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Ondo State Finance Commissioner Sues Betty Akeredolu Anyanwu for N1 Billion in Defamation Lawsuit

A High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has issued a summons to Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, following a defamation suit filed by the state’s Commissioner of Finance, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac.

The legal action stems from an interview published in Starnews online newspaper on February 13, 2025, where Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu made controversial statements about her late husband’s medical treatment and allegedly made accusations of corruption against the finance commissioner.

Court documents reveal that the summons, marked HCAK/53/CIV/2025, requires Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu and her associate, Mr. Olumide Akinrinlola, to appear in court within 30 days. The lawsuit seeks:

N1 billion in damages, including exemplary damages
A perpetual injunction preventing further publication of the alleged defamatory statements
A full-page retraction and apology in two national newspapers

The dispute originated from Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu’s interview, where she claimed that if her late husband had listened to her medical advice regarding his prostate cancer, she would not have been widowed. She advocated for orthodox medicine, while the late governor reportedly preferred prayer-based treatment.

Mrs. Isaac’s primary grievance centered on allegations that Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu had implied corruption in her removal from the governor’s cabinet. Prior to filing the lawsuit, Mrs. Isaac’s lawyer had issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding a retraction of the statements.

The court has warned that failure to respond could result in the case proceeding and a judgment being made in the defendants’ absence.

Source:- https://naijaonpoint.com.ng/ondo-state-finance-commissioner-sues-betty-akeredolu-anyanwu-for-n1-billion-in-defamation-lawsuit/

Chinedu Nwoke, a customer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), has filed a lawsuit against the bank and NISRAL Microfinance Bank at the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, alleging unauthorized deductions from his account tied to a N700,000 COVID-19 relief loan he insists he never applied for or received.

In his legal petition, Nwoke claims the disputed loan—processed using his Bank Verification Number (BVN)—resulted in his accounts and BVN being blacklisted across Nigeria’s banking system, barring him from accessing financial services. He denies any involvement in the transaction and accuses the institutions of fraudulent activity.

During the case’s initial hearing on Friday, Nwoke’s legal representative, Mr. Chinedu Iheanacho, requested an adjournment to prepare for substantive proceedings. Justice Ayo Emmanuel, presiding over the matter, adjourned the case to March 31 for further hearing.

The defendants, UBA and NISRAL Microfinance Bank, were represented in court by Mr. Precious John, standing in for lead defense counsel Mr. Evaristus Ozioko.

Nwoke seeks redress for the financial and reputational damage caused by the alleged unauthorized withdrawal and subsequent banking restrictions. The case highlights growing concerns over accountability in loan disbursements and BVN-linked transactions within Nigeria’s financial sector.

Source:- https://thepressng.com/uba-bank-sued-over-alleged-fraudulent-covid-19-loans-unauthorized-account-deductions/

The Nigeria police has accused Sterling Bank of alleged money laundering, fraudulent deductions and other financial crimes by its staff.

This was contained in the report presented by Nigeria Police Force to the House of Representative Committee on Public Petition during the hearing of a petition by Miden Systems Ltd against Sterling Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Shell Petroleum on Tuesday in Abuja.

Miden System Ltd., had witten a petition to the Committee on the alleged mismanagement, fraudulent debit, and misappropriation of funds from its account domiciled with Sterling bank.

Presenting the report before the committee, representative of the Inspector General of Police, Kabiru Yahaya and Sunny Amison, both Chief Superintendent of Police said after intensive investigation and arrest made on the matter, the bank was found wanting.

“We need to understand it was restructured in 2017, with capital and interest to arrive at US$30 million.

“Having regard to the account, we, a team of detectives, started seeing debits, debits from Miden System account for loan repayment. And we took it upon ourselves to ask the account officer that first came before us to explain the loan repayment but he said it was a mere narration adopted while applying funds to the company’s loan account.

“We found this very vague and ambiguous.
“We discovered that about US$28.3 million was debited from this company’s account for loan repayment but there’s no explanation.

