Suspect extradited to US over alleged $148,000 scam
A wire fraud suspect, Adedunmola Gbadegesin, was on Tuesday extradited to the United States where he is wanted in a case of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. The offences contravene Title 18, US Code, Section 1349 and 1956 (h) and carry a maximum jail term of 20 years. FHC/L/CS/765/21, which granted a request to extradite the suspect to the US United to answer to criminal charges bordering on romance scam, wire fraud and money laundering. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]
Source:Punch
April 27, 2022 20:16 UTC
Immunisation: Kwara vaccinates 2.4 million people in last one year
Kwara State government says it has vaccinated a total number of 2,473,000 individuals and children against COVID-19 disease, oral polio and measles in the last one year. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday at an event marking the World Immunisation Week (April 24 and 30, 2022), the executive secretary, Kwara state Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu, said that 600,000 individuals were vaccinated against COVID-19 disease, 593,000 children vaccinated against measles, and a total number of 1,280,000 children got oral polio vaccine. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE“Similarly, the governor has provided an enabling environment for immunisation and immunisation activities by making funds available for implementation of immunisation campaigns. “This year’s world immunisation day also coincides with the African Vaccination Week. How Workplace Sexual Harassment Forces Many Out Of Their Dream JobsImmunisation: Kwara vaccinates 2.4 million people in last one yearMarburg Virus: What You Need To Know About Disease Recently Detected In West AfricaImmunisation: Kwara vaccinates 2.4 million people in last one year
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 27, 2022 19:55 UTC
2023: Corps member denies donating allowance for purchase of Tinubu’s form
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps in Gombe State, Khamis Musa, with state code GM/22A/3185, has denied donating his monthly N30,000 allowance for the purchase of nomination form for the All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu. Musa trended for allegedly saying he would sacrifice his allowance in support of Tinubu’s emergence as Nigeria’s president. In a message to refute the claim, which was made available to our correspondent, the corps member said he was expected to be non-partisan. However, it was unclear why the corps member came to the realisation, whether he was pressured to rescind his earlier decision or not. “I wish to remain neutral in my conduct as a corps member during the service year and distance myself from partisan politics,” Musa added.
Source:Punch
April 27, 2022 19:29 UTC
Policeman absconds for allegedly killing two | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
A policeman serving at the Lagos State Police Command has absconded from duty after allegedly killing two people at the birthday party of his friend. Command spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on Wednesday to a Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He is one of us at the state command headquarters. According to him, upon receipt of the information, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, ordered an immediate full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident. “While the investigation is ongoing, findings so far revealed that the shooting was accidental and involved an off-duty police officer, (name withheld), serving at the State Headquarters, Ikeja.
Source:The Guardian
April 27, 2022 14:34 UTC
Kwely, an Africa-based B2B marketplace raises close to US$1million Seed Round of Funding | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
DAKAR, Senegal, 27 April, 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Kwely Inc. today announced a new round of funding of $700,000 to complete its US$1 million Series Seed round. “Kwely is working to connect the dots between local African producers, global consumers and international buyers. In support of its distribution strategy, from brand development to packaging, Kwely currently works closely with local companies to make sure their products are export ready. About Kwely Inc: Kwely is a B2B wholesale distribution platform for Made-in-Africa products. Contact:Aminata S. Niang, Kwely Inc.+221 77 635 6058 (Senegal)+1 305 469 6300 (US)press@kwely.comThe post Kwely, an Africa-based B2B marketplace raises close to US$1million Seed Round of Funding appeared first on African Media Agency.
Source:The Guardian
April 27, 2022 12:01 UTC
Khafi undergoing misconduct hearing in UK over BBNaija
Big Brother Naija reality TV star, Khafilat Kareem, aka Khafi, is undergoing a misconduct hearing because of her appearance on the show in 2019. Until her eviction, Khafi spent 77 days in the BBNaija house, where she met her husband, Gedoni Ekpata. “I was worried about her mental health, we have no ability to support or intervene in the Big Brother house. “Over the years a number of people who come out of the Big Brother house are reported in the media to have suffered mental health issues. The tribunal heard that Khafi reportedly saw a psychologist after the show due to the “adverse” media report and attention.
