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September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 IFMNEWS

Imposter NNPC Director in EFCC Custody for N100M Fraud

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought Ibrahim Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, facing charges of fraud.

According to a statement released on Monday via the EFCC’s X.com handle, Shuaibu is being prosecuted on seven counts, including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses, totaling N100 million.

One of the charges states: “That you, Nuhu Ibrahim Shuaibu (a.k.a Ishaku Abdulrazak) and Ilya Garba (now deceased) conspired in 2017 in Kaduna to commit an illegal act by obtaining money under false pretenses, in violation of Section 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”

Another charge reads: “That you, Nuhu Ibrahim Shuaibu (a.k.a Ishaku Abdulrazak), in 2018 at Kaduna, fraudulently obtained N47,050,000 from Faisal Safiyanu by falsely claiming you would supply petroleum products, an act you knew was deceitful, in violation of Section 1(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006, punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”

Shuaibu pleaded "not guilty" to all charges, prompting the prosecution counsel, M. Lawal, to request a trial date. Shuaibu’s lawyer, AbdulKareem Audu, did not file a bail application, leading Justice Khobo to order Shuaibu’s detention in EFCC custody.

Shuaibu’s legal troubles began in 2017 when he falsely claimed to be the Group Executive Director of NNPC and promised to provide over 2,000 liters of petroleum products. After receiving payments in installments, Shuaibu failed to deliver the products or refund the money.

September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 IFMNEWS

Petrol Price Hike: Edo Schools’ Resumption Postponed Indefinitely

The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption of schools due to the rising petrol prices and the difficulties faced by parents and guardians. Schools across most of Nigeria were originally scheduled to reopen on Monday, September 9.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, the government announced that the reopening of all public and private schools has been postponed "until further notice."

Part of the statement reads: "An official directive from the government has instructed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent fuel price hike and the challenges this poses for parents and guardians."

The government also urged parents, guardians, and caregivers to closely monitor their children's activities in light of the current situation and the growing unrest caused by the fuel price increase.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently raised the pump price of petrol to ₦855 per liter at its retail outlets, leading to long queues at filling stations. Independent petroleum marketers have followed suit, increasing prices to over ₦900 per liter, with black market prices exceeding ₦1000 per liter.

September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 IFMNEWS

16 Children Rescued from Alleged Trafficking Gang in Rivers State

A total of 16 children, believed to be victims of trafficking, have been rescued from their captors in the Osuoha area of Port Harcourt. The incident gained widespread attention after a video went viral on social media, showing the children and appealing to good Samaritans to help identify their parents.

Although the Rivers State Police Command has yet to release an official statement, and messages sent to the Public Relations Officer remain unanswered, investigations by our correspondent have provided some clarity on the situation.

According to a high-ranking police source who requested anonymity, there was an altercation at a compound in Ozuoba when two women, suspected of being part of a human trafficking ring, were arrested by plainclothes operatives from an unidentified security agency. These women had been acting as the children's guardians until their arrest.

Following the women's apprehension, the children caused a disturbance, prompting the Divisional Police Officer of the Ozuoba division to take them all into custody. Our correspondent has learned that the children were later transferred from Ozuoba Police Station to the CP Monitoring Unit at the Old GRA Police Station, where they remain under protective custody.

Interestingly, as of the time of this report, the police are still attempting to determine the whereabouts of the two women and which security agency was responsible for their arrest.

In total, 16 children, ranging in age from 5 to 16, have been recovered. Of these, nine are girls, and seven are boys. This incident is not the first case of child trafficking handled by the Rivers State Police Command.

September 8, 2024

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 IFMNEWS

Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims 48 Lives on Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State

In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating tanker explosion occurred along the Lapai-Agaie road, just 2 kilometers from the Dendo Community in Agaie Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The tragic incident happened around 12:30 am when a petrol tanker, fully loaded with fuel, collided with a truck transporting passengers and cattle.

The truck, which was traveling from Wudil in Kano State to Lagos, suffered a massive impact from the collision, leading to an enormous explosion. The resulting fire also engulfed two other vehicles, including a crane truck and a pickup van, further amplifying the destruction.

Early reports reveal that over 48 people perished in the blaze, and more than 50 cattle were also burned alive. A mass burial for the 48 victims took place on Sunday, while rescue operations continued. Many bodies remain trapped in the charred vehicles as emergency responders from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) and Local Government Emergency Committees (LGEMCs) search the scene.

NSEMA’s Director General, Abdullahi Baba-arah, released a statement extending condolences to the families of those affected and assuring the public that every effort is being made to manage the aftermath of this tragic accident.

Governor Umaru Bago expressed deep sorrow over the incident. In a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to the families who lost loved ones. He urged road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.

Governor Bago also prayed for the souls of the departed and wished a swift recovery for the injured.

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