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Marriage Scandal: FCMB Break Silence, Says No Evidence To Link Adam Nuru To The Death Of Thomas

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Bayo Bernard
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By Akinwale Kasali
The call for the sack of First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Group Managing Director, GMD, Adam Nuru, by different quarters to the Central Bank of Nigeria has taken a new twist as FCMB have released another statement, exonerating its GMD of any wrong doing.
Diran Olojo, FCMB spokesperson had earlier said that the Organization is monitoring the development and will soon come out with its findings on Friday, has revealed that there is no evidence to link the Bank’s Managing Director, Nuru, with death of Tunde Thomas as being speculated.
Olojo speaking through Rafiu Mohammed said it is unfortunate that people could come up with unsubstantiated claims which the deceased never raised when he was alive.
“Assuming there was a DNA report that said there was indeed an affair between them and the children belonged to the MD, that’s evidence. But so far, there’s none. Also, has any evidence established his (Thomas’s) death was caused by our MD? Anyone can suffer cardiac arrest,” he said, to dismiss the allegations in the social media.
 Nuru, according to him,  the fact that Tunde Thomas  impregnated another lady and was on the verge of remarrying before his death showed that he had already moved on from what transpired during his marriage to Moyo.
“It’s mere allegation with no evidence or fact to back it up. That’s the issue. But if they come up with evidence, we will respond. Also, the petition is going through the CBN, does the apex bank settle personal or marital issues?
“The person in question has died. When he was alive, he didn’t take up the matter himself but when he died, some people are claiming to be fighting for him”, he said.

FCMB: Deceased Friends Deny Paternity Report |The Source

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

Some persons who regard themselves as friends of late Tunde Thomas, have described the viral report of allege marital scandal between his wife and Managing director of the First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Adam Nuhu as false.

In a statement, released on Sunday, the friends of the deceased said, the report was capable of destroying the memory of the Tunde, said to have died after learning that his two children were fathered by the FCMB boss.

The statement reads in part: “While this is a personal matter, the tragedy of the death of Mr Tunde Thomas, and the allegations of  unethical conduct, require the Bank’s Board to conduct a review of what transpired.” It asked its shareholders to bear with it while investigations were on.

Meanwhile a family source who pleaded anonymity disclosed that in December, 2017, Moyo and Tunde had differences leading to their separation and eventual relocation of Moyo to the USA.

“It is important to note that the divorce process was never thought of, or initiated, by Moyo. And to the best of our knowledge, no divorce papers were ever served on Moyo. This means that they were still legally married. In the opinion of Moyo and her family, the channel for reconciliation was still open  until Tunde’s unfortunate demise.

“Tunde is the father of the 2 children and Moyo never told him he was not their father. Moyo and Tunde clearly worked to ensure the differences they had did not affect the relationship they respectively have with the two children.

“Tunde paid a visit to the USA to visit the children in June 2018. He met them and interacted with them unhindered. This was after his recovery from the stroke he had earlier that year. He was in touch constantly with the children, calling and having fatherly conversations with them, even at odd hours, at least twice every month from December, 2017.

“The last of such calls took place on Thanksgiving Day on 26th November, 2020. You will agree that this does not paint the picture of a man who had been told he was not the father of his children as was maliciously stated in the petition and is being circulated on social media.

It is very sad that a group of people have decided to take the differences between a married couple and misrepresent it into a sensational story. It is unfair to have the pictures of his young children splashed all over the internet.

“Tunde had a mild stroke in 2018. By the grace of God, he was able to fully recover from this and carried on with his life. He was obviously doing well at his job and was in another relationship with a lady who was pregnant before his death.

“Why he had a cardiac arrest that led to his eventual death almost 2 years after remains a mystery that only God can provide answers to. We can begin to postulate on possible reasons, but we would rather not, to preserve the fond memories of Tunde.”

“Tunde has now gone to be with his maker. We do wish his family and friends, including his pregnant girlfriend, the fortitude to bear the unfortunate loss. He has now been laid to rest and we implore all to allow those grieving his loss, including Moyo and his children, to do so in peace. May Tunde’s soul rest in perfect peace.”

Kaduna S*x Party: Property Owner, Loses Pregnancy, Goes To Court |The Source

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Adesina Soyooye
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Kaduna Sex Party

By Adesina Soyooye

Aisha Mercy Yakubu, the proprietor of the property pulled down by the Kaduna State Government for allegedly using it for a nude party slated, allegedly for December 27, says she neither owns a hotel, nor a guest house. And she said her property was never billed to host any nude party.

She said that what she owned was a restaurant, Asher Kings and Queens Restaurant, located at Sabon Tasha, Kaduna.

