell you that these arrests have further confirmed our commitment to the anti-graft war, while also sending a red alert to potential internet fraudsters.
“I am sure you will be greatly shocked to know that five wristwatches valued at over N60m were recovered from the suspect.
“Investigation has also revealed that he operates 51 bank accounts in Nigeria, with which he acquired properties in Dubai; and had allegedly laundered about N14bn through a firm known as Ismalob Global Investments Limited.
“His accomplice, Koudeih, also has two firms namely, THK Services Limited and CHK properties Limited with which he has allegedly laundered about N19bn.”
He said Koudeih lived in a $5m per annum suite at the Eko Atlantic Pearl Tower, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Magu said actionable intelligence received from local and international law enforcement agencies had revealed that the suspects, alongside their collaborators, were high-valued targets in Organised Cyber Syndicate Network.
The EFCC chair also stated that the Commission had begun forensic analysis of the phones, documents and “strange” items recovered from both suspects.
“They will be charged to court accordingly as soon as investigation is concluded,” he added.
A woman was found dead with an 8-foot python snake wrapped around her neck, according to Indiana State Police.
The snake was a reticulated python, which is native to southeast Asia and is considered to be the longest snake in the world.
The Benton County dispatch in Oxford, Indiana, received a 911 call Wednesday night after Laura Hurst, 36, was found unresponsive.
Medics arrived and attempted life-saving measures on her but were unsuccessful.
Police say there were 140 snakes at the property, and that approximately 20 of the snakes belong to Hurst.
According to police, Hurst frequented the property "about twice a week."
The home is owned by Benton County Sheriff Donald Munson, according to property records.
Munson told the Lafayette Journal & Courier that Hurst's death was a "tragic accident" and that he was "being fully cooperative with everybody."
Indiana State Police Sgt. Kim Riley told CNN that no one lives in the home and that it had been renovated and set up specifically for the collection of snakes.
He said that Hurst was "apparently there checking on her snakes. For whatever reason, she apparently got the snake out and she was doing what people do with snakes."
Riley said that the snake may have caused Hurst's death and that an autopsy will be performed on Friday to provide an official cause of death.
At least 74 people have died and many wounded after a train travelling between the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Rawalpindi caught fire in the middle of its journey.
Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the fire started when a gas cylinder, which passengers were using to cook breakfast on board, exploded.
The huge blaze spread to at least three carriages.
According to officials cited in local media, many victims died as they tried to jump off the moving, burning train.
Another 40 people were injured. Officials say the number of victims may still rise.
So much is happening in American politics... US President Donald Trump has announced he will make Florida his permanent home instead of Trump Tower in New York.
He said he had been badly treated by New York's political leaders, despite having paid millions of dollars in tax.
Mr Trump was born in New York but has increasingly spent more time at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach.
The president, a Republican, has been at odds with New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio - both Democrats.
They both welcomed the news that the president was Florida-bound.
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out or whatever," tweeted Mr De Blasio.
Mr Cuomo challenged Mr Trump's assertion that he had paid his taxes, adding: "He's all yours, Florida."
A 24-year-old man has begged a court in Akure, the Ondo state capital, to sentence him to prison. The 24-year-old scraper, Jummy Wasiu told the magistrate court, sitting at Oke-Eda, that he would be pleased if the court could sentence him to prison.
The court, presided over by Magistrate O.R. Yakubu, consequently, sentenced him to two years imprisonment without an option of fine.
Wasiu was arraigned by the Police on two counts of burglary and stealing. The prosecution said that the convict committed the offence on October 21, 2019 at about 2am at the Federal Housing Estate, Shagari Village, Zone V, Akure.
He was said to have stolen Solar Panels, batteries and cables, valued at N250,000.
The convict, who pleaded guilty to the allegation, had no lawyer to defend him. He couldn't get a lawyer. No money.
Police prosecutor, Mr. Augsutine Orihenimen, told the court that the convict had earlier told the investigating police officer (IPO), that he would not mind being jailed.
Orihenimen said, since Wasiu had admitted committing the offence, the court should sentence him accordingly.
When the court asked him if he would go to prison, he answered “Yes.”
Since the accused pleaded guilty to the allegation leveled against him, the court held that the convict actually committed the offence and sentenced him accordingly.
Mavin record boss, Don Jazzy's parents celebrate their daughter, Joysolano on her graduation with a first class BA (Hon.) in Film and Television Production.
A short statement by the family reads; We thank God as we witness and celebrate my daughter @joysolano1 on her graduation with a first class BA (Hon. ) in Film and Television Production today. To God be the glory.
A housewife, Falilat Olatunji has been arrested for allegedly stealing a four-month-old baby boy in the Abeokuta area of Ogun State.
Ms Taiwo Bello, the mother of the child, Ibrahim, had left him in the room while sleeping and stepped out to wash her clothes behind the house at Iyana Kajola, Mile 2, Abeokuta, only to return to discover that he was missing.
The woman raised alarm which attracted a lot of people and the police was informed.
A full scale investigation into the case yielded positive result when Falilat was sighted with the baby at Ilewo Orile and was promptly arrested.
On interrogation, the suspect, who resides at 23, Jawando street, Ayobo, Lagos, confessed to stealing Ibrahim, but claimed that she only wanted to use him to deceive her husband whom she had earlier informed that she got pregnant for.
Investigation further revealed that the suspect was once squatting in the same house with the parents of the baby and was present during the naming ceremony of the same baby.
Big brother naija came to an end recently, leaving the housemates on the show to deal with their new found fame and relevance. One of the housemates, Mercy Eke, emerged as the winner to the joy of fans on social media. The 26-year-old lady has gone on to enjoy the goodwill of Nigerians.
