Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,152,207 members, 7,815,213 topics. Date: Thursday, 02 May 2024 at 09:05 AM

Topeokesblog's Posts

Nairaland Forum / Topeokesblog's Profile / Topeokesblog's Posts

(1) (2) (3) (of 3 pages)

Business / First Bank Launches Chat Banking On Whatsapp by Topeokesblog(m): 2:33pm On Aug 03, 2018
Determined to ensure effective service to its customers, First Bank of Nigeria on Thursday unveiled its chat banking on WhatsApp.

Mr Chuma Ezirim, the bank’s Group Head, E-Business, said the application would enable customers leverage the real-time messaging capabilities of the WhatsApp Business Solution to check their account balance.

Ezirim said that customers would also leverage on the solution to perform simple banking queries.

He said in a statement in Lagos that the launch which took place on Aug. 1 was at its pilot phase and would be available to a select group of customers after which it would be made available to all customers.

Ezirim said additional details on the solution would be provided in the coming weeks as customers are encouraged to keep interacting with the bank on its various social media channels for updates.

“Customers expectations are constantly changing and it is our duty as a customer-focused bank to ensure that our customers are provided with the means to carry out banking services through any channel they desire.

“We are constantly seeking new ways and opportunities to meet customers at their preferred touch points and we understand our customers are actively engaged on WhatsApp.

“With First Bank chat banking on WhatsApp, it is not just about staying connected with friends and loved ones, but also keeping in touch with your bank anytime and anywhere you are,” Ezirim said.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that First Bank is the premier bank in West Africa with about 14 million customer accounts and also provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services with over 750 business locations.

It has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) in London and Paris, FBNBank in the Republic of Congo, Ghana, the Gambia, Guinea, Sierra-Leone and Senegal as well as a representative office in Beijing.


SOURCE- http://leetvilla.com/first-bank-launches-chat-banking-on-whatsapp/

Education / Re: Fed Poly Ado-ekiti HND Admission For Full-time And Part-time, 2018/2019 by Topeokesblog(m): 1:47pm On Jul 20, 2018
Cc lalasticalala
Education / Fed Poly Ado-ekiti HND Admission For Full-time And Part-time, 2018/2019 by Topeokesblog(m): 1:46pm On Jul 20, 2018
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti admission into Higher National Diploma (Full-time and Part-time) programmes for the 2018/2019 session has been announced – See details below.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti Higher National Diploma programmes (Full-time and Part-time) in the 2018/2019 Academic Session leading to the award of Higher National Diploma (HND) in the underlisted programmes.

Fed Poly Ado-Ekiti HND Available Programmes

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
1) Accountancy
2) Banking & Finance
3) Business Admin. & Management
4) Marketing
5) Office Technology. & Management
6) Purchasing and Supply

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
1) Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
2) Agricultural Technology
3) Civil Engineering
4) Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5) Mechanical Engineering
6) Minerals & Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
1) Building Technology
2) Quantity Surveying

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTER STUDIES
1) Computer Studies
2) Mathematics and Statistics
3) Food Technology
4) Science Technology

Admission Requirements for Fed Poly Ado-Ekiti HND Programmes

School of Business

The minimum entry requirements into the HND programme in the School of Business Studies include:

(a) all the requirements for admission into the ND programme in Business Studies;

(b) a minimum of Lower Credit Pass (CGPA of 2.50) in ND Business Studies or related programme; and

(c) a minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience in Internship. In exceptional cases, ND diplomates with a Pass (CGPA of 2.00 – 2.49) in the ND examination, with two or more years of work experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into the HND programme.

School of Engineering

To be admitted into the Higher National Diploma programme, a candidate must possess: (i) the minimum entry requirements for the National Diploma;

(ii) Lower Credit pass at the National Diploma level; and

(iii) one year of mandatory relevant industrial work experience.

School of Environmental

Candidates applying for the Higher National Diploma programme must have the requirements for admission into the National Diploma programme and in addition must have successfully completed:

(i) the National Diploma programme with a grade not below Lower Credit from a recognised institution; and

(ii) a one-year post-ND industrial training in a relevant industry.

School of Science and Computer Studies

The minimum entry requirement for the Higher National Diploma programmes in the School of Science and Computer Studies include

(a) all the conditions and requirements for National Diploma (ND) in the relevant programme;

(b) at least a lower credit level pass in ND in the relevant programme and one year post-ND industrial training in a relevant Industry. OR a pass in ND in the relevant programme with at least two years industrial training in a relevant industry.

