Court Jails Man Three Years for Cybercrime in Lagos

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Mubarak Suleiman Olasukanmi to three years imprisonment for cybercrime.

He was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on impersonation and cybercrime by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

His travail began following a petition received by the Commission from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in 2023, alleging that he engaged in Business Email Compromise, BEC, and online romance scam.

Investigation by the FBI in February 2021 had revealed an attempt at BEC on the City of Aliso Viejo, California, where an employee received fraudulent emails purporting to be from Tovey/Shultz Construction Inc., a construction company.

The fraudulent email requested that Tovey/Shultz Construction Incorporation’s bank accounts be changed to Anoka Wellness’ bank account at Bank of California.

As a result of the email intersection, City of Aliso Viejo electronically wired $521,518.47 to Anoka Wellness’s bank account as a payment intended for Tovey/Shultz Construction, which was later recovered through the quick action of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, OCSD.

It was further revealed that to achieve this deception, several email addresses were used to obtain the fake domain name used to impersonate Tovey/Shultz and its associate’s email address.

About 26 other email addresses were used to create several apple accounts that were tied to one another through common names, addresses and the phone number belonging to Olasukanmi.

The count reads: “That you. MUBARAK SULAIMAN OLASUKANMI (Male), adult sometime in February, 2021 In Logas State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated one Jackie Love by holding yourself out as such on your Facebook Application with intent to gain advantage for yourself and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22(2Y(5) of the Cybercrimes (Pronibition, Prevention. etc) Act, 2015.”

He pleaded “guilty” to the charges preferred against him.

Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, Hannatu U. KofarNaisa, called on Owolabi Oyarekhua, an investigator with the EFCC, to review the facts.

Oyarekhua told the court that the Commission received a petition from the FBI regarding the activities of the defendant.

He added that “Upon his arrest, one iphone 14 was recovered from the him.

“He volunteered his statement under caution, where he confessed that he was into internet fraud and that he specialized in romance scam.

He also involved in dating scam, where he opened profiles on Facebook, using foreign names and pictures. He wrote in his statement that he sent friend requests to foreigners and made friends with those who accepted his requests. He stated that if anyone fell in love with him, he would then request money from the unsuspecting victim. He explained that he presented himself as a female from Texas, USA, using the name Jackie love. He owns and uses the email addresses: jackmorris2573@gmail.com and mindset996@ gmail.com to chat with his victims on hangout.”

The prosecution counsel, thereafter, sought to tender the defendant’s extrajudicial statement, iPhone 14 and documents print out from his iPhone. They were all admitted and marked as exhibits.

Consequently, Justice Faji convicted and sentenced Olasukanmi to one year imprisonment on count 1, without an option of fine, and two years imprisonment on count 2, without an option of fine.

The sentences are to run concurrently, commencing from the date of his sentencing.

Court Jails Man One Year For $5000 Money Laundering in Lagos

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced one Mbonu Somto to one year imprisonment for money laundering. Somto was arraigned on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 on a one-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $5000 (Five Thousand United States Dollars) brought against him by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

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“Supporting Peter Obi's coalition would be a gravę mistake for Arewa” – Angry Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri has warned Arewa against supporting Peter Obi's coalition, citing concerns about Obi's past actions and potential consequences for the North. According to Omokri, if Arewa backs Obi's coalition and gives him the Presidential ticket, they may face marginalization similar to what Northern Cameroon experienced after Ahmadou Ahidjo's resignation in 1982.

Omokri highlighted President Bola Tinubu's loyalty and integrity in supporting former President Muhammadu Buhari, suggesting that Arewa has a reliable Southern ally in Tinubu. He raised questions about Obi's credibility, citing allegations of plotting against Muslims, defending IPOB, and failing to condemn IPOB's activities, and appointing a Christian coordinator in Sokoto.

Following Peter Obi's appeal to Nigerians about his single four-year presidential bid, Reno Omokri said: “If Arewa makes the mistake of backing the coalition and giving their Presidential ticket to Peter Obi, exactly what happened to Northern Cameroon after Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned on November 4, 1982, is what will happen to Northern Nigeria. Go back and study history.

The Hausa and Fulani are the most marginalised ethnicities in Cameroon, and Paul Biya kept none of the promises he made to Ahidjo.

But in Nigeria, Mutanen Arewa has a Southern friend they can rely on, in President Bola Tinubu. He showed his loyalty and integrity by standing with Buhari and ensuring he was elected and reelected.

