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Lawyer Confirms Igboho, Wife’s Arrest In Cotonou…’its shocking, unlawful’
There is more to the story making the rounds concerning Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho as his lawyer, Chief Yomi Aliyu (SAN) has confirmed his arrest by the INTERPOL from the Republic of Benin with his wife, Ropo.
In a statement by his lawyer, received by papermacheonline, he described the arrest as unlawful and shocking.
See the statement…
‘Seyi Makinde Is Committed to ensuring the conduct of credible Local Govt Election’ – Oyo OYSIEC Boss
Thrills As Prudential Zenith Life Donates $100,000 To Slum2School In Fight Against Covid 19 In Nigeria
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has donated the sum of One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (US$100,000) to Slum2School Africa to help combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in disadvantaged communities in Nigeria. The donation was made through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fund from the Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential Plc in Asia and Africa.
Slum2School Africa is a leading volunteer-driven developmental organisation, transforming society by empowering underprivileged children in slums and remote communities with quality education, entrepreneurial skills and psychosocial support to enable them to realise their full potential and become social reformers.
Speaking during the presentation of the cheque, the Managing Director/CEO, Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited, Mr. Chuks Igumbor said that: “Our contribution to Slum2School’s activities demonstrates our corporate social responsibility action plan which is targeted towards communities most in need of the support we provide.” He noted further that “the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of our lives including the education sector, with a steep widening of education inequality as children and youths from underprivileged communities are unable to access the learning materials that students from affluent backgrounds are able to access. The strategic partnership between Prudential Zenith Life and Slum2School, therefore, aims to bridge this gap and engage learners from Nursery to Senior Secondary School across twenty slums and communities in Lagos State.”
The $100,000 donation will be used to procure 300 tablets with internet connections, 34 laptops for Slum2School facilitators, 34 whiteboards, markers and board eraser sets, state-of-the-art learning studio for 50-90 pupils per session, stationery for students, as well as learning programs and software. In addition to the cash donation, relief foodstuff was also provided to less privileged families within the identified communities to assist in these trying times.
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited is part of Prudential Plc, one of the oldest and most strongly capitalised life insurance companies in the world. It provides a range of insurance and investment-linked savings products designed to suit corporate and individual customers’ budgets.Prudential Zenith Life seeks to remove uncertainty from life’s big events, providing customers with the freedom to confront the future with greater confidence. It is equally committed to meeting the long-term savings and protection needs of families and businesses in Nigeria. Whether someone is starting a family, saving for a child’s education or planning for old age, Prudential Zenith Life provides customers with financial peace of mind.
Nowhere To Run! Babangida’s Lackey, Francis Ogboro ‘appears’ In Magu’s Confession
In an unfolding episode concerning the epic anti corruption case against the acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, top polo buff and one of the closest aides of former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, Francis Ogboro’s name is said to have appeared in some allegations.
A source hinted papermacheonline that Ogboro is Magu’s ‘man-Friday’ that breaks the deal between the embattled EFCC boss and culprits under investigations.
Ogboro who was a former Captain of the Nigerian Polo Federation played his role perfectly as he brokers peace and represents Magu.
Investigators were said to have linked a number saved with ‘peace maker’ on Magu’s phone to Ogboro.
The various meetings were said to have held in his Victoria Island, Lagos office.
He is also the one assumed to be in the position of selling off properties seized by the commission.
Ogboro was said to have made a fortune within the years he acted the role for the EFCC boss.
In Abuja and Lagos, businessmen and government officials under investigations usually run to Ogboro for protection in exchange of gift and cash and no one pays attention to him judging from his simplicity and private life.
Francis, who is said to be from the East grew up in Kaduna, and it was there he met the Northern elites and former President Babangida.
He was known as one of the many ‘IBB Boys’ during the days of President Ibrahim Babangida in office.
The source revealed the investigators are bringing under their radar the likes of Ogboro, Kwarbai, Ghali, Ewela and one Bashir who were said to be cronies of the fallen EFCC acting Chairman.
Battle Royale! Lekki Residents Fight Chairman, Kayode Otitoju Over Financial Misconduct
‘…things fall apart, the centre cannot hold’ famous writer, Chinua Achebe must have seen beyond the years when he wrote this passage many years ago. The writer’s thought depicts the present situation in highbrow, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos where the residents are presently at war over some matters.
The man at the centre of the fight is the Chairman , Lekki Resident Association (LERA) , Sir Kayode Otitoju who was alleged of gross misconduct, high handedness and corruption.
The members of the association alleged Otitoju of closing down the Pavilion which stands as the office of the Association, impounding two Hilux cars meant for the security of the estate and sleeping with staff employed by the association.
Enraged members, Kenny Awe, Paul Kogolo and Wole Akala were at the forefront of the confrontation, reeling out allegations of mismanagement against the chairman who they accused to have contributed to the invasion of the estate by miscreants at the wake of the covid-19 pandemic.
The LERA chairman, Otitoju in his defence also alleged the trio of forming a parallel association against the interest of the residents.
The whatsapp group created for the interaction of the members of LERA could be likened to a war front as members engaged in free verbal war where weighty allegations were made.
A source within the estate members stated her disappointment, saying she couldn’t believe her eyes when she started reading messages and insults from people she thought were respectable in the society.
The war did not end on social media, the Chairman, LERA, Otitoju is seeking redress from a law court over the activities of those he labelled the ‘other camp’, while they have also briefed their lawyer who wrote Otitoju with an order to apologise to his client for libel and slander in a statement he was quoted to have called them cultists and scammers.
Residents Fear Drone Invasion In Ibadan
Lately residents of Elebu, New Garage and Oluyole axis of Ibadan are complaining of drone invasion, unfortunately they cannot tag the invasion on anyone but there were serious concern to unravel the mystery behind the acts believed to be the new modus operandi of security agents to tackle crime.
The Elebu/Akala express area is allegedly called the headquarter of crime, where most internet scammers and fraudsters reside.
The area is not new to raids by SARS and EFCC operatives who usually come to arrest suspects.
Incidentally, Elebu is also an area where many professionals like doctors, lawyers, bankers live. A popular newspaper editor in Ibadan has his magnificent house located at Elebu. Actor, Femi Adebayo is also a resident hereby giving the raid different interpretations and meaning.
A lawyer, also a resident of Elebu revealed to papermacheonline that there are moves to get to the root of the invasion.
He said the alleged invasion could be termed an espionage on innocent citizens.
Femi Bankole, another resident criticised the activities of internet scammers and fraudsters living in the area. The businessman claimed they were the reason behind the unlawful operations as he admitted to have heard more than 5 people corroborating the suspicious drone invasion.
He said the activity of scammers who are mostly house owners in the axis could be the reason behind the monitoring and he felt the operatives could have rely on useful information to track offenders other than deploying drones to monitor the houses of innocent people.
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