Higher National Diploma Progammes (HND) in Science Technology in Biology/ Microbiology, Applied Chemistry, Physics with Electronic and Biochemistry options

(i) The applicant must possess the requirements for National Diploma as listed above

(ii) The applicants must possess at least a lower credit level pass in National Diploma in Science Technology programme.

(iii) The Applicant must possess a minimum of one (1) year post National Diploma in Science Technology programme.

(iv) In exceptional cases, National Diploma with pass in the ND examinations with two or more years of cognate experience in his/her specific field may be considered for admission into the HND programme.


(v) Candidate offering Applied Chemistry at HND must possess credit in Chemistry at SSCE/ NECO/NABTEB Candidate offering Physics/Electronics at HND must possess credit in Physics at SSCE/ NECO/NABTEB. Candidate offering Biochemistry at HND must possess credit in Chemistry and Biology at SSCE/NECO/NABTEB. Candidates offering Microbiology at HND must possess credit in Chemistry and Biology at SSCE/NECO/NABTEB.

HND PART-TIME PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should possess:

National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of lower credit in the course/programme of choice and five relevant credits including English Language and Mathematics at the SSCE/NECO or GCE O’Level at not more than two sittings. Candidates are advised to visit the Polytechnic Website (fedpolyado.edu.ng) to avail themselves of the requisite entry requirements for the National Diploma of each programme that makes them prima-facie qualified for the HND programmes.
How to Apply for Fed Poly Ado-Ekiti HND Admission

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES

Candidates seeking for admission into the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti are required to complete the institution’s application form available on-line at www.fedpolyado.edu.ng with effect from the day of publication.

ADMISSION FORM GUIDELINES

Candidates should visit the Polytechnic website fedpolyado.edu.ng to generate and print HND PART-TIME application form invoice.
Upon printing of invoice, Candidates can proceed to any bank of their choice along side with the invoice generated and make payment of Thirteen Thousand Naira (N13,000.00) only (administrative charges inclusive) on the Remita platform.
Candidates can also make payment with their debit card (Master Card, Visa Card and Verve Card) following the instructions on the invoice generation page.
After payment, Candidates should revisit the School Portal and fill their application form using the RRR number on the payment invoice (slip).
Candidates should endeavour to print the copies of the application form and the acknowledgement slip after filling the form.
SUBMISSION OF FORMS

Candidates are to please note that:

the application for admission will close on Monday 17thSeptember, 2018.
the Polytechnic is not bound to process the application forms of candidates whose forms are not properly completed and received after the closing date.
National Diploma (ND) Statements of Results read February 2018 or later than.
Candidates should also ensure that the transcripts of their academic records are forwarded directly by their former institutions to reach:
For any enquiries call 08129488426; 09025945943; 07033226929 or send an email to apict@fedpolyado.edu.ng


http://leetvilla.com/fed-poly-ado-ekiti-hnd-admission-for-full-time-and-part-time-2018-2019/

Crime / Paxful A Scam? – Paxful Users Looses Millions Of Coins – See Proofs by Topeokesblog(m): 10:39pm On Jul 14, 2018
News reaching us that Paxful users are currently facing a hard time as some are already in the hospital for loosing millions of bitcoins to Paxful with no prior notice.

According to a close friend of mine he lost about #2Million Naira Worth Of Bitcoin while someone also lost about 40Million within a twinkle of an eye!

No one knows what could have been the cause of this but one of those who lost bitcoins said it’s a supposed attack from hackers while others claim it’s from paxful

The original file server for images that are uploaded on Paxful is filepicker.com but some claim to see smallurl.com so always check the link before doing anything.

Below are more screenshots of proofs from users that lost their coins to Paxful

Make sure you move your bitcoins away from paxful now to avoid stories tha touch.

SOURCE - http://leetvilla.com/paxful-scam/

Music/Radio / Man Who Died And Came Back Alive, Narrates Life After Death by Topeokesblog(m): 6:17pm On Jul 14, 2018
A Shakespearean actor who died for seven minutes painted what he saw when he was unconscious.

Shiv Grewal, from Peckham, London, suffered a massive cardiac arrest after going out for lunch with his wife five years ago – and now depicts what he believes is the afterlife in his art.


The 60-year-old, who just finished an RSC production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, had to be revived by paramedics.


He had been previously healthy and fit, but on the way home from the restaurant he began to feel unwell, before his eyes rolled back into his head.


He said:

“I knew, somehow, that I was dead.”

