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Dubai Based Auto Dealer, Mukhtar Habib On The Run

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1 year ago

January 22, 2023

Sahara Weekly

Dubai Based Auto Dealer, Mukhtar Habib On The Run

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United Arab Emirates based auto dealer, Mukhtar Habib is now on the run after fraudulently taking possession of a Lexus Jeep(RX 350) worth N11m from his former friend and colleague, Alamu Bamidele Kayode who is based in Owode Yewa, Ogun state, Nigeria.

Habib, an indigen of Kano state, but currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates allegedly committed the crime sometimes in December 2022, and he has since been at large.

The Message International gathered from a close and reliable source that the suspect cajoled Alamu Bamidele, CEO, ALBAK 23 AUTOS that he’s interested in the wonder on wheels after seeing it’s advert on his WhatsApp status which was granted being his colleague when they were both based in Cotonou doing legitimate business together as auto dealers, not knowing Habib who was hitherto a cool and dependable ally and business partner has turned otherwise.

“Mr Alamu Bamidele, CEO of ALBAK Auto is very devastated at the moment. I learnt he was swindled by one his former business partners who now lives in Dubai. As a matter of fact, the guy has gone with Alamu’s Lexus Jeep worth N11 m. He only deposited N1 m with the hope that he would pay the rest N10 m after receiving the car, but reverse was the case. Habib is no where to be found, but I learnt the case has been reported at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Police Command, and investigation is already ongoing. I am sure, and very soon, he will be apprehended and be made to face the music.”

Speaking with the victim, Alamu, the Ogun based car dealer expressed total disbelief and surprise that Habib, who was hitherto a reliable colleague could swindle him on account of their robust relationship when they’re both in Benin Republic before he relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He, however, added that he has reported the matter to the Commissioner of Police at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and that very soon, Habib will be caught with the long arm of the law.

Narrating how he fell a victim of Habib’s antics on Thursday, January 19, 2023, Alamu said, ” I placed the advert on my WhatsApp status that I wanted to sell the Lexus Jeep for N11 m. That’s what Habib saw, and he called me that he’s interested. He told that it’s his brother who needed it. And I told him there’s no problem only if he can deposit some amount. Then, I will be sure of his seriousness. That same day, he sent N1m to my account. To me, I thought that was enough to convince me he’s genuine intention because we have known each other for long. We’re both based in Benin Republic before, and we have been doing same business together. I don’t have any reason to doubt him, nit knowing he had ulterior motive.

“So, around that December 2022, after paying N1m, he said I should bring the vehicle to Abuja. He gave me the address of where to meet which he claimed he’s the owner. The place is called Life Camp. We arrived Abuja on Friday, myself and the driver that drove the jeep because I brought another car as well. He gave us an appointment to keep our bags and also sleep. Habib slept in another apartment that night. That same day the supposed and prospective buyer was called by him and he took the car to confirm its fitness. We later called, and he said the jeep was okay, and that I would see the alert of N10 m the next day. I never knew it’s a scam until the following morning.

“In the morning, while waiting for the alert, Habib just took a nylon bag, he said he wanted to buy something in the next street. That’s it all. I never set my eyes on him till now. I had to go to where he slept, I didn’t see even a single pin there to show that the apartment was his as he claimed. It’s even a self contained. When, I waited for like three or four hours and he didn’t return, I started calling his libe. He later picked my call and said he’s coming and very soon, I will receive alert from his brother. Later, he didn’t pick my calls any more. He eventually barred my line and blocked me on Whatsapp. That’s when I realized I was in a trap.

“And I have been trying to reach one of our friends who is based in Abuja immediately I got there, but his line has not been going through. I later got him and explained what transpired between myself and Habib. He said he’s in the hospital receiving treatment all through the time I was trying to get him on phone. He said had it been he was informed in time, he wouldn’t have allowed him have anything doing with Habib because he’s not the same Habib he used to know when they’re in Cotonou. He said he’s now a fraudster.

“That’s why I had to report him at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Police Command. And I have been assured of thorough investigation into the matter, and that very soon, Habib will be arrested. I have confidence in the police that they are going to arrest him no matter how smart he may be. He can’t hide forever. No hiding place for any criminal of such.

“The latest about him now is that one of our friends said he saw him in Saudi Arabia this month performing lesser Hadj(Umurah). I am sure, he will soon be arrested. Anybody that has useful information about his whereabouts at the moment should please inform the police. Even, my further findings about him revealed he has a similar case with the EFCC, Kano, and I have seen the evidence which was part of the pictures sent to you. He’s now on the wanted list of the police. Very soon, he will be apprehended, and be made to the law.”

