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JUST IN: Court Strikes Out Cubana Chief Priest’s Charge After Out-Of-Court Settlement With EFCC.
Naira Abuse: Court Mandates Cubana Chief Priest To Forfeit ₦10m, Lead Anti-Naira Mutilation Campaign |
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered celebrity bartender and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, to forfeit ₦10 million to the Federal Government as a fine for alleged abuse of the Naira.
According to Channels TV, this decision was part of a settlement agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which was presented before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on Tuesday.
During the proceedings, EFCC counsel Bilkisu Buhari-Bala informed the court that both parties had reached an out-of-court settlement, which was duly signed.
Defendant’s counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Chikaosolu Ojukwu, commended the EFCC’s reasonable approach in resolving the matter. He stated that the defendant is remorseful and committed to changing his ways.
Ojukwu further noted that the settlement would result in the dismissal of the charges.
In his ruling, Justice Ogundare adopted the settlement terms and struck out the charge.
The settlement agreement, pursuant to Section 14 (2) of the EFCC Establishment Act, 2004, included several key points:
– “The agreement applies only to the findings relating to contraventions of the law contained in the pending charge preferred against the defendant.
– “The defendant shall enter into a bond with the EFCC to be of good behaviour and never indulge in any Economic and Financial Crime or related offences.
– “The Defendant shall engage in rigorous and intensive sensitisation and/or campaign against the abuse of coins and notes issued under the CBN Act as legal tender.
– “The defendant shall bi-monthly post on his various social media handles a minimum of two video clips of his sensitisation/campaign against abuse of naira and sundry offences.
– “The defendant shall pay to the consolidated revenue fund of the Federation such sum not below the sum of Ten million naira (N10,000,000:00) only upon the execution of this agreement.”
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.
Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.
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