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Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Track Down Killers of Travelers in Edo
President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to security agencies to fish out those behind the killing of some travellers in Edo State. The victims, who were said to be travelling from Port Harcourt to the northern part of Nigeria, were allegedly killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, on Thursday.While reacting to the incident, President Bola Tinubu described it as dastardly. “The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits,” presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Friday. The President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country. Tinubu condoled with the families of the affected people and assured them “that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain”.Meanwhile, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has visited the community, condemning the killing of the travellers. The governor described the incident as barbaric, according to a statement from his spokesman Fred Itua, and ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing. “The Governor directed the State Police Command and other security agencies to conduct thorough and speedy investigations into the matter and bring those found culpable to book. He also charged the community to work with the security agencies to fish out the culprits,” Itua said in a statement on Friday “Governor Okpebholo also commended community leaders, especially the leadership of Arewa community in the area, for deescalating tensions and handling the situation with restrain.” The governor promised justice for the victims and maintained that there is “no excuse for the vigilante members to take the law into their hands without recourse to statutory law enforcement agencies”.
I Was Moved To Tears After Reading The Judge’s Sentence For a 15-Year-Old Boy
This was a fifteen year old boy…. He was caught stealing bread from a store.On trying to escape from the hold of the guard, a shelf of the store was also broken. The judge heard the crime and asked the boy, “Did you really steal something, a loaf of bread and cheese?” The boy responded by looking down.;- “Yes.” Judge: – “Why?” Boy: – “I needed it.” Judge: – “Couldn’t you have bought?” Boy: – “There was no money.” Judge: – “Take it from the family.” Boy: – “There is only a mother in the house. Sick and unemployed. Judge: – “You don’t do anything?” Boy: – “Used to wash a car. When I took a day off to take care of my mother, I was fired.” Judge: – “Don’t you ask someone for help?” Boy: – “Had left the house since morning, went to about fifty (50) people, but no help; so, I decided to take this step at the very end.” When the arguments ended, the judge began to pronounce the verdict; … “the theft and especially the stealing of Bread by a hungry boy is a very shameful crime and we are all responsible for this crime.” Every person in the court, including me, is guilty and a perpetrator, so every person present here is fined ten dollars each. No one can get out of here without giving ten dollars.” Saying this, the judge took ten dollars out of his own pocket and then picked up the pen and started writing name accordingly: ‘By giving the full amount of fine to this boy, the court asks for forgiveness from that boy.’ After hearing the verdict, tears were pouring from the eyes of the people present in the court, that boy’s handcuffs were also untied. The boy was watching the judge again and again, who came out hiding his tears. Are our society, systems and courts ready for such a decision? if a hungry person is caught stealing bread, then the people of that country should be ashame. If this touches your heart:chose someone to give succour… People around you should not sleep without food’ PLEASE I AM BEGGING YOU IF YOU’RE MOVED BY THIS MESSAGE, BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, LOOK AROUND YOU AND MAKE SOMEBODY HAPPY, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, YOU ARE BETTER THAN SOME PEOPLE, YOU DON’T NEED TO BE RICH TO GIVE FROM THE LITTLE YOU HAVE. THANK YOU You can share this in other platform you belong. It will go a long way in feeding the hungry today.
