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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Adultery scandal: Apostle Suleman sues pastor for N5bn

The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International , Apostle Johnson Suleman , has sued a former Pastor at his church , Mike Davids, to the tune of N 5bn for libel. This was revealed by Apostle Suleman ’ s legal team in a statement on Friday. The statement was in response to a report by The PUNCH on how Pastor Davids had sued Suleman for N 2bn for allegedly interfering in his marriage to Pastor Faith Edeko who now heads the Utako branch of Omega Fire Ministries in Abuja . Pastor Davids had alleged that his estranged wife confessed to sleeping with Apostle Suleman in the presence of their young daughter at a hotel , adding that his wife was hypnotised by Suleman . Davids had also written a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, alleging threat to life, a matter which is now under investigation. However, in a statement by his legal team led by Osa Director , it was stated that a libel suit was being instituted against Davids. “ Apostle Suleman , through his legal team led by Osa Director Esq , For: Osa Director And Co , is launching a 5bn suit at the Lagos State High Court , Ikeja , against Pastor Davids for ‘ conspiracy to blackmail and defamation of character , ” the statement read . He said the IG, in a suit with Number: FHC/ABJ/CS/115/2021, had approached the Federal High Court in Abuja , seeking to arrest Pastor Davids over petition of alleged blackmail , defamation and threat to Apostle Suleman . The statement said Pastor Davids was expelled from the ministry in 2018 for acts inimical to the body of Christ and had for the past six years been attempting to blackmail Apostle Suleman . The statement further read , “ It has come to our knowledge that one Mike Davids has purportedly filed a lawsuit against our client , Apostle Johnson Suleman and seeking N 2bn as damages for alleged interference in his marriage which has since been dissolved a few years ago . “ We are yet to be served with any court process . However , our client has refrained from joining issues with the said Mike Davids as his utterances are mere hallucinations of a man on the fringes of lunacy and desperation to survive . “ For the record, Mike Davids was a pastor in our client’ s church but expelled since 2018 for acts inimical to the body of Christ. He has for the past six years been attempting to blackmail Apostle Suleman . ”

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Two Bag 35 Years Imprisonment for Land Scam in Enugu

Justice R.O Dugbo Oghoghorie, of the Federal High Court, Enugu on Wednesday February 4, 2021 convicted and sentenced the duo of Dominic Ozulu and Michael Ogbobe to thirty five (35) years imprisonment each over One Million, Five Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira(N1.520,000.00) land fraud. The convicts were arraigned on 18th May, 2017 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu zonal office on a five – count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery and uttering. In the course of the trial, the prosecution counsel, Michael Ani Ikechukwu, called four witnesses and tendered twelve exhibits. Justice Oghoghorie, after reviewing the evidence before the court, found the defendants guilty as charged and sentenced them to seven years imprisonment each in all of the five counts preferred against them by the Commission. The court further ordered the convicts to restitute the victim, the sum of One Million, Five Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (N1, 520,000.00). The duo’s journey to prison started some years back when they fraudulently sold a plot of land at Nsukka, Enugu State belonging to one Professor Charles Okigbo to one Omeye Anthony. Ozulu who claimed that Okigbo gave him the land as a gift after serving him for seventeen (17) years, forged a Deed of Assignment purportedly signed by Professor Okigbo as proof of transfer of the title of ownership. The victim petitioned EFCC when he discovered that that Professor Okigbo never transferred any Deed of Assignment to the convicts.

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Five feared killed as gunmen invade Rivers community

No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed as unidentified gunmen invaded Zor-Sogho Community, in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Ad It was gathered that the unidentified killers had stormed the community with heavy gun fire and gunned down the reported five victims. A source in the area who preferred anonymity disclosed that the bandits carried out the operation around 10pm Thursday. The source hinted that the development unsettled the community, adding that many residents out of fear have fled the area. However, Ogoni Development Initiative, OYDI, has condemned the killings of the victims in the community, describing it as barbaric. Ad The National Coordinator of OYDI, Imeabe Saviour Oscar, regretted that some youths in Ogoni were still interested in cultism, hinting that cultists in the area were behind the act. He said: “We are shocked that at a time we are preaching peace that some misguided youths will still carry guns to kill innocent people. “It is not a good report at all. For us, the peace of our communities is paramount. We advise our youths to shun violence and embrace peace or be ready to face the wrath of the law. Ad “We are also using this medium to call on the Government, the security agencies to investigate this matter to ensure this kind of act does not repeat. “We want those behind this incident to be fished out and prosecuted so we can have peace in our communities.” Meantime, Police in the state say the development has not been reported to them.

