Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has sentenced one Onuigbo Chibuzor who was charged and arraigned before it on a one-count charge bordering on currency racketeering.
He was arraigned before the court by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The lone count charge reads: “That you, Onuigbo Chibuzor on the 8th of June, 2024 at Enugu, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, hawked the total sum of Forty Thousand Naira (N40,000. 00) mints in Two Hundred Naira (200) denominations, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21 (4) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007 and punishable under Section 21 (1) of the same Act”.
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He pleaded guilty to the charge. In view of his plea, EFCC Counsel, Ajobiewe Rotimi Enitan, reviewed the facts of the case and tendered the confessional statements of the defendant and the said sum which were admitted in evidence.
In a plea of allocutus, defence counsel, I. Davidson prayed the court to temper justice with mercy, adding that “he is a first-time offender and he is a family man with three kids”.
Delivering judgment, Justice Umar convicted and sentenced Chibuzor to three months imprisonment with an option of fine of N200,000. The court further ordered that the N40,000 be returned to the Treasury Single Account of the Federal Government.
Chibuzor’s journey to the Correctional Centre began when he was arrested around Otigba, in New Heaven, Enugu State for selling N40,000 new Naira notes for N60,000.
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Firm donates sanitary pads to Lagos schoolgirls
A firm, Clina-Lancet Laboratories Nigeria, has provided students of Queen’s College, Lagos, with sanitary pads and educational materials.
This is said to be part of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility and commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.
SDG Goal 3 aims to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages.”
The firm stated that no fewer than 3,000 sanitary pads were donated to the girls to improve their menstrual hygiene and alleviate the burden of the high cost of sanitary pads.
The Managing Director of Clina-Lancet Laboratories, Nigeria, Dr Olayemi Dawodu, while distributing the pads to the girls on Tuesday in Lagos, said the company was concerned about the lack of access to sanitary pads among girls, leading to unhygienic practices and absenteeism from school during menstruation.
She stressed the importance of menstrual hygiene, urging the private sector and non-governmental organisations to collaborate to make sanitary pads available for school girls in Nigeria.
Dawodu said, “We believe that by working together with NGOs, civil organisations, and private companies, we can ensure all girls have access to menstrual hygiene and essential products.
“Menstrual hygiene is a crucial aspect of a girl’s overall health. Proper hygiene practices can significantly reduce the risk of infections and ensure girls can participate fully in school and daily activities.”
The National Library of Medicine defines menstrual hygiene as the practice of managing menstruation hygienically and safely, using materials that are culturally and socially acceptable, and having access to facilities and services that enable women and girls to change and dispose of their menstrual materials safely and with dignity.
Menstrual hygiene management includes; using clean and absorbent materials to absorb menstrual blood, changing materials regularly, washing hands with soap and water after changing materials, and having access to private and safe facilities for changing and disposal.
The United Nations Children’s Fund states that poor menstrual hygiene can pose physical health risks and has been linked to reproductive and urinary tract infections.
Speaking on the “Pad Up a Girl” campaign, the managing director said it aims to empower girls with knowledge and resources to manage their periods with confidence and dignity.
The programme addressed various aspects of menstrual hygiene, including proper pad usage, hygiene maintenance, and dispelling of stigmas surrounding menstruation.
Giving health talks to the students, the Wellness Occupational Manager for Clina-Lancet Laboratories, Dr Amaka Nwigwe, highlighted the importance of sanitary hygiene.
She, however, said menstrual hygiene goes beyond maintaining personal hygiene or being clean.
“It also involves making sure that the girl child is comfortable and not embarrassed and confident to discuss menstruation and what happens to them, which is why a platform like this is a very laudable project.
“It creates an opportunity for discussions in the open. So, I’m just so glad that we did this today, and I’m sure that the impact that we had today will resonate in years to come”, she explained.
Commanding the company for the gesture, the Principal of Queen’s College, Lagos, Mrs. Oyindamola Obabori, represented by Vice Principal Student Affairs 1, Mrs Adebiyi Titilayo, said, “We are grateful to Clina-lancet Laboratories for bringing this important initiative to our school.
“Equipping our girls with the knowledge and resources they need to manage their periods effectively is essential for their well-being and academic success.”
LASU law students win national moot court competition
Lagos State University law students have again emerged as winners of the national Moot court competition.
According to a statement obtained from the LASU handle on X on Wednesday.
The team led by David Akinwunmi and had Temidire Adeyemi and Johnson Ogundein, represented LASU with exceptional skill and determination.
