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Tenant Sets Flat On Fire, Vows To Bring Down  Entire Building With Acid, Slashes landlady’s Eye… By Our Reporter

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In what have been described as bizarre incidents, an alleged weird and recalcitrant tenant and wife, who hitherto were residing at 78, Amudalatu street, Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun, Lagos State, Mr. Raycherry  Onyia and Mrs.Oyiza Peter, have been accused of deliberately setting his rented apartment on fire after unsuccessfully and unlawfully contesting the control of the building, which they have been occupying as first tenants since 2012, shortly after the property was completed by their landlord, Mr. Samson Ubasinachi Ekweozor, who is based outside the country. 
The embattled landlord in an interview with our Correspondent, bemoaned his predicament in the hands of his over bearing and dictatorial tenant since September 2013, that he first returned to Nigeria.
Police Source also confirmed that  following protracted clashes between the landlady, Mrs. Anulika Ubasinachi Ekweozor and the tenants wife Mrs Oyiza Peter, the tenant and wife are presently facing four criminal charges bordering on arson, conduct, false information to police and assault occasioning harm, after four different police divisions, DPOs and commands found them liable.
According to the aggrieved landlord, instead of his tenant to clear his cases with the police, he has resorted to defamation and assassinating his character by taken his defense to the social media with fabricated and disjointed information laced with tissues of lies, shortly after two Divisional police Officers and Area command found them wanting and liable.
Trouble was said to have started when Raycherry Onyia, being the first tenant out of the three tenants that the landlords Inlaw rented the flats out to, while the landlord was still residing outside the country, bluntly refused to participate in the agree periodic environmental sanitation in the compound, also refusing to pay his house rent, Electricity, water, refuse disposal bills and other utility bills.
ACTION BY THE  LANDLORD: Unable to continue harboring the alleged troublesome tenant, the landlord from his base abroad said he directed his lawyer to issue him with quit notice , which his tenant did not comply with.  threatening to use his own lawyer to employ delay tactics in frustrating the  decision to quit him, while at the same time elongating his stay in the flat until he completes his own building project.
Reacting,on his second arrival into the country on December 27th, 2016, the landlord said that he found out that the same tenant continued his nuisance disposition despite earlier undertaking to be of good behaviour, having begged and appealed to be allowed to continue to stay in the flat.
On April 28, 2018, the landlord said that he traveled back abroad, only to be informed in March, 2019, that the tenants wife attacked his wife with weapons over unpaid Electricity bills, slashed her eyes with a venomous bite and she was rushed to hospital.
The injury inflicted on his wife propelled the landlord to fly back to Nigeria in November 2019, and before his return, he decided to quit all the tenants in April 2019 through his lawyer.
The landlord said that he further directed the Electricity supplier (NEPA/PHCN ) to disconnect Raycherry Onyia, until he pays the backlog of his bills. He also cut off his water supply pipes and redirected the pumping Machine serving the entire compound, which was earlier wrongly connected to Raycherry’s meter line, to his own meter.
This action by the landlord was said to have inflamed Raycherry Onyia, who reacted by threatening to beat up his landlord, who he addresses as ‘small boy’, threatened to bring down the entire building with Acid and destroy the entire pipes in the compound.
Immediately after NEPA disconnected Raycherry Onyia, he was said to have illegally reconnected back his light and when the landlady went to confront him, Raycherry wife pounced on her and grievously wounded her eyes and disfigured the landlady’s face.
The landlord then reported the unprovoked attack and assault at ikotun police Division, under the watch of CSP Emmanuel Onah, who detained the Enugu State born Tenant/wife, directing  them to take up the treatment bills from the injury they inflicted on the landlady while suing for peace.”But they refused to pay for the hospital bills”, Ekweozor lamented.