“I was aware my brain was dying and crying out for help. But, at the same time, I felt things completely separate from my body. It was like I was in a void but could feel emotions and sensations.

“Despite knowing I was dead, I also knew that there was a chance of coming home.

“I also understood that I’d be reincarnated, but I didn’t want that just yet. I wanted to return to life, to the material world and to my wife. I demanded that I was coming back and I got my wish.”


SOURCE - http://leetvilla.com/life-after-death-narration/

Sports / 3 Records Messi Could Break Following Ronaldo’s Exit From Real Madrid by Topeokesblog(m): 10:47am On Jul 14, 2018
Barcelona star, Lionel Messi could possibly break three records in the game of football following forward, Cristiano Ronaldo’s move from Real Madrid to Juventus this summer.

Ronaldo ended his Los Blancos’s career this week when his £100million move to Juve was confirmed.

The Portuguese captain’s move to the Italian giants would help him conquer Serie A football.

The 33-year-old has managed to succeed in Spain and in England.

He has also built a legacy that will forever be remembered by the world.

However, below are three Ronaldo’s few records Messi could quite easily break now that the former Manchester United star have left Real.

1. The most representations in the UEFA team of the year: Ronaldo has made it into the team 12 times (3 at Manchester United and 9 at Real Madrid), while Messi has made it into the team 9 times (all 9 at Barcelona).

2. UEFA Champions League trophy; Ronaldo has won it 5 times, whereas Messi has won it 4 times.

3. The most representations in the UEFA team of the year for a single club: Ronaldo has made it into the team of the year 9 times at Real Madrid, while Messi has made the team 9 times at Barcelona.


Ronaldo has joined Juventus, and this leaves Messi with an opportunity to become the player with most representations in the UEFA team of the year for a single club. If the Argentine captain manages to make a cut into this UEFA team of the year again, it will be his 10th for Barca.


SOURCE - http://leetvilla.com/3-records-messi-could-break-following-ronaldos-exit-from-real-madrid/

Music Business / I’m A Better Father Than Most Married Men – Timaya by Topeokesblog(m): 10:14am On Jul 14, 2018
The idea of a baby daddy is popular among many Nigerian artists who would rather have children than settle down into marriage as would be expected. The list of baby daddies in the music industry is as long as it gets because the list keeps expanding.

Timaya who is a baby daddy has opened up about fatherhood outside marriage while speaking withSaturday Beats. He said despite the fact he was a baby daddy he made a better father than most married men out there. The singer welcomed a baby boysome weeks ago with his girlfriend.

“People fail to understand that a lot of baby daddies are better fathers than a lot of husbands. The kind of role I play in my children’s life, I don’t think some husbands do that.

“I have time for my children, I love my children but some married men don’t even have time for their kids. They don’t show their kids love, they don’t know what it means to be a father. It doesn’t have anything to do with money; it’s about love and attention.

“Even my daughter sometimes wonders why I make babies if I was not ready to get married yet but I tell her that if I don’t make babies then she won’t be born.

“My life is in stages, I don’t think I want to get married now. It is not something I would want to venture into for now,”he said.


The Egberi papa 1 of Bayelsa, also disclose his recent choice of dressing in bathrobes.

“The bathrobe is not a fashion statement. A lot of people know I dress well and even appreciate my style and fashion sense.

“The bathrobe thing started one morning when I woke up. I told myself that I am not trying to impress anybody and that I needed to be me. I am a happy man, I am fulfilled, I can wear my bathrobe to anywhere. I was on bathrobe during the Headies Awards and I also travelled from Nigeria to Turkey wearing it too.

SOURCE - http://leetvilla.com/im-a-better-father-than-most-married-men-timaya/

Celebrities / #photos: Bobrisky Flaunts ‘curves’ In Thong Bikinis by Topeokesblog(m): 8:19am On Jun 20, 2018
Nigerian male barbie,Bobrisky showed off his hot body in two sexy thong bikinis .

The cross-dresser modeled the sexy pieces for a brand.


SOURCE - http://leetvilla.com/photos-bobrisky-flaunts-curves-in-thong-bikinis/

Sports / Black Panther Star Shows Support For Nigeria By Rocking New Super Eagles Tracksu by Topeokesblog(m): 8:08am On Jun 18, 2018
Black Panther star, Winston Duke, who played ‘Mbaku’ in the Marvel Studios’ blockbuster movie rocked has shown support for the Super Eagles by rocking the new Nigerian tracksuit and a pair of black and white ankle sneakers to the MTV Movie and TV Awards, which held on Saturday night at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
See more photos below:

http://leetvilla.com/black-panther-star-shows-support-for-nigeria-by-rocking-new-super-eagles-tracksuit-photos/

Music/Radio / Wizkid And Naomi Campbell Hop On Private Jet To Milan by Topeokesblog(m): 11:06am On Jun 16, 2018
Wizkid and Naomi Campbell appear to be new bestfriends after she attended hia sold out Afrolik festival in London.

