MTN fetes, rewards customers

MTN fetes, rewards customers

It was an evening of stunning musical and theatrical performancesas leading ICT Company, MTN, feted its customers at the prestigious Eko Hotels in Lagos recently. Tagged ‘An Evening With MTN,’ the event was well attended by thecreame de la cream of society.



Guests present at the event included Senator TokunboAfikuyomi, Deputy Comptroller of Customsand his wife, Emmanuel and ChinyeluChukwuemeka, former Super Eagles skipperhis wife, Austin and NkechiOkocha ,Prince Gabriel Ijaduwa, LusandaJiya and Thobi Duma of South African Airways, Funmi Doherty, Prince Gabby Yadua, Mr & Ambassador MrsUbong Kings, among others. R&B sensation, Banky W was the host of the evening while some of Nigeria’s finest artistes including ace musician and producer, CobhamsAsuquo, TimiDakolo and Mochedda gave scintillating musical performances to the delight of the guests.

There was also time for former MTN Project Fame hotshot, Immaculate to display her vocal brilliance to the audience. Speaking at the event, Director,MTN Nigeria,Mr. Gbenga Oyebode(MFR), in his remarks stated that the event was organized to appreciate customers for their patronage and partnership through the years.

Here are pictures from the event…

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Death sentences passed on 66 Nigerian soldiers for mutiny, other charges, reduced to 10 years imprisonment each

Death sentences passed on 66 Nigerian soldiers for mutiny, other charges, reduced to 10 years imprisonment each

The death sentences by firing squad passed on 66 soldiers in January and March 2015 by separate General Court Martials have been commuted to 10 years imprisonment each. A statement released on Saturday, December 19, by the Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman reads;

 

"It will be recalled that 71 soldiers were arraigned on several charges in joint trials. The soldiers were arraigned on several count charges that include Criminal Conspiracy, Conspiracy to commit mutiny, Mutiny, Attempt to Commit an Offence (Murder), Disobedience to Particular Orders, Insubordinate Behaviour and False Accusation, amongst others.

 

They were tried, discharged on some charges but found guilty and convicted on other charges which included mutiny. Out of the number, 66 were found guilty on some of the count charges and sentenced to death, while 5 were discharged and acquitted and 1 was given 28 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL).

 

However, following series of petitions, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, ordered a legal review of the cases. The directive was carried out to examine the merit of each case. It was on the basis of the review and recommendations that the Chief of Army Staff commuted the death sentences of the 66 soldiers to 10 years jail term. The sentences are to run concurrently. 

 

The cases of other soldiers are being reviewed and will be made public once the appropriate reviews are completed.