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Victims Of Alleged Visa Fraud Petition FG, Seek Dubai-based Suspect’s Arrest, Refunds

A law firm, Mbakwe & Co (Graceville Chambers) has petitioned the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) over alleged visa fraud perpetrated by a Dubai-based Nigerian, one Mrs Victoria Onu Uyigianshi.
In the petition dated March 11th, 2025, the suspect was accused of failing to deliver Canada Work visas to Messrs Paschal Odoemena, Emmanuel Opara, Henry Ugwu, and Chinedu Onuiri, after receiving the sum of two million eight hundred thousand Naira (being part payment of N700, 000 each from the victims).
According to the law firm, the amount was paid into Uyigianshi’s Company Account (JEVON GLOBAL CONSULT LTD), with accompanying acknowledgement of receipt.
The law firm, however, regretted that since February 2023 when the transaction was done, the “suspect” has not only failed to honour her promise of procuring the respective work visas, but also refused to return the victims’ international passports.
The petition, which was addressed to the Chairperson of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, read: “We have been briefed and our services retained by Mr. Paschal Odoemena, Emmanuel Opara, Henry Ugwu, and Chinedu Onuiri. We shall hereinafter refer to them as “our clients” and on their firm instruction we write to you in this matter relating to criminal Breach of Trust, Conspiracy, Cheating, and fraud orchestrated by one Mrs. Victoria Onu Uyigianshi, who is currently residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with WhatsApp number 08162909995.
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“It is our instruction that sometime in the month of February 2023, one Ishaya Bawa introduced one of our clients (Mr. Paschal Odoemena) to Mrs. Victoria Onu Uyigianshi so that she may procure/obtain Canadian work visas for Mr. Paschal and the rest of our clients, i.e., Emmanuel Opara, Henry Ugwu, and Chinedu Onuiri, having described her as an expert in that field.
“It is our further instruction that pursuant to that introduction and she holding out herself as one proficient in that area, our client out of sincere trust and belief in her ability to secure the visas paid to her the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Naira (#700,000.00) each, totaling Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira Only (#2,800,000.00).
“Furthermore, she instructed our clients to deposit their international passports with one Mr. Bawa (an alleged partner in crime), who duly acknowledged receipt of same. The receipts of the bank transfers made by our clients are here attached and marked as Annexure A1 – 4, while the contract agreement acknowledging receipts of the paid sum between Jevon Global Consults Ltd and our clients are hereby attached and marked as Annexure B1- 4.
“Please note that she informed our clients that the balance of (N700,000.00) Seven Hundred Thousand Naira each will be paid immediately the visas are procured, which our clients wholeheartedly agreed to.
“Ever since the sum of money was paid and the passport deposited, likewise the visa application forms which were sent on her instruction through her other partner in the person of Yusuf Mohammed, a staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs FCT – Abuja, for our clients to fill, it has been one story to another with no visa interview scheduled, not to talk of receiving an approved visa.
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“Several times, our clients have been summoned to come to Abuja at very short notice from their different locations in the East for an alleged visa interview, which has always turned out to be a hoax. This has added to the pain and anguish of our clients as in most cases they have to borrow money to make those trips, which have always turned out to be futile.”
It continued: “Ma, a calm review of the facts would reveal that these persons conspired amongst themselves with an intent to defraud our clients, because all efforts made by our clients to recover their hard-earned funds, when it became clear that this may be a fraudulent transaction, all proved abortive.
“It is on this basis that, in accordance with our brief, we make this petition urging you, most humbly, to intervene in this case and cause a detailed investigation to be begun in this matter. We acknowledge your zero-tolerance for acts of criminality amongst Nigerians in the diaspora, and we are hopeful that such an investigation will discourage others from obviously defrauding people and escaping abroad.
“Our clients put their trust in the famed efficiency of your office. Thank you and be always assured of our warm professional regards.”
In an earlier reply to a letter forwarded to her, Uyigianshi had responded through her lawyer – Endurance O. Adeoaun, of Prudent Legal Consults.
The reply read: “We acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated the 8th of February, 2025 regarding the concerns raised by your clients.
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“While we understand their frustration due to delays in securing their work visas, it is important to clarify that the scheduling and rescheduling of biometric appointments rest solely with the issuing authorities, a factor entirely beyond our clients’ control.
“Our clients remain fully committed to fulfilling their obligations in good faith and continue to work diligently to ensure the successful completion of the process. However, should your clients be unwilling to await the conclusion of the process, our clients, while not conceding any wrongdoing, are open to discussing a reasonable and convenient timeline for a refund.
“That said, we take strong exception to the use of terms such as “breach of trust,” “cheating,” “visa fraud,” and “conspiracy” in reference to our clients.
“These allegations are not only baseless but also unjustified in what is strictly a business transaction. We urge your clients to exercise caution in their choice of language as unwarranted defamatory accusations have legal consequences.
“We remain open to resolving this matter amicably and in a manner that upholds fairness for all parties involved.
“Kindly advise how your clients wish to proceed.”
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Police Arrests Principal Supplier Of Weapons To Bandits In Delta

