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Court Jails Fake BDC Operator in Maiduguri

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Justice A.K Dagat of the Federal High Court, Maiduguri on Thursday, May 9, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Bana Alhaji Lawan to one year imprisonment.

Lawan was arraigned by the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one count charge for carrying out bureau de change businesses without an appropriate licence.

The lone- count read: “That you, Bana Alhaji Lawan between 2007 and 2024, in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did carry on other financial business, to wit bureau de change business without a license issued by Central Bank of Nigeria contrary to Sections 57(5) and 59 of the Bank and other Financial Institutions Act, 2020.”

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

Counsels to the prosecution, Faruku Muhammad and A. D Aliyu prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendant as charged while counsel to the defendant, H. Waziri urged the court to temper justice with mercy.

Justice Dagat convicted and sentenced Lawan to one-year imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine.

Lawan bagged his imprisonment when he was arrested for illegally operating a bureau de change business in Maiduguri. He was charged to court and convicted.

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Nigerians May End Up Buying Fuel N5000 Per Litre Under Tinubu Government – NLC Warns

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It had also been reported that the move by the outlets was in compliance with a directive given by the NNPC management, compelling an immediate increment of fuel price from N568 to N855.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Nigerians may end up buying petrol at N5000 per litre.

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Bayelsa: Man Arrested For Circulating Nude Video Of A Girl.

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Police operatives in Bayelsa State have arrested one 24year old Godgift Bai, alleged to be circulating a viral private video of a young girl on social media platforms.

The State Police Spokesperson, ASP Musa Mohammed, in a statement today Friday 6th of September, said the suspect was arrested in Yenagoa on Sept. 3rd, 2024.

The arrest of Godgift Bai who hails from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area, follows a thorough investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit, acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP. Alonyenu Francis Idu.

 

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BREAKING: Canada to Nigeria govt. Go and resolve your ethnic and inter tribal issues through peaceful means…… Canada Govt

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Amaka Clears Air on Toronto Police Interaction, Denies Arrest Claims. Amaka has refuted recent media reports, claiming she was arrested and detained by Toronto police. According to Amaka, she was not charged with any crime. Instead, she was invited by the police following a report from the Nigerian government. During her interaction with Canadian authorities, Amaka presented video evidence demonstrating that her actions were in response to threats against the Igbo nation in Nigeria from some people of Benin and Yoruba descent. After reviewing the evidence, the police concluded that she had no further questions to answer and allowed her to leave.

At the same time, the Canadian government used the opportunity to call on the Nigerian government to address its internal tribal issues through peaceful and amicable solutions.

Madam Abike Dabiri, so tribalism and hate towards the Igbos did not allow you to review the video evidence before writing to Canadian authorities. You concluded because you heard Amaka, and of course, she must be “Omo-igbo.”

 

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