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Emefiele: Probe uncovers how $6.3m was looted from CBN days before 2023 election
Emefiele: Probe uncovers how $6.3m was looted from CBN days before 2023 election
Mr Jim Obazee, the Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to probe the management of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under the leadership of Godwin Emefiele has recommended the trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and 12 top executives of the bank for trial over fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23milion from the apex bank to allegedly pay foreign election observers.
According to the Special Investigator, the $6.3 million was removed from the vaults of the Foreign Payments Office, Abuja Branch of the CBN as captured on CCTV between 7th February and 8th February 2023.
The Special Investigator said he viewed the CCTV footage of the removal of the cash done about two weeks before the 2023 presidential election purportedly on the order of a letter dated 23rd January, 2023, with a signature mark, ‘Muhammadu Buhari’, which was sent to a government official with caption, ‘ Presidential Directive on Foreign Election Observer Missions’
This, the Investigator said was followed by another letter dated 26th January, 2023, with signature mark, directed to’ Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria’, for payment of the sum of $6.23million as ‘ a contingent logistics advance… in line with Presidential directive and another follow-up letter dated 31st January, 2023, was sent to the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, requesting for approval to effect payment of the sum of $6.23m.
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The Special Investigator said the fraudulent withdrawal was uncovered on the 4th of December, when he issued a Request for Information to the management of the CBN.
He accused the former SGF, and the top government officials of engaging in “forgery, concealment, conspiracy and fraud” over withdrawal of the funds.
According to the Special Investigator, an official of the CBN admitted in a written statement that he “acted in collaboration with, an Assistant Director in the Banking supervision Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria and some persons he is yet to identify, to conceive and carry out the act of stealing the sum of $6.23million out of the vault of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He said two top CBN officials are already in custody over the incident.
“There is therefore an appearance of concealment by officers who occupied some positions up to, and around the period 7 and 8th February, 2023.”
Mr Obazee asked the government to prosecute directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Director and Branch Controllers over the fraudulent cash withdrawal.
Emefiele: Probe uncovers how $6.3m was looted from CBN days before 2023 election
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Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns
Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians on the dangers of purchasing pre-registered SIM cards.
The Commission emphasized that this practice was illegal and could lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment.
The NCC highlighted that individuals using such SIM cards might inadvertently become implicated in crimes such as identity theft, financial fraud, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
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Moreover, the NCC pointed out that the use of pre-registered SIM cards compromises the accuracy of consumer information and hampers efforts to track criminals effectively.
By using such SIM cards, the reliability of data collected on consumers was undermined, making it challenging for authorities to identify and apprehend the actual perpetrators of crimes.
The NCC’s message aimed to educate the public on the risks associated with pre-registered SIM cards and encourage compliance with legal guidelines to enhance national security.
Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns
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Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition
Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji was on Thursday grilled by the police over a petition purportedly by a co-monarch in Olorunda local government area.
But The Nation learnt that Oba Oyetunji was invited to Abuja by security operatives over a petition by a king under his domain relating to fund.
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When contacted the Secretary of the palace, Mr Wasiu Bello confirmed that Oba Oyetunji travelled to Abuja over a petition filed against him.
National President, Osogbo Progressive Union (O.P.U) dispelled insinuations that Ataoja was arrested by police in Abuja.
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Banire, others to speak at NACOMYO Lagos workshop/retreat
Banire, others to speak at NACOMYO Lagos workshop/retreat
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) Lagos chapter says it will hold its 4th Mid-term Workshop/Retreat on June 8, 2024.
The event fixed for the NERDC Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, would focus on crucial topics relevant to the socio-economic and political landscape of Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, NACOMYO said.
According to a statement by the organisation, a former Chairman of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Dr. Muiz Banire will give the keynote address at the event under the theme ‘Leadership, Governance and Economic Imperative: Muslim Youth in the Post-Subsidy Era’.
“Additionally, the workshop will feature lead paper presentations by notable figures including Honorable Abubakar Mobolaji Ogunlende RAK, the Commissioner for Youth and Sport in Lagos State, and Honorable Ibrahim Layode, the Commissioner for Home Affairs in Lagos State.
“One of the highlights of the event will be a guest lecture delivered by His Eminence Sheikh Engr. Sulaimon Abuo-Nola, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos,” it stated.
The State Coordinator of NACOMYO Lagos State, Alhaji Isiaka Salami, it added, would lead other members to the event.
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