U.S COURT ORDERS DEPOSITION OF CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY OVER BOLA TINUBU’S CREDENTIALS
Aside ordering the release of Bola Tinubu’s academic records, U.S Judge Jeffrey Gilbert also ordered a deposition of Chicago State University within two days where officials of the school would be questioned under oath.
Raskimonojendor: Campaign after elections. That was why doctors went on strike for several months without pay and also why alot of Anambra indigenes cursed him out.
How is that your business?
Abii election don finish for naija as your drug lord don win?
The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, has said Nigeria lacks the macroeconomic framework to attract more dollar denominated foreign direct investments into its economy.
Adeyemo noted that the government needs to develop a macroeconomic framework that demonstrates its commitment to the fundamentals and this will in turn help attract foreign investors to the country and help the country’s economy thrive.
This was made known by Adeyemo while speaking at the Lagos Business School (LBS) at a forum with business leaders in Lagos on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Adeyemo, who spoke on the US-Nigeria Economic Relationship, praised the early steps taken by the government in terms of the fiscal policy and unification of the exchange rate.
The US top official stated that more needs to be done, noting that as companies around the world become more comfortable with the approach of Nigeria, the country would be destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Responding to a question about investments and the Nigerian economy from the audience, Adeyemo said,
“Nigeria lacks a macroeconomic framework that is going to help to bring more foreign direct investments including dollar-based foreign investments into the country.
“The early steps the government has taken is good in terms of what they have done (fiscal policy), in terms of what they are trying to do with unifying the exchange rates. More needs to be done and they recognise that.
The truth is as companies around the world become more comfortable with their approach, you would expect that Nigeria would be a destination for FDI.”
The Deputy Secretary said the proposed reforms by the Nigerian government will not have bring quick solutions because things have been difficult economically over the past few years due to COVID, the Russian-Ukraine war, and a confusing exchange rate policy.
He said, “We need to make sure that as you are making the transition, which will take longer than anyone wants, that you are taking steps to make sure that you are helping Nigerians who are feeling it the most.
But I think the most important point, is that you need to put reforms in place that allows people to bring in capital into the country in a way that they are secured and can take their money out when they choose to and they continue to make investments.’’
According to him, America is bullish on Nigeria because of its people, adding that the recently introduced reforms in Nigeria were long overdue.
He said the US had made it clear to the Nigerian government that it wanted to partner in the implementation of the reforms.
He disclosed, “And this is not just the US, the World Bank, the AFDB, and other international institutions too. I know that before I came, I spoke to the president of the World Bank who has seen the president of the administration and is ready to work with them in terms of trying to help make the transition easier, especially for Nigerians feeling the pinch.”
He noted that United States is one of the largest foreign investors in Nigeria, with the country being the US’s second-largest African trading partner. He stated that the US government provided Nigeria with over $1 billion assistance in 2022, to support Nigerians with access to health care and reduce food insecurity.
Nigeria is finished. See how freely Fulani terrorists are just brandishing AK47 ruffles in front of Nigerian Soldiers @HQNigerianArmy. Imagine a community in Katsina State, holding peace talk with terrorists in the presence of the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy as witness.
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In the video, a soldier can be seen making call to his colleagues at the checkpoint and the conversation when translated goes as;
Nigerian Soldier (making a call): "Hello Sanusi, Please, for the sake of God, I want you to do something. Can you hear me? I want you to tell everybody on the road that the Fulanis are on their way passing- by. Nobody should say anything for God's sake. Just allow them pass.
"They are about to pass. Nobody should stop them. Let them go through the main road. Nobody should say anything or hinder them. Please for God's sake, allow them to pass through. They are on their way presently. Please inform our men. Inform everyone. Yes."
The FBI regarded the suspected Nigerians as “cyber’s most wanted.”
The suspects are Felix Osilama Okpoh, Alex Afolabi Ogunsakin, Micheal Olorunyomi, Richard Izuchukwu Uzhi, Nnamdi Orson Benson, and Abiola Ayorinde Kayode.
The FBI called them “cyber’s most wanted.”
According to the FBI, the wanted sextuplet “currently resides in Nigeria.”
