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Inheritance Fraud: Prince Bags One Year Imprisonment For Forgery
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced Semasa James to a year in prison for forgery.
He was convicted for forging documents while he was the administrator of the estate of his late father, Oba Afolabi James of Kweme Land, Badagry.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Semasa’ s Personal Assistant, Afolabi Kazeem, who was charged with him was, however, discharged and acquitted.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo in her judgment found Semasa guilty of uttering documents and sentenced him to a year in prison.
Taiwo, however, gave him an option to pay N450,000 as fine.
She said: “Based on the oral and documentary evidence, I find that the prosecution failed to prove the count of stealing beyond reasonable doubt.
“I find the defendant guilty of uttering a false document.
“I find the first defendant not guilty of fraudulent disposal of trust property.
“I find the second defendant (Kazeem) not guilty of receiving stolen property as the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the said N2million was stolen and he received same knowing it was stolen.
“The first defendant is hereby sentenced to one-year imprisonment or N450,000 fine.”
Prior to convicting and sentencing the first defendant, the judge had said that the case could have been resolved amicably withn the family without the warring princes and princesses resorting to litigation.
“It is unfortunate that such a problem cannot be resolved amicably, instead of washing the family’s dirty linen in public.
“One wonders what legacy the elders in the family are leaving behind for the younger ones.
“It is suggested by the court that the family wipes clean the slate and starts afresh,” she said.
The judge suggested that to avoid future strife, the family should appoint more administrators to administer the estate of the late Oba Afolabi James.
Taiwo said that the administrators should be transparent to the beneficiaries of the estate and a neutral body should also manage the accounts, open fresh books and records to avoid mismanagement of funds.
The Badagry prince faced a seven-count charge that bordered on forgery, uttering of false document and fraudulent disposal of trust property proffered against him by the Special Fraud Unit (SUF) of the Nigeria Police Force.
His personal assistant faced a charge of receiving stolen property.
In his allocutus (plea for mercy) thr Defence Counsel, Mr Martins Oyigbo, asked the court to temper justice with mercy.
“He is a first-time offender my lord and he had no intention of defrauding the family.
“My lord should please give an option of fine as the family will take the advice of the court and resolve the matter amicably,” Oyigbo said.
NAN reports that during the trial, 12 witnesses testified for the prosecution while six witnesses testified for the defence.
According to the SFU prosecutor, Mr Oluwafemi Olabisi, Semasa had fraudulently converted N500 million property belonging to the late king to himself between Year 2000 and Year 2017 and deprived his 26 siblings of their inheritance.
The prosecution alleged that Semasa fraudulently sold a property located at Plot 1440, Ilesanmi St., Itire Road, Surulere, Lagos to a private individual.
He was accused of illegally leasing another property located at Plot 282 Ajose Adeogun St., Victoria Island, Lagos to Ecobank Plc.
Semasa also allegedly forged some purchase receipts of his late father’s property as well as the signature of the late king on the Corporate Affairs Commission documents of CAJ Industrial Enterprises.
Also, the SFU said that Kazeems had allegedly received stolen estate funds from the first defendant.
Kazeem is alleged to have connived with Semasa to defraud the beneficiaries of the late king’s estate of N150 million, which was part of the proceeds from the sales of a property located at Dideolu Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Sheila Courage Puts Israel DMW Finally Behind, Embraces Second Chance At Love
Amidst the flurry of romantic proposals this season, Sheila Courage, the estranged wife of Isreal DMW, has found herself basking in the glow of a second chance at love. Sheila, who previously endured a tumultuous marriage with Isreal, took to her Instagram page to share her elation at the prospect of walking down the aisle once again.
The news of Sheila’s impending nuptials comes as a beacon of joy amidst the storm of controversy that surrounded her failed marriage to Isreal. Allegations of dissatisfaction and financial motivations swirled around their relationship, with Isreal publicly airing grievances about Sheila’s purported lack of love and fulfillment in their union.
Despite the online turmoil, Sheila maintained a dignified silence, only addressing the situation by quietly returning the bride price paid by Isreal. However, her recent announcement of a forthcoming proposal signals a fresh chapter in her romantic journey, one filled with hope and excitement for the future.
Further confirming Sheila’s happiness is her best friend, Ginika, who took to Instagram to extend her heartfelt congratulations. The timing of Sheila’s proposal, which coincided with a recent video of the couple traveling abroad, has led many to speculate that the romantic moment unfolded during their trip
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BREAKING: MC Oluomo’s Ally Dies In Autocrash On Third Mainland Bridge
Tragedy struck as Akintoye Benson, a trusted ally of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, the chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), met his untimely demise in a fatal car crash.
The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday night.
