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UK-Based Nigerian Doctor Exposed in BBC Undercover Sting for Alleged Job Scam

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UK-Based Nigerian Doctor Exposed in BBC Undercover Sting for Alleged Job Scam

UK-Based Nigerian Doctor Exposed in BBC Undercover Sting for Alleged Job Scam

 

In a shocking revelation, a UK-based Nigerian doctor, Dr. Kelvin Alaneme, has been caught in an undercover BBC investigation, allegedly selling fake job opportunities to foreign nationals. The explosive exposé has sent shockwaves across immigration circles, exposing the dark underbelly of fraudulent recruitment schemes.

Dr. Alaneme, a psychiatrist and founder of CareerEdu, an agency in Harlow, Essex, was secretly filmed offering bogus employment opportunities in the UK care sector. The BBC launched the covert operation after numerous online complaints surfaced about CareerEdu’s dubious relocation services.

CareerEdu, which touts itself as a “launchpad for global opportunities catering to young Africans,” claims to have over 9,800 satisfied clients. However, the BBC investigation suggests otherwise, revealing an intricate scam where desperate job seekers were lured with promises of employment—only to be left stranded upon arrival.

The undercover journalist, posing as a potential partner, was offered a lucrative role to help secure care home vacancies. “Just get me care homes. I can make you a millionaire,” Dr. Alaneme was caught saying in a secretly recorded conversation. He reportedly promised £2,000 ($2,600) per vacancy and an additional £500 ($650) commission to those willing to facilitate the operation.

The scheme allegedly involved selling these non-existent vacancies to desperate job seekers in Nigeria, who paid hefty sums believing they were securing legal employment in the UK. One such victim, identified as Praise, a Nigerian man in his mid-30s, claimed he paid over £10,000 ($13,000) for a job that never existed. Upon arrival in the UK, he realized he had been scammed. “If I had known there was no job, I would not have come here. At least, back home in Nigeria, I could find food. Here, you go hungry,” he lamented.

Further digging into the scam exposed discrepancies in employment records. Efficiency for Care, one of the agencies linked to the scandal, reportedly employed just 16 people in 2022 and 152 in 2023. Yet, official records show it issued a staggering 1,234 Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) between March 2022 and May 2023.

Dr. Alaneme was also caught explaining how he allegedly manipulated payroll systems to fabricate employment records. “That [a money trail] is what the government needs to see,” he stated in another secretly recorded conversation.

Despite the damning evidence, Dr. Alaneme has strongly denied all allegations, insisting that CareerEdu is neither a recruitment agency nor a company that provides jobs for cash. In a social media post, he wrote, “I have never scammed or defrauded anyone in my life. And I never will.” He further argued that payments made by victims were transferred to recruitment agents for transportation, accommodation, and training expenses.

However, the BBC report suggests that the scam follows a wider trend of immigration fraud. In 2024, four Nigerians were sentenced in the UK for running an elaborate visa scam, forging over 2,000 marriage certificates to facilitate illegal residency. The latest BBC exposé raises fresh concerns over the exploitation of desperate job seekers and the growing network of fraudulent recruiters profiting from their plight.

As authorities investigate further, victims like Praise remain in limbo, left jobless and struggling to survive in a foreign land. The scandal has sparked an outcry, with many calling for stricter immigration controls and tougher penalties for those found guilty of such fraudulent schemes.

 

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APC Primaries: How Primate Ayodele Foretold Ned Nwoko, Gbenga Daniel’s Loss (VIDEO)

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Primate Ayodele Never Said Seyi Makinde Would Become President’’ – Media Aide Clarifies*

*APC Primaries: How Primate Ayodele Foretold Ned Nwoko, Gbenga Daniel’s Loss (VIDEO)

 

The All Progressive Congress primary election that is currently ongoing has brought about surprises in some states, especially the Senate primary that was held yesterday.

The election, so far, can be described as one that has fallen even the mighty ones. We have seen grown men wailing and lamenting because they couldn’t accept the fact that they lost their bid to return to the national assembly despite their support for the government.

For some people who have been in the party for years, newcomers dislodged them during the election, and they have been crying foul, threatening to start legal actions, and the situation is bad for them because they can’t move to another party anymore.

Among those who were shockingly taken out of the way are Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North and former governor Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ogun East senatorial district. Their loss is so humbling that they almost didn’t get any votes in their respective election.

Ned Nwoko lost to the former governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, while Gbenga Daniel lost to the incumbent governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun.

However, their losses had been foretold by popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, who is renowned for his prophetic insights on issues about politics, governance, education, and nations, to mention but a few.

In different live services, Primate Ayodele had warned both politicians about their ambition, foretelling what would befall them if they went ahead with the primaries.

For Gbenga Daniel, Primate Ayodele stated that a higher authority has taken his right from him, while advising him to forget about the position because they will only mock him. He revealed that the case has already been settled and it’s not in the former governor’s favour. This was months before the primary was held.

These were his words:

“The issue of Dapo and Gbenga Daniel. Gbenga Daniel doesn’t know that his party doesn’t love him. What happened is from the higher authority, and that may be the end of the case, so if Gbenga is struggling, they will just be mocking him.”

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As he said, despite the fact that Gbenga Daniel tried his best to see that he gets a return ticket to the senate, he had to step down a few hours before the primary election as the odd wasn’t in his favour.

For Ned Nwoko, Primate Ayodele had stated that the ticket would be given to Okowa even when nobody believed it.

These were his words:

“Okowa and Ned senate ticket; they want to give it to Okowa, so watch , they will fail you Ned.”

As he said, Ned lost woefully in the election while Okowa won him with a margin that can never be closed.

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Zamfara State Approves Enhanced Pension Payouts for Retired Public Workers

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Zamfara State Approves Enhanced Pension Payouts for Retired Public Workers

 

In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.

 

The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.

This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.

Speaking on the development, the Honorable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.

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Blue Lagos Engages Isan and Oregun Riverine Communities in Epe, Amplifies Calls for Development Interventions

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Blue Lagos Engages Isan and Oregun Riverine Communities in Epe, Amplifies Calls for Development Interventions

 

Blue Lagos Initiative, a, community-focused platform committed to promoting inclusive development and improving access to opportunities in Lagos’ riverine and coastal communities, recently carried out a community engagement visit to the Isan and Oregun riverine communities in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State.

 

The engagement formed part of Blue Lagos’ commitment to listening to underserved populations, understanding their developmental challenges, and amplifying their voices to relevant stakeholders for sustainable action.

 

During the visit, residents of both communities openly shared pressing concerns affecting their daily lives and socio-economic wellbeing. Key among the requests made by members of the communities were the need for a functional maternity health centre to improve access to healthcare services for women and children, establishment of a local primary school at Oregun and the construction of a safe and functional jetty to enhance transportation, safety, and connectivity.

 

Speaking during the engagement, Mr Adesanya Saheed Blue Lagos Team Lead reiterated the initiative’s dedication to community-driven advocacy, noting that meaningful development begins with listening to the people and identifying their most urgent needs.

 

The visit provided an opportunity for direct interaction with community leaders, women, youth, and other residents, fostering dialogue aimed at identifying practical pathways for intervention and collaboration.

 

Blue Lagos reaffirmed its commitment to continuing engagements across riverine and coastal communities in Lagos State, ensuring that the voices of vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations are heard and connected to the appropriate quarters for attention and action.

 

About Blue Lagos:

 

Blue Lagos is a platform committed to improving access to opportunities and services for vulnerable populations in Lagos’ riverine and coastal communities through inclusive development, youth and women empowerment, and data-driven community engagement.

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