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Fani-Kayode: How my aide died in hotel after attending church
Fani-Kayode: How my aide died in hotel after attending church
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, has explained how his aide of 34 years he identified as Ndifreke Saviour Mark died in an hotel in Abuja on Sunday, 13, October after attending church.
Fani Kayode who described Ndifreke as his most ‘trusted aide’ revealed that the deceased slumped and died in the presence of an ‘individual ‘ he took to a facility he identified as Mildy Lodge and Apartments in Garki, Abuja after he left church.
The former Minister who revealed this in a statement on his social media handles late Sunday said 52-year- old Ndifreke was confirmed dead after he slumped at the hotel at the Asokoro District Hospital.
However, the former Minister who said the police are already investigating the sudden death of his Ndifreke did not disclose the identity or sex of the individual who was with him when he slumped and died.
He also revealed that as part of the investigation, the police have arrested the receptionist and manager of the hotel as well as the individual that was with him.
He added that the room his late aide died in has also been sealed by the police.
Fani-Kayode expressed hope that the police will unearth the reason for the death of Ndifreke after which he will be buried.
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Read his full statement below.
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my devoted Special Assistant, Mr. Ndifreke Saviour Mark, who was with me for no less than 34 years.
He left home at 5.40am on the morning of Sunday 13th October for morning Mass as he was a devoted Catholic and member of the Catholic Church of Assumption, Asokoro after which he went to a hotel by the name of Mildy Lodge and Apartments in Garki, Abuja.
According to the police he took a room at the hotel and spent some time there with an individual after which he apparently slumped and died in that individual’s presence.
He was taken to Asokoro District Hospital, was pronounced dead upon arrival and has since been put in the hospital morgue.
The individual he was with at the time of his death in the hotel is now in police custody and I have insisted on a full criminal investigation of the matter and an autopsy.
The hotel receptionist has also been detained by the police whilst both the manager and the owner of the hotel were invited for questioning earlier this week.
The entire hotel was also sealed up by the police for two days and the room in which he lodged remains sealed till today.
I have broken the sad news to his family, I have met with his wife Barrister Patience Ndifreke-Mark and his Uncle, Mr. Clement Mathias, (who represented his family) and I have also told them of my intention to ensure that, if indeed there is any foul play, justice is done and those behind it are brought to book.
Mark was like a son to me and his passing is a huge blow to me and my entire family.
We shared many dreams and aspirations and fought many battles together shoulder to shoulder.
Now he has gone it has left much pain but I give thanks to God for his life and for the 52 years that he spent on earth.
I have assured his wife and family of my intention to stand by them at this difficult time and to ensure that they do not lack or want for anything.
I have absolute confidence in the FCT Police Command to get to the bottom of this matter after which we can proceed to bury a man that was my most loyal staff and most trusted aide.
Most important of all is the fact that he was a kind, reliable and compassionate soul who brought joy to many and who was incapable of hurting a fly.
I will never forget him and though he has passed he lives on in our hearts.
I thank all those that have found the time to come and mourn with us at this difficult time.
May Ndifreke’s precious soul rest in peace and may the Lord comfort his wife and two beautiful young children.
(FFK)
Fani-Kayode: How my aide died in hotel after attending church
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Police bust Nigerian prostitution ring in Cyprus
Police bust Nigerian prostitution ring in Cyprus
Authorities are in the process of dismantling a Nigerian prostitution ring in Limassol, following the arrest of three women, in collaboration with the anti-trafficking unit, according to reports on Wednesday.
The case came to light last year when a woman filed a complaint, initially claiming she was a victim of theft.
However, during questioning, police grew suspicious that she was, in fact, a victim of sex trafficking. Further investigation confirmed this, and the woman was subsequently relocated to a safe house, police spokesman Christos Andreou stated.
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The investigation was prolonged due to the victim’s limited information about her traffickers, Andreou explained.
Through coordinated police efforts, a 44-year-old woman was arrested on October 9, suspected of involvement in the trafficking operation.
Another woman was apprehended on October 18, followed by the arrest of a third woman, aged 33, on Tuesday.
Authorities are still searching for two men believed to be connected to the case.
Andreou added that police have gathered significant evidence and expect the case to be brought to court in the coming days.