The national Moot court competition organised by Olabisi Onabanjo University in honour of Dr. OluSegun Asekun, a distinguished Immigration lawyer based in New York drew attention from esteemed figures including members of the National Assembly and prominent lawyers from Texas and New York.
Expressing gratitude to his faculty and lecturers for their guidance, Akinwunmi highlighted that this victory marks LASULAW’s fifth consecutive win in national competitions.
He praised the competition’s organisation and standards, emphasising how it challenged participants to elevate their skills to new heights.
Recall that in May, the competition organised by the Redeemers University in Osun State attracted participants from universities across the country.
The competition tagged, ‘The Legal and Ethical Implication of Emerging Technology,’ was divided into the essay, asynchronous debate, memorial writing, and mooting stages and comprised multiple rounds, challenging participants’ critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.
Kodjovi Daniel represented LASU in the essay writing stage. Aina Ayomide and Abdulquadri Ajeniya represented LASU in the debate stage, while Bolajoko Animasaun and Akinrinde Fredrick represented LASU in the final rounds.
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Man jailed in Enugu for hawking new naira notes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Onuigbo Chibuzor for currency racketeering in Enugu State.
According to a statement on Monday by the EFCC via X, Chibuzor was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Enugu on a one-count charge of hawking new naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The charge read, “That you, Onuigbo Chibuzor on the 8th of June, 2024 at Enugu, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, hawked the total sum of N40,000.00 mints in N200 denominations, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21 (4) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.”
Chibuzor pleaded guilty to the charge.
The EFCC prosecutor, Ajobiewe Enitan, subsequently reviewed the facts of the case and tendered the defendant’s confessional statements and the N40,000 recovered as exhibits, which were admitted in evidence.
In his allocutus, the defence counsel, I. Davidson, pleaded for leniency, stating, “He is a first-time offender and he is a family man with three kids.”
However, Justice Umar convicted and sentenced Chibuzor to three months imprisonment with an option of a fine of N200,000.
The court further ordered that the N40,000 new notes be returned to the Treasury Single Account of the Federal Government.
“Chibuzor’s road to the correctional centre began when he was arrested around Otigba in New Heaven, Enugu State for selling N40,000 new naira notes for N60,000,” the statement added.
Presidency slams Obi for criticizing new presidential jet plan
The Presidency has responded to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s criticism of the Federal Government’s plan to buy new aircraft for the presidential fleet, calling his comment “insensitive” and wondering if he would rather have the President’s life jeopardized by flying faulty aircraft.
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said: “Does Peter Obi want the President dead? Is that his wish? Does he want him to continue moving around in a rickety plane and die like the VP of Malawi and Iran President? Let him tell us. This is a basic thing any sane government will do. You can’t toy with your President’s welfare.”
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Onanuga added that the current plane was bought over 20 years ago and had developed problems, forcing the President to travel on a commercial airline from Saudi Arabia to the UK. He stated that the National Assembly had recommended replacing the aircraft, and it was not a luxury but a necessity.
It will recalled that Peter Obi had described the plan as “unacceptable” and “insensitive” to the suffering of Nigerians, citing the country’s economic crisis and poverty.
The Presidency, however, dismissed his comments as “unnecessary” and “shameless”.
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Ododo felicitates ex-gov Bello on 49th birthday
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has felicitated with the former governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his 49th birthday anniversary.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Ismail lsah, and made available to newsmen in Lokoja
In his message of felicitation to the former governor, Ododo described Bello as a quintessential leader of men and women and a pathfinder who lifted children of the less privileged to prominence and led the state to a prosperous pedestal in the eight years of his administration in the state.
He commended Bello for his exemplary leadership and extraordinary vision that led to the transformation of the state to an enviable height on which the current administration is consolidating to sustain the legacies of a worthy leader.
“On the occasion of the 49th birthday of my leader and mentor, I am filled with gratitude for the courage you exemplified, the sacrifices you made for us to be where we are today and the legacies you bequeathed on our state and our people.
“I wish you many more years in good health and prosperity as you will be surrounded by your children and the children of many people whose lives you have transformed as you celebrate the anniversary of your birthday,” Ododo said.
The Kogi governor prayed for God’s protection of the life of the former governor, wishing him a fulfilled life out of office.
