Nigerian pop star Oladapo Oyebanji, popularly often called D’banj, has reportedly been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices for fraud-related offences involving a youth programme.
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D’BANJ ARRESTED?
Sunday World experiences that the Nigerian singer D’banj was arrested for fraud-related offences on Tuesday, 6 December after he allegedly dodged summons and claimed to be overseas for concert events.
Premium Times Nigeria reports that the Oliver Twist hitmaker allegedly connived with authorities officers to divert lots of of 1000’s of naira for the N-Power challenge. The challenge is a youth programme addressing unemployment and social growth.
It is believed the cash donated for the programme was later traced into the accounts of the Nigerian singer, alongside authorities officers.
“The empowerment project was set up by the government in 2016 to address youth unemployment and increase social development. He allegedly worked with some government officials to introduce ghost beneficiaries into the scheme’s payroll. The stipends were then paid to beneficiaries whose accounts had been reportedly linked to his,” in response to Sunday World.
EWN reveals that the singer has denied any relationship with authorities personnel and introduced in a press release on Wednesday that the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission ought to examine his involvement additional.
The musician’s utility for bail was denied, because the court docket officers voiced issues that the pop star can’t be trusted to attend trial if launched on bail.
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NIGERIAN TWEEPS REACT TO SINGER’S ALLEGED ARREST
@rer4life:
“Dbanj said he is obedient, also he is youthful… But people think old politicians are still the problem… People are not just in the position, so it’s easy to criticize … Most youths are even more corrupt than politicians. The change starts with them first.”
@kofoshiomogeeko:
“This is one of those who won’t let the federal govt breathe… they call Nigeria a failure but they are the major problem … how can D’banj do this to us… so only you have been diverting N-power funds to your account since 2016… But they are quick to pass blame.”
@Tutsy22:
“Pls appreciate all the Nigerian celebrities who are speaking against corruption in our govt because the majority of those who are silent are part of the celebrity-govt fraud. Dbanj is a brand ambassador for National Social Investment Programme, N-power is one of the NSIP programs.”
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