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Yahoo Boy Sentenced to Jail in Abuja

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The FCT High Court Maitama, Abuja presided over by Justice I Nwosu has sentenced one Nelson Solomon to a one year imprisonment or to pay N50, 000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine for internet fraud.

Solomon was prosecuted on a two-count charge, bordering on impersonation, cheating and obtaining by false pretense after he was arrested by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Count one of his charges reads: “That you Nelson Solomon, sometime in 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable court committed the offence of cheating by impersonation when you fraudulently induced one Webbi J.W. Mary to deliver the sum of $100 (One Hundred United States Dollars) to you by pretending to be one John Scott, an American engineer and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 321 of the Penal Code Act Laws of the Federation 2004 and punishable under Section 324 of the same Act.”

Count two reads: “That you Nelson Solomon sometime in 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable court committed the offence of cheating by impersonation when you fraudulently induced one Miguela Okayama to deliver the sum of $100 (One Hundred United States Dollars) to you by pretending to be one William Fernando, an American and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 321 of the Penal Code Act Laws of the Federation 2004 and punishable under Section 324 of the same Act.”

He pleaded “guilty” to the charges, prompting prosecution counsel G.I. Ushie to pray the court to convict and sentence him accordingly.

Justice Nwosu thereafter convicted and sentenced him to a one year imprisonment or to pay N50, 000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, he forfeited his iPhone to the federal government.

 

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FAAN Resumes Access Gate Toll Collection at Abuja Airport

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By Patrick Idowu

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has resumed access gate toll collection at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja following a temporary suspension due to road construction.

In a statement on its official X account on Saturday FAAN confirmed that toll collection resumed at 8:30 AM on February 8 2025.

The agency had earlier suspended the fees on January 24 citing the need to ease traffic congestion caused by construction activities.

FAAN assured the public of its commitment to efficient airport operations while minimizing inconvenience for travelers and road users.

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FCTA Bans ‘AMAC Boys” Harassment, Launches Crackdown on Illegal Revenue Collection

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By Gabriella Ogbu

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has outlawed the activities of local council revenue collectors, commonly known as “AMAC Boys,” following widespread complaints of harassment against motorists across Abuja.

Speaking after the FCT Security Council meeting, FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending the menace.

He urged residents to report any incidents, assuring swift action against offenders.

The meeting, chaired by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, also reviewed ongoing security operations tackling vandalism, infrastructure theft, and banditry threats from neighboring states.

Disu noted that security agencies will intensify joint efforts to maintain peace and order across the territory.

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PiCNG Program Director Advocates Improved Funding for FERMA

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By Alexis Uchendu 

Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Program Director of PiCNG, delivered a lecture on “Improving Funding for FERMA” at a one-day retreat for the board and management of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), in Abuja on Friday, February 7, 2025.

The retreat, themed “Delivering the Agency’s Mandate Aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda,” focused on enhancing FERMA’s operational efficiency and aligning its initiatives with national development goals.

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