Ogunseye Vincent, a close friend of the deceased, took to social media to express his shock and grief over Benson’s sudden passing. He described Benson as a vibrant individual with ambitious aspirations and unwavering determination.
“The news of your passing came to me as a rude shock. You were a vibrant man with high hopes and vision,” Vincent lamented. Despite the profound sadness, Vincent found solace in the belief that divine providence would grant Benson eternal peace.
“Though the memory we shared remains forever, I take solace in the trust that Olodumare will grant your soul a peaceful rest. Sail well to eternity, Comrade Akintoye Benson (Baba Ogun),” he added, bidding farewell to his dear friend.
Prior to his untimely demise, Benson held the esteemed position of chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) Zone H. His contributions and leadership within the association were highly regarded, leaving a lasting impact on the tricycle transportation industry.
Despite efforts to reach out to Akinsanya for a comment on the tragic incident, all attempts proved futile as his phone remained unreachable at the time of reporting. The news of Benson’s passing reverberated throughout the community, leaving many in mourning as they grappled with the sudden loss of a respected figure. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident continue, fond memories of Benson’s vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication serve as a poignant reminder of his enduring legacy within the transport sector and beyond.
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Maid Caught Allegedly Attempting to Contaminate Boss’s Palm Oil With Menstrual Fluid
In a shocking incident captured on video, a domestic worker identified as Faith Aduchi from Abia state has been accused of attempting to pour liquid extracted from her menstrual pad into her employer’s keg of palm oil.
The incident unfolded when Faith was asked to transfer palm oil from a larger container into a smaller daily-use container. However, the situation took a disturbing turn when, as per eyewitness accounts, she was caught in the act by her employer just as she was about to pour the red liquid from her menstrual pad into the small palm oil keg.
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The video footage has ignited a wave of discussions about hygiene and workplace dynamics.
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Actress Judy Austin Shares More Revelation On Husband’s Saga
Actress Judy Austin has taken to social media to complain bitterly about her husband Yul Edochie, returning home at late hours.
The actress can be heard in a video saying she suspect, that her husband is having an affair with another woman and he isn’t letting her know.
In similar development, Judy can be seen pleading for assistance while standing in the rain, stating that Yul is missing.
According to reports, the couple had a disagreement on June 16, during which Judy refused to open the gate for Yul as he arrived home at 4 am.
Judy revealed in the video that she last saw her husband at that time and has since been unable to locate him. She shares that she has visited his usual hangout spots and the homes of his friends in an attempt to find him, but her efforts have been in vain.
The situation has garnered attention due to the actress’s public plea for help, as she expresses her distress over her husband’s whereabouts.
Reacting to this, Amenze Erhahon-Edjere said: “All of these can be put in a movie Or family reality show yul. You are losing your place in the industry. Your father’s legacy is going down d drain because of your life style.Enjoy your polygamy win peace.”
Omolara Ayorinde commented: “It’s the fact that she’s trying to cry and the cry is not crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣”
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Actress Zainab Balogun Opens Up On How Medical Disorder Affected Her Marriage
Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun, has opened up on her battle with endometriosis and how it affected her marriage.
Endometriosis is a medical disorder, which occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body that can cause pain, heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods, and infertility.
She said she suffered from the disorder for about 20 years.
The thespian disclosed this in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.
She said her husband, Dikko Nwachukwu, supported her during her battle with the medical disorder.
Balogun said, “Yes, of course [my husband was supportive]. You know, you have to take the village mentality when it comes to dealing with something as big as this. You realised that you are going to need the therapist, the backrubber, and the make-me-laugh person. So, it would be hard to do something like this alone [without the support of my husband]. Not even just because of the physical aspects, but more so, the mental and emotional aspects.”
On why she didn’t share photos from her wedding in 2018, she said, “I did not [share my wedding photos]. I don’t know who did it. The only person who had permission to share one image, which was like a beauty image, was my make-up artist.
“I was very comfortable with nobody seeing an image from my wedding. I mean, my personal life is very personal. It’s not out for public consumption because that is not my work, that’s my life,” Zainab Balogun following the revelationsh.
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Popular Lagos Pastor Lands In Jail For Raping Two Church Members
One Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, a clergyman, has been remanded for allegedly raping two of his church members (names withheld).
Justice Ramon Oshodi of Ikeja Sexual offences and Domestic Violence Court gave the other to remand the clergyman on Monday
According to reports, the founder of “I Reign Christian Ministry” will be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the fulfillment of his bail conditions.
Oshodi admitted the defendant to N20 million bail with two sureties in like sum.
He said one of the sureties must be the owner of a build-up property in Lagos State and the property must be enough to cover the bail sum.
“The original document of the landed property must be submitted to the chief registrar of Lagos State.
“The sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must have three years’ tax payment to the Lagos State,” he said.