However, during the periodic sanitation of the compound,Tenant Raycherry Onyia and wife did not participate and when the landlady inquired from her why she did not clean her agreed and assigned area, she allegedly started making fool of her, reminding her of her injuries and permanent scars she gave her earlier and another fight ensued.
In the course of the fight, the tenant’s wife allegedly used a razor blade to cut the landlady, who was said to have overpowered her and wounded her more with the same razor.
Raycherry Onyia, having notice that his wife sustained severe injuries, was said to have reported the case at the same ikotun police division as attempted murder case under a new DPO, CSP Johnson Adagba, who after considering the facts presented and level of injuries sustained by both parties, partly treated the matter as a case of two fighting, but however detained the landlords wife for three days and at the end of investigation, landlady was asked to pay the hospital treatment bills of tenants wife.
Not satisfied with the police decision,  Raycherry Onyia, allegedly rejected the N300,000 offered by the landlord for his wife’s treatment but greedly demanded for N31 million as treatment cost to enable him fly his wife abroad for plastic surgery.
Raycherry Onyia is said to be battling to extricate himself from the accusation of arson, after he allegedly set the flat he had occupied for Eight years as a tenant on fire.
“Due to anger over fresh notices to quit that served him shortly after the last fighting incident, my tenant secretly moved his car and valuables to a location at okota area of Lagos before setting his flat ablaze”, Ekweozor said.
  FALSE INFORMATION OF BOMBING TO THE POLICE
While the flat went up in flames and neighbours and volunteers battled to put off the fire, Raycherry Onyia, the Landlord said, dashed down to Ikotun Police Division and falsely reported that his landlord bombed his apartment.
However police investigators led by the DPO, CSP Johnson Adagba, that responded to the false bomb alert, were said to have dismissed the claim, stating that the fire was ignited by Electrical power surge.
Despite having reported the case to Comrade Onojah E. KenPeaceMaker Human Right Group, who incidental is his wife’s brother from kogi state, who also sued for peace, Raycherry Peter,  who was identified as An importer and Exporter of goods from Singapore, took to social media, allegedly misinforming the public and deliberately destroying his former landlords integrity,  uploading Ekweozors’ family photographs on the internet.
However while narrating his own side of the story, Raycherry Onyia, allegedly reported that the landlord and  wife physically assaulted his wife for his refusal to quit their apartment after the expiration of a quit notice.
He told our correspondent and other newsonline that he was asked to vacate his apartment barely one month after packing into the flat without any plan to refund money paid for the rent.
He accused the landlord of inflicting permanent scars on his wife’s face over anger emanating from his refusal to quit his apartment.
“We don’t know the reason we were asked to move out, the whole drama started during the COVID-19 ESCALATION lockdown and we had nowhere else to go. I was out of work at that time and we were battling to feed and survive during that period, when they asked us to vacate the apartment which we had just rented and moved in.
Determined to make us leave the apartment, he disconnected our power supply, plunging our apartment into permanent darkness and we resorted to using a generator.
As if disconnecting our power supply was not enough,he disconnected the water supply to our apartment. It was at that point that my husband asked him to refund part of our rent if he truly wanted us to leave. one day I went to take water from our bowl close to the window to prepare food for our children and as I was returning to our apartment, our landlord suddenly appeared and held me from behind and his wife used a sharp object to attack me and slashed at my face, neck and other parts of my body and before I knew what was happening, I was covered in blood. It was my screams of  pain that caused my husband who was inside our apartment to run out and took me to the Police Station and we were giving a letter and  referred to the hospital for treatment.
 I spent two weeks in the hospital,it was God that saved my life because there was so much blood everywhere, ”  Oyiza Peter stated.

