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Customer drags UBA to court over alleged fraudulent deductions

By David Owei, Bayelsa.
Mr Chinedu Nwoke, a customer of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) has dragged the bank to the Federal High Court, Yenagoa over unauthorised debit on his account purportedly for a loan the customer did not take.
Nwoke is seeking redress over a purported COVID-19 loan valued at N700,000.00 from NISRAL Micro Finance Bank which he knows nothing about using his Bank Verification Number (BVN).
Nwoke in his prayers before the court, lamented that the fraud allegedly perpetrated by the commercial bank has led to the blacklisting of his bank accounts and BVN from the banking system, depriving him of banking services.
When the case came up for mention on Friday, Mr Chinedu Iheanacho, Counsel to the plaintiff sought an adjournment to enable the court commence hearing on the matter.
The court presided over by Justice Ayo Emmanuel therefore adjourned the case to March 31.
The defendants, UBA and NISRAL Micro Finance Bank were represented by Mr Precious John who represented the Lead Defence Counsel, Mr Evaristus Ozioko.
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Pastor Reuben Initiative extols founder’s philanthropic gesture

By Idibhar Agadaga, Baylesa
The Director General Pastor Reuben Initiative for Good Leadership and Accountability (PRIFGLA), Eseimokumo Frank Soko has commended Pastor Reuben Wilson’s selfless contributions to the development of Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region.
Speaking on an enlighment program on Royal FM, 95.5, Eseimokumo Frank Soko, highlighted Wilson’s commitment to education, noting that he has sponsored over 200 students across various universities in the region.
According to Soko, Wilson’s philanthropic efforts extend beyond education, as he has also provided monthly stipends to members of the Initiative ànd numerous individuals in need.
He particularly extolled Wilson’s selfless and sacrificial lifestyle which have positively impacted the lives of many Bayelsans.
He emphasized that Wilson’s charitable works is not limited to any particular political party or affiliation as beneficiaries come from diverse backgrounds including PDP, APC and Labour Party members.
On his part, PRIFGLA’s National Secretary and Special Adviser on Student Matters and Scholarships, Ogbomo Erepamowei, shared Wilson’s inspiring personal story, which has driven his passion for helping others.
Ogbomo noted that despite facing challenges in his own educational journey, Wilson has demonstrated remarkable resilience and generosity, supporting students in various institutions across the Niger Delta.
He added that over 200 students are under scholarship sponsored by Pastor Reuben Wilson in various universities across the Niger Delta region.
In a final statement, Soko expressed gratitude to Wilson, describing him as a “sacrificial leader” who has positively impacted the lives of those working with him.
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