Zedvirals

EFCC presents First Witness in alleged N458m Lagos fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Emmanuel Adeyemi, Head of the Fraud Prevention and Investigation Department, Unity Bank, in the alleged N458 million fraud case involving one Ibrahim Habib Ibrahim before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, said Ibrahim is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of N458,396,967.50 (Four Hundred and Fifty-Eight Million, Three Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Sixty-Seven Naira, Fifty Kobo), to which he pleaded not guilty.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

EFCC presents First Witness in alleged N458m Lagos fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Emmanuel Adeyemi, Head of the Fraud Prevention and Investigation Department, Unity Bank, in the alleged N458 million fraud case involving one Ibrahim Habib Ibrahim before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, said Ibrahim is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of N458,396,967.50 (Four Hundred and Fifty-Eight Million, Three Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Sixty-Seven Naira, Fifty Kobo), to which he pleaded not guilty.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

Ibeno Council rejects Ekid Union claims of Stubbs Creek Forest

The Ibeno Clan Council has dismissed claims made by the Ekid People’s Union (EPU) before the Akwa Ibom State Land Use Allocation Committee, describing them as distorted, misleading and capable of threatening peace, lawful governance and investor confidence in the state.

Speaking through its spokesman, Chief Udofia Okon Udofia, the council said the EPU’s presentation at the committee’s sitting in Uyo on January 16, 2025, was founded on what it termed historical revisionism, misinterpretation of the law and inflammatory threats against government authorities and legitimate investors.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

Ibeno Council rejects Ekid Union claims of Stubbs Creek Forest

The Ibeno Clan Council has dismissed claims made by the Ekid People’s Union (EPU) before the Akwa Ibom State Land Use Allocation Committee, describing them as distorted, misleading and capable of threatening peace, lawful governance and investor confidence in the state.

Speaking through its spokesman, Chief Udofia Okon Udofia, the council said the EPU’s presentation at the committee’s sitting in Uyo on January 16, 2025, was founded on what it termed historical revisionism, misinterpretation of the law and inflammatory threats against government authorities and legitimate investors.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

FedPoly cautions students against cultism, sexual misconduct

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, has warned students against cultism, sexual misconduct, examination malpractice and other antisocial behaviours, stressing that such acts will not be tolerated within the institution.

The Rector, Mrs Eduma Essien, gave the warning on Tuesday during the 12th orientation programme for newly admitted students at the polytechnic in Ukana.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

FedPoly cautions students against cultism, sexual misconduct

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, has warned students against cultism, sexual misconduct, examination malpractice and other antisocial behaviours, stressing that such acts will not be tolerated within the institution.

The Rector, Mrs Eduma Essien, gave the warning on Tuesday during the 12th orientation programme for newly admitted students at the polytechnic in Ukana.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

New Heights Castle Hotel redefines affordable luxury in Epe

Nestled in the tranquil coastal town of Epe, New Heights Castle Hotel is fast gaining recognition as one of Lagos State’s emerging hospitality destinations, offering a refined blend of comfort, serenity and affordable luxury for modern travellers.

In a statement issued by the management and made available to journalists by Mr Jimmy Roberts, the hotel was described as a carefully curated space that combines contemporary elegance with a calm, secure environment, providing a welcome escape from the fast-paced lifestyle of metropolitan Lagos.

Mubanga
Jan 20, 2026

Excessive borehole drilling threatens urban infrastructure – UniUyo Don

A Regional Planning and Analysis expert, Prof. Jacob Atser, has warned that the uncontrolled drilling of boreholes in urban areas poses serious environmental and infrastructural risks, calling for the adoption of a centralised water supply system in Nigerian cities.

Prof. Atser gave the warning at the weekend while delivering the 125th inaugural lecture of the University of Uyo (UniUyo), where he spoke on the topic “Social Planning in Regional Context: Paradoxical Realities in Nigeria.”b

Mubanga
Jan 18, 2026

N’Delta university building department enrolls inaugural cohort into NIOB

N/Delta University building department inducts pioneer graduates into NIOB

The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University, in Bayelsa State, on Friday enrolled its inaugural cohort into the Nigerian Institute of Building.

The ceremony, held within the institution, centred on the theme: Building the Future; Innovating, Integrating, and Inspiring in the Construction 4.0 Era.

In his address, Dr Christopher Belonwu, Acting Head of Department (HOD) for Building, characterised the event as a day of realisation, introspection, and profound elation.

Mubanga
Jan 17, 2026

N/Delta University building department inducts pioneer graduates into NIOB

The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University, in Bayelsa State, on Friday enrolled its inaugural cohort into the Nigerian Institute of Building.

The ceremony, held within the institution, centred on the theme: Building the Future; Innovating, Integrating, and Inspiring in the Construction 4.0 Era.

In his address, Dr Christopher Belonwu, Acting Head of Department (HOD) for Building, characterised the event as a day of realisation, introspection, and profound elation.

Mubanga
Jan 17, 2026