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UBA GMD Calls for Public-Private Collaboration, Joins Aviation Minister to Commission New MMIA Departure Section

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UBA GMD Calls for Public-Private Collaboration, Joins Aviation Minister to Commission New MMIA Departure Section

The newly renovated departure section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, refurbished by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, was officially commissioned on Friday, December 20th, 2024.

The laudable project, which marks a transformative moment in Nigeria’s aviation sector, underscores UBA’s unwavering commitment to national development and highlights the immense value of strategic public-private partnerships (PPPs).

The ceremony was graced by distinguished stakeholders, including the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN; the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku; other Directors, and Heads of Agencies operating at the Airport.

Speaking at the event, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba,lauded the collaboration that brought the project to fruition as he emphasised the need for public and private institutions to come together to build and revamp the nation’s assets.

“This renovation is a testament of UBA’s belief in the transformative power of investing in national assets. By modernising our airports, we not only enhance infrastructure but also position Nigeria as a global hub for tourism, trade, and investment,” he stated.

Alawuba took time to highlight the broader economic impact of such initiatives, urging increased private-sector participation in national development. “Public-private partnerships like this demonstrate what can be achieved when we unite for a shared vision of progress and investing in infrastructure catalyses economic growth, improves travel experiences, and creates opportunities across various sectors of the economy,” he added.

Alawuba reflected on the power of unity and collaboration, quoting Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” The commissioning of the renovated departure section serves as a reminder of what strategic partnerships can achieve in driving national development and elevating Nigeria’s global standing.”

While commissioning the project, Keyamo commended UBA for executing the project, a feat he termed a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “This renovated departure section exemplifies the bank’s commitment to elevating aviation infrastructure, improving passenger experiences, and fostering international partnerships. It is a proud moment for the ministry and all stakeholders involved, and I thank the management of UBA for pioneering this initiative,” he remarked.

The minister highlighted other key achievements of his ministry, including compliance with the Cape Town Convention, the launch of a consumer protection portal, and advancements in major infrastructure projects such as the second runway at Abuja Airport and solar energy integration in airport operations.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, commended UBA and other stakeholders for their contributions, adding, “This project reflects FAAN’s dedication to delivering world-class aviation infrastructure. The enhanced departure section not only elevates passenger experiences but also strengthens Nigeria’s competitive position in global aviation,” she said.

She called for more private-sector participation, emphasising that “partnerships like these are essential to transforming the aviation sector into a beacon of excellence.”

The newly renovated departure section boasts cutting-edge facilities designed to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort. This upgrade reaffirms the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s status as a critical gateway to Nigeria and a major hub for international travel in Africa.

United Bank for Africa is Africa’s Global Bank. Operating across twenty African countries and the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology. UBA is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group wide and serving over 45 million customers globally.

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Port Harcourt Refinery Stays Active: NNPC Denounces Sabotage Rumors

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Port Harcourt Refinery Stays Active: NNPC Denounces Sabotage Rumors

NNPC Debunks Shutdown Rumors, Confirms Port Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational

 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed reports circulating in certain media outlets claiming that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which was re-streamed two months ago, has been shut down.

In a statement released by Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company clarified that the refinery is fully operational. The statement noted that the facility’s operational status was recently verified by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC during a site inspection.

“Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing,” the statement confirmed, emphasizing that allegations of the refinery’s shutdown are baseless and intended to create panic or artificial scarcity in the fuel market.

NNPC Ltd urged members of the public to disregard such misleading reports, labeling them as the work of those seeking to exploit Nigerians.

The Old Port Harcourt Refinery has been in operation since its re-streaming, and the company remains committed to ensuring stability in the supply of petroleum products across the country.

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Nigerian Banks Donate Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

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Nigerian Banks Donate Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

In a show of solidarity, the Committee of Banks in Nigeria has extended a helping hand to victims of the September 2024 floods in Jigawa State. On Thursday, a high-profile delegation led by Dr. Oliver Alawuba, Chairman of the Committee and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), visited Dutse, the state capital, to present relief materials to the state government.
The donated items, worth several million Naira, included essential food supplies such as rice and cooking oil, along with mattresses and beverages. Dr. Alawuba highlighted that the gesture aimed to alleviate the hardship faced by flood victims and support critical institutions, especially public hospitals, in their efforts to assist those affected.
“We stand in solidarity with the people and government of Jigawa State during this difficult time. This donation is our way of expressing empathy and supporting those who have lost loved ones, properties, and livelihoods,” Dr. Alawuba stated.
The delegation included notable banking leaders such as Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna of Access Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji of Zenith Bank Plc, and Dr. (Mrs.) Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe of Fidelity Bank Plc, among others. Their collective presence underscored the banking sector’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and national development.
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi expressed profound gratitude for the donation, describing the visit as a rare and commendable act of compassion. He assured the delegation that the relief materials would be judiciously distributed to the intended beneficiaries, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in rebuilding lives and communities.
The Committee of Banks also reiterated their commitment to supporting Nigerians during emergencies, drawing attention to previous interventions, including relief efforts during the 2011 and 2013 floods, the COVID-19 pandemic, and security initiatives like the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.
This humanitarian gesture reflects the collective resolve of Nigeria’s financial institutions to foster social and economic growth, making a meaningful impact in times of need.
Nigerian Banks Donate Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

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