Nigerian National Based in Maryland Sentenced to 4 Years and 9 Months in Prison and Nigerian House Ordered Forfeited for Schemes to Steal Unemployment Insurance Benefit SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nigerian national Olamide Yusuf Bakare, 26, currently residing in Laurel, Maryland , was sentenced today to four years and nine months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Bakare pleaded guilty in January 2023. According to court documents, between June 2020 and July 2021, Bakare, along with co-defendants Quazeem Owolabi Adeyinka and Ayodeji Jonathan Sangode, and others, participated in a conspiracy…
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Zenith Bank, a prominent financial institution in Nigeria, has taken a momentous step to bolster employee welfare by revealing a substantial salary increment of more than 100% for its workforce across the entire nation. The move aims to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of their employees and further solidify Zenith Bank’s position as a compassionate and employee-centric organization. With this groundbreaking decision, the bank anticipates enhanced employee satisfaction and an upsurge in productivity, driving success and prosperity in the financial sector. The announcement made by Zenith’s Chairman Jim Ovia on Tuesday, 26th July 2023 marks a significant milestone in…
In a remarkable move that stands out amidst the prevailing economic crisis, Wema Bank has taken a significant step to prioritize its employees’ well-being and commitment by announcing a drastic increase in the Salaries of their Staff. This momentous decision not only showcases the bank’s dedication to Employee Welfare and Well-being but should also resonate deeply with its community as ripples of elation have been set off through the organization. The Economic crisis that has engulfed the nation has put immense pressure on businesses, leading to cost-cutting measures and job redundancies. However, Wema Bank’s decision to bolster employee morale through…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, and his son Mustapha and Aminu Sule Lamido have been acquitted of all charges by the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, July 25. The charges were brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Adamu Waziri delivered the lead judgment, ruling in favor of the appellants and against the respondent, EFCC. As a result, the ruling of the Federal High Court was set aside and discharged. Justice Waziri stated that the Federal High Court in Abuja lacked territorial jurisdiction to hear the case, thereby rendering it invalid. The case…
Joy Bishara, a survivor of the Chibok kidnap about 9 years ago, is set to walk down the aisle in the United States, marking a momentous occasion of love and resilience. Having endured unimaginable hardships nine years ago, Joy’s upcoming wedding serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Her story continues to inspire many around the world, as she embarks on this new chapter in her life. ? BisharaJoy (IG)
The Department of State Services (DSS) has brought Godwin Emefiele, suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to court. DSS operatives arrived at the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, around 9:18am on Tuesday. Emefiele is scheduled to be arraigned before Nicholas Oweibo, the presiding judge, over alleged possession of firearms.
A researcher at the University of British Columbia who hails from Efon-Alaye, Ekiti State, Nigeria says students from Nigeria and other African countries should not be asked to take English proficiency tests to get into universities such as UPEI. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi said on Twitter “The system is unfair, since English is the official language of Nigeria, and all education is taught in English, Why are Nigerians required to still write English Proficiency Tests to get admitted into Universities abroad?”. Igbalajobi is a post-doctoral researcher currently employed by UBC, who has studied in several different countries around the world. He was…
Gunmen have abducted an Anambra-based native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The armed men were said to have stormed the hotel of the popular witch doctor in the Oba community on Sunday night. His two bodyguards were shot dead before he was later whisked away to an unknown destination. It was gathered that the operation that led to Tiwaraki’s abduction was carried out with ease, thereby raising concerns in the community about his status as a native doctor. Tiwaraki was known to have always boasted of how powerful and rich he…
Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration has blamed families of the late victims of the #EndSARS massacre for abandoning the bodies of their loved ones for the state for nearly three years In a statement on Sunday night, Olusegun Ogboye, permanent secretary, Lagos Ministry of Health, claimed the government summoned victims’ families, but they failed to show up. “In the aftermath of the #EndSARS violence, the office of the chief coroner invited members of the public throughout public adverts and announcements who had lost loved ones or whose relatives had been declared missing between 19th and 27th October 2020 from various clashes as…
In a latest development, the Lagos State Government has debunked the Claims attached to a viral Letter curtailing the Mass Burial of 103 victims of the #EndSARS Lekki Toll gate Massacre. The State Government, in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor Mr Gboyega Akosile on Sunday, said no dead body was retrieved from the Lekki tollgate. The Statement reads: RE: MASS BURIAL OF ENDSARS VICTIMS (MISCHIEF MAKERS AT WORK). The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to some social media publications about a purported mass burial plan for casualties of…