Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on Wednesday sentenced one Bashir Ali to six months in prison for fraud.

The convict was prosecuted by the Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge of misappropriation to the tune of N484, 600.00 (Four Hundred and Eighty-four Thousand, Six Hundred Naira).

The charge read, “That you, Bashir Ali sometime in 2018 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, being entrusted with dominion over certain properties to wit: N484,600.00 to Tanya Afro-Vet Consult Limited being the proceeds of sales of livestock feeds and drugs, did dishonestly misappropriate the entire sum and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code Laws of Borno State Cap 102 Vol.3 0f 1994 and punishable under Section 312 of the same Law.”

He pleaded guilty, upon which prosecution counsel, Benjamin Lawal Manji, prayed the court to convict and sentence him accordingly, while defence counsel, M.H Myshelia, pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy.

Justice Kumaliye convicted and sentenced Ali to six months imprisonment with N20, 000.00 fine option. The convict is also to pay up the outstanding balance of N154, 600 to his former employers, failure of which he would have to spend six years in prison.

Ali’s journey to prison followed a petition to the EFCC from Dr. Yazeed Kolo, CEO, Tanya Agro-Vet Consult Limited, in which he alleged that the convict, who was a staff of the company, made sales of livestock feeds and drugs to the tune of N484, 600.00 which he converted to his personal use.

As part of its commitment to making Nigeria better in the area of electricity distribution, the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has disclosed that the country’s electricity generation increased to 5377.8 mega watt.

He explained that the new feat was achieved at the beginning of August 2020 and that the record was the peak of the country’s generation.

The Minister, through a post on his social media page on Thursday, said that the feat showed and increase of 2.8mw as against the 5,375mw recorded on the national grid in 2019.

Mamman said that the recorded peak at 5,377.8MW of electricity was successfully evacuated to distribution load centers for onward distribution to homes across the country.

He, however, lauded efforts of President Muhammed Buhari as well as other stakeholders in the sector involved making the project visible while assuring Nigerians that the ministry would continue to improve on its achievement by improving electricity supply in the country.

“On the 1st of Aug 2020 the National Grid made history, by attaining a new record peak generation of 5,377.8MW of Electricity which was successfully evacuated to distribution load centers. Kudos to all involved. We are constantly striving to make Electricity better for Nigerians,” the minister wrote.

On the 1st of Aug 2020 the National Grid made history, by attaining a new record peak generation of 5,377.8MW of Electricity which was successfully evacuated to distribution load centers. Kudos to all involved. We are constantly striving to make Electricity better for Nigerians.

— Engr. Sale Mamman (@EngrSMamman) August 6, 2020

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Sen. Tolu Odebiyi congratulates the newly elected Chairman of the information Chapel Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Chapter, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju, for his well deserved victory following his election as Chairman, NUJ information Chapel, Ogun State Chapter.

In a congratulatory message released by the office of Senator Tolu Odebiyi, the Senator said, “On behalf of my entire family and Constituents in Ogun West Senatorial District, I join millions of your admirers, friends, associates as well as the members of the Pen profession in Ogun State in congratulating our dear friend on your well- deserved victory yesterday, Wednesday 5th August, 2020,”.

Senator Odebiyi went on to salute Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju for the hardwork, integrity, efficiency and effectiveness he exhibited in all assignments he undertook.
He also uses this opportunity to call on the Union members to be partners in progress in the quest to develop and improve the fortunes of the majority of people in Ogun West and environs.

Sen. Odebiyi wishes Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju luck and success in his new role.

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Sen. Tolu Odebiyi congratulates the newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Chapter, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju, for his well deserved victory following his election as Chairman, NUJ, Ogun State Chapter.

In a congratulatory message released by the office of Senator Tolu Odebiyi, the Senator said, “On behalf of my entire family and Constituents in Ogun West Senatorial District, I join millions of your admirers, friends, associates as well as the members of the Pen profession in Ogun State in congratulating our dear friend on your well- deserved victory yesterday, Wednesday 5th August, 2020,”.