The duo hopped on a privTe jet to Milan with Naomi Campbell thanking him for trusting her.

The legendary supermodel is dating UK artistand Wizkid’s friend,Skepta.


Source- http://leetvilla.com/ife-wizkid-and-naomi-campbell-hop-on-private-jet-to-milan/

Sports / #worldcup2018 :france Vs Australia (11:00am) Live Streaming by Topeokesblog(m): 10:56am On Jun 16, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018 Live Score, France vs Australia Live Streaming:

The action never stops whenever FIFA World Cup begins, and it all continues on Day 3. It has been an exciting couple of days with all the matches so far ending with late goals.

The fans will be hoping for more such surprising moments when one of the title favourites France get ready to square off against Australia in their opening match at World Cup. Frane’s competition against Australia is expected to be an easy affair for them, considering the talent that is at disposal in their squad.

They were the runners up in Euro Cup 2016 and coach Didier Deschamps will be eager to start off things on a positive note in Russia.

Source - http://leetvilla.com/worldcup2018-france-vs-australia-1100am-live-streaming/

Sports / Check Out The Tv/radio Stations That Will Show The World Cup Matches In Nigeria by Topeokesblog(m): 2:44pm On Jun 15, 2018
Nigerians cannot wait to join millions of fans all over the world to catch the fun and excitements of 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday, June 14, 2018, with Russia taking on Saudi Arabia in the opening match at the 80,000 capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow amid huge enthusiasm among millions of soccer fans across the world.
The match kicked off at 4 pm Nigerian time.
Here are the stations that will show the matches in Nigeria
1. Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) network stations
2. Kwesé’s exclusive free-to-air channel, Kwesé Free Sports (KFS)
3. SuperSport – DSTV and GoTV
4. Startimes
5. TVC
6. AIT
AIT will show some selected World Cup matches

Radio
Brilla FM and 9ja info will also run LIVE commentary.

Source - http://leetvilla.com/worldcup2018-check-out-the-tv-stations-that-will-show-the-matches-in-nigeria/

Sports / 2018 FIFA World Cup- Russia Vs Saudi Arabia-preview! Live Streaming by Topeokesblog(m): 4:35pm On Jun 14, 2018
Russia vs Saudi Arabia

Here we go #WorldCup � Free Live Stream HD For PC, Mobile, Android, iPad, iPhone Here:

http://leetvilla.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-vs-saudi-arabia-preview-live-streaming/

Sports / Checkout The Referees That Are Been Picked By FIFA For Friday Matches by Topeokesblog(m): 7:27am On Jun 14, 2018
Three matches are slated for the day, with Egypt taking on Uruguay in Ekaterinburg in Group A.

In Group B, Portugal face Spain in Sochi, while Morocco take on Iran at Saint Petersburg.

The Egypt-Uruguay match will be officiated by 45-year-old Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers who is participating in his second FIFA World Cup.

Kuiper’s numerous high-profile assignments include two UEFA Europa League Finals (2013 and 2018), and one UEFA Champions League Final (2014).

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, he took charge of three games and he replicated that at UEFA Euro 2016, his second European championship.

He will be assisted by compatriots Sander van Roekel and Erwin Zeinstra as AR1 and AR2.

Milorad Mazic and Milovan Ristic, both of Serbia, will be the Fourth Official and Reserve Assistant Referee.

Italy’s Gianluca Rocchi, who will turn 45 in August, will handle the second match of Group B between Portugal and Spain.

Rocchi took charge of his first Serie A match in 2004 and became a FIFA referee in 2008, making his debut in the UEFA Cup in the same year.

He was included in the referee pool for the Olympic Football Tournament at London in 2012 and officiated Mexico-Japan in the semi-finals.

The Italian will be assisted by compatriots Elenito di Liberatore and Mauro Tonolini as AR1 and AR2.

Ryuji Sato and Toru Sagara of Japan will be the Fourth Official and Reserve Assistant Referee.

The Morocco-Iran game has been assigned to Cüneyt Cakir, a 42-year-old Turk who has been a FIFA referee since 2006.

