Ten Nigerians have been arrested by the United Kingdom Border Agency for alleged involvement in sham marriages and immigration fraud in the past few months, according to a statement by the British High commission in Abuja.
The statement said special operations by the UKBA had led to the arrest of over 200 foreign nationals, noting that those found guilty would be jailed and deported.
The statement said British courts had handed out jail sentences totalling over 12 years to Nigerians arrested in these operations.
The high commission said, “On December 6, Tunde Ayammiyi, 50, and Bukola Arinkanmile, 28, were sentenced to 20 months and three years respectively for conspiring to break immigration laws. Victoria Adesola, 34, was jailed for two years for her involvement in sham marriage.
“Two fake grooms, Olarotimi Ojugbele, 41, and Idowu Komolafe, 34, were also jailed for 21 months each for their roles in sham marriages. In Belfast, Patrick Ozegebe, 34, was jailed for six months for trying to open a bank account with a false Nigerian passport.
Showing posts with label Abuja carnival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Abuja carnival. Show all posts
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Carpenter jailed for releasing sperm on woman's buttocks
A 25-year-old carpenter, Godwin Aboye, has been sentenced to 10 days imprisonment by an Abuja Senior Magistrates’ Court for releasing his semen on Mrs. Simi Maikaura in a queue at Karu Village, Abuja.
The police prosecutor, Corporal Francis Odofia, told the court that the man, on January 19, while in a queue at ECWA Church for voter registration, indecently brought out his reproductive organ and pressed it against the complainant’s buttocks.
“You indecently pressed your penis against her buttocks and in the process released your sperm and stained her dress without her consent,’’ Odofia said.
According to the prosecutor, the act of gross indecency committed by the Aboye contravened Section 285 of the Penal Code Law. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the convict pleaded guilty and begged for leniency before the court.
Delivering judgement, Senior Magistrate Sharon Ishaya convicted Aboye, pursuant to Section 157(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
She sentenced him to 10 days imprisonment with an option of N1, 000 fine.
The police prosecutor, Corporal Francis Odofia, told the court that the man, on January 19, while in a queue at ECWA Church for voter registration, indecently brought out his reproductive organ and pressed it against the complainant’s buttocks.
“You indecently pressed your penis against her buttocks and in the process released your sperm and stained her dress without her consent,’’ Odofia said.
According to the prosecutor, the act of gross indecency committed by the Aboye contravened Section 285 of the Penal Code Law. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the convict pleaded guilty and begged for leniency before the court.
Delivering judgement, Senior Magistrate Sharon Ishaya convicted Aboye, pursuant to Section 157(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
She sentenced him to 10 days imprisonment with an option of N1, 000 fine.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Abuja carnival 2010
If you intend visiting Nigeria in the month of November, then the Abuja carnival is the place to be.
Nigeria's cultural diversity is phenomenal. An exploration of this diversity will no doubt take an adventurer on a journey into hundreds of cultures with individual uniqueness and peculiarities.
The 2010 Abuja Carnival edition which coincides with Nigeria's Golden Jubilee Anniversary will feature remarkable sights and sounds of Nigeria, showcase the creative spirit of Nigerian people, hospitality and passion for festivity.
Abuja Carnival in its sixth edition is gradually assuming the status of Africa’s most prestigious, colourful and prominent cultural carnival. Events ranging from street parties, Floats, Boat regatta, Durbar, Masquerade displays, Music concerts, Exhibitions, After-parties, and Food fair have been carefully selected.
MAIN CARNIVAL EVENTS
26th November 2010
• Cultural Exhibition - 4.00 pm
27th November 2010
• Main Street carnival at 9.00 am
(Carnival Routes)
• Opening Ceremony at Eagles Square - 5.00pm
28th November 2010
• Youth & Children Event
• Durbar - 3.00pm
• Exhibition of the Traditional Cuisine at OPG - 5.00 pm
• Cultural Night - 7.00 pm
29th November 2010
• Street Show for Masquerade
• Boat Regatta at Jabi Dam at 3.00 pm
• Command Performance at Transcorp Hilton - 7.00 pm
30th November 2010
• Second Street Carnival - 9.00 am
• Closing Ceremony at Eagles Square -
5. 00 pm
27th - 29th November, 2010
• Musical Fiesta at the Eagles Square - 7.00 pm till dawn
Nigeria's cultural diversity is phenomenal. An exploration of this diversity will no doubt take an adventurer on a journey into hundreds of cultures with individual uniqueness and peculiarities.
The 2010 Abuja Carnival edition which coincides with Nigeria's Golden Jubilee Anniversary will feature remarkable sights and sounds of Nigeria, showcase the creative spirit of Nigerian people, hospitality and passion for festivity.
Abuja Carnival in its sixth edition is gradually assuming the status of Africa’s most prestigious, colourful and prominent cultural carnival. Events ranging from street parties, Floats, Boat regatta, Durbar, Masquerade displays, Music concerts, Exhibitions, After-parties, and Food fair have been carefully selected.
MAIN CARNIVAL EVENTS
26th November 2010
• Cultural Exhibition - 4.00 pm
27th November 2010
• Main Street carnival at 9.00 am
(Carnival Routes)
• Opening Ceremony at Eagles Square - 5.00pm
28th November 2010
• Youth & Children Event
• Durbar - 3.00pm
• Exhibition of the Traditional Cuisine at OPG - 5.00 pm
• Cultural Night - 7.00 pm
29th November 2010
• Street Show for Masquerade
• Boat Regatta at Jabi Dam at 3.00 pm
• Command Performance at Transcorp Hilton - 7.00 pm
30th November 2010
• Second Street Carnival - 9.00 am
• Closing Ceremony at Eagles Square -
5. 00 pm
27th - 29th November, 2010
• Musical Fiesta at the Eagles Square - 7.00 pm till dawn
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