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Access Bank’s Narratives On Obanikoro Misleading, As Court Orders MD’s Arrest Over Property Dispute

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The narrative of Access Bank on the property dispute between the bank and Gbolahan Obanikoro and four others has been described as misleading, just as Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square has ordered the arrest of Access Bank Managing Director, Ms. Bolaji Agbede, and three others for allegedly failing to appear for their arraignment.

 

P.M.EXPRESS learnt that Justice Harrison’s order also affected Balmoral International Limited, DDSS International Company Limited and Adejare Adegbenro.

 

The Judge issued the arrest warrant after the Lagos State prosecution counsel, Uthman Rilwan, informed the court that he had served the defendants with notice, but they failed to attend the arraignment.

 

The Lagos State Government had filed a four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, and attempted theft against the defendants.

 

When the case was called, Rilwan informed the court that the day’s purpose was to arraign the defendants; however, they were absent despite receiving notice of the court date.

 

The prosecutor stated that on or about September 2, 2013, at Plot 1261, Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, the defendants conspired to commit theft.

 

He alleged that Adejare, Balmoral, Access Bank, and Agbede stole the property of MOB Integrated Services at Plot 40b, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, by using it as security for a loan without the complainant’s consent and subsequently entered into a consent judgment.

 

Additionally, they were accused of attempting to steal MOB Integrated Services’ property on May 26, 2019, by offering and granting DDSS International Company Limited a credit facility of N1 billion.

 

According to the prosecutor, these offences contravened Sections 411, 280, and 21 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2011.

 

Rilwan stated, “My Lord, this matter is for arraignment today, and the defendants have been duly served with a copy of the charge. We request the court to issue a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest to ensure they attend proceedings on the next court date.”

 

Consequently, Justice Harrison issued a bench warrant against the second to fifth defendants, Balmoral International Limited, Access Bank, Bolaji Agbede, and DDSS International Company Limited.

 

The judge directed that the bench warrant be executed against the principal officers and adjourned the case until February 24, 2025, for the defendants’ arraignment.

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Flight Disruptions Due to Multiple Bird Strikes – Your Safety Comes First

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Air Peace regrets to inform the flying public of an unexpected disruption to our flight operations caused by multiple bird strike incidents affecting three of our aircraft within the last 24 hours.

The first incident happened yesterday, necessitating an air return. Additionally, earlier today, two of our aircraft also suffered bird strike incidents, resulting in the grounding of the affected aircraft for safety checks and necessary maintenance.

As a safety-conscious airline, Air Peace prioritizes the well-being of our passengers and crew above all else. In line with our strict safety protocols, we have immediately commenced the requisite inspections and maintenance procedures to ensure that the aircraft meet the highest safety standards before returning to service.

We sincerely apologize to our esteemed customers for the inconvenience these disruptions may cause to their travel plans. While we work to resolve the situation as swiftly as possible, we kindly seek your patience and understanding. Our team is actively reaching out to affected passengers to provide necessary assistance, including rescheduling and alternative travel arrangements where possible.

Please rest assured that every decision we make is with your safety in mind. We appreciate your trust in Air Peace and thank you for standing with us.

Air Peace remains committed to providing safe, seamless, and efficient flight services. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we navigate this unexpected situation.

For more information on flight schedules or any other customer concerns, please reach out to us at callcenter@flyairpeace.com. or visit our website and social media channels for updates.

Thank you for your continued trust in Air Peace.

Signed,

Dr. Ejike Ndiulo

Head of Corporate Communications

Air Peace Limited

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Natasha Akpoti accuses Akpabio of punishing her for refusing to sleep with him (Video)

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of punishing her in the senate for refusing his adances.

 

 

The Kogi Central Senator revealed this while speaking on Arise TV’s morning show on Friday, February 28, 2024.

 

“When we were at his house in Uyo for his birthday, he held my hand and offered to show me around his house. My husband was there, walking behind us.

 

 

 

When we got to a particular sitting room, he asked, ‘Do you like my house?’ I replied, ‘Of course, sir, every room, every living room.’ Then he said, ‘Now that you are a senator, I want us to come here at your convenience to spend time. You will enjoy it,” she said.

 

 

When asked to clarify her claims, she said, ‘My case is a case of a student being punished by a lecturer for refusing to sleep with him.”

 

 

On February 20, the lawmaker disrupted plenary by rejecting her assigned seat, defying Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s order, and repeatedly raising a point of order despite being overruled.

 

 

On Tuesday, the upper chamber referred her to the committee on ethics, privileges, and public petitions for disciplinary review.

 

 

In a statement on her X page on Thursday, the Kogi senator said she was ready to face the panel, but would not allow the matter to be handled behind closed doors.

 

Earlier, the Kogi senator filed a N100 billion defamation suit against Akpabio.

 

In the suit filed at the federal capital territory (FCT) high court, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio and Mfon Patrick, his legislative aide, made defamatory comments against her.

 

 

The lawmaker asked the court to compel the respondents to withdraw the defamatory comments and apologise to her in a national newspaper.

 

 

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Lagos Speaker, Mojisola Meranda’s security Details  Restored— Lagos CP

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The Lagos State Police Command has announced that the security details of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, have been reinstated.

 

Earlier report had it that the security escorts assigned to the Speaker’s office and her residence were withdrawn earlier on Thursday.

 

 

This raised questions, especially after the security details of impeached speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, were restored, leading him to storm the assembly complex and declare himself as speaker.

 

 

Obasa even chaired a plenary session with a small number of assembly members present.

 

However, in a press briefing on Thursday, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, confirmed that four security personnel who were previously withdrawn from the Speaker have now been restored.

 

 

He explained that the removal of security details from the Speaker and other Very Important Personalities (VIPs) in the state was part of an ongoing audit of Police personnel and firearms.

 

Jimoh also mentioned that this audit is not exclusive to Lagos, as similar operations are being conducted in other states’ Police Commands.

 

 

 

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