He took part in the last two European Championships (2012, 2016), among other competitions.

In 2014, he was allocated three FIFA World Cup fixtures in Brazil and was in charge of the semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina.

The Turk, who returned to Brazil two years later for the Olympic Football Tournament 2016, has countrymen Bahattin Duran and Tarik Ongun as AR1 and AR2.

The Russian duo of Sergey Karasev and Anton Averianov are the Fourth Official and Reserve Assistant Referee.

Meanwhile, FIFA on Wednesday in Moscow made a statement on the appointment of Match Officials and Video Assistant Referees (VARs) at Russia 2018.

It said it would henceforth announce the appointment of the on-field match officials (Referee, Assistant Referees, Fourth Official and Reserve Assistant Referee) approximately 48 hours before a game.

In view of this development, appointment of video match officials for each of the three matches — VAR, Assistant VAR (AVAR), Offside VAR and Support VAR — has been delayed.

It is is planned to be announced later due to organisational reasons.

However, during the group stage, these announcements will come at the end of each match day looking ahead to the following day’s games (i.e. 24 hours or less before a game).

(NAN)

SOURCE - http://leetvilla.com/checkout-the-referees-that-are-been-picked-by-fifa-for-friday-matches/

Crime / Federal Sars Are Not Directed By Anybody To Stop And Search – Nigeria Police For by Topeokesblog(m): 6:39am On Jun 14, 2018
You must have heard about the ongoing campaign currently trending on social about the scrapping of Sars.

Recently IGP Approves Request To Audit Police/SARS’ Detention Cells Nationwide

Someone asked @PoliceNG if FSARS were mandated to stop and search phones and below is a screenshot of their response.

SOURCE- http://leetvilla.com/federal-sars-are-not-directed-by-anybody-to-stop-and-search-nigeria-police-force/

Crime / IGP Approves Request To Audit Police/sars’ Detention Cells Nationwide by Topeokesblog(m): 6:17am On Jun 14, 2018
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has approved the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) request to begin an independent audit of detention cells in all police commands and formations in Nigeria.

The audit would also include all detention cells of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Head, Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) of the ACP Abayomi Shogunle, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Shogunle added that the audit would enable the NHRC oversee the human rights situation of detainees as well as undertake general audit of the state of police detention facilities (cells) in the country.
“This exercise is part of the NHRC 2018 audit of police detention centers in Nigeria,“ he said.

The NHRC had urged the Federal Government to review the pre-trial detention system, alleging excessive use and abuse of the practice in Nigeria.

The commission was established by the NHRC ACT, 1995 as amended to deal with all matters relating to promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in Nigeria.


The PCRRU was established by the police authorities in 2015 with a mandate to receive and resolve cases of professional misconduct brought against officers.

(NAN)

Source - http://leetvilla.com/igp-approves-request-to-audit-police-sars-detention-cells-nationwide/

Crime / Father Of 4 Sentenced To Life Imprisonment Over Murder Of Friend by Topeokesblog(m): 6:10am On Jun 14, 2018
A certain Ifeanyi Nnamoko, 42, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for cutting off his best friend, Ifeanyi Anyanwu’s head with a cutlass, during a fight.

Nnamoko, a scavenger, was convicted by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on one count of murder. The convict committed the offence on March 4, 2011, at about 8.30 am at Oregun, Alausa, Ikeja.

Report has it that Nnamoko and the deceased were scavengers working on the refuse dump site in Ojota. The convict said that he had a misunderstanding with the deceased which led to a fight.

He said that the deceased began to insult him after a colleague brought him a bottle of wine. They got into a fight which led the deceased to hit him with a bottle on his head and also stabbed him.

The father of four said he retaliated by giving him a machete cut on his head and neck respectively.

Source- http://leetvilla.com/father-of-4-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-over-murder-of-friend/

Celebrities / Donjazzy Reacts To Linda Ikeji’s Pregnancy News by Topeokesblog(m): 1:11pm On May 21, 2018
Donjazzy had a hilarious reaction to celebrity blogger,Linda Ileji pregnancy news.He simply tweeted Shaggy’s lyrics ‘It wasn’t me’


There were rumours in the past about Donjazzy and Linda dating but those rumours held no weight as there has never been any evidence to prove that.

http://leetvilla.com/donjazzy-reacts-to-linda-ikejis-pregnancy-news/

Crime / Police Return N150,000 ‘bribe’ After Viral Facebook Post ,detain SARS Officials by Topeokesblog(m): 12:41pm On May 21, 2018
Rivers State man, Vaughn Itemuagbor, narrates to Gbenga Adeniji of PUNCH how operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad allegedly manhandled and extorted N150,000 from him to secure his release after he was heavily tortured recently.

