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Court orders arrest of Popular ex-Naval chief over N1.5 billion fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, a former Chief of Naval Staff, alongside two other officers, over alleged money laundering amounting to N1.5 billion.
According to reports, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) initiated the charges against them.
During the court session on Friday, Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the warrant following an exparte motion filed by the ICPC’s counsel, Osuobeni Ekoi Akponimisingha.
Akponimisingha asserted that Jibrin, Adam Imam Yusuf, and Brigadier General Ishaya Gangum Bauka, who are the first to third defendants, are under investigation for money laundering and providing false information regarding the diversion of funds from their respective military and paramilitary institutions into purportedly affiliated companies.
Despite being released on administrative bail earlier due to their status as public figures, the defendants have failed to appear for possible arraignment in court.
In light of this, Akponimisingha requested the court to issue a bench warrant against the respondents for their arrest and subsequent arraignment. The case is pending under charge No. FHC/ABJ/CR/158/2023.
The charges leveled against them include allegations of unlawful possession of funds, as outlined in the 17-count charge. For instance, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin Oyibe is accused of receiving N22,000,000 deposited into a company account, while Adam Imam Yusuf is alleged to have received N410,000,000 deposited into his personal bank account.
The judge adjourned the matter to June 3, 2024, for further proceedings.
The Dangote Group has announced a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N970 per liter.
This was contained in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, on Sunday.
Chiejina stated that the refinery has lowered its petrol price for marketers from N990 to N970 per liter, providing them with a N20 discount per liter.
Furthermore, he emphasized that despite the price reduction, the quality of the company’s products remains uncompromised.
The statement regarding the price adjustment reads:
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery has effected a reduction in the prevailing price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N990/litre to N970/litre for the marketers.
“As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the Refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the measures put in place to encourage domestic enterprise for our collective well-being.
While the refinery would not compromise on the quality of its petroleum products, we assure you of best quality products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
“We are determined to keep ramping up production to meet and surpass our domestic fuel consumption; thus, dispelling any fear of a shortfall in supply.”
Bandits have k!lled seven farmers, including a vigilante, and burnt 50 bags of maize inside a truck in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources on Saturday, November 23, told Daily Trust that the victims had gone to bring the harvested maize home from their farm when the bandits ambushed them, k!lled all the occupants in the truck and set the truck.
Bandits have killed seven of our farmers who had gone to farm to bring the maize they had harvested home. The attackers hid and waited until after the victims had loaded the 50 bags of maize into the truck and were about to take off to return home when they opened fire on them. After k!lling the victims, they also set the truck and the 50 bags of maize already loaded ablaze,” a source said.
He said it was difficult for farmers in Mariga to harvest their crops this year due to k!llings and kidnappings by bandits.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Ghieakhomo Dunia announces the passing unto eternal glory of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Auchi, during the solemnity of Christ the King
Rev. Monsignor is the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria.
Monsignor Oleghe death is very remarkable as the centenarian died during the feast of Christ the King.
The demise of the priest of the order of Melchizedek should be best described as (TRANSITION TO GLORY)
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