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Court Grants Final Forfeiture of Telecom Experts’ Fraudulent Property in Enugu

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Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, May 13, 2024, ordered the final forfeiture of a parcel of land measuring 2348.072 square metres in Enugu State recovered from the duo of Babatunde Said Adeola and Kingsley Ifeanyi Adonu to the Federal Government.

Adeola and Adonu, owners of S. Mobile Netzone Limited, Biss Networks Nigeria Limited and Pristine Networks Mobile Networks Nigeria Limited, had presented themselves as telecommunications experts with flourishing businesses and joint ventures with MTN Nigeria and other companies.

The Commission, however, received a petition alleging a case of conspiracy and obtaining the sum of N510,000.000 (Five Hundred and Ten Million Nara) against S. Mobile Netzone Limited, Biss Networks Nigeria Limited and Pristine Networks Mobile Networks Nigeria Limited.

The funds, investigation revealed, were invested by the petitioners in the telecom businesses owned by the respondents.

Investigation further revealed that the respondents, rather than refund the petitioners or pay them interests on their investments, converted the funds into their personal use, acquired pieces of land across the country, including the property measuring 2348.072 square metres described in survey plan No. CSS/EM164/2005 along Enugu-Ezike/Obolo-Afor Road, Ogrute Enugu Ezike in Igboeze Local Government Area, Enugu State.

In view of this, the Commission, in a motion ex parte, had approached the court seeking an interim forfeiture of the property.

In a 16-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Adekunbi Mojisola, an investigator with the EFCC, the Commission prayed the court to grant the forfeiture of the property.

In granting the application, the Judge had, sometime in July, 2023, ordered the interim forfeiture of the property and also directed the publication of the same in a national newspaper.

Following the order, the Commission published the forfeiture order in the Punch newspaper of November 8, 2023 for interested parties to show cause why the property should not be forfeited to the Federal Government.

In the absence of any contestation, the court today ordered the final forfeiture of the property, sequel to the application filed by the EFCC on December 13, 2023.

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Breaking News: Sacked Osun LG Chairman Killed Few Minutes After Returning To Office

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The sacked chairman of Irewole Local Government, headquarters in Ikire in Osun State, Mr Remi Abass is dead.

Abass was shot dead by some hoodlums who invaded the local government secretariat today.

Abass was among the chairmen who were reportedly returned by the Court of Appeal last week.

Details later….

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Nigeria’s federal workers underpaid January salary due to system error

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The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, JPSNC, has explained that the Nigerian government paid its workers incomplete January salaries due to a system error in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS.

This comes as JPSNC assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower than those of previous months.

According to NAN, Mr. Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman of the council, made this statement on Monday.

Anthony was responding to concerns raised by some federal civil service workers about shortfalls in their January salaries.

He revealed that the shortfalls in January salaries were traced to a “systematic error” in the IPPIS.

“We received complaints, though not in writing, from workers about reductions in their January salaries compared to what they received from October to December 2024.

“Following the complaints, we issued a memo to all industrial unions to gather details from their members and revert to us so the council can escalate it to the federal government for correction.

“Some sources, though unconfirmed from IPPIS, told us that there was a problem. They said it was a systematic mistake from the computers and that they are working to correct it.

“I believe they are working on it and it will be corrected,” he said.

“We have already written to the Head of Service of the Federation, and she has promised to forward the complaint to the Accountant General’s office to determine what the issue is all about.

“She also assured us that, if there are issues, every worker will be paid their correct salaries,” he said.

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IFON INCIDENT: SENATOR IPINSAGBA SUE FOR PEACE, SEEKS JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS.

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Senator Jide Ipinsagba, representing Ondo North Senatorial District, has expressed his deepest condolences and solidarity with the people of Ifon, Ose Local Government Area, following a distressing incident in the community. The incident, which saw the Ifon Divisional Police Station set ablaze by angry youth, was triggered by the tragic death of an individual who reportedly died as a result of police torture while in custody.

The news of the death ignited outrage among residents, leading to a protest that escalated into violence at the police station. In a statement, Senator Ipinsagba condemned the actions that led to the loss of life, calling for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

He emphasized that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, and that such occurrences must not be allowed to continue. Senator Ipinsagba urged law enforcement authorities to ensure accountability and transparency in their operations, particularly in relation to how individuals in custody are treated.

The senator reassured the people of Ifon that efforts are being made to ensure justice is served and peace is restored in the community. He urged the youth to remain calm and allow authorities to address the matter appropriately. Senator Ipinsagba expressed his commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Senator Ipinsagba reaffirmed his dedication to the welfare and safety of his constituents, promising continued support in the pursuit of justice and Peace.

Signed:
Prince Adeyinka Ajagunna
SSA to Senator on Media and Communications

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