The Police in Rivers State on Thursday invited IT consultant, Vaughn Itemuagbor, for a discussion on the matter and the N150,000 collected from him by the SARS officers was returned.

Speaking exclusively to SUNDAY PUNCH on Friday, the victim said he got a call from the spokesperson for the police in the state after his attention was drawn to the story online.

He said,

“I went there with my lawyer and I narrated my story to him. He was in obvious shock and he immediately took me upstairs to the office of an assistant commissioner of police who in turn said he got a call from the state commissioner of police regarding my ordeal.

“They took the issue seriously. A call was put through to the office of the commander of the FSARS in Rivers State. He immediately ordered a senior officer to take us around the office complex and identify the officers. I was able to identify the officers with the help of a senior police officer.

“Though the officers denied the allegation by saying they had never met me before then, the commander immediately ordered that they be detained pending further investigations and disciplinary action.’’

Itemuagbor stated that the money was returned after he signed the necessary legal documents, noting that the SARS commander in the state personally apologised to him for what he went through.

On his first encounter with SARS,he said

I was going to our annex office in an area in Port Harcourt in March this year when I was stopped by some SARS operatives on a routine stop and search. I was asked who I was and my occupation. I introduced myself and what my profession was.

But one of them said I wasn’t saying the truth and that I should follow them to their office for further questioning. I did as instructed. But when I got to their office, I insisted on knowing what my offence was but I got a slap from one of them.

I was with a female friend on that day. After some time and with much pleading, I was released after paying N10,000. They took me to a cash centre within the office to pay them.Immediately I left their office, I called the Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit number but no one picked the call. I figured it was an isolated incident and wouldn’t happen again.

How did the second one happen?

It was at 9am last Sunday. I was on my way back from where I went for breakfast at an eatery when I noticed a Toyota Corolla behind me. There were some men in it who wore black shirts. They asked me to stop. I initially thought they were kidnappers or robbers until I realised that they were SARS officers. I immediately pulled to a side of the road and wound up the car window. I then said, “Good morning sir” to one of them. He asked me my name and I responded. He then asked what my job was. I told him that I was an IT consultant. He asked for my ID card.

When he took my ID, he said, “So you think you are smart. You are showing us ID card when we know what you do for a living.”

I said, “Sir, I have no idea what you are talking about.” He immediately entered into my vehicle and signalled to two of his colleagues to come along. He said I should drive, that he was taking me to the station. On the way, I asked him what my offence was and why I was being taken to a station. He threatened to slap me if I didn’t continue driving.

What did he do next?

He asked for my phone and I gave it to him. He asked me to unlock it and I did. He then started checking my pictures and messages. I didn’t bother because I felt that once they were sure of who I was they would let me go. But I was wrong.

On getting to the station, I was told to take off my shirt and my trouser and to sit on the floor. They still asked me what I was doing for a living. I reiterated that I was a programmer and IT consultant. The first one asked his colleague if by IT I meant industrial training to which I corrected them that it was information technology. At that point, he gave me two hot slaps and said I thought I was smart and would confess by the time they finished dealing with me.

READ ALSO OAU Sex-for-mark Victim, Monica Osagie Summoned To Appear Before An Investigative Panel Today
He asked his colleague to bring handcuffs and immediately put them on my hands after which he left the room. An hour later, he came into the room and asked the other officer with me if I had confessed. That one responded that I was speaking English. He then took a black wooden stick and started hitting me on my body. I did my best to dodge it. That was when I realised that the situation wasn’t the usual. I was determined to withstand the brutality being innocent but I didn’t expect the beatings and slaps.

Did they leave you after the beatings?

He asked his colleague to bring a paper for me to write a statement. I filled basic information like my details and signed. He told me to fill my occupation and I wrote, ‘IT consultant and software programmer.’ He slapped me and ordered that I should write that I was an Internet fraudster.

That was when it dawned on me that I was going nowhere until I did as instructed. But I didn’t implicate myself by writing what I was not. Instead, I went on my knees to beg them to release me that I wasn’t who they thought I was. I told them that I run a legitimate business.

While I was on my knees begging one, an officer who wasn’t part of the team, arrested me came into the room. He told me not to worry and that they wouldn’t use the statement for anything and I should just do as ordered. I had to obey.

