Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Husband After Ten Years Of Separation

Nollywood star actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed gratitude for the restoration of her relationship with the father of her child, Olakunle Churchill.

Dikeh, on Instagram, said after 10 years of public battles, broken communication, and pain, God stepped in and healed their relationship.

The mother of one praised God’s faithfulness, saying He’s not a God who abandons what He’s started and will see it through to completion.

Dikeh, who is now a converted Christian, acknowledged the role of humility, prayer, and obedience in their restoration, and encouraged others facing similar challenges to keep trusting God.

She wrote: “We are living proof that the Word of God is eternal and unfailing.

“God is not a God who abandons what He has started. When He begins a work, He stays with it until it is completed.

“After ten long years of public battles, deep wounds, broken communication, bitterness, and pain, God stepped in. What looked ugly, impossible, and beyond repair has been touched by mercy. Peace has replaced chaos. Respect has returned where anger once lived. What human effort could not fix, God healed by salvation, humility, and the sincere prayers of a child.

“This restoration is not by might, not by wisdom, not by strength —but by the Spirit of the Lord. When God moves, the human mind cannot comprehend the process. He softens hearts, silences the enemy, and rewrites stories that looked finished.

“Every plan of darkness has failed. Stubbornness has bowed. Pride has melted. Love has found its voice again for my child.

“I am deeply grateful to the father of my child Dr Kunle for yielding to God’s word and choosing peace. Obedience to God always births restoration, even when the road has been long and painful.

“To anyone standing where I once stood, tired, wounded, misunderstood, and believing nothing good can come out of the situation,please hear this: God has not abandoned you. Your story is not over. What He has started, He will surely perfect. Keep praying. Keep choosing love. Keep trusting God even when it hurts.

“May this restored relationship remain built on the solid rock of God’s mercy, protection, grace, and mighty hand. May it stand as a living testimony that God never fails, never forgets, and never walks away from His own. If God did it for us, He can do it for you.”

“God is not a God who abandons what He has started. When He begins a work, He stays with it until it is completed.

“After ten long years of public battles, deep wounds, broken communication, bitterness, and pain, God stepped in. What looked ugly, impossible, and beyond repair has been touched by mercy. Peace has replaced chaos. Respect has returned where anger once lived. What human effort could not fix, God healed by salvation, humility, and the sincere prayers of a child.

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“This restoration is not by might, not by wisdom, not by strength —but by the Spirit of the Lord. When God moves, the human mind cannot comprehend the process. He softens hearts, silences the enemy, and rewrites stories that looked finished.

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“Every plan of darkness has failed. Stubbornness has bowed. Pride has melted. Love has found its voice again for my child.

“I am deeply grateful to the father of my child Dr Kunle for yielding to God’s word and choosing peace. Obedience to God always births restoration, even when the road has been long and painful.

“To anyone standing where I once stood, tired, wounded, misunderstood, and believing nothing good can come out of the situation,please hear this: God has not abandoned you. Your story is not over. What He has started, He will surely perfect. Keep praying. Keep choosing love. Keep trusting God even when it hurts.

“May this restored relationship remain built on the solid rock of God’s mercy, protection, grace, and mighty hand. May it stand as a living testimony that God never fails, never forgets, and never walks away from His own. If God did it for us, He can do it for you. 

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RCCG Establishes Youths Church In Lagos

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (Lagos Province 64) has established a new youth church, Revelation Church in Holiness, Model Parish, Lagos, aimed at empowering young people spiritually and equipping them with practical skills to contribute positively to society.

Led by Pastor Oyewumi Afolabi, the church seeks to provide a platform for youth to connect, grow, and develop into agents of change, addressing issues such as spiritual apathy, idleness, and lack of direction.

Speaking during the inaugural service last Sunday, the pastor in charge of the province, Felix Oni, expressed enthusiasm over the founding of the new church under his leadership, saying it is a deliberate move to ignite spiritual revival in the community.

Oni said the church’s establishment is aimed at creating “brand new people” who will think positively and contribute to the nation’s turnaround.

