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LAGOS SOCIALITE, ELETU ODIBO, OTHERS IN OVER N250M FRAUD MESS

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3 years ago

March 29, 2020

Septuagenarian send to 12years in prison over N71m fraud by special offence court,Lagos

Justice Sherifat Solebo of a Special Offences Court, Ikeja-Lagos state, has issued a bench warrant against a Lagos Socialite, Waheed Gabadamosi Eletu Odibo, for his failure to appear before the court to take his plea on alleged criminal charge of N250 million fraud.

Other affected by the order is one Yemi Idowu and two companies; Aircom Nigeria Limited and STB Building Society.

Justice Solebo order was sequel to an application for the defendants’ arrest, filed and argued by the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ahmed Yerima.

In asking Justice Solebo to grant the application, Yerima told that request for issuance of arrest warrant against all the was based on the order of another court, that dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by the defendants against EFCC.

Yerima also told the court that following the dismissal of defendants’ suit against his Commission, they were charged to court on the alleged crimes.

Yerima said: “My lord, another court where the defendants filed a case of breach of fundamental human right against the Commission, ordered the defendant to appear before this court to face the charges against him and no right was breach by the commission.

“But has my lord can see they are not in court today, disobeying that order. In that circumstance, would be asking for a bench warrant against the all the defendants.

Justice Solebo, upon hearing the EFCC counsel’s request, issued the warrant against all the defendants.

Waheed Gabadamosi Eletu Odibo, Yemi Idowu, Aircom Nigeria Limited and STB Building Society are to face an 8 count charge bothering on stealing, obtaining money under false pretence

The offences which are contrary to section 278(1),(5)(a), 285(1)(b) 390, 390(1) and 419 of the criminal law of Lagos state of Nigeria 2011 and criminal code law of Lagos state of Nigeria 2003, respectively.

The defendants, according to the petition dated December 21, 2016, by the nominal complainants, the dou of Ononeyi Okonkwo and Mr Uchenna Anazodo, told the Commission about the alleged fraudulent sale of four plots of land situated at Osapa London, Lekki, Lagos State valued at about N250 million by persons believed to be acting for the Gbadamosi Eletu family, who conspired with prime movers and directors of one Aircom Nigeria Limited and STB Building Society

The petition further stated that some members of the Gbadamosi Eletu family from whom the nominal complainants purchased the land to have same land sold to them at higher price thereby supplanting the nominal complainants interest over the land.

The charge sheet against the defendants read: “that you Waheed Gabadamosi Eletu Odibo, Yemi Idowu, Aircom Nigeria Limited and STB Building Society, sometimes in 2013 at Lagos within the Ikeja judicial division, dishonestly converted for your own use 3 plot of land measuring 254,588 hectares, situated at Crystal Road, Osapa Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos, property of Onononyi Patrick Okonkwo.

“That you, Waheed Gabadamosi Eletu Odibo, Yemi Idowu, Aircom Nigeria Limited and STB Building Society sometimes in 2013 at Lagos within the Ikeja judicial division, dishonestly converted for your own use 1 plot of land, measuring about 669,572 square meters, situated at Crystal Road, Osapa Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos, property of Uchenna Temple Anazodo”.

Justice Solebo has adjourned the matter till May 13, 2020, for arraignment and trial of the defendants.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO AT 69

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10 hours ago

September 26, 2023

Sahara Weekly

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO AT 69

President Bola Tinubu warmly felicitates with the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel International), Dr. David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 69th birthday on September 27, 2023.

President Tinubu affirms that the words and works of wisdom demonstrated by the visionary gospel leader continue to resonate within and beyond Nigeria, impacting greatly on the economy in the areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, banking, publishing and transportation.

The President acknowledges the great strides of Bishop Oyedepo in pursuing personal, intellectual and spiritual development for humanity, while encouraging many to grow through the practical teaching of the Word of Faith with remarkable results in the expansion of the ministry.

