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AGF To Prosecute Law School Exam Impersonators

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4 years ago

August 23, 2022

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The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice is set to prosecute two persons Pascal Aboh (a lawyer) and Idoko Odeh, for impersonation at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja in May 2022.

In a suit marked FCT/BW/CR/35/22, which was made available to journalists on Tuesday, Idoko Odeh and Paschal Aboh, were mentioned as 1st and 2nd defendants respectively, with five charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.

Aboh, a suspended law lecturer at the University of Calabar, was arrested for allegedly impersonating and re-sitting an exam for a student at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja.

The law lecturer was initially suspected to have written the examination for Mrs Alami Ayade, the wife of Frank Ayade, a younger brother to the Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, but the charge sheet revealed that Odeh allegedly conspired with Aboh to forge an identity card that was used in sitting for exams for one Orekoya Kayode, and not Mrs Ayade, according to the charge sheet.

Mrs Ayade had consistently denied any involvement with the defendants, noting that she sat for her law school examination, which was held in May 2022, from the start to finish.

In the charge sheet filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, M.B. Abubakar, on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, at the Abuja High Court, the defendants were charged for forgery, contrary to section 363 of the penal code law and punishable under section 364 of the law.

It read in part, “Pursuant to section 104 and 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, both the first and second defendants were allegedly involved in criminal conspiracy contrary to section 96 of the Penal Code Law and punishable under section 97 of the law.

“That you Idoko Odeh, adult male of Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja, and Pascal Bekongfe Aboh, adult male of 47, between 9th to 12th of May 2022, at a Nigerian Law School in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did conspire, amongst yourselves, to forge Nigeria Law School student identity card to reflect the name of Orekoya Kayode, but having on it the passport photograph of Barrister Pascal Bekongfe Aboh, and you thereby committed an offence.

“That you, Idoko Odeh, while being a staff of the ICT Department, of the Nigerian Law School, did forge application to re-sit the bar final examinations form Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, Bwari campus, Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court.”

Hearing on the matter is expected to commence in September after the case is assigned to a judge.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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1 hour ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.