General Buhari had tried thrice without Asiwaju Tinubu and failed each time. But in 2015, Jagaban stood with him. And that fidelity made the difference that led to victory:

Now, do you want to leave him and entrust power to a man who was caught on a leaked audio plotting "religious war" against the Muslim Ummah, and has in the past made other disparaging remarks about Mutanen Arewa?

A man, like Peter Obi, who defended the Indigenous People of Biafra and said they were not terrorists? So who killed Harira, the pregnant Arewa woman from Adamawa, and her four underage daughters, including Fatima, 9; Khadijah, 7; Hadiza, 5; and Zaituna, 2, who were killed in broad daylight at Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State?

Who killed Ahmed Gulak in Owerri in May of 2021?

Today, millions of innocent Nigerian citizens will be forced to observe the infamous Monday sit-at-home in the Southeast. Has this same Peter Obi ever condemned IPOB or their sit-at-home?

Mutanen Arewa may recall that in the most Islamic state of Nigeria, the seat of the Caliphate, Peter Obi named Ifeanyi Ezeagu as the state coordinator of his campaign for Sokoto. He also named John Ezeigbe the coordinator for Lagos state.

And this is the man telling you to give him power, and he will do only one term?

A man who could not keep a promise to Ojukwu will now stay true to his pledge to Arewa?

Believe that, and prepare for the Cameroon treatment.”

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just imagine the war between Rwanda and Congo is settled by USA both of them went there and signed an agreement by the American President for an African conflict, where the AFRICAN UNION is
but the AFRICAN UNION is making noise about MALI BURKINA FASO AND NIGER

AES is a true independent block that are fighting for interest of Africa, and we the youths of Africa stand with them

Burkina Faso is making huge strides in onion production, officially becoming the third-largest producer in West Africa, surpassing Senegal. This season, the country is set to harvest over 400,000 tonnes of onions, marking a historic milestone in its agricultural sector.

This surge is credited to expanded irrigation systems, improved seed varieties, and better access to regional markets. With this momentum, Burkina Faso is on track to become the ninth-largest onion producer in Africa, boosting its economy and creating thousands of jobs.

A proud moment for Burkinabé farmers and a major win for West African agriculture!

The History and Legacy of Disrupting African Leadership.

They lived and fought for us all, and for the people whom they've never known. Lions die, leaving behind their mane. Heroes leave this world leaving behind glory and valour to be remembered until the end of time.

Throughout history, the African continent has faced numerous challenges to its stability and progress. One recurring theme is the disruption of visionary African leadership. Many African leaders who championed independence, self-determination, and pan-Africanism faced opposition, including assassination, imprisonment, or exile.

Examples include:

- Omar Al-Muktar (Libya )
- Patrice Lumumba (Congo )
- Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana )
- Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso )
- Steve Biko (South Africa )
- Samora Machel (Mozambique )
- Muammar Gaddafi (Libya )

These leaders' visions for Africa's development and sovereignty often clashed with Europe and the USA's greedy interests. The legacies of these great African leaders continue to inspire Africans today.

Patrice Lumumba: The first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo was murdered by Belgium and USA. They tied him to a tree, shot him, buried him, excavated his remains, hacked his corpse into pieces and dissolved it in sulphuric acid. Since the brutal assassination of Patrice Lumumba by Europeans and European-Americans, the DRC has never been the same again. What was Lumumba's crime? He refused to hand over his country to the colonialists.

Captain Thomas Sankara: The President of Burkina Faso was assassinated in a bloody coup orchestrated by France. Since then, Burkina Faso has never been the same again.

Dr Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah: The first president of Ghana and the founding father of Pan-Africanism. His government was toppled by the USA terrorist group known as the CIA. Since then, there has been political instability in Ghana.

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi: He was shot dead on the street of Libya by the Western-backed Al-Qaeda terrorists. The combined forces of Europe and the USA invaded Libya and bombed our beautiful country back to the stone age, leaving behind sorrow, tears and blood.

After perpetrating all manner of evil in Africa, they will tell Africans to forgive, forget and move on like nothing happened.

How can you bomb my home, kill my loved ones, assassinate my leader and expect me to forgive, forget and move on

Alleged N1.9bn Fraud: EFCC`s witnesses Narrate How Ministry Director, Surveyor Siphoned Contract Funds

The First Prosecuting Witness, PW1, William Abimbola, in the matter of former Deputy Director,Highways, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, alongside a surveyor, Sulaiman Abdulkadir Muhammed of the Department of Highways and Planning on Monday, June 23, 2025 told Justice Jude Onwuegbu zie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Apo, how funds made for the ministry`s contract was siphoned.