Courts Jail 17 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of 17 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts, sitting in Benin City. The convicts are: Ekene Ezerioha, Ayeleso Ayodeji Richard, Prince Unity Igbinekaro, Marvelous Adebor, Osayande Oseh, Chukwuebuka James Edozie, Clinton Osayi Okojie, Chinedu Ugwu Kingsley, Emmanuel Ezeala, Isioma Christopher, Adebayo Ayomide, Ubaro Best, Junior Oboh, Chieye Goodluck, Lucky James Isioma, Jeremiah Okwuezuru Nwadiashi, and Destiny Grace. They were prosecuted on a separate one-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents. The charge against Ekene Ezerioha reads: “That you Ekene Ezerioha (m) on or about the 14th of March, 2025 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did have in your possession, documents which you knew or ought to have known contained false pretence, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 and 8 (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.” All the defendants pleaded “guilty” to their charge when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo, K Y. Bello, Isa K. Agwai, Faisal Ibrahim, Al-Amin Ibrahim Abdul, Bala-Ribah and Salihu Ahmed to pray the court to convict and sentence them accordingly, while counsel to the defendants pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy, stating that they have become remorseful for their actions. Justice Erhabor convicted and sentenced Igbinekaro, Adebor, Oseh, Edozie, Okojie, Christopher, Best, Nwadiashi, and Grace to two years imprisonment, each or to pay N200, 000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine respectively, while he sentenced Richard, Kingsley, Ezeala, Goodluck and Isioma to three years imprisonment, each or to pay N200, 000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine respectively. On his part, Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin convicted and sentenced Oboh, Ayomide and Ezerioha to two years imprisonment each or to pay N400, 000 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) fine, respectively. In addition to their sentences, all the convicts forfeited their phones, computers and money in their respective bank accounts to the federal government and undertook in writing to be of good behaviour henceforth. The convicts’ journey to the correctional centre began with their arrest in a sting operation by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC following intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.
Tinubu at 73, a Rare Gift to Humanity, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a rare gift to humanity. He said President Tinubu at 73 deserves all the commendation for his contribution to politics, governance, economy and the development of Lagos State and now, Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described President Tinubu as an enigmatic, tested and trusted politician and a democrat whose democratic credentials are materials for research in academic circles. He said: “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, family, the government and people of Lagos State, as well as the entire leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, I congratulate our leader and benefactor, President Bola Tinubu, on his 73rd birthday. “President Tinubu donated the greater part of his adult life for service to humanity, Lagos State and Nigeria in particular. He is passionate about the growth and development of the country. He is a democrat and an advocate of good governance, who always teams up with other pro-democracy groups and individuals for positive change and the development of Nigeria’s democracy. “He is undoubtedly the father of modern Lagos. His tenure as the first Governor in the present Fourth Republic changed the story of Lagos positively. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s financial engineering and economic intellect, which he put to good use as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, have taken our dear state to a greater height. Today, Lagos is the pride of Nigeria, occupying an enviable position as Africa’s second-largest city in economy, with a GDP of $259 billion. “President Tinubu is a detribalised Nigerian whose heart accommodates every section of the country. In his less than two years as President, he has delivered dividends of democracy and good governance in every part of Nigeria through his Renewed Hope Agenda. “Since assuming office, the President has demonstrated unparalleled patriotism, integrity, honesty, and courage in the task of nation building, steering the ship of Nigeria in the right direction. He has provided honest and transparent leadership in Nigeria by taking bold and audacious decisions and implementing the right policies to address the country’s economic challenges. “As our leader turns 73, we pray that God will continue to give him strength, wisdom and good health to continue to serve and direct the affairs of our country towards political and economic prosperity.”
Tinubu Condoles Florence Ajimobi Over Daughter’s Demise
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, on the passing of her beloved daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a poignant conversation with the bereaved mother on Thursday, President Tinubu conveyed his deep sympathy to the family during this time of profound loss, acknowledging the unexpected and heart-wrenching departure of a cherished daughter, devoted wife, and mother of three. Tinubu also extended his prayers and support to Mrs. Kola-Daisi’s husband, family, friends, and associates, remembering her as warm-hearted, industrious, and charitable. He highlighted the enduring impact of Mrs Kola-Daisi’s contributions as a successful businesswoman and a trusted public servant in an advisory capacity, whose wise counsel in budgeting and finance was invaluable. The President prayed for Almighty God’s grace to receive her soul and provide comfort and strength to her survivors.