The Message International’s efforts to get the suspect’s side of the allegation proved futile as the calls put through to his mobile line were ignored.

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Don’t desecrate the courts while fighting corruption, anti-graft CSOs caution EFCC, others

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13 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Don’t desecrate the courts while fighting corruption, anti-graft CSOs caution EFCC, others

. Say ‘rush to arrest ex-Kogi Gov despite pending Appeal Court hearing suggests political persecution’

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. Warn against ‘breaking a law to enforce another’

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Anti-Corruption Civil Society Organisations have advised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission not to desecrate the courts in the course of carrying out its constitutional role of fighting corruption.

The CSOs and human rights crusaders cautioned the EFCC and other anti-graft agencies against trampling on the rights of supposed suspects of corruption in order to avoid breaking a law to enforce another law.

The activists, who spoke at an emergency press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, noted specifically that the recent public face-off between the EFCC and a former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello in Abuja, was “both unnecessary and unfortunate.”

The Executive Chairman of the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), who addressed the press, suggested that the rush
by the EFCC to make an arrest, when the Court of Appeal hearing on its application to vacate the restraining order was just in a few days, might give credence to allegations of political persecution.

“Mr. Olukoyede is my friend. But if he begins to trample on the rule of law, then that’s the terminal point of our friendship,” Adeniran said.

The CSOs noted that the EFCC’s action on Wednesday was “tantamount to the agency preempting the outcome of its appeal and also violating a subsisting and valid court order to pause action pending the determination of the case before it.”

“Our layman’s understanding is that a Court of coordinate jurisdiction cannot assume superiority over another,” they noted.

Gbenga Soloki of the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence, who also spoke, said civil societies in Nigeria would protest vehemently against any attempt to use the military to arrest an individual who had not been accused of treason.

“It is extremely disappointing to hear this afternoon that EFCC is threatening to involve the military in their desperation to forcefully or violently arrest an individual who has not been alleged of treason.

“Should that happen, we will be a laughing stock globally. Civil society will be active in protesting against such unforgivable infraction on our democracy should it happen as threatened. It should better not happen,” he said.

Adeniran stated, “We do not consider Yahaya Bello a saint, but even the devil deserves his rights under the law. Court documents at our disposal show that the former Governor had obtained a High Court restraining order on the EFCC not to arrest or prosecute him pending the determination of a case of the enforcement of his fundamental human rights, which the Commission has rightfully appealed with the intention of vacating.

“The Commission has done very well up to this point following the due processes of law because without vacating that order, it cannot proceed with arresting the suspect.

“According to available court documents, hearing on the appeal has been slated to come up on Monday April 22nd in Abuja. However, suddenly yesterday (Wednesday) the news of the foiled arrest of the former Governor by the Commission went viral. One would have expected the Commission to wait for the determination of its own appeal before going after the suspect.

“We think it is an abuse of court processes to ignore a court order still on appeal at the instance of the Commission and to obtain a warrant of arrest from another court on the same suspect.”

The CSOs urged the EFCC to fight, prevent and prosecute corruption cases strictly within the ambit of the law set up to regulate the interaction between them and corruption suspects.

They noted that laws, including the Nigerian criminal justice system regulations and court processes, were meant to be obeyed non-selectively by both state and non-state actors.

The CSOs recalled that when the current Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, came on board last year, one of his promises was to operate strictly within the rule of law.

“For those who are likely to misinterpret this intervention as it is their regular trademark, this goes beyond Yahaya Bello. Injustice to anyone should not be allowed to stand because it may be your turn tomorrow,” they noted.

The activists therefore urged the EFCC to revert to status quo antebellum pending the determination of its appeal and a vacation of the restraining order placed on it, saying “that is the way and dictate of the law.”

The press conference was attended by Comrades Debo Adeniran, Executive Chairman, Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership CACOL); Sina Loremikan, (Campaign Against Impunity); Declan Ihekhaire, (Activists for Good Governance); Gbenga Soloki, CADOV; Ochiaga Ohaneze, (Ohaneze Youth Council); Funmi Jolade, (Women Democratic Vanguard); Kola Abe, (Centre for Socioeconomic Rights); Ologun Ayodeji, (Transparency and Accountability Group); Femi Lawson, (Centre for Public Accountability) and Gbenga Ganzallo (Media Rights Campaign), among others.