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PICTORIAL: Ijebu Ode aglow as Ojude Oba festival celebrates culture, heritage
The prestigious Ojude Oba festival is underway in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, drawing individuals from around the world. Held annually after Eid-al-Adha, this event pays tribute to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The festival features a stunning display of colourful attire by various age groups, known as ‘regberegbe’, alongside horse-riding competitions and an
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EFCC arraigns suspected fraudster for impersonation in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Nweke Izuchukwu Jude before the Federal High Court in Enugu for allegedly impersonating officers of the anti-graft agency.
A statement by the EFCC on Monday via X noted that Jude was docked before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar on two-count charges bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N1,100,000 (One Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira).
According to the charge sheet, “Nweke Izuchukwu Jude, sometime in April 2024, at Enugu, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N1,100,000.00 from one Justin Chidozie Chukwukere when you fraudulently presented yourself as an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, a pretence you knew to be false.”
The offense is contrary to Section 1 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.
Jude pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him in court. The EFCC prosecutor, Ajobiewe Rotimi Enitan, subsequently requested a trial date and for the defendant to be remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Facility pending trial.
However, the defense counsel E.S. Umeojiakor informed the court of a pending bail application and sought Jude’s release on liberal terms.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice Umar granted Jude bail on the following conditions: “bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum. The sureties must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court. One of the sureties must have a landed property within the jurisdiction and they must be verified by the court Registrar.”
The matter was adjourned to October 9, 2024, for trial while the defendant was remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Facility pending the perfection of his bail conditions.
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Early sexual exposure, multiple partners increase cervical cancer risk
Medical experts said Human Papillomavirus infection, early sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, smoking, and immune system deficiency are risk factors for cervical cancer.
They made this known Tuesday during a Zoom meeting organised by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria, and the GirlsAct.
The experts, who spoke on the theme, ‘Understanding Cervical Cancer and Its Intersection with HIV,’ urged women to ensure regular cervical cancer screening as a sure way of early detection and successful treatment.
Cervical cancer develops in a woman’s cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina).
According to the World Health Organisation, almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses, a common virus transmitted through sexual contact.
“Although most infections with HPV resolve spontaneously and cause no symptoms, persistent infection can cause cervical cancer in women. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women,” WHO said.
The United Nations said cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in Nigeria and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between 15 and 44 years.
In 2020, the latest year for which data is available, Nigeria recorded 12,000 new cases and 8,000 deaths from cervical cancer.
Speaking during the meeting, the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Cervical Cancer Prevention Programme Advisor with the JHPIEGO, Dr George Ikaraoha said, “The factors contributing to cervical cancer development are Human Papillomavirus infection, early sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, smoking, and immune system deficiency.”
Ikaraoha also said long-term use of oral contraceptives, having many children, socio-economic factors like lack of access to healthcare facilities, poverty, the inability of women and girls to afford healthcare services, lack of education, access to the right information, and cultural beliefs like stigma contribute to cervical cancer.
He advised that regular screening is crucial as it allows for the detection and treatment of precancerous conditions before they develop into cervical cancer.
Ikaraoha said, “Understanding the risk factors and adhering to recommended screening schedules, women can significantly reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer and improve their chances of successful treatment if cancer does occur.”
An Antiretroviral therapy Nurse at the AHF, Omoseke Bamijoko also harped on the importance of early diagnosis.
Bamijoko said cervical cancer can be treated if discovered early.
She said, “Women living with HIV are more prone to cervical cancer and as such should go for screening every three years, while others can be screened every five years.”
She urged women and girls to see a health professional when they see symptoms like unusual bleeding between periods, after menopause or after sexual intercourse, an increase in foul-smelling vaginal discharge, persistent pain in the back, leg, or pelvis, weight loss, fatigue loss of appetite, vaginal discomfort, and swelling in the legs, among others.
In their separate remarks, a senior nursing officer with AHF, Mrs Menakaya Atenchong, and Dr Lois Maji, a Programme Officer with IHVN advised young girls to get screened and vaccinated.
They noted that early detection would not only reduce the burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria but would also prevent genital warts and other genital growths in women and girls.
They also stated that social and economic determinants of the diseases should be addressed to reduce disparities in cervical cancer incidence and improve health outcomes for all women.
On his part, the AHF Nigeria Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Steve Aborisade said cervical cancer and HIV are significant public health issues that disproportionately affect women, particularly in resource-limited settings.
He said the meeting was organised to acquaint participants with information on the relationship between HIV and cervical cancer, discuss preventive measures, and share the latest research, and strategies for effective management and support.