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Why I Banned Sheikh Abduljabbar From Preaching – Ganduje

Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has revealed the real reasons why he banned Sheikh Abduljabbar Sheikh Nasir Kabara from preaching and ordering the closure of his mosque in Kano, debunking the cleric’s allegation that it was a political attack. The governor said the state government will not allow one person to ignite crises and tamper with the peaceful coexistence in the state. Speaking to BBC Hausa service Thursday evening, the governor said, “We are watching carefully all his activities. The security operatives are very careful of what he is doing and as you can see we have taken action.” “We have just started, provided what he is doing will tamper with the peaceful coexistence in Kano. So, the security are doing their job to ensure that peace is maintain in Kano and I hope people will understand this,” Ganduje said. On why the government did not honour Kabara’s opinion to give chance for debate or dialogue, the governor said, “How did government ignore him? Let me tell you he is a deciever, how did government come into this matter? The time he challenged and abused the Ulamas, is it the government that asked him to do that? “The reason why government intervene in the matter is because he said anybody that go near his place should be slaughtered.” Governor Ganduje said the decision taken by his government has nothing to do with politics, challenging the cleric to compete with him if he is ready. “He is lying that this decision has to do with politics. That he is commanding his people to go and register, let them do it. There is a political battleground, let him come and compete with me and see what will happen. “Because he gathered some people clapping for him all the time that makes him proud that he has people. We are presently doing registration too, let us see who will win. God always help those that stand by the truth.” Reacting to the cleric’s claim that the state commissioner of education has confirmed that he was deprived his right, Ganduje challenged the cleric to bring evidence that the commissioner said such a thing. “We want him to bring the audio where the Commissioner has said this if he is not lying. Secondly, we have seen a video where he said anybody that went to his place should be slaughtered. This is an act of igniting crisis and Kano state government will not allow this to continue.” Kabara, who has always been considered too controversial with his messages and reported attacks on the companions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH in his messages, told Daily Trust the order was issued because he worked against Ganduje during the 2019 general election. The election, which was keenly contested, led to a runoff before Ganduje, who ran under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeated Abba Kabir Yusuf, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival. “The reasons are very obvious. The person who took the decision (Ganduje) has said it times without number that he never forgives. I fought him during the last election and he promised to retaliate. Only that he is taking the wrong decision at the wrong time. So this ban is purely political, it has nothing to do with religion or incitement. “I have told my followers to prepare their votes ahead of the next election and do the needful. Alhamdulillah for everything, I am fighting scholars, not Government, but in the end, Government took over on their behalf. “This clearly shows that they don’t have answers to all my questions. How does the government know that I’m inciting the public on religious issues? Did they go through the books I have been making reference to before jumping to the conclusion? Are they even knowledgeable about them? “They should at least check the books I made reference to but without doing so, they have been unfair to me.”

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

BREAKING: Nigeria’s foreign capital inflow sinks to $9.68bn, lowest in four years

Foreign capital flow into Nigeria plummeted by more than half in 2020 to $9. 68bn, its lowest level in four years , the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday. The NBS , in its capital importation report for the fourth quarter and full- year 2020, said the total value of capital importation into the country fell by 59. 65 per cent or $14. 3bn last year from $23. 99bn in 2019. Foreign capital flow into the country stood at $16. 81bn in 2018, $12. 23bn in 2017 and $5. 12bn in 2016, the NBS data showed . The statistics office said the total value of capital importation in Q 4 stood at $1. 07bn, down by 26. 81 percent compared to Q 3 and by 71. 87 per cent compared to the same period of 2019. “ The largest amount of capital importation by type was received through other investment, which accounted for 73. 22 per cent ( $783. 26m ) of total capital importation, followed by Foreign Direct Investment , which accounted for 23. 49 per cent ( $251. 27m ) of total capital imported and portfolio investment which accounted for 3. 29 per cent ( $35. 15m ) of total capital imported in Q 4 2020, ” it said . The NBS said the United Kingdom emerged as the top source of capital investment in Nigeria in Q 4 with $236. 88m , accounting for 22. 14 per cent of the total capital inflow . It said , “ By Destination of investment, Lagos State emerged as the top destination of capital investment in Nigeria in Q 4 2020 with $829. 64m . This accounted for 77. 56% of the total capital inflow in Q 4 2020. “ By bank, Citibank Nigeria Limited emerged at the top of capital investment in Nigeria in Q 4 2020 with $216. 17m . This accounted for 20. 21 per cent of the total capital inflow in Q 4 2020. ”

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

CBN directs banks to close accounts of cryptocurrency traders

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to close accounts of persons or entities involved in cryptocurrency transactions within their systems. This is according to a circular released to deposit money banks (DMBs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and other financial institutions (OFIs) on Friday. In January 2017, CBN had said digital currencies such as bitcoin, litecoin, and others are largely used in terrorism financing and money laundering, considering the anonymity of virtual transactions. It had also said that such currencies are not accepted as legal tender in Nigeria. In February 2018, the apex bank also issued a warning to people who invest in cryptocurrencies, saying they would be unable to seek legal redress in the event of collapse because they are not protected by the law. “Further to earlier regulatory directives on the subject, the bank hereby wishes to remind regulated institutions that dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited, ” the circular signed by Bello Hassan, director for banking supervision, and Musa Jimoh, director of the payment system management department, read. “Accordingly, all DMBs, NBFIs and OFIs are directed to identify persons and/or entities transacting in or operating cryptocurrency exchanges within their systems and ensure that such accounts are closed immediately.” The apex bank noted that disobedience to the directive will attract severe sanctions.