She said that not only was her Restaurant demolished, she lost everything therein, and cash to the value of over N30million. She also said she was detained by the Police, bribe taken from her for bail, and another N20,000 taken from her to track the owner of the phone number put on the leaflet announcing the nude party.

The Kaduna state Government demolished the property, giving the impression that it was a hotel, and that it was billed to be used to host “a sex party.”  But in a statement she issued on 2nd January, 2021, Yakubu told her story, and said she would proceed to Court to seek justice.

Entitled The Story of the Asher Kings and Queens Restaurant, she revealed:

“The Asher Kings and Queens Restaurant is a  34 sitting-capacity- at -a -time restaurant, located at #75 Kachia Road,Sabon Tasha,Kaduna State, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, with the registration number BN2463851 on 5th December,2016, under the COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 Food Production and Processing Services.

“The Restaurant is a one-storey building structure, with a VIP Lounge section, where premium customers relax to watch football league games in a cozy environment, with all the comfort; airconditioners and light music.

“Whilst the ground floor is where the kitchen and serving spot is, also with chairs and tables for customers to sit and eat their food as required.

“We hire/rent the VIP section for light events, of not more than 26 customers.

“On the 27th December,2020, a customer hired the VIP Lounge for a 15-man Reunion/Clothing line promo, to appreciate his customers for their good patronage of his brands.

“Before the event proper commenced, a friend of mine and I noticed an unusual  movement around the main gate to the restaurant, as it was half opened to avoid a  crowded environment.

“We approached the main gate, and on getting there, I saw two truck load of heavily armed officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

“I asked the team leader what was going on, but he ignored my question and said he will explain to me when we get to the Police Station, Sabon Tasha Division.

“When we arrived the Police station, my customer, who accompanied me to the station, enquired what the matter was and the Police showed us a poster on a GSM phone belonging to one of the officers, by name Inspector Felix. It was a poster of an event titled; KADUNA SEX PARTY, which the Police claimed the venue for the supposed “sex party” was scheduled to hold at my restaurant, even though with no address of where it will take place on the poster.

“I denied knowledge of that event as there was nothing of that sort taking place at the restaurant, and I wouldn’t stoop so low to entertain such illicit activity at my place, but the Police refused to believe me, and had my friend and two of my staff detained for one night, one day, until the customer that had earlier hired the place for usage on that fateful day was also arrested the next day.

“They were released after paying a “bail fee” of #100,000 to Inspector Felix and one other lady Officer,fair in complexion.

“I noticed how incompetent the NPF were, i suggested to the them to call the number on the supppsed “Kaduna Sex Party” poster, which they immediately put a call through and a name came out using the True Caller App as MARVELLOUS AKPAN.

“The Police asked me to pay a fee of #20,000 for them to do their job of tracking the user of the phone number, which I immediately paid them so that they will swing into action.

“Marvellous Akpan was arrested the next. He was interrogated, and he obliged to owning the phone number on the poster and printing of the poster which was posted on Social Media, assisted by a friend of his named Noah and one other guy.

“On further interrogation, Mr Marvellous Akpan confessed to the Police that he doesn’t know me and has never been to my restaurant nor has any knowledge of its address.

“Mr Chimeze,who had hired the place was released, summarily, after the successful arrest of Mr Akpan.

“The next day, 31st December, while at the other Branch of my restaurant, at Court Road,Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, a friend of mine called me, asked me to go to the main Restaurant and see what was going on. I immediately went and saw a combined team of Police men,Soldiers,KASTLEA and Vigilante groups guarded a Pay loader to demolished my restaurant. No prior notice was served to me before the demolition, there was no any form of communication between I and the Kaduna State Property Development Agency (KASUPDA) which came to demolish the building structure.

“Even when they arrived the location, the main entrance to the main Restaurant and the restaurant was under lock and key. There was no any form of communication to me!

“I watched them pull down the building without allowing me remove any item before the demolition. As a result of the trauma, I lost my one month old pregnancy.

I also incurred the following loses;

  1. cooking utensils 2.furniture 3.Electric appliances
  2. Chillers
  3. Deep freezers
  4. Bemarrings out door catering utensils
  5. Cash,et al worth over #32 million, as the place was abruptly vandalised after the demolition.

” I plan to seek legal redress for defamation of my character and the loss of my properties in the building.”

Prof Ibidapo-Obe, Former UNILAG VC, Dies Of COVID-19 |The Source

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Adesina Soyooye
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Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe

By Adesina Soyooye

An academic of great repute, and a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, is dead.