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Between Yahaya Bello’s Embarrassment And Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy

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20 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Primate Ayodele: The Only Man Of God That Foretold Earthquake Incident In USA (VIDEO)

*Between Yahaya Bello’s Embarrassment And Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy

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The new development in the Nigerian political sphere involving the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and politicians has sparked clarity between the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello and the prophecy of Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele.

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Yesterday, Yahaya Bello experienced the biggest embarrassment so far since he started his political career; operatives of the EFCC barricaded his Abuja residence in an attempt to arrest him for financial crimes and it only took the intervention of the current governor of his state, Usman Ododo to rescue him from the hands of the security operatives.

The former governor in a smart move approached the court for an injunction against the EFCC but the agency also immediately secured an arrest warrant against the former governor. Just a few hours ago, the federal government ordered every person invited by the EFCC to submit themselves honorably and meanwhile, EFCC had mentioned that military help would be used to arrest Yahaya Bello if he continues to evade arrest.

All of these happenings have only indicated the readiness of the commission to arrest the former Kogi governor, causing an unprecedented embarrassment for the embattled politician.

On the other hand, Primate Ayodele who is blessed with the gift of prophecy had said in October 2023 that he foresees the arrest of Yahaya Bello. The man of God mentioned that the former governor will be arrested and embarrassed while expressing that he doesn’t think there is any solution for him.

These were his words:

‘’I am seeing Yahaya Bello being arrested and embarrassed. I don’t know how he is going to do it but Yahaya Bello is in a double soup.’’

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The attempted arrest of Yahaya Bello and the embarrassment he was made to face yesterday has definitely fulfilled the prophecy of Primate Elijah Ayodele.

When the prophet released the prophecy, it was unbelievable because the former governor is from the ruling party and the relationship between him and President Tinubu is cordial therefore, it was almost impossible for any federal agency to go after him but with the recent happenings, Primate Ayodele’s prophecy has been confirmed.

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AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Foodbank combat hunger, champion education

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21 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Sahara Weekly

AltBank, Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Foodbank combat hunger, champion education

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Alternative Bank Limited (AltBank) has announced a strategic collaboration with FoodBank and Sterling One Foundation to raise approximately N20 million in support of hunger alleviation and educational initiatives. This initiative aligns with the theme of the African Union Summit 2024, “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century.”

Hassan Yusuf, the Managing Director of The Alternative Bank, unveiled this plan in a press release, highlighting the forthcoming AltWalk event as a pivotal fundraising platform.

“Through this initiative, we aim to mobilize contributions from both internal and external stakeholders, reaffirming our commitment to education and societal welfare,” stated Hassan.

The fundraising campaign aims to secure N20 million, with the proceeds serving dual purposes: providing meals for underserved communities and orphanages through the Lagos FoodBank initiative and delivering quality educational support via Sterling One Foundation.

This campaign targets individuals, families, businesses, and organizations committed to ending hunger, improving education, fostering healthy living, and positively impacting society. Prospective donors are encouraged to contribute through https://altbank.ng/walk/.

Stakeholder participation and donations are poised to substantially impact critical social issues, including hunger reduction, enhanced education, and healthier lifestyles.

Yusuf emphasized AltBank’s dedication to empowering customers through innovative solutions in health, food security, and education, positioning them for success in the 21st century. He stressed that education is central to the bank’s mission of bolstering the economy and enhancing financial well-being across society.

AltBank, Nigeria’s most recent entrant into the financial services sector, made a grand entrance with simultaneous launch events in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano, marking the country’s first multi-city brand launch. As the ethical banking arm of Sterling Financial Holdings, The Alternative Bank originated in 2014 as Sterling Alternative Finance under Sterling Bank Plc’s non-interest banking license. It has since evolved into a prominent player in Nigeria’s non-interest banking sector.

About Lagos FoodBank

Lagos Food Bank is a non-profit, nutrition-focused initiative committed to fighting hunger, reducing food waste, and addressing malnutrition through targeted programs. Their initiatives aim to improve the nutrition and food intake of vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, seniors, and impoverished families.

About Sterling One Foundation

The Sterling One Foundation catalyzes positive social impact across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. Motivated by the distinct challenges faced by millions of Africans, the foundation aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), capitalize on the demographic dividend, and improve the standard of living for underserved communities. Through stakeholder-driven interventions, it focuses on employability, sustainability, wealth creation, socioeconomic development, and national progress.Inline image

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