President Tinubu believes the lifestyle of the Bishop, reflected in his teachings on love, peace, prosperity, faith and wisdom, remain exemplary even as his dedication to building lasting institutions and a God-fearing generation speaks of his unequivocal commitment to God.

The President prays that the Almighty God will continue to fortify and multiply His grace on Bishop Oyedepo and his family.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

September 26th, 2023

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PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS SCION OF AWOLOWO DYNASTY, SEGUN AWOLOWO, AT 60

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10 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS SCION OF AWOLOWO DYNASTY, SEGUN AWOLOWO, AT 60

President Bola Tinubu joins Nigerians and well-wishers globally in celebrating the pioneer President of the National Promotion Organisations of the Economic Community of West African States and current Executive Secretary of the National Action Committee on AfCFTA, Mr. Segun Awolowo, as he turns 60 on September 27, 2023.

President Tinubu shares in the immense joy of this important milestone with the scion of Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s family, while congratulating the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for sustaining the legacy of the family in public service.

The President recognizes the zeal, courage and wisdom that Mr. Segun Awolowo has brought into the positions of leadership he has previously held, with an admirable profile of working with every President of Nigeria since 1999, while leaving behind his trademark works of excellence at every stage.

As Mr. Awolowo clocks 60, President Tinubu appreciates the sacrifices of the legal practitioner, who accepted the call to serve the country at a young age, and continues to inspire younger generations to imbibe the virtues of excellence and patriotism in service.

The President prays for the well-being of Mr. Segun Awolowo and his family, while wishing him many more years in good health and quality service delivery in his present and future endeavours.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

September 26, 2023

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MOHBAD SHOULD HAVE RUN TO US, OPC SAYS, AS IT DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR LATE RAPPER

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20 hours ago

September 26, 2023

Sahara Weekly

MOHBAD SHOULD HAVE RUN TO US, OPC SAYS, AS IT DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR LATE RAPPER

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has lamented the death of the Nigerian Rapper Mohbad who died recently at the age of 27, saying, if he had opened up to the group about his travails, he would have been kept safe from his attackers.

In a message of sympathy to Mohbad’s immediate family, management team and worldwide fans,.OPC President, Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, described the death of Mohbad as an unquantifiable yet avoidable tragedy.

“OPC sees the death of this promising, hardworking and talented young musician as a personal loss because he was a true Yoruba Ambassador, whose songs and craftsmanship promoted the Yoruba language and people,” said Afolabi in a press statement on Monday by the OPC General Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Fasehun.

“However, we believe he, his parents and management ought to have involved the OPC when the disagreement between Mohbad and other associates escalated to the point of intimidation, assault and haunting.

“OPC has successfully mediated in such cases in the past and we have brought peace and harmony to such feuding parties to the satisfaction of all and sundry.

“Sometimes we act alone and sometimes in collaboration with the Police Force, Civil Defence and DSS. But at the end of the day, we protect the weak against the strong oppressor.

“Where necessary, we can take the case directly to the government. But in most cases, the mere mention of OPC being involved will bring sanity to all concerned, no matter who that person or organisation considers himself to be.

“And I dare say that Mohbad would have lived a better quality of life, and would most likely be alive today, if he and his people had brought his troubles to OPC.

“Meanwhile, we want to use this medium to urge the police, DSS and government to bring to justice all the individuals and groups who contributed to the oppression, harassment and beating of this young man. It doesn’t matter whether such tormentors contributed directly and indirectly to his death. There are enough video evidence and living witnesses to give Mohbad justice in the law courts, even if the charges will be for assault, battery, conduct capable of causing a breach of the peace and attempted murder.

“In addition, all the police officers and formations that refused to act in his complaints should all be brought to book for official sanctioning.”

According to Afolabi, OPC, as a socio-cultural organisation, stood for peace and justice as well as the security of the community and the nation at large.

He recalled that since its formation by the Late Founder, Dr. Frederick Fasehun in 1994, the organisation had not only contributed security personnel for guarding the community, but had been involved in providing safety for petroleum pipelines in the South-West.