When I was told to negotiate for my release, they asked me what I had and I told them I got N30,000 in my account. They said I was joking and that the least they would accept was N1m. I said they would have to kill me to get that because that was all I had.

After pleading, they agreed to N150,000 and told me to call my friends to send the money. It was at that point that they gave me back my phone and started making calls while they stood nearby. It was later that they asked me to write that I gave them a bribe to facilitate my release. They also told me to sign the statement and I did.

But some people felt you shouldn’t have given them the N150,000 since you have nothing to hide. What do you say to this?

While I was with them, a common phrase they kept repeating was, “SARS no be your mate.” These are not people you joke with. There was no negotiation. It was like, “You are a young man. We think you have the money to pay and that’s what you will pay.” After the statement, I was taken outside for negotiation and when I told the officer that I had no money, he corked his rifle and shot thrice into the air close to my ears. I almost fainted. Then, though I earlier claimed I had no money, if I had the N1m they demanded, I would have given them to save my life.

What do you think is responsible for your being a victim of the SARS men twice?

Two factors are reasons for it. I am young and according to one of them, “what do you do at your age to be able to own a car?” But I answered that the money for the car came from IT procurement. He only said, “hmmm!” Also, I work with computers and the Internet. To them, those two indicate Internet fraud.

The photos of yourself which you posted on Facebook showed bruises in some parts of your body. How did you come about the injuries?

The bruises came from the SARS men’s beatings that day.

http://leetvilla.com/police-return-n150000-bribe-after-viral-facebook-post-detain-sars-officials/

Crime / Man, 50, Rapes, Impregnates 15-year-old Daughter by Topeokesblog(m): 11:51am On May 16, 2018
The police in Gombe on Tuesday charged 50-year-old Samaila Zakari at a magistrates’ court with raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter.

In the First Information Report, the police said Zakari of Deba town in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, committed the acts on May 2 and May 8.

The prosecution said that about 10pm on the mentioned dates, the accused took his biological daughter to his matrimonial room and had canal knowledge of her without her consent.

The prosecution further stated that the girl was currently carrying a two-months-old pregnancy for her father.

The prosecution said the accused committed incest and rape by his action contrary to section 390 and 282 of the Penal Code.

However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges before the magistrate, Mr. Dorabo Sikam.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Baba Shekari, asked for the adjournment of the case to enable the police to complete their investigation.


(NAN)

http://leetvilla.com/man-50-rapes-impregnates-15-year-old-daughter/

Celebrities / Toke Makinwa And Ebube Nwagbo Step Out Carrying N745k Balenciaga Bag by Topeokesblog(m): 11:42am On May 16, 2018
Toke makinwa and Ebube Nwagbo love to splurge on designer items .

They both carried this pricey $2,050 (N745k) Balenciaga bag .

While Toke wemt for a vibrant yellow,Ebube choose a more subtle version in blue.

http://leetvilla.com/toke-makinwa-and-ebube-nwagbo-step-out-carrying-n745k-balenciaga-bag/

Music/Radio / Olamide - Cronaldo by Topeokesblog(m): 3:53am On Mar 15, 2018
Olamide releases his third single for the year titled C RONALDO which happens to be another street banger.



Being a Barcelona fan he believes C Ronaldo is better than Messi


http://leetvilla.com/music-c-ronaldo-by-olamide/

Celebrities / Watch The Moment Davido And His Lawyer Arrived Home From Panti After He Was Rele by Topeokesblog(m): 7:14pm On Oct 17, 2017
LIB exclusively confirmed yesterday that singer Davido has been cleared by the Police to go about his business after he made a statement at Panti absolving himself of any wrong doing in the demise of Tagbo Umeike. His lawyer, Bobo F. Ajudua confirmed this to us.

A video now shows the moment the singer arrived to his home in Lekki as a free man -ready to go back to making music. Watch video @ http://topeoke..com.ng/2017/10/watch-moment-davido-and-his-lawyer.html?m=0

Celebrities / Davido's Friends And Driver Still In Police Custody, Two More Arrested by Topeokesblog(m): 1:50pm On Oct 17, 2017
The two friends of singer, Davido, and his driver, who were arrested last week in connection with the death of 35-year-old Tagbo Umeike, are still in police custody. Recall that the two friends, Agbaje Olaoye and Idris Busari, were arrested last week Wednesday, October 11th, after Davido brought them himself to see the commissioner of Police in Ikeja who then ordered their arrest. They were arrested for abandoning Tagbo at the hospital on October 2nd. Davido's driver, Tunde Usutu, who was also arrested is also still in police custody.