The Special Assignment Team of the Delta state Police Command has arrested a key supplier of weapons to bandit groups in the northern part of Nigeria
The suspect, one Ahmed Ibrahim (31) male, resident of Ekpan in Uvwie local government area, has long been on the command’s watch list for his alleged role in several high-profile kidnapping and armed-robbery operations.
The Commands Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Bright Edafe, in a statement disclosed that acting on credible intelligence from the Force Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU), Abuja, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested a female suspects, one Jamila Abubakar, at Conoil Filling Station, Warri–Patani Road, Effurun.
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The statement revealed that upon her arrest, officers discovered the cash sum of ₦550,000 neatly concealed beneath her bag and suspected to be proceeds from illicit transactions.
According to DAILY POST her apprehension provided a crucial lead that set off a well-coordinated follow-up operation.
“Buildin on that intelligence, the operatives stormed Niger-Cat area of Warri, where they successfully arrested a notorious arms peddler, one Ahmed Ibrahim (31) male, resident of Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area, at about 0725 hrs on 22nd October 2025.
“A search led to the recovery of a bag containing one hundred and fifteen rounds 115 rounds of 7.63mm AK-47 live ammunition, 220 rounds of SMG rifle ammunition, and 32 live cartridges”.
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Edafe further noted, that preliminary investigations revealed that, the suspect is a key supplier of weapons to bandit groups in the north and has long been on the Command’s watch list for his alleged role in several high-profile kidnapping and armed-robbery operations.
According to the statement, Ahmed Ibrahim, is also linked to the kidnap and murder of one Ogheneovo Onemu (female), who was abducted on May 27, 2024 at Edjekota community in Ughelli North LGA, and later murdered after a ransom payment of ₦4,000,000.
Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, described the breakthrough as another testament to the Command’s unwavering commitment to stemming the flow of illegal arms, dismantling criminal syndicates, and bringing offenders to justice.
The CP urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to aid the fight against crime, assuring the public that the Command will sustain its momentum against criminal elements and remain resolute in protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens.
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ABU Makes Clarifications On Alleged Production Of Nuclear Weapons

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that the institution was involved in developing nuclear weapons for Nigeria.
The university’s Director of Public Affairs, Auwalu Umar, made this clarifications in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Zaria.
Umar revealed the video is AI-generated and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public about Nigeria’s peaceful nuclear energy programme.
According to him, the video falsely claimed that Nigerian scientists in the 1980s secretly enriched weapons-grade uranium in Kaduna and that ABU researchers obtained centrifuge equipment from the AQ Khan network in Pakistan.
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“The claim is baseless, unfounded, and unsubstantiated,” he said.
He explained that during the 1980s, most scientists at ABU’s Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT) were still undergoing training abroad and therefore could not have been involved in any uranium enrichment activity.
Umar clarified that the university had no connection with the AQ Khan network and had never received any equipment for constructing a centrifuge or nuclear device.
He noted that by 1987, the only nuclear-related facility at the institution was a 14 MeV Neutron Generator, which became operational in 1988.
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“Nigeria’s first nuclear reactor, NIRR-1, was established much later in 1996 under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical Cooperation Programme and commissioned in 2004,” he explained.
Umar stressed that Nigeria’s nuclear activities had always been open, transparent, and strictly for peaceful purposes in line with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Pelindaba Treaty, which both prohibit the development of nuclear weapons.
He reaffirmed that the Centre for Energy Research and Training, established in 1976, operates in collaboration with the IAEA and international partners from the United States, Russia, and China.
“The centre has never engaged in any secret weapons programme,” Umar emphasised, adding that ABU’s research focus remains on peaceful applications of nuclear science for national development.
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Obasanjo Holds Memorial Service For Late Wife, Stella, Says She Lived Serving Others

Twenty years after her passing, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, his family, aides, and acquaintances honoured his late wife and former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo, at a memorial service.
The memorial service was held on Saturday, at the Chapel of Christ King of Glory, located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta Ogun State Capital.
Recall that Mrs Obasanjo passed away on October 23, 2005, at the age of 59, after an unsuccessful elective liposuction treatment and stomach tuck in Spain. The procedure was planned to coincide with her 60th birthday.
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During a brief interview following the service, Obasanjo stated, “We are here to celebrate a life of service.”
DAILY POST reports that the event had in attendance Stella’s son Muyiwa, former Ogun State Governors, Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun, among other notable dignitaries.
In his testimony during the church service, John Abebe, Stella’s younger brother, testified that the former first lady would be remembered for her contagious smile, which he claimed always warmed people’s hearts.
He said “Sister Stella was somebody you just couldn’t get angry with because she would always smile through everything, every difficulty.”
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Similarly her only child, Muyiwa, described her as one who was strict and would never tolerate any nonsense.
“She was caring and protective. As an only child. most people understand that, but also strict and would not tolerate any deviation from you. So, I have kept that in mind, and I have continued to try to live my life that way.”
Speaking with newsmen, Daniel and Amosun praised Stella’s candour, saying she lived an exemplary life .
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