Crime
Minister Accused Of Interfering In UNICAL Sex Scandal Investigation
Minister Accused Of Interfering In UNICAL Sex Scandal Investigation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Florence Bisong, has expressed strong disapproval of the actions of Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohaneye. She accused the minister of allegedly intimidating female students who were providing testimonies before the panel investigating allegations of sexual harassment against Professor Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the university’s Faculty of Law.
Earlier, students from the Faculty of Law had conducted a peaceful protest, alleging sexual misconduct by Prof. Cyril Ndifon. Over 15 individuals came forward as victims willing to testify against the suspended Dean in a court of law. In response to these allegations, the University of Calabar management suspended Prof. Ndifon, citing alleged violations of the institution’s laws and policies.
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However, a leaked audio message featuring the Minister of Women Affairs surfaced, wherein she purportedly threatened one of the female students with legal consequences, urging her to refrain from participating in the case.
Reacting to the leaked audio, Prof. Florence Bisong, the Vice-Chancellor, described it as a troubling development. She emphasized that the university’s management was diligently addressing the issues through established procedural laws and administrative channels. She also stated that the testimonies from the students had not been coerced by anyone.
The Vice-Chancellor defended the university’s commitment to academic excellence and creating a supportive environment for its students, particularly in the face of a patriarchal culture. She highlighted that various agencies and groups had been invited to observe the investigation panel’s proceedings, demonstrating the university’s dedication to a fair and unbiased inquiry.
Prof. Bisong reiterated that the purpose of the investigative panel was to provide a fair opportunity for the accused Dean to defend himself. If found guilty, he would face a disciplinary panel, chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics.
The leaked audio message from the Minister of Women Affairs featured her warning the students about potential legal repercussions if they provided false testimony and advised them to tread carefully in the matter. The minister emphasized the importance of honesty and cautioned against any actions that could lead to severe consequences, including legal repercussions. She also mentioned her higher position in the government hierarchy compared to the Vice-Chancellor.
When asked about the leaked audio, the minister declined to comment, stating that the investigation was ongoing, and it was essential to allow it to reach its conclusion.
An Ogun State Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate O.L. Oke has sentenced two men, Moruf Okusanya (40) and Babatunde Gafar (33), to seven years in prison each without an option of a fine, following their conviction on a four-count charge.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Case Background and Prosecution
The convicts were apprehended following a violent cult clash at the Ikenne Town Hall on October 23, 2023, which severely disrupted public peace and local activities.
Prosecuting officer ASP Olaide Rawlings established during the trial that Okusanya belonged to the Eiye Confraternity, while Gafar was affiliated with the Alora Confraternity, alongside other accomplices currently at large. Their actions violated several provisions of the Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation of Landed Properties, Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping and Other Anti-Violent and Related Offences Law of Ogun State, 2016.
Finding the prosecution’s evidence credible and compelling beyond a reasonable doubt, Magistrate Oke delivered the sentence to serve as a strict deterrent against unlawful secret societies and violent disturbances in the state.
The Nigeria Police Force, operating via the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, successfully apprehended and repatriated Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N’Djamena over the May 3, 2026, murder and torture of Nazik Mahamat Saleh . Following an international arrest warrant issued on June 22, 2026, by the Court of Appeal in N’Djamena for Abdoulaye and her accomplice Fatime Senoussi Mouktar—alongside links to narcotics trafficking—the suspect fled to Nigeria. Intelligence-led operations tracked her down to Railway Quarters in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, where she was arrested on August 5, 2026. Under established bilateral frameworks and in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB N’Djamena, she was repatriated back to Chad via Lomé, Togo, on August 14, 2026, to face trial. Inspector-General of Police IGP Olatunji Disu lauded the operatives for their exemplary coordination, emphasizing the force’s resolve to dismantle trans-border criminal networks and prevent Nigeria from serving as a safe haven for international fugitives.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.
Key Details of the Case
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Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.
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The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.
Related BDC Convictions
In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.
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