Just recently, Mercy Eke bagged another mouth-watering endorsement deal with Mr Taxi and it is alleged to to be worth millions of naira.
Taking to her Instagram page to share photos from the moment she signed the deal, she wrote;
“In my continued quest for collaboration with premium brands, dear Mercenaries, say hello to Mr Taxi. The latest addition to our family � @mrtaxi_ng”
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday said insecurity along the Abuja-Kaduna road has increased the passenger traffic on the Abuja-Kaduna rail service by 270 per cent. The route, which has a carrying capacity of 1,000 daily passengers, now ferries 3,700 passengers daily.
Amaechi also revealed that more coaches would soon be added on the route to cater for the high passenger volume. This will also stop the passengers from standing on the coaches while travelling.
Amaechi said, “The reason why we allowed standing on the Abuja-Kaduna train is the insecurity that has made it unbearable to insist on sitting.
“But once we get the next 10 coaches we are sending to Abuja-Kaduna, the situation where passengers stand inside our coaches will be reduced. Although it will not solve the problem of the 3,700 passengers, at least it will reduce the number of those who stand.”
He also added that, “The actual number of passengers that the service can take for the sitting capacity is about 1,000 plus, but we are carrying 3,700 people daily. So if you add 10 coaches of 84 passengers per coach, you will know that we are under pressure. We know that when the coaches come and we make it more regular the pressure will be reduced.”
The Minister also revealed plans to start making Made-In-Nigeria Trains. He said that on November 8, 2019, the Federal Government would lay the foundation for the Kajola factory in Ogun State where locomotives, wagons and coaches would be constructed by Chinese firms at no cost to Nigeria.
Amaechi also announced plans to commence a trial run of trains on the Lagos-Ibadan railway service in December. He said passengers will get free train rides during the Yuletide period.
“Our target is to start by November 30 this year, specifically from Ebute-Meta in Lagos to Ibadan in Oyo State.”
He urged the contractor handling the project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, to complete the minor stations on the Lagos-Ibadan railway before November 25.
“If I spend sleepless nights to sign approvals for you, I don’t want to hear you use rain as an excuse why you can’t deliver your job as engineers... I will struggle to make sure that before Christmas it happens.”
Don Jazzy's sister, Joysolano has graduated with 1st class in Film and Television Production.Her proud parents were there to celebrate her. Taking to his ig page, his proud dad wrote;
''We thank God as we witness and celebrate my daughter @joysolano1 on her graduation with a first class BA (Hon. ) in Film and Television Production today. To God be the glory. @indianpicolo @donjazzy @gen.jaymavin @dprincemavin @fionasolanox . ''
A killer disease known as gastroenteritis has invaded Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, with 117 residents of the state affected by the disease.
Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract—the stomach and small intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Fever, lack of energy and dehydration may also occur.
In view of the outbreak, the Lagos State Government reiterated the need for citizens to maintain high standard of personal and environmental hygiene at all times as part of the measures to prevent the outbreak of epidemics, especially the spread of gastroenteritis also known as vomiting and diarrhea which has been reported in the State.
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who stated this on Thursday while reviewing the situation report of cases of the gastroenteritis recorded in the State after the weekly biosecurity update meeting disclosed that 117 cases of the disease had been seen at health facilities in five local government area.
Big brother naija star, Asogwa Alexandra stepped out with her beautiful mother. Captioning the fun photos of them, she wrote;
''Dear mother, please kindly stop arguing with me whenever I’m driving, you are not the one driving or else, I’ll only take you out when I’m passing a bridge because that’s the only
time you are calm . Please stop complaining ten times about one thing, it makes me want to vanish. Kindly stop asking me “who is that “ when ever someone calls and stop picking my calls, one day now, Mr right might call and you’ll pick and start asking all these your “may I know who is speaking, it’s her mother “ , “where are you from” e.t.c questions. You’ll just chase him away .
Stop beating me ooooooo. I’m 23 . The other day , you gave me mark because of loud music. Stop forcing me to eat. I’m a grown woman. Stop saying you will come to my house any time you like!!! I use to call you before I come to your own house. Stop calling me 1000 times to ask when I’m going home, I can take care of myself (I think).
Chaiii, the complaints are too much but once she leaves, I’ll start missing her. What is the problem?. @ebere.asogwa you are the best and most supportive mum ever. I love you to the moon and back. I’ll never trade you for anything. One last thing, please, please and please, stop trying to get the celebrity bending waist pose. You spoilt all our pictures. @teez_dora @itz_collikazy I took the bold step. I’ll take the bullet for us ��♀️��♀️��♀️#motheranddaughter #mymothersdaughter''.
The Nigerian Navy operatives attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) on Thursday arrested five suspected pipeline vandals with 136 jerry cans laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The suspects; Oseni Noah, Toyin Hunsa, Rasheed Amish, Kamoru Ishau and Ibrahim Ojogbele, were arrested and handed over to officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
They were nabbed along Badagry creeks by naval personnel attached to the FOB, Badagry, while they were conveying the suspected stolen products on a wooden boat towards Benin Republic.
The Commander FOB Badagry, Capt. Tamuno Senibo, said that the suspects were intercepted by a navy boat on routine patrol.
He said that the boat has 136 jerry cans of 25 litres capacity of suspected PMS.
“The estimated volume of this product is about 3,400 litres, while the boat and out board engines remained seized.
A man who indeed looks like a woman, and has put it upon himself to always dress like one has been arrested and stripped!
So he started a distance relationship with another man and he was nabbed in the process.
Twitter user, Solomon_uwadi who gave the gist however didn't mention, if the stripping and nabbing took place when the man went visiting his fellow man. But ofcus he shared photos 👆