“Particularly, on the 29th, September 2016, the sum of US$2,413,000 was debited from the company’s account. Account number 00148517716 for loan repayment with reference FT16271UZYO. On 14th, November 2016, the sum of US$1.256 million was equally debited from this same account for loan repayment.

“While on the 16th of January 2017, the sum of US$28,302,140.59 was debited from the company’s account for loan repayment. And like I said, we’ve waited for the bank to provide account officers who have managed this account to throw more light on this. It is not our document.

“It is their own document. The facts are before them. If somebody has managed that account before and is no longer an account officer, they could call them, provide names since they are no longer in the bank.
“One of the account officers specifically wrote that the outstanding balance was about US$27.25 million, while the executive director gave us a figure of over US$30 million. That is to say, nothing has been paid, nothing has been debited to clear the loan.

“We equally discovered what the bank captured in the statement of account, in-branch transfer, account to account. And we asked, what does the bank or the account officers mean by in-branch transfer, account to account?

“We have come up with the recommendation that, since the bank has failed to provide evidence for itself to debunk the allegation raised by Miden Systems , evidence as used so far from their own statement of account corroborates the offences alleged. Financial mismanagement, Fraudulent debit, misappropriation of funds and more importantly, when funds are being moved that way, if you go deeper, money laundering. We could not even go deeply towards the petitioner raising their petition”, he stated.

In response, the Committee Chairman, Rep. Mike Etaba assured both parties that the report will be studied by the Commitee and justice served.
“At the committee level, we will look at the Police report and I assure us that justice will prevail,” Etaba assured.

Source:- https://naijaonpoint.com.ng/sterling-bank-staffs-accused-of-alleged-money-laundering-fraudulent-deductions-other-financial-crimes-police-reveal/

Sterling Bank Limited and its holding company, Sterling Financial Holdings Company, are currently battling a N1.257, 536, 572. 80 billion depositors’ funds which was stolen from the bank by some of its staff.

The Witness gathered that the staff colluded with some fraudsters to hack the bank’s banking platform and stole the said fund.

The suspects, namely Victor Nwabueze (50), Favour Odey (22), Adekunle Daniel (34), Akachukwu Alagbogu, and Yetunde Oguntade (28)—were arraigned by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday.

The group faced a three-count charge of conspiracy, hacking, and money laundering under the Cybercrimes Act and Money Laundering Prohibition Act.

The prosecutor, Barrister Justine Enang, alleges that the suspects, in collaboration with internal staff of Sterling Bank, breached sensitive systems between November 3 and 4, 2024, using compromised data, including IP addresses and mobile equipment identities – 14984244, IP address 84252.113.3 & 88 transaction., to transfer funds to fraudulent accounts.

He informed the court that the alleged acts of the defendants contravened sections 27(1)(b); 14(1) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc.) Act, 2015 as amended in 2024, Read along with section 14(1) of the same Act.

Enang also told the court that the defendants’ act was contrary to and punishable under Section 18(2)(b) & (d) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The Charges Against The Defendants Read: “That you Victor Nwabueze Ogochukwy “m”, Favour Odey “f’, Adekunle Daniel “m”, Akachukwu Alagbogu and others now at large, sometimes on the 3rd & 4th November 2024, in Lagos State, within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Division of The Federal High Court, with intent to defraud, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit a felony to wit: internet fraud to the sum of N1, 257, 536, 572.50 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Fifty Seven Million, Five Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventy Two Naira, Fifty Kobo) by false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 27(1)(b) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc.) Act, 2015 as amended in 2024, Read along with section 14(1) of the same Act.