He added, “We want to raise giants from here, who will be agents of change. National and patriotic Christians, who will go and turn the heart of people back to God.”

On his part, Afolabi revealed the church’s plans to empower young people through spiritual growth, skills development, and community engagement.

He explained that the church aims to provide a platform for youth to connect, grow, and develop spiritually and professionally.

According to him, the church’s Enterprise Development Centre offers training in digital skills, carpentry, and other practical areas, providing young individuals with market-ready skills and support.

Afolabi attributed the church’s establishment to the need for youth-focused initiatives, citing gaps in spiritual guidance and personal development opportunities.

 

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Attacks Scare: Why We Deployed Officers To Schools In Ikeja - Lagos CP

Following threats of attacks on schools in Ikeja by yet-to-be-identified persons, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the deployment of police personnel, on a permanent basis, to the affected Grange School and Greensprings School (Anthony Campus).

The management of the affected schools, located in Ikeja, had ordered the temporary closure of the schools after receiving security threats via WhatsApp messages from an unknown number.

Announcing the temporary closure, the Head of Grange School, Richard McMahon, in a letter addressed to parents, said the school would not open due to a “security-related concern.”

The letter dated January 21, 2026, read, “Earlier this evening, the school received a security-related concern. While there is no immediate danger, we have chosen to act responsibly by taking the matter seriously and putting all necessary safety measures in place.

“The school will use tomorrow (Thursday) to follow up fully with the appropriate authorities and receive official guidance.

“The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our highest priority, and this temporary closure allows us to ensure that all protocols are properly observed.”

The school management said it would monitor developments, in conjunction with security agencies, to determine the reopening of the school.

On its part, the authorities of the Anthony Campus of Greensprings School also asked students who turned up for school on Thursday to return home while it assessed the security situation.

An official of the school confirmed that the assessment examinations scheduled for Thursday afternoon were aborted due to the closure directive.

The official added that it was uncertain how long the closure of the campus would last before normal academic activities resumed.

It was also gathered that a nearby school, Avi-Cenna International School, Ikeja, was considering a temporary closure.

However, in a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, the command said it had neutralised the threat to the schools within Ikeja.

The police declared the schools safe for continued academic and administrative activities after conducting a security sweep of the premises.

The statement read, “The Lagos State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to the protection of lives and property following a swift, intelligence-led response to a security threat directed at some prominent private schools in Ikeja.

“On Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at about 4:00 pm, the Human Resources Manager and the Chief Security Officer of both schools, situated within Ikeja, independently reported at the Ikeja Divisional Headquarters that they received distress WhatsApp messages from the same unknown number.”

The statement also conveyed an order by the Commissioner of Police for the commencement of investigations to “trace, identify, and apprehend the sender(s) of the threat messages with a view to bringing them to justice in accordance with the law.”

It added that “combined teams of police personnel have been strategically deployed permanently to the affected schools to ensure round-the-clock safety of students, staff, and school facilities.”

The police detailed measures taken to address the threat, including the mobilisation of personnel, such as experts from the command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear unit, the Rapid Response Squad, and other tactical teams, to the school premises for on-the-spot assessment and security reinforcement.

“A painstaking and comprehensive sweep of the entire school environment, including classrooms, administrative offices, halls, playgrounds, and surrounding premises, was conducted by the EOD-CBRN experts to rule out the presence of Improvised Explosive Devices or any other dangerous or suspicious materials.

“The operation yielded no explosive or hazardous devices, and the schools were consequently declared safe for continued academic and administrative activities. Combined teams of police personnel have been strategically deployed, on a permanent basis, to the affected schools to ensure round-the-clock safety of students, staff, and school facilities.”

The police, however, urged residents of Lagos State to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

“The Lagos State Police Command assures parents, guardians, school authorities, and the general public that the command remains proactive, responsive, and fully committed to maintaining peace, safety, and public order across the state,” the statement further read.

In the same vein, the Association of Private Educators in Nigeria urged schools to heighten security protocols and remain vigilant.

The association, however, said it had received assurances from the state government regarding safety in schools.

