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DAYLIGHT ROBBERY AT FCMB LEKKI: NATIONAL ENQUIRER PUBLISHER’S EYE WITNESS ACCOUNT

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The publisher of National Enquirer Magazine, Mr. Tunde Moshood has detailed his own account of what transpired at the robbery incident which took place yesterday at FCMB Lekki Laagos. The incident left to dead four Policemen, a 14 years old fish hawker and many injuries were recorded. Here is a reproduction of the account.

I give God the glory for the rare privilege of being able to tell this story, it was indeed a one in a million kind of armed robbery operation-the much talked about robbery incident of today, Thursday, March 12th, 2015 at the Waterfront Plaza branch of the First City Monument Bank on Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos that left 4 policemen, an innocent 14years old fish-hawker dead and about 5 others injured from stray bullet wounds.

I have read stories of day light robbery incident but never thought it could be this weighty, for me and one of my staff that witnessed it live, it was a case of close shave with death. We thank God for making His GRACE sufficient for us on this fateful day. It was like one of those Nollywood’s unrealistic movies that normally takes off like a joke.

We still can’t come out of the shock that, the operation which was sadly successful was led by a woman, yes a woman, very agile and daring. We were on our way from the studio of Mattson Photography who we had agreed to work together on the next MissGlobalNigeria project. The celebrity photographer and I met through my friend, Barrister Festus Keyamo on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 while we were having lunch on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.

Shortly after we left Mattson’s Studio, we saw one of our colleagues, Ola Mohammed of Islanders Magazine, we had a brief chat and proceeded on our journey. In a minute or thereabout to the journey, we began to hear a reverberated sound of gun shots, though we never believed it could be gun shots anyway owing to the fact that, it was a broad day light.

The gun shots persisted and the long queue of vehicles further confused us on what could be happening, in a jiffy, a couple of thoughts came to mind: could they be political thugs trying to harass rival party or are these bad boys trying to abduct someone?

At a point, just in the spate of maybe 10 to 20 seconds, the journalistic instincts in me asked me to open the door; “who knows I could have access to some exclusives.” Alas! It was an eye ball to eye ball with a daring gun wielding lanky man on full mobile police uniform who had obviously taken possession of the area with his other gangs. That time, the deafening sound of the gun shots got me numbed leaving me to take a decision between saying my last prayers or scamper for safety.

In a flicker, I resorted to laying with my face down but I had a premonition he will pull the trigger and blast my skull, so I decided to take to crawling but very fast as if it were an ordered punishment. I fell into the ditch and did a few more crawl before I remembered the fate of the person in the car with me, Faith,  then I started to say prayers.

Miraculously, the GRACE covered her, she witnessed all the sporadic shootings, how the innocent 14years old girl was wasted whilst scampering for safety, the torrents of bullets that penetrated the police escorts vehicle and killed 4 of the 5 policemen inside and how the armed bandits eventually escaped via an expanse of land behind the bank with a speed boat.

We give God the glory. This is one time one regrets being a Nigerian, just while the innocent poor masses are praying for smooth transition of the tension-soaked political process, the thoughts of daylight safety is next on agenda. May the spirits of our forefathers deliver us.

Tunde Moshood is the editor of NationalEnquirer

Sahara weekly online is published by First Sahara weekly international. contact saharaweekly@yahoo.com

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Business Tycoon, Egungbohun Calls for Greater Investment in Technical Education to Combat Unemployment

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Business Tycoon, Egungbohun Calls for Greater Investment in Technical Education to Combat Unemployment*

Business Tycoon, Egungbohun Calls for Greater Investment in Technical Education to Combat Unemployment*

 

 

Nigeria foremost Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Ibraheem Dende Egungbohun (IBD) has called on government at all levels to continue to make vocational and technical education more attractive to youths in order for the Country to meet up with the global industrial challenges.

 

Alhaji Egungbohun made the call while speaking to Journalists after he was conferred with the Ogun State Institute of Technology, OGITECH, Igbesa fellowship award.

Business Tycoon, Egungbohun Calls for Greater Investment in Technical Education to Combat Unemployment*

Represented by his spouse, Chief Egungbohun also challenged government to make technical and vocational education more enticing to the youths to solve the challenge of unemployment.

He noted that many developed countries now prioritize vocational and technical education as against issues that are not beneficial to the youths while also saying that the move would make the youth self-reliant.

His words, “It is only through vocational and technical education that the youth can get entrepreneurial knowledge to stand and work on their own. Government should then make it more enticing to the youth. It is the way forward for this country to end this youthful restfulness.”

He commended the Ogun State government for placing high premium on Education and the current revitalisation of technical colleges across the State through the rehabilitation among other interventions.

He further stressed the need for the government at all levels to place more emphasis on the establishment of skill acquisition centers for the school graduates to learn vocations in addition to their certificates.