The Professor of Systems Engineering, and an accomplished University Administrator died Sunday, January 3, 2021, allegedly, of complications from COVID-19 at a private hospital in Lagos.

Born on July 5, 1949, the late Professor was, also, a former President of the Nigeria Academy of Science.

An old boy of Igbobi Grammer School, and Igbobi College, Professor Ibidapo-Obe was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos from 2000-2007. He died aged 71 years.

Ekiti Police Command Nabs Four Suspects Over Fake Kidnap |The Source

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Ayodele Oni
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Nigeria Police Force

By Ayodele Oni

The Rapid Response Squad, (RRS) of Ekiti State  Police Command has arrested and detained a suspect who faked his kidnap.

A statement by the Command’s  spokesman, Sunday Abutu, over the weekend stated that: “On the 31/12/2020 at about 1830hrs, one Mrs Aladejana Aderonke came to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Office and reported that her cousin, one Adelusi Adeweye, was kidnapped on the same date along Ado – iyin Ekiti Road.

“She further narrated that the Kidnappers were calling through the GSM number of the supposed victim and were demanding for the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand naira (#250,000) as ransom.

“Upon receipt of the report, the RRS swung into action by deploying a special team for thorough investigation for possible arrest of the culprits.

“In the process, four suspects, Yusuf Hassan, Yakubu Usani, Agboola Damilola, including the faked victim Adelusi Adeweye, were arrested at about 2200hrs inside the bush between Iworoko and Ifaki Ekiti.

“During interrogation, the four suspects arrested confessed to have conspired and faked the kidnapping of Adelusi Adeweye in order to get some money from the family members for the New  Year.

“Investigation is ongoing for further findings. As soon as it is concluded, the suspects arrested shall be charged to Court for prosecution.”

The State Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo called on the members of the public to be wary of the people around their various Communities and promptly report any criminal case or suspected person or group of persons found in their neighborhood to the nearest Police Station for timely action.

Sowore On Hunger Strike; Falana Set To Sue Nigeria Police |The Source

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

#RevolutionNow Converner and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, an online news medium, Omoyele Sowore, has embarked on hunger strike since his arrest on New Year’s Day by the Nigeria Police.

The 2019 Presidential Candidate at the Polls for Action Alliance Congress, AAC, has, however. asked his Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN,  to sue the Nigeria Police for torture.

Falana disclosed that Sowore is ready to sue the Police as he was badly beaten and subjected to dehumanising conditions in contravention of the Anti-Torture Act.

“Since Mr Sowore’s fundamental right to dignity has been recklessly violated by the police we have his instructions to press for charges against all the officers who subjected him to physical and mental torture in contravention of the letter and spirit of the provisions of the Anti Torture Act of 2017,” he said.

He said from indications, the Nigeria Police Force is waiting for “orders from above” before releasing Sowore.

“Order from above” is a common term used in Nigeria to refer to a superior authority.

He further stated that the Nigeria Police are holding Sowore for alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols, but had denied him bail for two consecutive days even though the law says such offences are bailable.

Falana further stated that his client had pointedly told the police that he had not breached COVID-19 protocols.

The activist said, “Mr Sowore who was covering an event at the time of his arrest has maintained that he did not breach any of the COVID-19 regulations. He has been detained indefinitely on the basis of orders “from above.”

The lawyer said his client had been tortured and locked up in a detention facility along with armed robbery suspects.

Falana added, “The police officers who arrested Mr Omoyele Sowore at Abuja on January 31, 2020, subjected him to severe beating and left him with bruises all over his body. As if that was not enough he has been locked up in the midst of armed robbery suspects at a notorious detention facility called abattoir maintained by the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad in Abuja.”

“The physical torture to Mr Sowore was prolonged by the refusal of the police to provide him with medical attention. Although Mr Sowore’s injuries are being treated by his personal physician, the police authorities have refused the application of the detainee for bail even though the alleged offence of breaching COVID-19 regulations is ‘bailable”.

New Year Auto Crash Claims Life Of Ondo Governor’s Aides |The Source

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Ayodele Oni
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Tosin Ogunbodede

By Ayodele Oni

An early new year tragedy has hit government of Ondo state as a top Aide of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu died in an auto accident.

Early reports indicate that Mr Tosin Ogunbodede, the  Chief of Protocol to the Governor  and his driver lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident.

The accident, according to reports, happened along Ilesha/Akure express road, while returning from an engagement.

The other person with them in the vehicle, whose identity is still unknown, sustained varying degrees of injuries.

He is currently on danger list at the Wesley hospital in Ilesha, Osun State.