Tony Elumelu Bags IMF Appointment
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship whose Foundation has funded, mentored and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, champions entrepreneurship as the engine for the economic transformation of Africa. The Advisory Council comprises global business leaders, policymakers, and academics, dedicated to identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship. The council’s mandate is to recommend policies that enhance resource allocation, stimulate innovation, and catalyse sustainable private sector-led economic growth. Elumelu will be instrumental in ensuring that Africa’s entrepreneurial potential is central to global economic policymaking. A self-made entrepreneur, Elumelu’s embracing of entrepreneurship is fundamental to his concept of Africapitalism, his belief that Africa’s private sector can and must play a leading role in the continent’s development, making long-term investments, that deliver social and economic value. Other members of the Council include: Harberger Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, Professor Ufuk Akcigit; Saudi Ambassador to the United States, HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud; Chair, CEO, and Co-Founder of Salesforce, Mr. Marc Benioff; Executive Chair, Banco Santander, Ms. Ana Botín; Chairman, Tata Group, Mr. Natarajan Chandrasekaran; Chief Executive, Vodafone Group, Ms. Margherita Della Valle; Founder, Chairman and CEO, Vista Equity Partners, Mr. Robert Smith and Argentine Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, Mr. Federico Sturzenegger. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Council on Wednesday, the IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, noted: “The Council brings together a group of leading thinkers and practitioners in business, finance, academia, and policymaking to share their views and experiences on how macroeconomic and financial policies can provide a supportive environment for innovation, entrepreneurship, and productivity–key ingredients for a thriving private sector and strong economic growth.”
Humphrey Nwosu Deserves National Honour, Says INEC Chairman Amid Torrents of Tributes
Torrents of tributes and recollection of fond memories filled the air at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) headquarters, Abuja on 24th March 2025 as retired directors, management and staff of the Commission hosted the family of its former Chairman, Prof Humphrey Nwosu to an Afternoon of Tributes to celebrate the late Nwosu who passed on in October last year., The event was the first of its kind. The INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu set the tone for the event when he chronicled Nwosu’s contributions and accomplishments during his four-year term as Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). He averred that like his six predecessors and seven successors, Nwosu had what he described as the “arduous task” of managing elections in an extremely challenging context which did not deter him from introducing many innovations in election management. He affirmed that Nwosu laid the foundation for the Commission’s independence by initiating the current three-layer structure with offices at national, state and local government levels On electoral innovations, the INEC Chairman observed that Nwosu’s tenure became synonymous with the Open Ballot System (popularly referred to as Option A4) in which voters queued up behind the symbol of the party of their choice to vote and to be physically counted. Prof Yakubu regretted that despite doing his best, the former Chairman was not always appreciated by many, including those that appointed him under “an infinite transition from military rule to democracy which ended in the annulment of the presidential election held in 1993, resulting in the dissolution of the elecrtoral commission and the emergence of an interim government”. But with the passage of time, he said, the 1993 election conducted by the late Nwosu is now celebrated as one of the best while those who annulled it have expressed regret. Continuing, Prof Yakubu said: “A quarter of a century (25 years) later in June 2018, the presumed winner of the 1993 Presidential election, Chief M. K. O. Abiola, received the highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), posthumously. His running mate, Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe, was conferred with the second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The date of the election (June 12th, 1993) has been gazetted as a national holiday and appropriately named as Democracy Day. “Sadly, the electoral commission that conducted the election which was personified by Professor Nwosu received only a muffled commendation as if no one conducted the election. Surely, the election did not conduct itself. It was organised by a Commission made up of Commissioners and a Chairman. If it was an oversight that Professor Nwosu was not honoured in his lifetime, it is never late for the appropriate authority to do so posthumously.” Other tributes flowed from all quarters. Mr. Emmanuel Ademola Johnson, a retired Director and Administrative Secretary in Lagos (1993), remembered Prof. Nwosu as an astute, erudite leader whose openness to innovation birthed the Option A4 system—a mechanism that significantly reduced electoral fraud. “His name deserves to be etched in gold,” Johnson declared, joining the growing chorus advocating for a posthumous national award. Prof. Tonnie Iredia, the pioneer Director of the Public Affairs Department, painted the picture of a tireless