Senator Odebiyi went on to salute Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju for the hardwork, integrity, efficiency and effectiveness he exhibited in all assignments he undertook.
He also uses this opportunity to call on the Union members to be partners in progress in the quest to develop and improve the fortunes of the majority of people in Ogun West and environs.

Sen. Odebiyi wishes Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju luck and success as he reposition the association for greater heights.

Manchester City have signed centre-back Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for a reported fee of £40 million.

Ake has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, keeping him at City until the summer of 2025.

The Netherlands international described joining Pep Guardiola’s side as a “dream”.

He said: “City have been the best side in England over the course of the last decade.

“Coming here is a dream for me. This is a top side full of world-class players. Everywhere you look in this squad there are big names with international pedigree.

“Pep is a manager admired across the world – what he’s done in the game speaks for itself. The success he’s had is unbelievable and the style of football he plays really appeals to me.

“I know I’m going to have to work hard to get into the side, but that’s what I’m here to do. I’ll do whatever I can to make an impact and help the team win silverware.”

City’s Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain, said: “Nathan is a quality defender. He was a leader during his time at Bournemouth, and I am so pleased we’ve managed to bring him here.

“He’s strong and quick, and we feel he has the technical and intellectual attributes needed to excel in Pep’s setup.”

Ake becomes City’s second summer signing following the arrival of Valencia winger Ferran Torres, 20 on Tuesday.

MIn fulfilment of his campaign promises, Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has flagged off reconstruction of N200 million Atakumosa market in Ilesha town, as part of his plan to boost the state”s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Oyetola stated that reconstruction of the market razed by fire would contribute effectively to the socio-economic and commercial activities, thereby, boosting the state annual GDP.

At launch of first phase of the market reconstruction yesterday, the governor assured traders that the reconstructed market would have modern facilities including boreholes, toilets, and waste bins, to meet international standard.

He noted that the efforts by the government through the state’s Community and Social Development Agency (CSDP), would bring succour to the displaced traders after suffering huge financial losses when fire razed the market and destroyed goods worth millions of naira.

“As our contribution to the ongoing initiative, our Government shall in addition to this CSDP assisted initiative, build another 250 stalls, which will be delivered before the end of this year.

“This project, which is supported by the Osun CSDP will see to the construction of a total of 400 stalls comprising lock up shops and open markets with boreholes, toilets and waste bins to meet international standard”, the governor added.

Oyetola, who expressed his delight at impact his policies and programme was already having on citizens, assured residents that the Osun Development Agenda was designed to cater for citizens’ welfare and boost standard of living in the state.

He noted that the market reconstruction project was an indication that the agenda was centered on the citizens’ development, saying, Atakumosa market was gutted by fire that destroyed traders’ valuables and means of livelihood.

“First, it happened at a time when the State of Osun was passing through serious financial and economic challenges and at a time when we were rubbing minds on how to further increase access of people of the state to improved social and economic infrastructure.

“Second, the incident was very painful in view of its devastating effect on the livelihood of the masses in the market. The effect is better imagined.

“I am, therefore, happy that, today, we are able to fulfil our electoral promise, as well as our role as government to provide security and welfare for the people by kick-starting the first phase of the reconstruction of the market which is worth about N200million. This will bring relief to our poor and vulnerable market men and women in Atakumosa market when completed”, he added.

Aside from the construction, the governor also presented cheques to 10 groups of traders, as an intervention fund to aid their post-coronavirus recovery in the state.

“At this juncture, I must remind us all and in particular the beneficiaries of this intervention that part of today’s project adopts Community/Group Driven Development (CDD) approach, which means you are the drivers of this market reconstruction project.

“I urge you to continue in this laudable lane as you cannot afford to fail in this enormous assignment, which is the way to go in this challenging period”, Oyetola added.