“That you Victor Nwabueze Ogochukwu “m”, Favour Odey “f’, Adekunle Daniel “m”, Akachukwu Alagbogu and others now at large, sometimes on the 3rd & 4th November 2024, in Lagos State, within the aforementioned Judicial Division of The Federal High Court, did knowingly and without authority cause financial lost to Sterling Bank Plc to the tune of N1, 257, 536, 572. 80 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Fifty Seven Million, Five Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventy Two Naira, Fifty Kobo) by suppressing one of the banking platform and Bance Application from their various customers’ account to different fraudulent accounts with the collusion of an internal staff/external parties for possible compromise on sensitive data and security system of the bank by using international mobile equipment identity 14984244, IP address 84252.113.3 & 88 transaction, thereby conferred economic benefits on yourselves by converting the money in question to your own use against the Sterling Bank Plc and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 14(1) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc.) Act, 2015 as Amended in 2024.

“That you Victor Nwabueze Ogochukwu ‘m’, Favour Odey ‘f, Adekunle Daniel ‘m’, Akachukwu Alagbogu and others now at large, sometimes on the 3rd & 4th November 2024, in Lagos State, in the aforementioned Judicial Division of Federal High Court, Lagos, did directly or indirectly converts or transfers, retains or takes possession or control of funds belonging to Sterling Bank Plc, knowingly or reasonably ought to have known that such funds is, or forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful Act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(b) & (d) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”

While they pleaded not guilty, the prosecution opposed bail, citing the defendants’ potential flight risk.

Justice Lewis-Allagoa eventually granted bail at N50 million each, with one surety who must own landed property within the court’s jurisdiction.

Pending bail fulfillment, the accused were remanded in custody.

The case is adjourned to March 13, 2025, for trial.

Authorities continue to investigate other suspects believed to be at large.

Source:- https://naijaonpoint.com.ng/staff-hack-sterling-bank-system-steal-depositors-n1-2bn-funds/

HarmonWeb is the worst web host anyone can ever use

HarmonWeb has been a huge disappointment. The hosting is unreliable, with frequent downtime and poor performance. Their customer support is almost impossible to reach, and when they do respond, it’s usually unhelpful. Plus, they sneak in hidden charges that make the whole experience feel like a scam. I wouldn’t recommend HarmonWeb to anyone—there are far better options out there.

HarmonWeb is the worst web host in Nigeria - Aviod Them At All Cost

I regret choosing HarmonWeb as my hosting provider. Their service is unreliable, with constant outages that crippled my website. The customer support is almost nonexistent—slow responses and no real solutions. They also have shady billing practices, with hidden fees and charges that were never clearly explained. I’ve since moved to a better host, and I strongly advise others to avoid HarmonWeb at all costs. It’s not worth the headache.

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Harmonweb Review.

Over the years I’ve started blogging, I’ve tried many Nigerian hosting websites, Abollyhost, garanntor etc.

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I started noticing people talking about Harmonweb, I heard it first in a blogger’s group, then from Koji Aguda, an experienced Nigerian blogger and then I decided to give them a try.

Harmonweb is indeed one of the best website hosting companies, not only in Nigeria, in the whole world, well, at least for me.

Harmonweb is a Nigerian web hosting company but their servers are located overseas.

Their shared hosting packages are not only cheap but contains services enough to start up your website.

Let’s take a look at the Harmonweb Shared Hosting Packages.

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When it comes to selecting a web hosting provider, the decision you make can have a profound impact on your website’s performance, security, and overall success. With countless hosting companies vying for your business, it's crucial to choose one that is reliable, supportive, and trustworthy. Unfortunately, HarmonWeb falls short on all these fronts. After an in-depth examination of their services, customer reviews, and overall reputation, it's clear that HarmonWeb is not the hosting provider you want to entrust with your website.

1. Unreliable Performance and Frequent Downtime
One of the most critical aspects of a web hosting provider is its reliability. Your website needs to be up and running consistently, without interruptions. Unfortunately, HarmonWeb fails miserably in this department. Numerous users have reported frequent downtime, which means their websites are often inaccessible to visitors. This not only frustrates potential customers but also negatively impacts search engine rankings.

