Man, 27, Arraigned For Using False Tik Tok Identity To Swindling Victims Of N7m

Police operatives from Oke Odo Division have arrested a 27-year old man, Oluwatobi Omole Emmanuel, for allegedly using a false Tik Tok social media identity to swindling innocent victims to the tune of N7m in Lagos State.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspect,  Emmanuel, was tracked on 14th October, 2025, for allegedly using the photograph of one Olarewaju Christiana Olanike ‘f and one Yekeen Taofeqat Modupe ‘f on Tik Tok media platform to swindle the victims.

His activities were however, exposed and the matter was reported to the Police. The Police tracked, eventually arrested and detained him at the station for interrogation over his alleged conduct.

While being interrogated, he did not deny committing the offence because the evidence was overwhelming. Thus, the Police found him culpable and charged him before the Ogba Magistrate Court for the alleged offence, which attracts several years of imprisonment.

The charges read:

COUNT I:- “That you, Oluwatobi Omole Emmanuel ‘m’, on the 14th day of October, 2025 at about 1500hrs in the Ikeja Magisterial District, did as a result of identity theft use the photograph of one Olarewaju Christiana Olanike ‘f and one Yekeen Taofeqat Modupe ‘f On Tik Tok social media platform and thereby committed an offence contrary to Cybercrime Prohibition Prevention Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Section 22 (1) and punishable under Section 22 (1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015.”

COUNT II:-“That you, Oluwatobi Omole Emmanuel ‘m’, on the same date, time and place at the aforesaid Magisterial District, did steal cash sum of Seven Million, Naira only (N7,000,000:00k) from various people on Tik Tok under the pretence that you are one Regina Blessing through POS, a presentation you knew to be faIse and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 314 (1) (a) 314 (2) and punishable under Section 314 (3) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015.”

However, he pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, Supol Philip Ademigbuji, asked the Court to give a date for hearing since he pleaded not guilty to enable the Police to prove that he actually committed the alleged offence.

The Presiding Magistrate, Mrs. O. Kusanu, granted him bail with two sureties, who must show evidence of means of livelihood and tax payment while addresses will be verified by the Court.

The matter was adjourned for mention while the defendant was remanded in custody at the correctional center at Kirikiri town, Lagos, pending when he will perfect his bail conditions.

Asagba Of Asaba Commends WASPEN’s Drive To Curb Hospital Malnutrition, Urges Stakeholders’ Support

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge ( OON), has commended the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), for its sustained efforts toward tackling hospital malnutrition and promoting nutrition awareness in Nigeria.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the respected monarch made the commendation during a courtesy visit by the Founder and President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, to the Asagba’s Palace on Monday, 10th November, 2025.

Dr. Isichei Pounds, who was accompanied by other team members among whom were Mr. Nnamdi Isichei, briefed the monarch on preparations for the forthcoming 2026 Clinical Nutrition Conference, scheduled to hold from June 23 to 26, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba.

HRM Asagba Azinge lauded WASPEN’s focus on hospital nutrition support, describing it as timely and vital intervention in addressing malnutrition among hospitalized patients — an issue he said requires urgent national attention.

“It is good to know that our Asaba people are excelling globally and giving back to their communities in impactful ways,” the monarch said.

“Hospital malnutrition is a silent challenge, and I commend Dr. Isichei and WASPEN for leading this important cause. I call on the government, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to support this initiative so that hospital malnutrition can become a thing of the past.”

He assured the WASPEN team of his palace’s support in ensuring the success of the 2026 Clinical Nutrition Conference, noting that such efforts contribute to community development and improved healthcare delivery.

“Asaba sons and daughters in the diaspora are critical stakeholders in the growth of our kingdom,” he added. “Your work shows that through unity and purpose, our people can bring global excellence home.”

In her remarks, Dr. Isichei, a renowned expert in the nutrition support of malnourished patients based in Atlanta, expressed her gratitude to the monarch for his blessings and encouragement. She noted that she has held several medical and nutrition conferences in Abuja and Lagos but felt it was time to bring such impact home to Asaba.

“I have been visiting Nigeria over the years and was among those who influenced the Bachelor of Science to Pharm.D transition,” she explained.

“We are bringing this conference to Asaba to create awareness, train healthcare providers, and promote hospital nutrition support that can save lives.”

She further appealed to the Asagba to help attract government and institutional support for the programme, stressing that the forthcoming conference will provide a platform for medical experts, policymakers, and nutritionists to discuss practical interventions against hospital malnutrition.

Earlier, Dr. Isichei and her delegation also paid a courtesy visit to the office of Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the office pledged  full support for the 2026 conference and assured her of the ministry’s collaboration in ensuring its success.

The visit concluded with the Asagba offering Royal blessings upon Dr. Isichei and her team, praying for the continued success of WASPEN’s humanitarian initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa and indeed the world.