The statement read, “APEN has been in contact with Lagos State Government officials responsible for security regarding the safety of our schools. We have been assured that the situation surrounding the threat received by two schools is under control.

“Nevertheless, I recommend that we further strengthen and heighten security protocols across all our schools and remain vigilant.

“We will continue to monitor developments and keep APEN schools up to date with any information.”

 

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Northern Elders Reject FG's Explanation On The Citing Of Gold Refinery In Lagos

The Northern Elders Forum has rejected the Federal Government’s explanation over the siting of a gold refinery in Lagos State, insisting that locating the facility outside northern Nigeria’s major gold-producing areas amounts to deliberate economic marginalisation of the region.

The forum also warned northern political leaders, governors and elites against remaining silent in the face of what it described as systemic exclusion of the North from mineral value chains.

The NEF’s position followed an earlier statement in which it faulted the location of the refinery outside gold-producing states in the North, arguing that such a decision undermines regional development and security.

In response, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, had rejected claims that the Federal Government violated the federal character principle.

In a statement issued by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, the Federal Government said the refinery referenced by the NEF was not a government project.

According to Tomori, the facility is a private initiative by Kian Smith, a mining company wholly owned by private investors.

However, rejecting the explanation, the NEF said the location of the refinery carries far-reaching economic and security implications for the North, regardless of its ownership structure.

In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Prof. Abubakar Jiddere, the forum argued that the decision was neither accidental nor a policy oversight.

“The decision to locate Nigeria’s gold refinery in Lagos while gold is mined from Northern soil is not a policy error. It is not an oversight. It is a deliberate act of economic dispossession,” Jiddere said.

“It strips value addition from Northern communities, exports opportunity to the already privileged centre, and condemns the source regions to poverty, unemployment, and perpetual insecurity.”

He likened the arrangement to a colonial-style economic structure.

“To again remove the locus of value addition from these communities is to perpetuate an extractive model reminiscent of colonial economics where raw materials are sourced from the periphery and wealth is accumulated at the centre. This is not development. It is internal colonialism,” he said.

Jiddere argued that the issue reflects a broader pattern of economic exclusion.

“This injustice is systemic, not accidental. For decades, Northern Nigeria has been reduced to a triple extraction zone: the supplier of raw minerals, the supplier of agricultural produce, and the supplier of cheap labour, while processing, branding, financing, and industrial infrastructure are consistently sited elsewhere,” he said.

The forum accused the Federal Government of concentrating industrial and economic benefits in Lagos while extracting raw materials from the North, thereby denying mining communities the benefits of value addition.

According to the NEF, the decision reinforces an extractive economic model in which processing, financing and industrial infrastructure are deliberately located far from resource-bearing regions.

“The persistent concentration of strategic economic assets in Lagos has fuelled spatial inequality, weakened trust in the federal system and heightened perceptions of economic marginalisation in the North,” Jiddere said.

While acknowledging that derivation is often discussed in fiscal terms, the forum argued that its core principle is being undermined.

“Resource origin must matter in the distribution of economic benefits. To deny gold-producing regions the industrial and developmental benefits of refining is to hollow out the derivation principle and reduce it to a token accounting exercise,” he added.

The NEF also cited Sections 14(3) and 16 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which it said were designed to prevent the concentration of national advantages and promote social justice and equality of opportunity.

It further criticised what it described as the silence of northern governors, lawmakers, ministers and traditional rulers.

“Where are the Northern governors who invoke unity while accepting economic strangulation? Where are the senators, ministers, party chieftains and traditional power brokers who enjoy proximity to power but cannot defend the economic dignity of their people?” Jiddere asked.

“If Northern elites cannot speak when their region is systematically excluded from mineral and agricultural value chains, history will record that today’s leadership traded regional dignity for access to political favour and power,” he added.

The forum said it would continue to speak out against policies and decisions it believes undermine equitable economic development and national cohesion.

 

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YABATECH Innovation Manufacturing Clean Cooking Gas From Plastic Wastes

Yaba College of Technology has unveiled its Plastogas Hub, a plastic-to-gas and upcycling facility designed to reduce plastic waste, promote environmental sustainability and create jobs within the institution and neighbouring communities.