Marriage Scandal: Pressure Mount On CBN To Sack FCMB Boss

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Bayo Bernard
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By Fola James

Serious pressure is being mounted on the Central bank of Nigeria, CBN to sack the Managing Director of the First City Monument Bank, Adam Nuru, over an illicit affair with a married woman, which later led to the death of the husband, one Tunde Thomas, as no fewer than 1500 persons have signed a petition for the commercial bank boss to be sacked.

Moyo Thomas, mother of two and a staff member of FCMB, was said to have had a romantic affair with Nuhu, which produced two children.

Her husband reportedly died of depression on December 16, 2020, after he found out that Nuru allegedly fathered their two children and not him.

The deceased husband suffered a cardiac arrest which later led to his death, report said.

A petition initiated by friends of the deceased, on Thursday had accused Nuhu of causing the death of Thomas, demanding his sack by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, warning that effort to sweep the allegation under the carpet will be resisted.

The Petition read in part “This is a case of gross misconduct based on ethical grounds and an unjustifiable economic oppression by the elite (Adam Nuru) against the underprivileged in the society,” the petition, which has already garnered over 700 signatures, reads.

“The MD has been doing everything possible to sweep this case under the carpet. We implore the Central Bank of Nigeria, as the apex regulator, and the board of FCMB to investigate this for the integrity of the bank and Nigerian banking industry.”

Meanwhile, FCMB issued a statement on Friday, signed by Diran Olojo its spokesman, where the bank said investigation has commenced on the matter.

The bank said “We are aware of several stories circulating across several media platforms about our bank’s Managing Director, Adam Nuru, a former employee, Ms Moyo Thomas, and her deceased ex-husband, Mr Tunde Thomas,” the statement read.

“While this is a personal matter, the tragedy of the death of Mr Tunde Thomas and the allegations of unethical conduct require the bank’s board to conduct a review of what transpired, any violations of our code of ethics and the adequacy of these code of conduct ethics. This will be done immediately.

“We enjoin all our stakeholders to bear with us as we conduct this review and to please respect the various families involved.

“Our Board of Directors are reviewing all aspects of this report and once they are done with their review, we will revert to you.”

 

Rescued Bishop Chikwe, Weak; Driver Hospitalised |The Source

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Adesina Soyooye
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His Lordship Moses Chikwe

By Adesina Soyooye

The abducted and, now, rescued Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Diocese, His Lordship Moses Chikwe, is stable, but weak because of his experiences in the hands  of his abductors. His driver is, also, hospitalised because of a deep matchet cut he received from the hoodlums who abducted him and his boss.

These were disclosed in a release, personally, signed by the Archbishop of Owerri  Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace, Anthony Obinna.

Bishop Chikwe was abducted, along with his driver on, Sunday, December 27, as he drove out of his premises at Site and Services, World Bank area Owerri.

His abduction was greeted by an outrage. On Wednesday, the Catholic Women of the Diocese shut down Owerri in a peaceful protest asking  for his release.

Finally, Bishop Chikwe was rescued on New Year’s day, January 1st, and, he arrived his residence at about 10.00pm.  Obinna, in the release, said he arrived Chikwe’s residence at 10.45pm, and met a weak man, with an unbroken spirit. But the Archbishop said the Bishop’s driver was not around because he was rushed to the hospital over  deep matchet cuts he received in the hands of the kidnappers.

The Archbishop said the rescue operation which culminated in the release was made possible by the Imo State Government, using a combination of the Imo Police and the DSS Commands, as well as the Chief Security Officer, Anambra State Government.

In its own reaction, the Imo state Police Command said the rescue operation was as a result of a sting operation.

At the time of writing this, it was not yet confirmed if any ransome was paid, or where they were rescued from.

But a few days ago, a fake story had gone viral that the Bishop had been killed and beheaded in a forest in Nkpo, Anambra State.

That gives an inkling that perhaps, the Bishop must have been rescued from somewhere in Anambra State.

Super Eagles Striker, Osimhen Is Covid-19 Positive |The Source

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli Football Club of Italy forward, Victor Osimhen has tested positive for the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The former Lille Metropole Football Club of France Striker is the latest Nigeria footballer to test positive to the deadly Pandemic following the Club’s announcement that its high profile  attacker has contracted  the virus.

Acording to the Italian club, the 22-year old returned from Nigeria where he had celebrated the Yuletide and tested positive for the virus.

”The Club can confirm that Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19 following his return to Italy,” the Napoli statement read on Twitter

The Club, also, confirmed that Osimhen was not in contact with the rest of his team mates and was asymptomatic.

The Nigerian Striker is expected to go into isolation and would miss some matches for his Club.

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