The defendants were arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on alleged diversion and misappropriation of public funds amounting to N1,936,961,649.00 (One Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty-Six Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-Nine Naira ).

The alleged offence is contrary to Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. The funds were reportedly earmarked for the acquisition of titles for federal roads nationwide between March 4, 2019, and July 17, 2020, but were allegedly converted to their personal use.

During Monday`s proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN informed the court that he filed additional proofs of evidence on June 4, 2025 and it has been served on the defendant.

Abimbola, a staff and compliance officer of United Bank of Africa, UBA, while being led in evidence by prosecuting counsel, testified on exhibit PW1E which contains the statement of transactions of the first defendant, where he revealed that on March 21, 2019, there was an inflow of N200,000 with narration from Federal Government of Nigeria. . Same date there were inflows of N300,000, N2,220,000, N917,000.00, N109,450,000.00, N3,750,400 and N4,662,000.00.

“In January 2019, there was inflow from the Federal government of Nigeria which was N2,130,000 and N4,530,000.00 , on January 30, 2019, there were similar transactions of N4,705,000 and N640,000 on March 15,20219. I saw transactions like N180,000.00. N278,369.00, N282,100.00, N1,809,950.00, N504,7000.00, N525,890,00, N581,600.00, N371,460.00, N297,000.00, N40,000.00, N249,500.00, N80,000.00 and N30,000”, he said.

Continuing “On April 4, 2019, there was an inflow of N20m, on April 16, 2019, there was an inflow of N4.9m and the other two are N4m each. On April 17, 2019 there were three inflows from the Federal government of Nigeria N35,108.00, N250,758.00 and N3,920,000.00.

On April 26, 2019, there were two credit inflows for N2, 208,000.00 and N200, 000. On May 2, 2019, there were inflows of N2,814,000.00, N1,066,000, N2,400,0000, N278,600.000, N1,140,000 and N197,200.00”.

She further revealed that on May 9, 2019 there were inflows of N630,000.00 and N2,890,000, on May 13,2019, there were two inflows of N504,000,800 and N2,308,000, on June 13, 2019 there were inflows of N116,841,000, N190,395, N222,400, N286,650, N82,000 and N840,600, among other transactions.

In another matter involving the first defendant, Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, Remigus Ugwu, PW1, a staff with Zenith bank while being led in evidence by prosecuting counsel Abba Muhammed, SAN, and while examining Exhibit PW1D narrated how funds were transferred from four project managers of the “Right of Will project” from the Ministry of works into the defendant`s account.

He stated that on March 29, 2019, there was an inflow of N4,700,000 from Festus Oluwa Dare Oluwatayo , on June 27, 2019 , there was an inflow of N10million from Pascal Ugochukwu . On July 2, 2019 there was an inflow of N10 million from Oluwadare Oluatayo, On July 10, 2019, N3,978,242.00 by Mohammed Ahmed. On January 6, 2020 there was an inflow of N150 million from Olasehinde Micah Jolomi, on that same day there was an outflow of N9m to Chile Ushahemba Samson. There was another transfer of N9m to Chile Ushahemba Samson`s Diamond`s account.

The matter was also adjourned to July 16, 17, 2025 for continuation of trial.

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Despite the sh00t!ng and k!ll!ng by their police men and mil!tary men, the pr0testers remains undefeated

Reports suggest that the ruto fam!ly has been evacμated from state house as tens!on escalate

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This is an American B-2 Spirit. It can switch off the engines mid-air and still glide like a bird for a distance of 3,500 nautical miles. Which is equivalent to the distance from South Africa to Egypt.

It's exclusive to the USA and it's sophisticated technology makes it undetectable by any radar system on earth.

It can carry deadly missiles weighing several tons and capable of penetrating concrete up to 60 meters deep.

The B-2 Spirit flew into Iranian airspace, conducted its mission and returned undetected.

This monster is the first physical demon created by mankind.

Iran Brought Israel On Their Knees, Now Begging For Ceasefire - Femi Fani-Kayode

According to him "I congratulate the Islamic Republic of Iran for standing up to the Zionist bullies and Talmudic troublers of the world, teaching them the lesson of their lives, bringing them to their knees and forcing them to go running to their big brother America for help in the field of battle and to beg for a ceasefire.

In its entire 77 year history the Zionist state has never suffered such shock, panic, trepidation, terror, infrastructural damage and shame and their cities have never been so savagely attacked and destroyed.

