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UNICAL VC Appoints ‘New’ Dean for Faculty Of Law

UNICAL: Womanifesto Activists Write Minister, Demand Apology over Statement

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has been urged by a coalition of more than 500 women’s rights organizations operating under the auspices of Womanifesto to publicly apologize for allegedly working against the interests

Court Sentence ten ‘yahoo boys’ for fraud,Theft On September 14, 2023, Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, found ten individuals guilty of separate counts of internet fraud. Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface Udoo Aondofa, Utor Stanley Torkuma, Obande Emmanuel, James Ekere, Tony Ochekwu Moda, Ochaje James, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona, and Odumu Michael are the defendants who were brought to justice by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The prisoners were taken into custody in Makurdi at various locations for allegedly participating in cybercrime. According to the investigation, they used various aliases to deceive people into entering into phony social relationships so they could steal money from them. Senenge was found guilty and given a one-year prison term with the possibility of a N500,000 fine by Justice Egwuatu. He was told to hand over two plots of land in Phase 1 of Makurdi's Gboko Road, an iPhone 13 Pro, a Pontiac Vibe 2009 model, and other items to the Nigerian federal government. Cyprian was given a one-year sentence with the possibility of a fine of N500,000. Additionally, he gives up an iPhone 11 Pro Max to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Aondofa was given a one-year prison term with the possibility of a fine of N200,000.00 and was ordered to give up an iPhone 7 to the Nigerian federal government. Stanley was given a one-year prison term and given the option of paying a fine of N200,000.00 or forfeiting an iPhone to the Nigerian federal government. In addition, he must give the victim N97,900 (Ninety Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Naira) in restitution. James received a one-year sentence with the option of a N100,000 fine and forfeited an iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Federal Government, while Emmanuel received the same punishment. Ochekwu and Ochaje received sentences of one year in prison with a possible fine of one million naira and 500,000 points, respectively. Ochaje was given orders to forfeit one iPhone 6 and one HP laptop to the Federal Government of Nigeria, while Ochekwu must forfeit an iPhone 3 and an iPhone 8. Michael and Shadrach were given the option of paying a fine of N200,000 and N300,000, respectively, in addition to their one-year sentences. Shadrach was told to give the federal government an iPhone XR. Some of the charges read: “That you, Ikyegh Senenge Bobo “M” sometime between December, 2022 to May, 2023 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, sent an electronic message to one Daniella Alias Nagako, a female Japanese citizen based in the United States of America vide an Online App where you disguise yourself as a male citizen of Texas, United States of America with the name Nakamora by procuring Apple iTunes Cards valued at N5,662,200.00 from her and converted the proceeds into your Opay Limited wallet, Ikyegh Msendoo Mercy’s GT and Keystone Bank accounts respectively and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22 (3) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under same Section of the Act. “That you, Obande Emmanuel “M” (22 years) sometime between March and April, 2022 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently obtained the sum of $1000 USD from unsuspecting foreign nationals by using Instagram account “taratwithdephina” through which you claimed to be a fortune teller offering consultancy and palm reading service to help them succeed in life and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22 (1) (iv) of the Act. “That you, Abah James Ekere “M” (33 years) on or about 22 June, 2021, in Makurdi, Benue State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud knowingly sent electronic messages to Access Bank Plc and GT Bank that materially misrepresented the fact that a transaction of N1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira) and N400,000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) failed from your Access Bank account No. 0025620094 and GT. Bank account No. 0642871829 (from PoS terminal) which the Banks relied upon by making a chargeback to Accelerex Network Nigeria Limited who suffered a loss and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 14 (2) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under same Section of the Act. “That you, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona on or about February, 2022 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, used the identity of one Caitlyn Anderson, an America social media model and created a Gmail account, caitlynaanderson2012@gmail.com linked with your Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat accounts and sent fictitious messages to unsuspecting foreign nationals and obtained the sum of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars) only, which was converted and transferred to your Opay Account number 8073746212 and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(a) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition Prevention) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) (b) (iv) of the same Act”.

Court Sentence 10 ‘yahoo boys’ for fraud,Theft

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On September 14, 2023, Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, found ten individuals guilty of separate counts of internet fraud. Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface Udoo Aondofa,

Plateau governor, Mutfwang appoints over 100 SA to Aid His Administration

Gov Mutfwang appoints over 100 SA to Aid His Administration

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has authorized the appointment of 136 Special Assistants, each with a specific task to help him fulfill his promises to the people. Eight individuals were selected from each

Ossah Road Construction: Abia govt Commences compensation of affected individuals

Gov. Alex commissions three roads and Street Light in Aba

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Dr. Alex Otti, Abia State Governor has commissioned the newly rehabilitated Emelogu, Shallom and Cemetery roads in Aba, with solar street lights. In laying the groundwork for the roads, Otti assured the people of Aba

BUA Cement Announces plans to cut cement price from N5,500 to N3,500

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

BUA Cement Plc. plans to lower the cost of cement in Nigeria from its current N5,500 to between N3,000 and N3,500. After a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, the

Minimum wage: Housemaids, gatemen, drivers can’t earn below N70,000 – Akpabio says

Plans to Impeach Akpabio Intensifies as Senators’ Meet in Saudi Arabia

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

According to reliable information,there is a plot to have Godswill Akpabio removed from his position as Senate President when the National Assembly reconvenes on September 26 after a two-month break for its annual break. This

UNILAG Succumbs to Pressure, Reduces Tuition Fees

September 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The administration of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a review of its new fees, reducing them by a certain percentage and, among other resolutions, re-establishing its Student Union Government, which had been outlawed for

Tinubu Appoints Cardoso As New CBN Gov

September 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso has been approved by President Bola Tinubu to be the new governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Carsodoso will initially hold office for a term of five (5) years,

APC Elder Extols Tinubu's Ministerial appointment, Cautions Against Menace of Corruption

Tinubu to attend UNGA in New York on Sunday

September 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, to attend the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA in New York, United States of America. This was revealed in a Friday briefing to State House reporters by Chief Ajuri

Scam Alert : Oyo Govt Raises Alarm Over N10,000 Distribution Rumors

Alaafin tool Not For Sale — Gov Makinde

September 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The exalted Alaafin’s Stool is a vital part of Yoruba history and heritage, and as such, it is not for sale, according to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The governor stated this in his speech

Enugu govt to increase LG funds by 60 per cent

Tribunal Verdict: Supreme Court Affirms PDP Victory, throws out APC’s petition

September 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Friday, the Supreme Court rejected the All Progressive Congress’ (APC) request to overturn Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State’s election victory. The appeal that the APC and its candidate in the state, Uche Nnaji,

Chicago State University Officially Verifies Tinubu Graduated Year in 1979

September 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Chicago State University established to American news network, CBS, that President Bola Tinubu graduated from the institution in 1979 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Administration. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the

Panic as Notorious Bandit Dogo Gide Takes Over Communities In Niger

September 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

According to Gistlover, the Notorious bandit terrorist warlord, Dogo Gide, has consolidated his hold on some territories as more It has just been a month since several towns in Niger State’s Shiroro local government agreed

President Tinubu Rejects Retirement Age Bill For National Assembly Staff

Tinubu Meets With Ganduje, Service Chiefs At Villa

September 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting a delegation led by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, at the council chamber of the State House, Abuja. Gistlover learned that the attendees will present

Court Sentence 5 ‘American Citizens’ to Jail over N251,000 Internet Fraud

September 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Kaduna State High Court has imprisoned five people, including one woman, who claimed to be white American citizens of internet fraud. The court also convicted four others, all males, who similarly claimed they were