Administrators launched the YABATECH Plastogas Hub at the college in Lagos on Wednesday, with stakeholders describing it as a model for community-driven waste management, clean energy production and skills development.

Team Lead of the hub, Dr Lauretta Ofodile, said the initiative was born out of a shared vision to address plastic pollution sustainably within YABATECH and its environs.

She said, “This project is called the Yaba Tech Plastic Waste Hub. It is an initiative that has come out of a shared dream for the sustainable management of plastic in Yaba College of Technology and its entire environment.”

Ofodile added that the initiative was targeted at reducing plastic waste, educating the community and achieving “complete environmental sustainability.”

“Sustainable waste management and energy solutions cannot thrive in isolation. They require shared responsibility, shared expertise and shared vision,” she said, revealing that the communities of Yaba, Bariga and Somolu were key partners in the project.

She said the hub would promote responsible plastic waste collection, convert plastic waste into usable energy, serve as a training and research centre and act as a scalable model for sustainability initiatives across Nigeria.

Ofodile disclosed that the project emerged after her team secured a grant from the French Embassy in Nigeria in 2024, stating, “The opportunity to compete for a grant came about when the French Embassy announced its fifth grant in 2024, and my team was privileged to be one of the five laureates that won the grant of about N100m, which is about $50,000.

“We started this project, which is all about the sustainable collection of plastic through smart collection, shredding, breaking it down and then using it for gas production.”

She explained that the hub already produces cooking gas from plastic waste, while the residue from the process is upcycled into other products.

“Plastogas has been seen today. We’ve been producing gas for a while. The upcycling aspect is for the production of paving stones, plates, cups and briquettes that come out from batches after the production of gas,” Ofodile said.

The team lead added that the hub serves as a learning and training centre open to students, artisans and members of the public. “We have a learning platform where anybody, young, old, environmental enthusiast, student, non-student or artisan, can be trained on how to produce upcycled plastics and also produce gas,” she remarked.

Representing the French Embassy, the Project Coordinator of the French Embassy Fund, Eno-Obong Sampson, described the launch as a major milestone in the fight against plastic pollution.

“Today’s event marks a significant milestone as the Plastogas Hub stands not only as a functional recycling plant transforming plastic to gas, but also as a centre for learning, innovation and knowledge transfer,” she said.

Sampson said the hub went beyond technology, noting that it offered “a practical response to plastic pollution” through capacity development, research and awareness on proper waste management.

She commended Ofodile and her team for their resilience and commitment, saying, “What began as a shared vision and a promising idea has, through collaboration, hard work and perseverance, been transformed into a tangible facility with the potential to make an impact.”

She added that the French Embassy remained committed to supporting initiatives that promote sustainable development, innovation and institutional collaboration.

Also speaking, the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, who was represented by the Deputy Rector, Lawal Adefemi, said the project aligned with the institution’s vision of turning “waste to wealth”.

Adefemi said, “This was conceived about a year ago. As of today, this is the launching aspect of it. It means we have sustainably ensured that the timeline and the vision from the point of the researchers up to the point of reality have been achieved.”

He said the college already had policies targeting waste disposal and designated areas for sorted waste. He noted that the Plastogas Hub would further enlighten and empower both the campus and the surrounding communities.

“We are using this project to enlighten and empower the YABATECH community and the immediate community around us. Those who bring their plastic waste here are rewarded monetarily in terms of the volume and quantity of waste brought in,” he said.

Adefemi added that the collected plastic waste would be processed into cooking gas and other products such as furniture, paving stones, plates and utensils.

He described the hub as “a landmark and a progress for sustainability and humanity”, noting that it would also contribute to job creation, skills acquisition and improved public health.

 

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Keystone Bank Relocates Its Awolowo Road Branch In Ikoyi

Keystone Bank Limited has relocated its Awolowo Road, Ikoyi branch to a newly developed facility at 1 Keffi/Manuwa Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.

