Money Laundering Scandal: Gov. Ajimobi sues media outfit for N1bn

Governor Abiola Ajimobi

FOLLOWING alleged money laundering of about N500m in London by Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s wife and her arrest by Metropolitan police, the governor has filed N1billion suit against Independent Communications Network Limited.

This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Dr. Festus Adedayo.

According to him, the evening newspaper had on Tuesday published a piece entitled ‘Anxiety over Florence Ajimobi’s alleged arrest in UK’ wherein it published a story purportedly written by an online agency named Newsleak which alleged that the wife of the governor had been arrested in London for money laundering.

According to the release, the government of Oyo State had the responsibility to ensure that the media does not become an instrument in the hands of blackmailers for such acts.

“We want to state unequivocally that this report is not only wicked, it is the figment of the imagination of the writers.

Governor Ajimobi's Wife: I Was Never Arrested by Met Police

Wife of Oyo State Governor, Florence Abiola Ajimobi, has denied claims of her arrest by the Metropolitan Police for money laundering as reported in some online media.

Mrs. Ajimobi who spoke in a telephone interview said the story of her arrest was both shocking and surprising.

An online media had run a story of the purported arrest of the governor's wife for allegedly laundering N500million.

But the embattled First Lady told newsmen on telephone Tuesday night that she was never invited nor arrested by the Met police on any charge.

"I have never been invited by the police. I don't know where they got the information from. I don't know what they are talking about. It is all lies," she said.

She, however, confirmed being in London to attend to her 14-year-old daughter, who is schooling in the United Kingdom.

She promised to return to the country Wednesday.

Florence also denied that she has been to London 52 times since her husband's inauguration as the state governor.

"It is laughable that I have travelled 52 times. It means that I hardly stay in Ibadan or I travel every week.

"I have been living in London since 2007. I have even travelled less since 2011 when my husband became the governor," she said.


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Williams Sisters Storm Nigeria To Promote Women's Rights

Tennis icon,Venus Williams today arrived Lagos ahead of her sister Serena who is due to fly in this night, as part of their recently launched ‘‘Breaking The Mould’’ (BTM) campaign, a women’s empowerment initiative.

According to a statement released by the Breaking Mould Initiative which they are representing, their trip is aimed at promoting “the role that women play in shifting perceptions and encouraging development at all levels across the African continent.”

“They are coming to Lagos to encourage more women to break moulds that have stood between them and their potentials,” the statement said.

During their visit they are scheduled to meet the Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state, hold a tennis clinic at the Ikoyi Club, visit a puberty education class for girls and play an exhibition match before heading to South Africa on November 2.

Domestic Servant Found Dead In Employer's Swimming Pool

Onyeka Kingsley Raphael

 

Onyeka Kingsley Raphael, a 22 year old boy, who worked as a domestic servant was found dead Saturday morning at the bottom of a swimming pool in the home located at Ogudu GRA where he worked.

According to reports, eye witnesses said there were no visible body injuries on the corpse except a twisted neck, indicating that the domestic worker may have had his neck snapped before being dumped into the pool.

According to Kingsley's family, the dinner which the deceased had apparently made for himself the previous night, was still lying cold on the kitchen table, with his cap beside it. The family also claimed that Kingsley and his employer, a retired accountant named Tunde Williams had a misunderstanding a month earlier which almost led to Kingsley getting sacked.

So far, Mr Williams has not cooperated with the police in their investigations.

The family of the deceased is however suspecting foul play and have petitioned the police for a thorough investigation.

 

 

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Corinne added: "Couples fall into habitual ways of sleeping together that suits their personalities and personal preferences. These are negotiated at the outset, so if something changes in how they sleep together, this can reflect a change in their relationship and cause concern for the other partner.

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