Downtime can have a disastrous effect on your business, leading to lost sales, damaged credibility, and a poor user experience. When your website is down, your visitors will quickly lose trust in your brand, and many won’t return. With so many hosting providers boasting 99.9% uptime guarantees, there's no reason to settle for a service like HarmonWeb that can't even keep your website online reliably.

2. Slow Load Times and Poor Website Performance
Even when HarmonWeb manages to keep websites online, the performance leaves much to be desired. Slow load times are a common complaint among users. In the world of digital business, speed matters—a lot. Studies show that if a website takes more than three seconds to load, more than half of visitors will abandon it. HarmonWeb’s subpar server performance means that your site is likely to suffer from sluggish load times, leading to frustrated visitors and lost business opportunities.

Search engines like Google also take load times into account when ranking websites. A slow website can significantly hurt your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, pushing you further down in search results and making it harder for potential customers to find you. With HarmonWeb, you’re not just risking a poor user experience—you’re risking your entire online presence.

3. Poor Customer Support
Customer support is the backbone of any good hosting service. When things go wrong—and they inevitably will—you need a reliable support team to help you resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, HarmonWeb’s customer support is notoriously unresponsive and unhelpful. Numerous customers have reported long wait times for responses, incomplete or vague answers, and a general lack of concern from the support team.

In an industry where problems need to be addressed swiftly to minimize disruption, poor customer support is simply unacceptable. Whether you’re dealing with technical issues, billing disputes, or simply need advice on optimizing your site, you deserve a hosting provider that treats your concerns with urgency and professionalism. HarmonWeb’s lackluster support team falls far short of this standard.

4. Sketchy Billing Practices
Another major issue with HarmonWeb is their questionable billing practices. Many customers have reported being overcharged or charged for services they didn’t sign up for. Additionally, trying to cancel services or get a refund can be a nightmare. HarmonWeb’s billing department is slow to respond and often uncooperative, making it difficult to resolve disputes or even get a clear answer about what you’re being charged for.

In the world of web hosting, transparency is key. You should always know exactly what you’re paying for and why. Unfortunately, HarmonWeb’s opaque billing practices make it difficult to trust them with your hard-earned money. Many customers have found themselves stuck in long, frustrating disputes over charges they shouldn’t have incurred in the first place.

5. Lack of Features and Outdated Technology
HarmonWeb’s service offerings are outdated and lack many of the features that modern websites require. While other hosting providers offer a range of tools and integrations to help you build, manage, and optimize your website, HarmonWeb’s platform is bare-bones and difficult to use. For example, they lack advanced security features, such as free SSL certificates, which are crucial for protecting your website and its visitors.

Additionally, HarmonWeb’s control panel is outdated and unintuitive, making it difficult for users to manage their websites effectively. Whether you’re trying to set up a new email account, configure DNS settings, or install a content management system (CMS), HarmonWeb’s antiquated tools will slow you down and make the process more frustrating than it needs to be.

6. Security Concerns
In an era where cybersecurity threats are on the rise, it’s essential that your hosting provider takes security seriously. Unfortunately, HarmonWeb’s track record in this area is less than reassuring. Users have reported security breaches, poor response to incidents, and a lack of proactive measures to protect their websites.

HarmonWeb does not offer basic security features like automatic backups or malware scanning, leaving your website vulnerable to attacks. In the event of a breach, their support team is slow to react, leaving your site exposed for extended periods. This level of negligence can have serious consequences, including data loss, reputational damage, and financial loss.

7. Negative Customer Reviews and Reputation
A quick search online reveals a plethora of negative reviews about HarmonWeb. From personal blogs to professional review sites, the consensus is clear: HarmonWeb is not a reliable hosting provider. The same complaints come up again and again—poor performance, bad customer support, sketchy billing, and security issues. When so many customers report similar problems, it’s a strong indicator that the company is not living up to its promises.

In an industry where reputation matters, HarmonWeb’s tarnished image should be a major red flag for anyone considering their services. There are plenty of other hosting providers out there with strong reputations, positive customer feedback, and a track record of reliability. Why settle for less?