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Imo North: Supreme Court Confirms APC’s Ibezim As Senator-Elect

Ibe Pascal Arogorn, Owerri The supreme court has confirmed Mr Frank Ibezim as senator-elect Imo north senatorial district. Crimefacts.news has reported how controversies trailed in Imo north bye-election held on October 2020 to replace late senator Benjamin Uwajumogu.. Thus development puts to an end to the long battle between Ifeanyi Ararume and Frank Ibezim over the rightful candidate from Imo APC to context Imo north bye-election. More to follow…

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

FG suspends outbound Emirates flights

The outbound flights fo Emirates Airlines from Nigeria have been hit with a 72- hour suspension by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority . This is contained in a circular issued on February 4 which states that the suspension followed a violation of guidelines placed by the Presidential Task Force on COVID -19. The airline is accused of airlifting passengers from Nigeria using rapid antigen tests done at laboratories which are not approved by regulatory authorities. The circular read , “ Based on the foregoing and to enable the Nigerian government to put in place the needed infrastructure and logistics for COVID – 19 RDT testing for departing passengers, the PTF has directed that Emirates Airlines should either accept passengers without RDT pending when the infrastructure and logistics are put in place or suspend its flights to and from Nigeria until such a time when the required infrastructure and logistics are fully established and implemented. “ Emirates Airlines has not been in compliance with the two options given by the PTF as records obtained from Nigerian Airspace Management Agency ( NAMA ) indicates that Emirates Airlines operated the flights from both Murtala Mohammed International Airport , Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport , Abuja . ”

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Two Killed, Eight Injured Along Kaduna-Abuja Road Crash

Two persons have been reportedly killed and eight others injured in a road accident along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The accident which occurred on Friday near Olam Farms involved four vehicles and was caused by overspeeding and commuters driving in the opposite direction to oncoming traffic. This is according to the security agencies conducting operations on that route. It was reported that a resulting loss of control led to the multiple vehicle crash involving the four vehicles which all veered dangerously off the road. Security agencies responded to a distress call and evacuated the fatalities while giving emergency attention to the eight injured ones, some of whom were unconscious. All the injured were rushed to the hospital and the site has been cleared to ensure a normal flow of traffic. Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed sadness at the report, and commiserated with the family of the deceased, while wishing the injured quick recovery. The governor also expressed shock at the repeated traffic violations, and therefore, called on drivers plying the highway to desist from the deadly practice of driving against the flow of traffic. He further tasked security agencies to vigorously enforce its prohibition by the Kaduna State Government.

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Post Date : February 5, 2021

Court convicts student over love scam

A 21-year-old Graduate of the Kwara State University, KWASU, Ahmed Bolaji, was on Thursday, February 4, 2021 convicted by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin over offences bordering on love scam. The conviction followed his arraignment by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on one-count charge of internet fraud contrary to Section 95 and punishable under Section 324 of the Penal Code. The charge reads:”That you, Ahmed Bolaji (Rose Mary) sometime in January 2021, in Ilorin within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did attempt to cheat by personation, when you pretended to be one Rose Mary a white female with gmail account mrose5645@gmail.com, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 95 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 324 of the same Penal Code.” Upon his arraignment, Bolaji, a graduate of mass communication, “pleaded guilty” to the charge. Following his plea, Loveday Godwin, an operative of the Commission was called upon to review the facts of the case. Godwin narrated how a reported case of internet fraud led to the arrest of the convict. His words: “My Lord, on the 13th January, 2021 we arrested the defendant and ‘Ownership Attestation Form’ was given to him where his email addresses and their password was filled accordingly and necessary investigations were carried out” According to him, Bolaji did not succeed in collecting money from his victims before he was arrested, but wanted to obtain money from one Mr. Shawn Smith while fraudulently parading himself as Rosemary. Documents and two mobile phones used as instrumentality of the crime were tendered and admitted in evidence. Thereafter, counsel to EFCC, Sesan Ola, urged the court to convict Bolaji based on his plea and the evidence tendered. In his judgment, Justice Oyinloye said the evidence placed before the court showed that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubts and pronounced him guilty as charged. The court ordered the convict to pay a sum of N100, 000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira Only) or serve a term of six months in prison.

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