The FBI has issued a plea to the public, urging people to contact the nearest FBI office or the American embassy with any information regarding their whereabouts.
“If you have any information concerning this person. Please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate,” said the agency.
The individuals, now subjects of a global manhunt, have been implicated as co-conspirators in a series of criminal activities. Their alleged crimes encompass a wide range, including romance scams, fraudulent wire transfers, and advanced fee fraud schemes.
Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas [Credit: Instagram] Mr Olorunyomi is wanted for his alleged involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 U.S. businesses, resulting in losses exceeding $6 million. He is also accused of conducting romance fraud, targeting vulnerable individuals, and defrauding them of over $1 million. Legal action was taken against him in November 2019, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
Mr Kayode is sought for his purported role in a BEC scheme that defrauded numerous U.S. businesses, totalling over $6 million in losses. He allegedly facilitated fraudulent wire transfers and engaged in BEC and romance frauds. Legal action was initiated against him in August 2019, resulting in a federal arrest warrant.
Mr Benson is wanted for his alleged involvement in a BEC scheme with similar financial consequences. He is accused of providing bank accounts for receiving fraudulent wire transfers and participating in romance and advanced fee fraud schemes. The FBI said a federal warrant was issued for his arrest in August 2019.
Mr Uzuh faces allegations of participating in a BEC scheme, along with co-conspirators, which defrauded numerous U.S. businesses of over $6 million. He is also accused of money laundering and collaborating with others involved in BEC schemes. On October 19, 2016, a federal warrant was issued for his arrest, according to the FBI.
Mr Okpoh is wanted for his alleged role in a BEC scheme that defrauded numerous U.S. businesses of over $6 million. He is accused of providing bank accounts for fraudulent wire transfers, resulting in losses exceeding $1 million. The FBI issued an arrest warrant against him on August 22, 2019.
Mr Ogunshakin is sought for involvement in a BEC scheme that caused substantial financial losses to multiple U.S. businesses. He is accused of providing bank accounts for fraudulent wire transfers and participating in these schemes by sending spoofed emails. On August 22, 2019, a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.
The six suspected criminals add to the growing roster of Nigerians implicated in criminal activities and scams. Some are already incarcerated, while others are currently facing legal action.
For instance, Ramon Abass, a Nigerian socialite and Instagram influencer, received an 11-year sentence in the United States for participating in money laundering conspiracies tied to business email compromise frauds and various scams. These schemes included defrauding a US law firm of around $40 million, illicitly transferring $14.7 million from a foreign financial institution, and attempting to steal $124 million from an English Premier League club.
Abba Kyari, a senior police officer, is also under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in assisting Mr Abass with his criminal endeavours.
Olalekan Ponle, known as Woodberry, recently received an eight-year sentence and forfeited all his known assets to the United States. He pleaded guilty to defrauding at least seven companies of over $8 million in less than a year.
Obinwanne Okeke, also known as Invictus Obi, is serving a 10-year prison term in the United States for internet fraud that caused $11 million in losses to his victims. He initially pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ten years in prison on February 16, 2021.
ManirBK: OBI's strategy was a determinations to cash-out with remaining election funds contributed to the party by the unsuspected/alleged foolish donors to push for his unrealistic presidency that was characterized with ethnicity and religion bias, of course he bankrolled the religion pastors and reasons for their evil prophesies which God never given to the scammers in their rubbish vineyards; so his desperation was just to embezzle the remaining funds by him and his close associates that runs into billions.
Cry cry baby.
Even months after the election and your bought Tribunal, una still dey cry 😂😂.
ManirBK: Peter Obi is a compulsive LIAR, divisive and manipulative who rode on the gullibility of the headless mob to win the election. Thankfully, the sensible Nigerians were smarter than him. The more you listen to him, the more you'll thank God for dodging a ballistic missile.
The article talks about Atiku and Obi, but see how you singled out the man that gives you guys migraine
Sonyboom: Why must the comparison be btw Lagos n Joburg why not Anambra n Joburg or Anambra n London so you leave Lagos out of your misery n misfortune in life.
Johannesburg came onboard in 1886
See when Lagos came on board and clear your inferiority complex.