Underage marriage: Enugu govt goes after parents, groom; nullifies union

The marriage between a 13-year-old girl and 30-year-old bridegroom, conducted in Enugu Ezike in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State, has been dissolved by the state government. Those involved – both parents, and the matchmaker, have been arrested. The teenage bride, identified as Amarachi -13 years old was reported to have married a 30-year-old…

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Enugu govt opens up on controversy with businessman declared wanted by EFCC

The Enugu State government has opened up on the controversy between it and Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, declared Ogundele wanted on allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds. In a quick response, Ogundele in a heartfelt video, tearfully denied being a…

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Wanted Sijiboni Ogundele speaks, says Enugu govt after him

Sijibomi Ogundele, the embattled Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, has publicly addressed his recent declaration as a wanted man by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds. In a heartfelt video circulating online, the Lagos-based real estate mogul tearfully denied being a “thief…

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