They picked a fight with a strong and proud nation and got not just a bloody nose but a thorough beating. Never will they launch an unprovoked attack on Iran again.

I thank God for the ceasefire and for the fact that lives will be saved. I commend the courage of the Armed Forces of Iran who were restrained in their military engagements and operations and who refused to commit atrocities, level Tel Aviv or Jerusalem to the ground or target civilians.

Finally I commend the remarkable strength, faith and fortitude of Ayatollah Khameini @fr_Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, who kept his head held high throughout this war and inspired millions of people in Iran and indeed from all over the world with his humility, resilience and courage. He refused to bow to Bibi Netanyahu or Trump and his faith in God shielded him from death, harm and defeat.

The Zionists and Americans not only failed in their objective to destroy all of Iran's nuclear enrichment plants and nuclear and ballistic missile threats, despite all pretentions to the contrary, but they also failed to kill Ayatollah Khameini, to effect regime change, to spark off a wider war in the Middle East, to take us one step closer to WW3 and to flatten the cities of Iran and slaughter its people in the same way as they have done in Gaza.

I pray the ceasefire holds and I urge the Iranians to continue to be vigilant and to watch and to pray because the Zionists hate peace and cannot be trusted.

Permit me to end with the following. I will continue to display and voice my utter and complete contempt and disgust for the child-killing, mass murdering, ethnic cleansing, genocidal, ethno-supremacist, fascist, racist, religiously fanatic, apartheid State of Israel as long as it continues to occupy the land of the Palestinians, to detain and torture the captives, to indulge in abominable and unspeakable practices, to bring turmoil to the Middle East, to bring war and destruction to its neighbours, to call its citizens God's chosen people and members of the master race and to slaughter the people of Gaza.

I urge every right-thinking person who has managed to retain his or her humanity, who seeks justice, who cherishes peace, who loves God, who regards the Palestinians as human beings and who has a modicum of decency and compassion to do same.

Until they refrain from their wicked ways and horrendous atrocities I shall continue to resist the sons and daughters of perdition, to expose the Ashkazi of Israel and the worshippers of Baal, to spit on their 'Star of Remphan' and to oppose the cult of the Synagogue of satan who falsely claim to be semites and Jews."

(Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Sadaukin Shinkafi)

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It is striking that when our leaders visit Russia or China, they receive a respectful welcome and are treated with considerable respect, as their value and the country they represent are duly acknowledged. In contrast, when they visit the USA or Europe, they are frequently treated with disrespect, akin to beggars. Although some may view the Russians as racist or rude, I maintain that their forthrightness is preferable to pretentiousness. This glaring disparity in treatment is an irrefutable fact, and it is essential that we reevaluate our relationships with nations that fail to show us the respect we warrant, instead treating us like minors or animals. As the world progresses at an unprecedented pace, it is imperative that countries like France and the USA desist from their haughty behavior, which is reminiscent of a bygone era.

The deal, signed on June 16, 2025, during the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha, China, includes a large-scale titanium extraction project in Salima and the creation of a state-of-the-art mineral processing facility in the country.

Following the signing, the country’s Minister of Mining, Dr. Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, hailed the deal as a strategic breakthrough, emphasizing its alignment with President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s long-term vision of transforming mining into a key driver of the national economy.

“This MoU signals a new era; anchored on sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth. It aligns squarely with President Chakwera’s agenda to turn mining into a driver of national development,” Ng’oma said.

Notably, Hunan Sunwalk CEO and Founder Hou Xingwang described the agreement as a strategic milestone for both nations, stating that it will, “facilitate the flow of capital, technology, and skilled human resources between China and Malawi”

He also expressed interest in exploring investments in agriculture and other sectors to contribute to Malawi’s broader economic development.

Ng’oma emphasized that the partnership goes beyond raw material extraction, delivering technological transfer, strict environmental compliance, and human resource development.

He highlighted Hunan Sunwalk’s successful performance in Zimbabwe as a testament to the company’s capabilities.

Reassuring the public, the Minister said, “This is the first time Malawi has entered into such a comprehensive MoU with a multinational mining corporation.”

“We ensured that due diligence was conducted thoroughly, and we are confident that the interests of Malawians are well protected.” He added.

Officials from both parties described the agreement as a “win-win” venture, with potential to create thousands of new jobs, infrastructure development, and enhance economic growth.

The Chinese company has reportedly commenced exploration and feasibility studies in the Salima District.