Police bust Nigerian prostitution ring in Cyprus
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Lagos-Ibadan road: Mother of 4 dies from tanker fire burns
Lagos-Ibadan road: Mother of 4 dies from tanker fire burns
In a similar incident, a nursing mother was hospitalised after suffering serious injuries while trying to save her children from the flames.
The fire ignited when a petrol-laden tanker overturned near a commercial bank at midnight, reportedly due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel.
Eyewitnesses described how the vehicle lost control, leading to the explosion.
In the aftermath, the community experienced significant damage, with petrol spilling through drainage systems and impacting homes approximately a kilometer away from the expressway.
Many buildings suffered shattered windows, damaged roofs, and cracked walls.
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Ismail Emmanuel, the husband of the deceased, recounted the harrowing events.
He explained that the smoke obstructed Mercy’s escape, and she inadvertently fell into a burning drainage as she tried to flee.
Despite urgent efforts to save her, Ismail faced a daunting demand for a N6 million deposit at the hospital, which he could not afford.
“I was at work when my son called about the fire,” he said. “He couldn’t find my wife, and after some time, he informed me they were heading to the hospital with her injuries.”
They moved from Sagamu to Abeokuta and finally to Igbobi Hospital in Lagos, but it was there that he learned of the hefty deposit required. Ultimately, they transferred her to Gbagada General Hospital, where she died.
Ismail has since placed his wife’s body in a private morgue and is seeking government assistance for his family.
Another resident, Bidemi, shared that a neighbour, known as Iya Ada, was also injured while attempting to rescue her children. Her home was severely damaged, losing furniture and other belongings to the fire.
“She fell and suffered burns on her side,” Bidemi reported, noting that Iya Ada is currently hospitalised.
Several other victims have called on Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, for support after losing vehicles that were crucial for their livelihoods.
The vehicles represented their only means of income and sustenance for their families.
In response, the governor has expressed his condolences to those affected and urged tanker drivers to be more cautious while on the road.
Lagos-Ibadan road: Mother of 4 dies from tanker fire burns
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BREAKING: Nigerian court convicts crypto firm for unlicensed USDT-Naira trading
BREAKING: Nigerian court convicts crypto firm for unlicensed USDT-Naira trading
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted a Nigerian crypto dealing company, Official Gredo Limited, for illegally conducting USDT to Naira transactions without a banking licence.
Justice Inyang Ekwo convicted Official Gredo on Wednesday in accordance with the company’s plea bargain arrangement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The court ordered the forfeiture of N140 million held in the company’s account to the EFCC recovery account.
The sentencing in suit no: FHC/ABJ/CR/308/2024 followed a guilty plea by Nnamdi Okereke, the company’s director, when the amended money laundering charge was read to him.
At the arraignment on Wednesday, the company was accused of failing to report in writing to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) a single transfer of N76,462,500.00 paid from Renderstack Technologies Ltd into the Providus Bank Ltd account No. 5400608751 operated by Official Gredo, as specified under section 10(1)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011.
The company and Okereke among several firms and individuals were indicted by the EFCC for negotiating United States Dollar Tether (USDT) against the Naira with the public, despite not being an authorized dealer in the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market.
Okereke pleaded guilty to the one-count charge.
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Subsequently, EFCC lawyer Martha Babatunde, Esq., and the defendant’s counsel, I.O. Offodili, urged the court to affirm the contents of the plea bargain as agreed by the parties.
According to the plea bargain, the defendant admitted committing the offenve and has restituted N140,000,000 to the EFCC, being part of the amount associated with the disputed transaction.
Passing his ruling, Ekwo convicted the company and affirmed the plea bargain agreement.
The judge stated that the plea bargain agreement between the complainant and the defendant should not prevent further investigations from being carried out on other persons or companies with respect to the case.
“The Defendant shall forfeit the sum of N140,000,000 recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the course of the investigation to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“The sum of N140,000,000 being the amount restituted by the Defendant shall be deducted from the account of CZMUNCH FABRICATORS AND WIRING VENTURES—CHIMERA LOGISTICS AND HAULAGE SERVICES, with account number 5435830566 domiciled in Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, which will be transferred to the EFCC Recovery Account,” Ekwo said.
The judge subsequently sentenced the company to a fine of N1 million, which would be paid to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Ekwo held that the defendants should pay the amounts within 14 days or the EFCC should bring the director back to be sent to prison.
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