Source:Punch
April 27, 2022 11:51 UTC
Reggie Khumalo Solo Exhibition ‘Mental Revolution’ In Lagos, Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Events Reggie Khumalo Solo Exhibition ‘Mental Revolution’ In Lagos, Nigeria By Guardian Life From 13th to 20th April 2022, South African Artist, Reggie Khumalo held his first West African solo exhibition, ‘Mental Revolution’, hosted by J.Room Curated in partnership with BrownEyedBoy Art Pursuits at the prestigious HourGlass Gallery in Lagos, Nigeria. Speaking of his first visit to Nigeria, Khumalo said: “Nigeria, just like every other African country, is truly home to me. Guests were treated to a walkthrough of the ‘Mental Revolution’ exhibition with Khumalo whilst enjoying champagne and cocktails by G.H. We’ve made so many impactful connections, and the reception of ‘Mental Revolution’ has been reassuring to our cause. ‘Mental Revolution’ was curated by J.Room Curated and BrownEyedBoy Art Pursuits in partnership with HourGlass Gallery and G.H.
Source:The Guardian
April 27, 2022 10:32 UTC
Oloja, Jega, others brainstorm for better 2023 polls
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, have expressed different views on the establishment of a national electoral offences commission to tackle impunity in Nigeria’s balloting. They made their opinions known, yesterday, in Abuja, at a discussion titled, ‘Electoral Offences in Nigeria, Ensuring Documentation and Effective Prosecution,’ organised by The Electoral Hub. He queried: “But is it possible then to conceptualise a compact agency with defined responsibilities and also getting the right kind of people to mount it just to focus on electoral offences? If we are able to do that, we may be able to minimise the impunity with which electoral offences are committed? But Oloja insisted on civic education on the consequences that come with elections, stressing the need to have right leaders in the right places to run the system effectively.
Source:The Guardian
April 27, 2022 03:53 UTC
FastCash disburses N59bn personal loans on digital platform
FastCash, a fast-growing instant loan platform in Nigeria launched by First City Monument Bank, has disbursed N59bn worth of loans through its digital platform. A statement said all the loans disbursed by the platform were worth N59bn and had helped customers from different walks of life to meet urgent financial needs and achieve their short-term objectives. “Every FastCash loan closes the access to finance gap in Nigeria and ensures the well-being of a Nigerian household,” the statement said. Commenting, the Divisional Head, Personal Banking of FCMB, Mr Shamsideen Fashola, said, “The amount of trust placed in FastCash by our customers is humbling. “In addition to FastCash, FCMB also offers a Salary Plus Loan, a consumer credit scheme available to salary account holders.