In a statement, the bank management said the move was part of efforts to enhance customer experience and strengthen its presence in the Ikoyi business district.

It said the relocation from its former address at 36 Awolowo Road reinforces its commitment to operational efficiency, improved service delivery, and deeper engagement with customers and stakeholders within the area.

According to the lender, the newly relocated branch was “strategically designed to provide a modern, convenient, and customer-centric banking environment, equipped to meet the evolving needs of individuals and businesses in Ikoyi”.

The opening ceremony of the branch was attended by members of the bank’s executive management, staff, customers, and key stakeholders from the Ikoyi community.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Keystone Bank, Mr Hassan Imam, said the relocation aligned with the bank’s broader strategy to strengthen its footprint in key commercial hubs while delivering innovative and responsive banking solutions.

Imam noted that the move also supports the bank’s strategic expansion and digital transformation agenda, aimed at deploying channels that enhance customer experience across all touchpoints.

“As a bank, we will continue to raise the bar in creating best-in-class service environments for our customers in line with our core values of professionalism and customer focus,” he said.

Also speaking, the Executive Director, South and Corporate Bank, Keystone Bank, Mrs Nnenna Anyim-Okoro, described the branch relocation as a reflection of the bank’s customer-first philosophy, innovation drive, and commitment to sustainable growth.

She said the new branch is envisioned as a hub for community interaction, business support, and seamless banking solutions, adding that the bank remains committed to investing in people, technology, and processes that enhance customer experience and build long-term trust.

Customers within the Ikoyi axis commended Keystone Bank for what they described as progressive and customer-focused leadership, noting that the bank has positioned itself as more than a financial institution but a trusted partner.

They also praised the choice of the new location as strategic, describing it as well-considered and suitable for serving the Ikoyi community efficiently.

Some customers further expressed appreciation for the bank’s support of local businesses, particularly during challenging periods, and encouraged individuals and businesses yet to bank with Keystone Bank to consider the institution.

 

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Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Guts Shopping Complex In Ajegunle

Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed as a fire outbreak gutted a shopping complex and surrounding shops along Amore Street, Ajegunle, Boundary area.

According to a preliminary report signed by Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the fire was reported via LASEMA’s 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines, prompting activation of the state’s emergency response plans from its Cappa Base in Oshodi.

On arrival at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team observed active flames consuming the one-storey complex, which housed several clothing dealers.

“Following distress alerts received on it’s 767/112 Toll-Free Emergency Lines at 0240hours, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from it’s Cappa Base, Cappa-Oshodi, Lagos.

“Upon arrival of LRT at the incident scene by 0322hours, it was observed that an outbreak of fire occurred in a shopping complex that accommodates clothes dealers was gutted by fire. Responders further observed active flames from the fire, indicating intense combustion within the complex and surrounding shops used for the storage and sales clothes. The high volume of combustible materials contributed to the rapid spread of the intense fire,” the statement read.

Preliminary investigations suggest that a power surge following the restoration of electricity ignited the blaze.

“Preliminary investigations conducted by the LASEMA Response Team revealed that the fire ignited as a result of power surge when public power supply of electricity was restored. Fortunately there was no loss of lives, nor casualties involved as a result of the incident.”

LASEMA said it immediately conducted a risk assessment, cordoned off the area, and implemented safety measures to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring structures.

It said, “Upon arrival, LASEMA Response Team conducted Risk Assessment of the incident scene and cordoned off the activity area. Agency’s Response Team activated Safety and Precautionary Measures to forestall damages to adjoining buildings and immediate environs of the incident scene.

“Prompt interventions were implemented by LRT in collaboration with other responders to forestall escalation of fire to adjoining buildings and eventually extinguish it. LRT co-ordinated the multi-agency response to ensure a quick and safe operation.”

The incident resulted in the complete destruction of the shopping complex and adjacent shops, along with all goods stored inside.

“The entire one-storey shopping complex and surrounding shops were completely razed by the fire. All goods and properties worth millions of naira stored therein were totally destroyed by the fire. Physical examination of the one-storey shopping complex reveals partial compromise, thereby requiring immediate structural assessment.”