The judge also ordered the defendant to deposit his international passport with the chief registrar of the court and ordered accelerated hearing of the case.
Oshodi adjourned the case until May 9 for trial.
Earlier, the defence counsel, Mr Olukunle Oyewole, while moving his bail application dated April 10, urged the court to grant bail to the defendant on liberal terms.
Oyewole argued that the defendant had been on police administrative bail since May 20, 2022 and had made himself available to the police.
“The offence for which he is charged with is a bailable offences and he has credible sureties that can stand for him,” he said.
The state’s lead prosecution counsel, Mr Babjide Boye, in his counter affidavit dated April 14, urged the court to refuse the bail application of the defendant, however, left it at the discretion of the court.
Boye, however, argued that the offence was a serious one and the likelihood of conviction might put the defendant at flight risk.
“There is also a possibility of the defendant interfering with the prosecution witnesses.
“He is a bishop of so many branches and if granted bail, he may use his position to influence the prosecution witnesses as he is regarded as a man of authority who has the possibility of committing same crime.
“We urge the court to deny the defendant bail because he has failed to provide the court exceptional circumstances to grant him bail,” the prosecutor submitted.
Oluwafeyiropo, was earlier arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on rape.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
According to the prosecution, the defendant allegedly committed the offences sometime in June 2020 on Ikota Villa Estate, Lekki, Lagos.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offence contravened Sections 260 (2) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
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Ganduje Forgives Adversaries, Seeks Forgiveness From Kano People
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has sought the forgiveness of the people of Kano state.
The governor asked for the people’s forgiveness while attending a Ramadan Tafseer in Al-Fruqan Jumaat Mosque, Alu Avenue Kano.
He said he bears no grudges towards and has very few days to leave office, hence the need to seek forgiveness.
He said he had forgiven anyone who offended him and he wanted them to also forgive him.
“With this, I can say that the end of my tenure has come as a governor of Kano state. I am bidding you farewell and I wish you all the best in life.
“For those whom we have offended, already our Imam has preached about forgiveness. From my own side, I have forgiven you all. Whatever someone said about me I forgive him. I also beg you to forgive me. Thank you, ” Ganduje said.
In another Tafseer session, headed by Sheikh Nasidi Abubakar Gorondutse, Ganduje said, “I spent 6 year as a commissioner in Kano, 8 years as deputy governor and now 8 years as governor of Kano state. So I must thank Almighty God for this blessings.
“But for this long period, there must be some places where I did right and where I did wrong. Sometimes someone will commit an offence on your behalf. For whatever wrong I did, please I seek for your forgiveness,” he begged.
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Police Arrest Four Over Missing 86-Year-Old Man’s Corpse In Ogun Mortuary
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four people in connection with the disappearance of the body of Joel Omiran, 86, from the Sacred Heart Hospital Mortuary in Lantoro, Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to sources, the octogenarian died at the hospital a month ago after being rushed there for treatment.
On Saturday, a source said that the deceased’s body was kept at the mortuary by his family shortly after he died.
According to the source, the deceased’s children examined the body three weeks ago and discovered it to be in good condition.
The source explained that the children later notified the hospital management of their plan to take away the body for burial.
Trouble, however, started when the family got to the mortuary, having paid the requisite fees, but could not find the body.
“Every effort to get the body proved abortive,” the source added.
The four persons arrested were two mortuary attendants, an auditor and a plumber.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident.
Oyeyemi said, “Yes, we are aware that the body of an 86-year-old man, Joel Omiran, was missing in the Sacred Heart Hospital Mortuary, Abeokuta.
“We have commenced an investigation. The State CID, Eleweran, has taken over the case.
Four suspects have been held: two mortuary attendants, one auditor and a plumber.
“The police held the plumber because we heard that a few days to the incident, he helped the attendants to break the door to the mortuary when the keys to the doors were misplaced. We made the arrest on Thursday.”
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Supplementary Poll: EFCC Arrests 12 Vote Buyers In Katsina, Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) said it arrested 12 people during Saturday’s supplementary polls in Kano and Katsina states for alleged vote-buying.
Faruk Dogondaji, the EFCC Kano Zonal Commander in an interview said the suspects were apprehended with N1.5 million cash in Kano and Katsina states.
According to him, ten people were arrested in Kano State’s Doguwa Local Government Area and two in Katsina State’s Kankiya LGA.
According to Dogondaji, the suspects were apprehended while attempting to bribe eligible voters with cash at some polling stations.
He said the 10 suspects were apprehended with N1,357,500 in Doguwa LGA, while the two suspects were arrested with N242,000 in Kankia LGA.
“We will also be physically present at all the collation centres to prevent change of results,” he said.
He said the presence of the personnel in the electoral process would add credibility to the exercise.
The EFCC commander said the suspects would be charged to court after investigation.
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