Source:Punch
April 27, 2022 03:51 UTC
Food, energy price shocks could last for years, trigger stagflation, World Bank warns
These developments, the Bank said have started to raise the spectre of stagflation as the increase in energy prices over the past two years has been the largest since the 1973 oil crisis. “The resulting increase in food and energy prices is taking a significant human and economic toll – and it will likely stall progress in reducing poverty. “Commodity markets are under tremendous pressure, with some commodity prices reaching all-time highs in nominal terms,” said John Baffes, Senior Economist in the World Bank’s Prospects Group. The sharp rise in input prices, such as energy and fertilizers, could lead to a reduction in food production particularly in developing economies. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…[ICYMI] Lekki Shootings: Why We Lied About Our Presence — General TaiwoFood, energy price shocks could last for years, trigger stagflation, World Bank warns
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 27, 2022 01:56 UTC
NALDA targets 1000mt of maize in Plateau, distributes farm inputs to 600 women, youths
The authority has also taken delivery of inputs such as seeds, herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers to about 600 beneficiary farmers through the traditional ruler and youth leaders. “So these steps we’re taking is to ensure that Nigeria does not experience any form of food shortage or go cap-in-hand looking for food. He noted that after the wet season harvest, there are plans for NALDA to cultivate wheat in the state. Prince Ikonne further assured the beneficiaries of market availability as NALDA would be off-taking from them during harvest. Court Awards Nnamdi Kanu N1 Billion Over Invasion Of His Home By Military, Asks FG To ApologiseNALDA targets 1000mt of maize in Plateau, distributes farm inputs to 600 women, youthsPolice, Amotekun After Criminals On Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayNALDA targets 1000mt of maize in Plateau, distributes farm inputs to 600 women, youths
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 26, 2022 23:28 UTC
Abducted DELSU final-year student regains freedom
Barely one week after a kidnapped lecturer of Delta State University Abraka, Professor Ovaborhene Idamoyibo died, a final year student of the institution identified as Chris Oghojafor has regained his freedom from the kidnappers’ den. Oghojafor, a student of Industrial Chemistry at the University, was released after the payment of ransom said to be in the range of N3million. PUNCH Metro gathered that Oghojafor, who was abducted last Friday night within Abraka community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of the state, regained his freedom late Monday night. It was gathered that the kidnapped student who was let off the hook by his abductors after payment of N3million was released near Ugolo-Orogun by the railway in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. The gunmen were said to have demanded a ransom of N50m to secure the release of the abducted student but the family reportedly haggled it down to N3million.
Source:Punch
April 26, 2022 19:01 UTC
The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique) | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Shelter Afrique will use the bond proceeds to fund mass housing development by tier 1 real estate developers, and to provide lines of credit. FDSH Capital Limited acted as the Lead Issuing House while ARM Securities Limited, FCMB Capital Markets Limited and United Capital PLC acted as joint issuing houses to the bond issuance. Shelter Afrique builds strategic partnerships and offers a host of products and related services to support the efficient delivery of affordable housing and commercial real estate. For more information, please visit: http://www.shelterafrique.org/Follow Shelter Afrique on Twitter, LinkedIn et Facebook. : +254 20 4978000 | Mail : boyateru@shelterafrique.org|ORMike Omuodo | Media Fast | Tel : +254 736 014 596| Mail : mike.omuodo@mediafast.co.ke|The post <strong>The Company for Habitat and Housing in Africa (Shelter Afrique)</strong> appeared first on African Media Agency.
Source:The Guardian
April 26, 2022 18:09 UTC
Democracies, ‘mightocracies’: The realities of international law
Building his argument solely on the “theoretics” of international law, while neglecting the extra-legal weight of historical and circumstantial facts/evidence, makes his position misleading and lacking in depth. The reality is while Western Europe boasts the finest model of domestic democracy, anyone is disillusioned to think or believe international relations revolve around international law, democracy and its ideals of sovereignty. In the international theatre, the levers of international relations and foreign policy revolve around the pistons of economic and/or military might — “mightocracy” — rather than democracy. In essence, when nations interact, the basis is not altruism or international law but strategic national interests wherein politico-economic and/or military might is the de facto factor. A national threat that surpasses the weight of an encyclopaedia of sanctions.
Source:Punch
April 26, 2022 11:52 UTC
Group targets N6bn for Obi’s presidential campaign
A campaign group, Peter Obi Support Network, has commenced mobilisation of Nigerians to support the presidential ambition of a former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. The group made this known on Monday at the inauguration of its zonal coordinators in Abuja. The Chairman of the Occasion, Sheikh Rufai Al-Siddiq, said, “The Peter Obi Support Network is over six million (in membership) and each (member) will donate not less than N1,000. According to him, donations by all members would confirm their acceptance of Obi by Nigerians including Muslims. When we did this, we are going to use it to support the Peter Obi candidacy both at the PDP delegates’ election and all the way down.”Copyright PUNCH.
Source:Punch
April 26, 2022 11:42 UTC