LASEMA urged commercial property owners in the area to review fire safety measures and storage protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Responders at the scene, according to LASEMA included the LASEMA Response Team from Cappa Base, the LASEMA Fire Unit, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the Nigeria Police Force.

The agency said the rescue and recovery operation has been concluded, but monitoring of the site will continue to prevent a re-ignition of the fire.

 

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Why We Demolished Makoko Waterfront And Others - Lagos Gov

The Lagos State Government has defended its demolition of structures in Makoko and other waterfront communities, stating that the exercise is aimed at protecting lives, property, and public safety.

Government officials made this known on Saturday during Ask Lagos, a weekly X-space discussion designed to foster engagement between the state government and residents.

The session featured the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Mr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde.

Addressing concerns over the demolitions, Omotoso said the actions were driven by safety, environmental, and security considerations, particularly the risks posed by illegal structures built beneath high-tension power lines and along waterways.

“No responsible government can allow people to live directly under high-tension cables or obstruct vital waterways,” Omotoso said, adding that the measures were preventive rather than punitive.

He also countered claims that affected residents were not notified, stating that the government had engaged the communities for more than five years.

According to him, existing regulations require buildings to be at least 250 metres away from power lines, but many structures were constructed within restricted zones.

“The danger is enormous. If a power line falls into the lagoon, the disaster could be unimaginable,” he warned.

Mr. Babatunde described the demolitions as part of a broader urban regeneration strategy aimed at making Lagos a safer and more sustainable megacity.

He cited the relocation of residents from Oko Baba to newly developed housing estates as an example of government intervention, noting that hundreds of housing units had been provided for displaced persons.

He encouraged residents and developers to comply with planning regulations, emphasising the importance of sustainable urban development.

During the discussion, some participants raised concerns about alleged casualties, excessive enforcement, inadequate compensation, and unclear relocation plans.

Others highlighted the emotional impact on affected residents.

Responding, Omotoso urged the public to avoid speculation and focus on verified information. At the same time, Babatunde noted that the government’s e-GIS platforms enable residents to verify zoning and setback requirements in advance.

Despite criticism from some residents and civil society groups who describe the demolitions as discriminatory or anti-poor, government officials maintain that the measures are necessary to prevent larger safety and environmental disasters.

 

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Lagos Based Company Convicted For Stealing Over N30.6 Million Belonging To Chevron Staff

A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted a company, AAC Consulting Limited, for stealing over ₦30.6 million belonging to contract staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited, ordering the firm to pay a ₦5 million fine or face winding up.

Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment yesterday after finding the company guilty of dishonestly converting the sum of ₦30,564,635.81 entrusted to it for the benefit of the affected workers.

AAC Consulting Limited was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 12 January 2026 on an amended one-count charge of stealing, contrary to Section 285(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. 44, Laws of Lagos State, 2011.

The case dated back to 5 June 2023, when the company and its Managing Director, Anthony Adeoye, were first arraigned on a 50-count charge of stealing and issuing dud cheques. Both defendants initially pleaded not guilty, leading to a full trial.

During the trial, the prosecution, led by I. O. Daramola, called two witnesses and tendered several documentary exhibits, all of which were admitted by the court.

However, following the repayment of the disputed sum to the petitioner in December 2023, the defendants opted to change their plea. The EFCC subsequently amended the charge, and the company pleaded guilty to the lone count of stealing.

The charge stated that AAC Consulting Limited, on or about 27 April 2013, within the Ikeja Judicial Division of Lagos State, dishonestly converted to its own use the aggregate sum of ₦30,564,635.81, being funds belonging to contract staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited.

In his judgment, Justice Oshodi held that the company’s decade-long delay in refunding the money underscored the criminality of the act, notwithstanding the eventual repayment. He consequently convicted AAC Consulting Limited and imposed a ₦5 million fine, to be paid within 14 days.

The judge warned that failure to comply with the order would result in the winding up of the company, stressing the need for corporate accountability and deterrence in financial crimes.

 

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