BudgIT, a prominent civic-tech organization promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, is thrilled to announce the exceptional winners of the 2023 Active Citizens Awards. The award ceremony, held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, was an unforgettable occasion where remarkable individuals and organizations were spotlighted and acknowledged for their steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of Nigerians and society. In this year’s awards, BudgIT introduced two new categories, augmenting the existing eleven to a total of thirteen categories. Each category identified initiatives that have triggered profound civic and social transformations, significantly contributing to the nation’s overall development. The…
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In a major operation conducted by operatives of the Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), six individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud were apprehended. The suspects, identified as Okeychuku Ani, Rousham Danjuma, Iloabuchi Sideofor, Emmanuel Adibeh, Onyedikachi Iwanze, and Elijah Simon, were taken into custody on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at their concealed location in the old Government Reservation Area (GRA) of Bauchi, Bauchi State. Their arrest came as a result of actionable intelligence pointing towards their alleged involvement in various internet-related offences. The EFCC’s swift action led to their capture. As investigations into…
In a groundbreaking legal development, Justice Nnadi O. Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra state, delivered convictions on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, for 28 individuals involved in internet fraud. These defendants faced separate charges related to impersonation and attempts to obtain money through false pretences. The prosecution was led by the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convicted individuals are Emmanuel Chidozie Katchi, Chukwudi ThankGod Chiazor, Chinonso Raymond, Ejike Moses Ezeoma, Okafor Silas, Akuh Stanley Chidera, David Franklin Orobo, Emmanuel Chisom Orizu, Uche Ejidike, Ezechukwu Casmir Chibuokem, Nwanolue Godswill, Nnadi Collins…
In a dramatic turn of events at the trial of the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) fraud, a key prosecution witness, Umar Hussein Babangida, revealed on Thursday, September 21, 2023, that the managing director of Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited, Patrick Nash (also known as Gerald Nash), managed to evade arrest. During his testimony before Justice D.O Okorowo of a Federal High Court in Abuja, Babangida detailed the unsuccessful attempts to bring Patrick Nash to trial, as he had fled the country before authorities could apprehend him. “Our team visited the premises of Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited, situated…
The management and staff of the InfoStride News heartily felicitate His Royal Highness (HRH) Oba James Obafemi Saliu (Kankanbiina III, Ilufemiloye I and Arole Olipakala) on his coronation as Ologere of Ogere, today, 23rd September 2023 in Ogere Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Ogere was agog today as the coronation ceremony happened in tandem with the 61st birthday celebration of the new King. May the coronation of HRH Oba Saliu be the herald of a golden era for Ogere Remo and its people. May his leadership inspire greatness and his reign be celebrated for generations to…
Rotary Club Eco Rivers State says it is seeking collaborative efforts to fight environmental challenges in Rivers State and the Niger Delta. Speaking to Newsmen on the sideline of his installation ceremony as the 3rd President, Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Eco and the induction of the Board of Directors last week, Rtn. Dr Anthony Ikpor says that the club “is dedicated to bringing solutions to the environmental challenges in Rivers state and the Niger Delta area” even as he employed the general public, good-spirited individuals and the government to work towards a healthy and sustainable environment. Continuing, Ikpor maintained…
Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Thursday, September 14, 2023, convicted ten people on one count of separate charges bordering on internet fraud. The defendants who were prosecuted by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface Udoo Aondofa, Utor Stanley Torkuma, Obande Emmanuel, James Ekere, Tony Ochekwu Moda, Ochaje James, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona and Odumu Michael. The convicts were arrested at different locations in Makurdi for alleged involvement in cybercrime. The investigation revealed that they assumed different identities to…
Operatives from the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a successful sting operation in Enugu state on Friday, September 15, 2023. The operation resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The individuals detained in connection with this operation include Ali Chukwuebuka, Arinze Ede, Charles Aforka, Ugwueke Chidera, Ugwu Felix Chenedu, Chizu Ifejika, Chris Emmanuel, Chukwuka Onye, Chukwuneke Nicholas, Daniel Okwume, Ebubechukwu Egbo Victor, and Ejeh Monday Nelson. Among others apprehended are Francis Peter Ifechukwu, Chibuzor Ikweze Anthony, Joshua Onah, Martin Excel Ozichukwu, Ejeh Moses, Ogbonna Okpata, Ohia Excel,…
The National President Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Mr Emenike Nwokeoji has said that the era of operating without license as a clearing Agent will soon be a thing of the past. Speaking to members of ANLCA Eastern Zone, who trooped in their numbers to welcome him Monday, in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital after returning from the recently concluded ANLCA election, he said “Operating without a license is limiting yourselves” even as he insisted that going forward, the licenses would begin to count for effective operation as a licensed customs agent. “Don’t operate without any license.…
Speaking on the selfishness of politicians, Col Dangiwa Umar asked them to learn from the former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon’s case. Gowon’s nine-year regime was toppled in a military coup on July 29, 1975, while he was attending the Organization of African Unity (OAU) meeting in Kampala, Uganda. Soon after a world press conference during which he magnanimously accepted his ouster and wished his successor, General Murtala Muhammed success, he called our High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Sule Kolo, with a request. His wife, Mrs Victoria Gowon, was in London to shop during the seasonal…