By Francesca Hangeior.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that it was investigating some bank executives for various offences.

The commission also said that it has submitted its preliminary report on the investigation of the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, to President Bola Tinubu.

According to the anti-graft agency, about five bank executives are serving various jail terms at the custodial centres in the country.

The Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwajaren, disclosed this while stating the achievements of the commission under Ola Olukoyede.

Uwujaren, who didn’t mention names of the bank executives under probe, noted that the banking sector has not been overlooked in the last year.

He said, “It’s just for us to look back and realise that EFCC has never shifted focus from any sector. Between 2009 and 2011, at least five bank executives were investigated and served their jail terms. There are still some that are under investigation.

“They are not politicians. Bank MDs are not immune to investigations or prosecution by the EFCC. We cannot mention names until those things are concluded. “

On Betta Edu, Uwajaren said, “I don’t know the outcome. But I believe that we have submitted a preliminary report to the president. And I believe that we are still on the matter.

“The last time I checked, we mentioned the number of bank accounts that we were monitoring. We were looking at about 140 accounts. And we know it takes time to look into and get the required information.”

On the investigation of controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky’s allegations, Uwujaren said he could face a fresh charge from the commission if the allegations against the EFCC are false.

Bobrisky had in a voice note shared by controversial social critic Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, allegedly said he bribed EFCC officers with N15m to drop money laundering charges against him.

By Francesca Hangeior.

A popular social media activist, Martins Otse, otherwise known as VeryDarkMan, was on Friday, arraigned before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 6, over an allegation that he falsely presented himself as a police officer.

The defendant, who was in the charge marked: CR/510/2024, accused of impersonation and making unauthorized use of the police uniform, pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

He was subsequently granted bail by the court to the tune of N2million with the two sureties in the like sum.

The court maintained that the sureties must not only be resident within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, but must also submit their passports to its registry.

⁠According to the court, the sureties must also provide a means of identification and depose to an affidavit to provide the defendant for his trial, at all times.

It mandated the police which is prosecuting the matter to verify the address of the sureties who were equally directed to provide an evidence of payment of their utility bills.

The defendant was also directed to deposed to an affidavit that he would always make himself available for the trial.

It will be recalled that the VeryDarkMan was detained on Thursday after he honoured an invitation that was extended to him by the police.

The defendant was seen in a video that went viral on various social media platforms, wearing an uniform that was similar to that of the Nigeria Police Force.

He described himself as a CSP of an online division and jokingly urged his fans and followers to always acknowledge him with his new rank instead of referring him as an activist.

By Francesca Hangeior.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning regarding the recall of a specific batch of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on Deodorant (50ml).

This deodorant, which claims to provide 48-hour protection in African climates, is being recalled due to safety concerns.

The affected batch (number 93529610) contains a chemical known as 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetics because it may harm the reproductive system, pose risks to unborn babies, and cause skin irritation or burns.

NAFDAC released this notice following a warning from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products in Brussels. The agency urged importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the affected Nivea Roll-on with the specified batch number.

The notice stated: “The recalled Nivea product is reported to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the health of an unborn child, and cause skin irritation and burns to users.”

The product is manufactured in Germany and has the Bar Code Number 42299882. NAFDAC advised the public to cease the sale and use of the affected batch and to submit any stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Additionally, healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events related to the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via email at [email protected], through the E-reporting platform available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or via the Med-Safety application, which can be downloaded on Android.