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Pastor Arrested for Swindling Member

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7 years ago

May 28, 2018

EFCC has arrested a self proclaimed pastor, ThankGod Udechukwu, founder of Jesus the General Outreach Ministry based in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, for alleged swindling of a kinsman and member of his church.

Udechukwu, who hails from Ozalla, Enugu State, was arrested by the EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office on 23 May. He reportedly took advantage of one of his kinsmen who trusted him as a ‘Man of God’.

“I am his pastor and man of God, in fact, I used to pray for him to succeed and indeed, I prayed for him before he travelled out to Dubai,” he said.

According to the victim and complainant, his ordeal started with a suggestion that he hands over to him four Toyota Highlander SUVs he imported, claiming that one of his church members was willing to buy the vehicles and other consignments valued at N16 million.

The pastor helped himself to a huge part of the proceeds, claiming it was for logistics. Later, the pastor mooted the idea of starting a transport services business and suggested to the Dubai-based businessman to buy two Sienna buses to kick it off.

As if under a spell, the complainant still agreed to the business idea. With no returns from the transport business, the complainant instructed the suspect to sell off the two buses.

Udechukwu sold one of the buses and converted the proceed to his personal use. Some months after, the pastor further suggested a business to the complainant and introduced him to one Amechi Chuks Amechi who claimed to work with Nigeria Breweries and that he could assist in securing a dealership from the company.

He claimed the deal would cost the complainant N2.37m, which he transferred to Amechi’s company account.

The petitioner, who had hoped to use part of the proceeds from his investments to start some businesses here in Nigeria, was totally devastated when on coming home, he discovered nothing was done.
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Investigation revealed that he used the monies in all the businesses to expand his church buildings and take care of personal issues.

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BREAKING: Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa

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1 day ago

January 13, 2025

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JUST IN: Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa

Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached by 32 members of the State House of Assembly.

This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against the speaker.

According to reports, the embattled Speaker was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Obasa has been accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex, which critics argue is excessive and fraudulent. There have also been allegations of mishandling constituency funds and projects.

Obasa who represents Agege State Constituency I in 2007 has been reelected four times in 2011, 2015 2019 and 2023. He was first elected Speaker in 2015.

Members of the Assembly immediately elected Mojisola Meranda representing Apapa I State Constituency as the new Speaker.

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Ibadan Stampede: Court Reveals Date to Hear Oriyomi, Naomi, School Principal’s Bail Application

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7 days ago

January 8, 2025

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Oyo High Court has revealed plan to decide on bail applications filed by ex- Queen Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat and Fasasi Abdulahi on Monday, 13th January, 2025.

The court commenced the hearing of the bail applications filed by Hamzat, Naomi, and Fasasi on Tuesday amid tight security.

Counsels to the suspects had filed summon of Application for bail before the court.

Their applications were heard at Oyo state High Court, Court 8, Ringroad, Ibadan on Tuesday.

Justice K.B. Olawoyin after listening to the submission and arguments of the Counsels at the points of law adjourned the ruling on the bail application till Monday, 13th January, 2025.

The suspects are currently being remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre Agodi on Holden charge.

The suspects were represented in the Court by Alhaji Waheed Olajide, Musibau Adetunmbi, (SAN) and Adekunle Soba loju, (SAN).

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FG Raises Duty Tour Allowances, Others for Public Officials

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4 weeks ago

December 16, 2024

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The Federal Government has approved an upward review of allowances for officers in public service.

Some of the allowances under review include Duty Tour Allowance, transport allowances, uniform allowances, and overtime allowances.

The decision was reached at the 46th meeting of the National Council on Establishment, chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack.

The NCE, which serves as the highest policy-making body for public service matters, is chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and includes the Heads of Service from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The meeting was preceded by a two-day technical session chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office.