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JUST IN: U.S.-Based Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi Arrested By FBI Over Alleged COVID-19 Fraud
The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for conspiring with Osun monarch Oba Joseph Oloyede to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
Similar to the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Mr Oluwasanmi submitted forged documents to apply for COVID-19 loans intended to alleviate the financial strain on struggling businesses during the pandemic.
Using his three companies—Dayspring Property Incorporated, Dayspring Holdings, and Dayspring Transportation—Mr Oluwasanmi obtained millions of dollars, which he subsequently diverted for his personal expenses, violating U.S. federal laws.
The U.S.-based Nigerian pastor was indicted on a 13-count fraud charge and arrested in Cleveland in April. He was later released on a $20,000 bail, under the condition that he appears in court for trial and serves any sentence if convicted.
In September 2020, Mr Oluwasanmi transferred approximately $221,880 to purchase a commercial property on South Freen Road in South Euclid, Ohio.
On October 26, 2021, he wired $1 million of COVID-19 funds to the brokerage account of Dayspring Transportation.
Prosecutors have already seized around $620,000 from the Nigerian pastor and are seeking to forfeit the confiscated amount along with other properties acquired through fraudulent means.
On April 5, 2024, the FBI seized $599,250 from Mr Oluwasanmi’s Dayspring Transportation account with Fidelity Investments, ending in –5800. They also seized nearly $20,000 from his Dayspring Property account ending in —3548 at Key Bank on the same day.
Both Mr Oluwasanmi’s U.S. and Nigerian passports have been confiscated to ensure his attendance at trial.
His name appears as Edward Olanrewaju Abiodun Oluwasanmi on his U.S. passport, with the number 58*****76, while his Nigerian passport bears the number A10****31.
According to his bail terms, he would be re-arrested should he fail to appear in court for his trial.
The fraud cases involving Mr Oluwasanmi and the Osun monarch add to the long list of Nigerian fraudsters who have been convicted and are currently serving time in U.S. prisons.
Similarly, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun’s associate Bidemi Rufai faced a matching fate, having been released from Fort Dix correctional facility in December, where he served his sentence for fraud.
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Just In: Report has it that Former Governor of Anambra, Sen Chris Ngige has been allegedly abducted just now from his house on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja.
Report has it that Former Governor of Anambra, Sen Chris Ngige has been allegedly abducted just now from his house on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja.
According to the source They did not allow him to dress up even. This abduction is coming barely 2weeks his convoy was attacked in Anambra.
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Gov Adeleke’s Wife Sends ‘Unexpected’ Message To Remi Tinubu Amid Viral Clash With Husband
The wife of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Titilola Adeleke, has sparked reactions online after sending a public message to Senator Oluremi “Remi” Tinubu following a viral incident involving her husband.
The drama unfolded during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, where Remi Tinubu was invested with the chieftaincy title of Yeye-Asiwaju of Ile Oodua.
Videos circulating on social media showed a brief confrontation between the Osun State Governor and the country’s First Lady.
During the event, Governor Adeleke went up to the podium to deliver a speech and started singing, as is his usual style.
First Lady Remi Tinubu reportedly intervened, she said:
“I’ll give you five minutes to finish your speech. The music is enough.”
When Adeleke continued, she threatened to switch off the microphone.
The clip quickly went viral, drawing widespread reactions online.
Hours after the incident, Titi Adeleke took to social media with an open message to Remi Tinubu.
Despite the viral clash, she congratulated Senator Tinubu on her new title, calling it a recognition of her “positive impact and dedication to the people.”
She referred to Remi Tinubu respectfully as “Mummy” and wrote:
“I profoundly rejoice with the Mother of the Nation, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Oluremi Tinubu (CON), on her historic installation as the Yeye Oodua of Yoruba Land. This is another testament to your exemplary impact, virtues, and excellent dedication to serving humanity, uplifting lives, and communities across our country. Congratulations, Mummy!”
In her post, Titi Adeleke also commended the Ooni of Ife for his leadership.
“To our referred Monarch, His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ooni of Ife, your reign on throne has brought monumental developments to Ife, Osun State and Nigeria most especially the Yoruba race. I pray long May you reign Kabiyesi, We pray the years ahead brings more successes.
Happy 10th year coronation anniversary.
Long Live Kabiyesi Ooni of Ife,” she added.
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Again, EFCC Re-arrests Abubakar Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has once again taken Nigeria’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), into custody, just days after his initial questioning by the anti-graft agency.
Sources confirmed to SaharaReporters that Malami was arrested late Monday night and was reportedly struggling to meet the stringent bail conditions set by the EFCC that same night.
Investigations revealed that Malami was actively searching for two serving permanent secretaries to stand as sureties, a critical requirement to fulfill the bail conditions for his release.
“EFCC arrested Abubakar Malami again; he was looking for two Permanent Secretaries for bail conditions on Monday night,” a source privy to the probe disclosed.
This marks Malami’s second detention in quick succession. He had initially honored an EFCC invitation on Friday, November 28, to clarify certain issues and was granted bail but was almost forced to spend the night in custody due to the conditions.
Malami later confirmed his release from the first detention, stating on his official X handle, “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continue to unfold.”
The re-arrest comes amid Malami’s strong public dismissal of the core allegations leveled against him by the EFCC, which center on the recovery process of the $310 million (later $322.5 million with interest) Sani Abacha loot.
Malami dismissed the EFCC’s claims that he “duplicated” a recovery process allegedly completed by Swiss lawyer Enrico Monfrini before Malami assumed office in 2015.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Mohammed Doka, Malami described the EFCC’s claims as “baseless, illogical, and devoid of substance.”
Monfrini himself applied in December 2016 to be re-engaged for the same recovery, which Malami argued contradicts the notion that the process was already concluded.
Malami insisted he saved the Nigerian state between 15% (76.8 billion at an average ₦1,600/ rate) and 35% ($179.2 billion) of the recovered sum by rejecting Monfrini’s demand for a 20-40% success fee and a $5 million upfront deposit, opting instead for a local law firm on a transparent 5% success fee basis.
Malami concluded that “any claim or investigation suggesting abuse of office or money laundering in relation to the $322.5million is not rooted in any reasonable ground for suspicion.”
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