More @ http://topeoke..com.ng/2017/10/davido-friends-and-driver-still-in.html?m=0

Celebrities / Davido Freed, Told To Continue With His Music Says Lawyer by Topeokesblog(m): 7:23pm On Oct 16, 2017
Davido's lawyer exclusively revealed to LIB today that the singer has been allowed to go about his business after meeting with the police.

This evening, 'IF' crooner David Adeleke took to his Insta stories to thank everyone who prayed for him, revealing that he has forgiven every single person, media house or blog that accused him of having a hand in the demise of his late friend, Tagbo Umeike. The singer further stated that he's ready to now go back to making music.

Speaking exclusively to Linda Ikeji's Blog, a member from Davido's legal team led by Norrison I. Quakers, SAN revealed that the singer has been released by the Police to go about his business as he's not guilty.

"We’ve been to Panti and my client has given a statement there too. It’s clear from all the investigation, evidence and statements given so far that David was not at any point with the deceased after he left him alive at Shisha room as as such he’s been released to go about his business.

Of course if called on to give any more information he would gladly. But in truth he only knew so much about the night and has reproduced this time and time again. They’ve also observed the consistency between his statements and those of all the others interviewed. As as a result he’s been allowed to go," Bobo. F. Ajudua said.

Source:http://topeoke..com.ng/2017/10/exclusive-has-been-allowed-to-go-about.html?m=0

Celebrities / Photos: Anthony Joshua Trains With Manchester United Squad by Topeokesblog(m): 12:12pm On May 14, 2017
Yesterday, British-Nigerian boxer and World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua paid a visit to Manchester United training facility at Carrington base where he trained with the players.

Source: http://topeoke..com/2017/05/photos-anthony-joshua-trains-with.html

Crime / Undergraduate At Lead City University Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing by Topeokesblog(m): 9:05am On Mar 09, 2017
Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte of an Ibadan High Court has sentenced to death by hanging, a 200 level student of Lead City University, Ibadan, Moshood Owolabi pictured above. Moshood was sentenced to death after the court found him guilty of stabbing one Seun Kolawole, a fellow student, to death two years ago.


Prosecuting counsel, and a Deputy Director in the Oyo State Ministry of Justice, A. Olawale, told the court that Moshood who is a student in the department of Physical and Health Education stabbed Kolawole with a broken bottle in the neck, following a misunderstanding between him and the deceased.

The offence is punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code Cap. 38 Vol. II Law of Oyo State 2000. Justice Gbolagunte said the evidence provided before the court proved beyond doubt that Moshood was guilty of the crime.

He thereafter sentenced him to death by hanging. According to her, the sentencing would serve as a deterrent to others.

Source: http://topeoke..com.ng/2017/03/undergraduate-at-lead-city-university.html

Celebrities / Photos From The Kamu Ceremony Of Zahra Buhari, She Looks Beautiful. by Topeokesblog(m): 3:15pm On Dec 16, 2016
The Kamu ceremony of Zahra Buhari held at the Presidential Villa today. The ceremony involved the unveiling of the bride by the groom's family members after they negotiated and paid a sum of money to the bride's friends.

Source: http://topeoke..com.ng/2016/12/zahmed-photos-from-kamu-ceremony-of.html

Celebrities / New Photos Of Zahra Buhari At Her Bridal Shower by Topeokesblog(m): 12:58am On Dec 15, 2016
The bridal shower is currently going on.

Source: http://topeoke..com.ng/2016/12/first-photos-of-zahra-buhari-at-her.html

Celebrities / Whao See Linda Ikeji Throwback Pictures 6 Years Ago by Topeokesblog(m): 7:27pm On Dec 11, 2016

Celebrities / Olamide Releases album art and date of 6th album by Topeokesblog(m): 10:49pm On Nov 18, 2016
Big news for fans of Olamide as the rapper has revealed the album cover for his 6th studio album titled “THE GLORY”.

He also mentioned that the album will drop on the 26th of December same day as his OLIC3 concert.

The “Who U Epp” crooner broke the news to his over 1.5 million followers on Instagram. Fans are already ecstatic about the news from the comments on Olamide’s Instagram page.

The album track list is yet to be unveiled. Just as Olamide hinted, “The Glory” album will be essentially rap music 100%. He dedicates the yet-be-released album to his Day 1 Fans.

Read More: http://topeoke..com.ng/2016/11/olamide-set-to-release-6th-album-glory.html

(1) (2) (3) (of 3 pages)

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 122
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.