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Banking fraud: Activist backs EFCC Chairman on Banker’s Asset Declaration Policy
…Says, Bank workers promote fraud in the sector
A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, has thrown his weight behind the decision of the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, that the Bank officials in the country should declare their assets, saying it is right decision at the right time.
Specifically, he disclosed that the new Chairman of the EFCC had
started on a good note following the new policy, stressing that the
bank officials were aidding and abetting the fraudulent activities
ravaging the banking sector in the country which made their teeming customers to lose their hard earned resources to fraudsters.
Comrade Sulaiman who is Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), stated that Bawa had planned to uproot the major financial fraud in the banking industry and that was why their Unions were crying wolf when there was none.
It would be recalled recently that, the new Anti-graft Chairman, Mr.
Abdulrasheed Bawa, had penultimate Tuesday, announced that the
Commission would from June 1st, 2021, be demanding the Asset
Declaration forms of the Bankers.
Backing the EFCC Chairman, the pro-democracy activist, maintained that the bank officials from Tellers, Marketers and other senior officials were perpetrating fraud in the industry.
According to him, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the new EFCC Chairman, had touched the wounds of the Bankers for requesting for their Assets Declaration form June, 2021 and they were not comfortable with the new policy because some of their hands have soiled with fraud in the sector.
Recalling that the Centre (CHRSJ) had earlier drag the three nation’s commercial banks before the apex Bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and anti- graft body, the Economy and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over perceived banking fraud against their customers.
The affected commercial banks were Guaranty Trust Bank(GTB), First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and United Bank for African (UBA),alleging that the banks’ officials were aiding and abetting the recent banking fraud in the banks where money of their customers were transferred illegally to another account and also allowing the fraudsters to open an account with their Banks without necessary requisite, adding that they were colliding with the approved O’PAY agents through which the customers’ money were fraudulently removed.
The rights group insisted to strive to ensure the end of this banking
monster in the land by establishing a Banking-Customers Relation Unit(BCRU),disclosing that the rights group would use the Unit to stop the
ongoing banking fraud of Nigeria masses of their meager resources in the various banks.
The group cited the defrauding of one Nigerian, Miss Alimi Ganiyat
Temitope of 41 Seriki Street, Lagos, who is a customer of Guaranty Trust Bank( GTB ) Plc with Savings Account Number:-(0430971306) and little girl was defrauding of her sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000k) between July 17th,2020 to August 5th,2020 through POS/WEB PURCHASE TRANSACTION-Opay*Flutterwave Ikeja NG.
According to the group, it was surprising that the Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB) refused to help the helpless little girl to recover her
money back when she reported to the bank of what happened to her money in their bank account which made the customer to suspect that their officials had the knowledge of the fraudulent transfer of her money to another account, thinking that she would not have audacity to ask for her money back.
Giving another experience of a customer with Oko-Oba branch of
FCMB, Mr. Ibikunle Adebayo (+234 8103966336) of Account Number:-(6027724010), where sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Nine Thousand naira (N169,000) were deducted from Ibikunle’s Account without his knowledge but with knowledge of the FCMB Bank official.
They respectively used Osifoh Peter with UBA Account
Number:-(2052933837) and OPAY Account of Rufai Saidu with Account Number:-(9031811238), to withdraw the sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Nine Thousand naira from Ibikunle’s Account on Wednesday 11th of November,2020.
And another FCMB Customer of No.9, Abaku Ijoja Junction, Aiyetoro, Osogbo, Osun State, Mrs. Adeyemi Abiodun Waliyat with Account Number:-(5525660011) of Classic Saving Two(2), Osogbo Branch, were fraudulently withdrawn the Sum of #111,800k from her account by one Shola, which used #100,300k to play Bet Naija on three different times and also used #10,500k to buy airtime on another three different Phone Numbers as follows:-(+234 9131329923, +234 8149800768 & +234 7026258494).
It further added that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand naira (N500, 000) were illegally moved out of an account belonging to Mr. Smart-Alli Amusa with GTB Account number: – (0121132515) and Access Bank Account
number:-(0031171790), belonging to Alani Bolarinwa Olaniyan was also experienced illegal deduction of funds.
He reiterated that many bank customers have been the victims of such bank fraud in Nigeria, reiterating that the human rights organization would not hesitate to launch “#EndBanking fraud” nationwide protest.
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.
In a statement to mark the end of Ramadan, Araraume highlighted the significance of the month long period of spiritual reflection, fasting, and devotion. “As Muslims gather with loved ones to share in the festivities, I join in the cheer, wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Eid,” he said.
The Senator expressed profound appreciation to Muslim Nigerians for their contributions to the nation’s growth, describing their faith, resilience, and patriotism as beacons of hope. “Your unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress is truly commendable,” he stated.
As the country navigates its current challenges, Araraume called for unity, understanding, and collective effort. “Let us embrace the spirit of Eid, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness, to build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come,” he urged.
Araraume also extended solidarity to President Bola Tinubu, a distinguished Muslim and the leader of APC, praising his visionary leadership and dedication to nation building. “President Tinubu’s commitment to serving Nigeria has been exemplary, and we assure him of our continued support,” he said.
Reaffirming the APC’s commitment to national prosperity, Araraume emphasized that the values of compassion, unity, and progress embodied by Eid align deeply with the party’s ethos. “As we mark this occasion, we reaffirm our dedication to creating a Nigeria where faith and ethnic background are not barriers to success,” he concluded.
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, said the meeting will culminate in the signing of various Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
The statement said the meeting reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations, attracting foreign investment, and modernising key infrastructure to support economic growth.
It added that a major highlight of the visit was the signing of a £746 million financing agreement between UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
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The statement said the deal will fund the refurbishment of two key maritime infrastructures — the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
The President and the First Lady had earlier been the guests of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Tinubu was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed; and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu.
Other members of the delegation include Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa; National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
Morocco have been officially crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the CAF Appeal Board overturned the result of the final against Senegal. The decision comes after extraordinary scenes in Rabat where the Lions of Teranga walked off the pitch in protest, leading to a retrospective 3-0 forfeit victory for the host nation.
In a detailed statement, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF was “declared admissible in form and the appeal is upheld.” This landmark ruling effectively strips Senegal of what would have been their second continental crown, rewarding the hosts for a match that descended into chaos during extra time.
The roots of the controversy lie in a heated moment deep into stoppage time when Morocco’s Brahim Diaz went down in the box. While the referee initially waved play away, a VAR review resulted in a spot-kick for the hosts. This sparked a furious reaction from the Senegalese bench, with head coach Pape Thiaw instructing his players to return to the dressing room in a protest that lasted several minutes.
The CAF Appeal Board found that “the conduct of the Senegal team falls within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations.” By leaving the field of play, Senegal was deemed to have infringed on the regulations, leading to the administrative 3-0 defeat. The ruling sets aside the previous CAF Disciplinary Board decision and confirms that the protest lodged by Morocco has been fully upheld
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