The EFCC, Lagos zonal office, onThursday, October 19, 2017, arraigned the duo of Eze Okoronkwo and Okechukwu Ariguzo before Justice Ridwan Mohammed Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a five-count charge bordering on impersonation, forgery and obtaining money under false pretense to the tune of $13, 275 (Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy- five Thousand United States Dollars).
The suspected fraudsters were arrested following a complaint received by the Commission from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administrative and Control (NAFDAC).
The Judge who ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody pending the perfection of their bail conditions, adjourned the case to November 28, 2017 for commencement of trial.
Time to End Ethnic Hate Speech in Nigeria: A Call for Introspection and Unity
By Sonny Iroche Introduction In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed an alarming rise in ethnic-driven hate speech, particularly on social media and political platforms. These divisive narratives, often fueled by ignorance, prejudice, and frustration, target whole groups of Nigerians with sweeping stereotypes. Such reckless profiling is not only misleading but also dangerous, as it undermines…
September 6, 2025 • Opinion