According to him, the move will reduce the over dependence on white-collar jobs among the youths in the country.

Stressing the importance of technical and vocational education for the youths in the society, the business mogul explained that for a country to achieve technological advancement and economic development, there was urgent need for government to pay premium attention to Polytechnic education and make it more practical in approach

He appreciated the Rector and other management of Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa for bestowing on him the highest honour of the School while promising to do more in uplifting the less privilege in the society.

Alhaji Egungbohun said government alone cannot fund education, he challenged other well to do in the society to adopt a school in the State and make a meaningful impact in such school.

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ICAN, Union Bank of Nigeria Foster Stronger Relationship with Visit

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ICAN, Union Bank of Nigeria Foster Stronger Relationship with Visit

 

Lagos, Nigeria—The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) recently paid a courtesy visit to Stallion Plaza, Union Bank of Nigeria’s Head Office. This visit marks a significant step in fostering a stronger relationship between the two esteemed institutions.

During the visit, ICAN and Union Bank representatives engaged in fruitful discussions to explore potential areas of collaboration and member’s growth within the Bank.

The Union Bank team was led by the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Oluwagbenga Adeoye FCA, and other notable UBN representatives, including Dr. Abigail Duopama-Obomanu, Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Ali Kadiri FCA, Head Corporate Bank and Mr. Victor Ikeneku FCA, Head, Business Assurance. The ICAN team was led by the ICAN President, Chief Davidson C.S. Alaribe FCA, Dr. Olumide Adedeji FCA, President of Lagos District and other distinguished members.

The President of ICAN, Chief Davidson C.S Alaribe, appreciated the warm reception and highlighted the importance of such engagements in promoting professional excellence and ethical standards within the accounting and finance sectors. The Chief Financial Officer of Union Bank, Mr. Oluwagbenga Adeoye FCA, emphasised the bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance the professional development of accountants and ICAN members.

This visit underscores ICAN and Union Bank’s mutual commitment to advancing the accounting profession and contributing to the overall growth of Nigeria’s financial sector.

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Dangote, again crashes PMS Price by N65 to N825 per Litre

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Dangote, again crashes PMS Price by N65 to N825 per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1.
The ex-depot price has thus decreased from N950 per litre in January to the current price of N825 per litre, representing a reduction of N125 per litre within 26 days.
This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians pay between N860 and N865 per litre for petrol at the pump in Lagos.
In a statement from the first privately owned petroleum refinery in Africa, it was announced that the price adjustment will take effect from Thursday, February 27, and is intended to provide essential relief to Nigerians.
“This strategic price adjustment is designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in celebration of the Ramadan season, while also supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden on the Nigerian populace.
“It is important to note that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has consistently lowered the prices of petrol and other refined petroleum products to the benefit of Nigerians. This marks the second reduction of PMS prices in February 2025, following a previous decrease of N60 earlier in the month. Additionally, in December 2024, during the yuletide period, the refinery reduced the price of PMS by N70.50, from N970 to N899.50 per litre, as part of its commitment to easing the cost of living and providing relief to Nigerians during the holiday season,” the statement read.
The refinery highlighted that previous reductions have positively impacted the overall cost of living, benefiting various sectors of the economy. They also helped ensure that Nigerians did not experience the typical fuel scarcity and price hikes associated with the yuletide season.
Dangote reiterated that its high-quality products, which have become a favourite in both domestic and international markets, will remain available nationwide, particularly through its key partners—MRS Holdings, AP (Ardova Petroleum), and Heyden—at market-friendly rates.
“Nigerians will be able to purchase high-quality Dangote petrol at the following prices across our partners’ retail outlets: For MRS Holdings stations, it will be sold for N860 per litre in Lagos, N870 per litre in the South-West, N880 per litre in the North, and N890 per litre in the South-South and South-East regions, respectively.
“The same product will also be available at the following prices in AP (Ardova Petroleum) and Heyden stations: N865 per litre in Lagos, N875 per litre in the South-West, N885 per litre in the North, and N895 per litre in the South-South and South-East,” it added.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery assured the public of a consistent supply of petroleum products, with sufficient reserves to meet domestic demand and a surplus for export, thereby boosting the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
The refinery called on marketers to support this initiative, ensuring that Nigerians remain the primary beneficiaries of this effort.
“This collective action will contribute to the broader economic recovery plan led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is committed to making Nigeria self-sufficient in refined petroleum products and positioning the country as a leading oil export hub,” it concluded.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has exported its products to Europe, America, Asia, and other regions, recently supplied jet fuel to Saudi Arabia. The refinery has confirmed it holds over 500 million litres of petrol in storage, enough to meet Nigeria’s petrol demand for several days. Additionally, the refining capacity of the 650,000 barrel per day refinery has surpassed Nigeria’s average daily requirement of 385,000 barrels.

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