workaholic, while Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, hailed him as an “election warrior”. James Chidawa, former Chief Personnel Officer for Security and Intelligence, highlighted Prof. Nwosu’s exceptional crisis management skills, while Pastor Regina Omo-Agege, former Director of Election and Party Monitoring Department, remembered him as the rare combination of scholar, patriot, and man of unshakable integrity. Yet, amid the celebration of achievements, sobering reflections emerged about contemporary challenges. Mr. Victor Aluko, a retired Director of Voter Education, acknowledged INEC’s progress while lamenting how political interference continues to undermine electoral integrity – a betrayal of Nwosu’s legacy. He urged politicians to allow the electoral process flow smoothly without interference. The human dimension of Prof. Nwosu’s leadership shone through Mallam Halliru Aminu’s recollection of his extraordinary commitment to staff welfare, prioritizing housing and benefits for INEC employees. This human touch complemented his professional achievements, creating a holistic picture of a leader who cared as deeply about people as he did about processes. Dr. Chukwuemeka Ugboaja, a retired Deputy Director in the Voter Education and Publicity Department described Nwosu as “a true hero of democracy,” suggesting that the ultimate tribute would be naming INEC Headquarters after him. The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mallam Yusuf Dantalle added a historical perspective, noting how Prof. Nwosu achieved electoral excellence despite operating without the legal framework. He pledged to continue to uphold his vision. Responding on behalf of the family, Engr. Nnaemeka Nwosu, the late sage’s son, expressed gratitude for the recognition and accolades, while urging INEC staff to have faith in Nigeria’s democratic future. “We must build a Nigeria that the future generations will be proud of,” he said.
ICPC Arraigns Former Foreign Affairs Deputy Director for Alleged Diversion of Funds
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Christiana Goka, a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on allegations of misappropriating public funds amounting to Five Million, Three Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira (N5,398,656). Mrs. Goka, who also served as the Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), was brought before Justice J.A. Aina of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kwali, Abuja, on a five-count charge bordering on misappropriation of funds and providing false statements. According to the charges, Mrs. Goka allegedly misappropriated N5,164,656 from funds earmarked for a botched management retreat of the Ministry at Dutse, Jigawa State, in 2017. One of the charges reads: “That you, Mrs. Christiana Goka ‘F’, sometime in 2017 or thereabout, being a public officer serving as the Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Garki, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, did confer a corrupt advantage upon yourself in the sum of N5,164,656.00 (Five Million One Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira), which was part of the larger sum of N5,398,656.00 (Five Million Three Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira) meant for the Botched Management Retreat at Dutse, Jigawa State in 2017, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. “That you, Mrs. Christiana Goka ‘F’, sometimes in 2017 or thereabout, being a public officer serving-as the Deputy Director and Head of Department Research Monitoring-Information System in the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (‘DTCA’”), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Garki Abuja Federal Capital Territory, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court did make a statement on 18/02/22 to Sado Danjuma, an officer of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission while in the course of exercising his duties of investigation, in which you made a statement to wit – that the sum of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) returned to you in cash by one Bassey Ikpeme on the instruction of the then Director General of DTCA, Ambassador Abduljalil Suleiman (now late) was false and never happened, which statement to your knowledge is false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(1)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act,2000” Additionally, Mrs. Goka is accused of providing false information to an ICPC investigator, denying the receipt of N1,000,000 in cash, which was reportedly returned to her on the instruction of the then-Director General of DTCA, the late Ambassador Abduljalil Suleiman. At the commencement of the trial on March 27, 2025, the prosecution counsel, David Nwaze, called two witnesses who testified and were cross-examined. This act constitutes an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and is punishable under Section 25(1)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. The Court, having previously granted the Defendant bail under the same conditions as her administrative bail, allowed her to remain on those terms after she pleaded not guilty to all charges when they were read to her. As part of the bail conditions, the Defendant must provide a surety who is employed in the Federal Republic of Nigeria at Grade Level 15 or above and resides in Abuja. The surety is required to submit a letter of appointment, proof of last promotion, an identity card, and a passport photograph. Justice J.A. Aina subsequently adjourned the case to June 5, 2025, for the continuation of the trial.