HarmonWeb is a hosting provider that consistently fails to meet even the most basic expectations. From unreliable performance and slow load times to poor customer support and questionable billing practices, there are too many red flags to ignore. Add to that the lack of modern features, outdated technology, and serious security concerns, and it’s clear that HarmonWeb is not a company you should trust with your website.

Your website is the cornerstone of your online presence, and you deserve a hosting provider that is reliable, supportive, and committed to your success. Unfortunately, HarmonWeb is none of these things. There are many other hosting providers out there that offer better service, better support, and better value for your money. Don’t make the mistake of choosing HarmonWeb—your website, your business, and your peace of mind deserve better.

Source:- https://www.naijaonpoint.com/harmonweb-is-nigerias-worst-web-hosting-provider-see-reasons/

Haril Global Solutions Limited has filed a lawsuit against Globus Bank Limited, requesting that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court order the bank to pay N10 billion in general damages for an alleged breach of a loan contract, among other grievances. This case, filed under the writ of summons number CV/1456/2024, outlines serious accusations against the bank, claiming unauthorized transactions and a failure to adhere to the agreed terms of their loan agreement.

According to Haril Global's attorney, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq, the bank not only breached the loan contract but also communicated with Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Wema Bank, allegedly providing false information. This communication led these banks to place a "post no debit" restriction on all accounts held by Haril Global Solutions with them, severely impacting the company's financial operations.

Oluwaseun Onobun, a Director at Haril Global, provided a detailed statement on oath. He recounted that on December 7, 2021, Globus Bank extended an overdraft loan facility of N500 million to Haril Global to support its working capital, with a repayment period of one year. However, issues began when the bank allegedly conducted multiple unauthorized transactions on Haril Global's account. These actions, according to the company, were not only unauthorized but also detrimental to their business operations.

Specifically, Haril Global is demanding the court to mandate the bank to return N26.076 million and N15 million, which were allegedly withdrawn without authorization on January 31 and February 6, 2024, respectively. These withdrawals were particularly troubling because they occurred despite a "post-no-debit" order on the account, which should have prevented any transactions. As a result of these actions, Haril Global claims it was unable to conduct its business effectively.

In response, Globus Bank, through a counter affidavit filed by Tamunosiki Wakama, a litigation clerk, argued that the reliefs sought by Haril Global are not in the interest of justice and should be dismissed. The bank maintains that their actions were justified and within legal bounds, challenging the allegations of unauthorized transactions and misrepresentation to other banks.

The FCT High Court has scheduled the hearing for this case on January 13 and 14, 2025. This lawsuit highlights the serious financial and operational impact that disputes over banking practices and loan agreements can have on businesses. Both parties are preparing to present their cases, with Haril Global seeking substantial damages for what it claims is a significant breach of trust and contractual terms by Globus Bank. The outcome of this case will likely have important implications for banking practices and business operations in Nigeria.

Source:- https://www.thepressng.com/globus-bank-fraudulent-withdrawal-firm-demands-n10bn-in-damages/

Everything you said is true, also faced same issues with my child, after this section my child is never going back there, imagine everytime my child is complaining about food, i just dont want to start mentioning things because its very very bad.

Also have you confirmed from your child about this lecturers sleeping with students right there in school, because my daughter said something about this some months back and also that a teacher was suspended because of this? This is a shame !!!

Volcano12:
This news is very devastating, especially to us parents that have our kids in that school.Im looking for another university for my child, because the illness, all the time don tire me.You can’t find good food there to buy.My child had been admitted trice in their clinic for typhoid.Common to carry out text, na nothing less than 10 naira, then if you have to conduct several of them?And they don’t have qualified lecturers, in short Maduka University never ready, I pray those kids survive this semester, cause after that I’m done spending my hard earned money for them to punish my child.May the deceased rest in perfect peace 🙏🏼.