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UN job scam: Kano court remands impostor for $4,661 fraud
Nasiru Yusuf
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Ahmad Sultan Sardauna before Justice Farouq Lawal of the Kano State Court on a one count charge of impersonation.
KANO FOCUS reports that the defendant posing as brother to a Deputy Secretary General of the United Nation, obtained the sum of four thousand six hundred and sixty one Dollars, sixty cents from one Mr. Ismail Jama, a Somali, on the pretext of securing a job for him at the United Nations.
Ahmad Sultan Sardauna
The charge read “That you, Ahmad Sultan Sardauna (aka Sultan Fallatah) between August 2021 to December, 2021 in Kano within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Kano State, with intent to defraud, falsely presented yourself as brother to Amina J. Mohammed (the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations) capable of securing a job for one Mr. Ismail Jama (a somalian) with the United Nations and in the process obtained the total sum of $4, 661. 60 USD (Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty One United State Dollars) as facilitation fee which pretence you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offence Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the same Act.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the one count charge when it was read to him.
In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, Musa Isa asked the court to remand the defendant and fix a date for the trial to commence.
Counsel representing the defendant, Sani Iliyas moved a bail application asking the court to admit his client to bail.
Justice Lawal granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500, 000 and one surety in like sum. The surety must be a relative of the defendant.
The Court however remanded the defendant in the Correctional Centre pending the fulfillment of his bail conditions.
The matter has been adjourned till December 7, 2022 for trial.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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