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Online raffle draw: Small business owner wins Toyota Corolla on Ekojara.com

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Blessing Jonah, the winner of the Toyota Corolla vehicle
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It was excitement galore on the 3rd of December 2018 in Lagos, when Blessing Jonah, a small business owner won a Toyota Corolla worth N2.5 million from Ekojara.com, a leading online gaming platform.

 

Since the unveiling of the brand, this is the first time an automobile was showcased as a prize – which indeed, produced a winner within one month of promoting the prize; this is a remarkable rare feat.

 

Speaking with journalists, Hillary Nwaukor, CEO of Ekojara said Blessing had won the Toyota Corolla vehicle with just N2,500 after an online raffle draw that was characterized by probity and transparency was drawn.

 

He congratulated the winner for having the conviction and courage to play the game on Ekojara.com, urging other members of society, especially within Lagos to take their chances in a subsequent online draw, as anybody can win.

 

“Remember, everybody stands a chance to win. Someday, we imagine that people will have a fair chance to win big items such as a Prado SUV on Ekojara.com, this is just the beginning.” Mr Nwaukor further revealed that one of Ekojara’s aspirations is to see members of society win houses in highbrow areas like Lekki and so forth.

 

“Our goal is to add value to the lives of our people through a pure bazaar game of chance.

 

“The only requirement from our people is to be ready to take advantage of the fair chance provided by the online gaming company, because you need to be in it to win it.”

 

To participate and stand a chance to win any item on Ekojara.com, players must first download Ekojara App from Apple Play store.

 

We also distribute the Android version from our website. Those who do not have smartphones can simply sign-up online.

 

“This is a game for many Nigerians who are willing to stake as low as 0.20% of the published value of an item.

 

“Blessing Jonah won this Corolla vehicle with N2,500; which is 0.10% of the value of the car in the market.

 

“In fact, we are running a bonanza on a second vehicle were bidders will stake as low as N500 perchance for the car; reducing the risk to 0.02%.

 

“All listed items to be won on Ekojara’s website have been verified by industry regulators,” he added.

 

Commenting on what the big win means for the Ekojara brand, Nwaukor said it basically means that our word is our bond as well as adding value to the lives of Nigerians through a chance auction that gives people the opportunity to own cars, electronics and many other items on Ekojara.com

 

“For instance, the lady who won the prize came to our office via a public transport, but she will drive home today in her personal vehicle.

 

“She might even decide to deploy the vehicle on Uber or Taxify platform and make more money,” because the Corolla 06 is a practical motor, cheap parts and easy to maintain.

 

According to Blessing Jonah, the winner of the Toyota Corolla vehicle, the joy of winning such a valuable item with a token appears to be unmeasurable. “At first, when I was contacted, I found it unbelievable.

 

“In fact, I was sceptical when a friend recommended Ekojara.com, this is my first time of playing a game on Ekojara and I feel very excited.

 

“I am urging fellow Lagosians to try their luck on Ekojara.com and continue playing because nobody knows who is going to win.”

 

Blessing added that she was inside a bus when a call was put through by the officials of Ekojara informing her that she had won a big prize. “All thanks to my friend Atinuke who mentioned Ekojara to me.”

 

Confirming this claim, Shonike Atinuke said before recommending Ekojara to her friend that she had won N5,000 and N40,000 on different occasions.

 

“I knew about this platform on Instagram and I downloaded the App. The day that I received a call from Ekojara that I won N40,000,

 

“I was almost crazy because I was screaming out of joy. Going forward, I started telling people about Ekojara including family and friends,” she added.

 

Ekojara online raffle auction system is designed to accept the predetermined equal number of bids entered by customers to stand a chance of winning an advertised item/- goods for auction.

 

Players enter their dream numbers (ticket numbers) and submit within the odds of 01-99 into 5 unique boxes provided for the Dream-bid category. These numbers are unique identifiers for your purchased tickets.

 

“One bidder can buy as many tickets as possible on any category. Numbers played can be generated by the players or by the system depending on the option the bidder wants.

 

“We are equally positioned to outsource our application to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) Companies, Real-Estate, Auto Retailers and many other sectors in Nigeria and Online Brand Influencers – for their general bonanza, giveaways and promotions driven by our innovative raffle auction system.

 

 

 


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INEC Warns of Fake Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised alarm about a fake and unauthorized website falsely claiming to be an “INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal 2026.”

INEC Warns of Fake Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal

The Commission raised the alarm in a statement published on its website late Tuesday.

It identified the fake recruitment website as okripeti.org/Inec-ADhoc-Sta…

The Commission affirmed that the website is fake and not affiliated with the it in any way.

“Members of the public are advised that any information, statistics, or application forms on this website are false, misleading, and intended to deceive unsuspecting applicants.”

It also advised anyone who has already registered on the fake portal to discontinue immediately and reapply only through the official INEC links provided above.

“INEC remains committed to transparency, credibility, and the protection of the public from fraudulent activities,” the Commission said.

The Commission also said it conducts Ad-hoc Staff recruitment ONLY through its official platform known as INECPRES.

It listed the only authentic links for the 2026 FCT Area Council Election Ad-hoc Staff recruitment as: •🌐 Web & iOS: pres.inecnigeria.org •📱 Android (Mobile App): presmobile.inecnigeria.org

It added that any other website or link outside the above is not authorized by INEC.

It thereforfore advised prospective applicants to verify all recruitment information using INEC’s official websites, not to click or register on suspicious or unofficial links
not to submit personal details (BVN, passwords, OTPs, or bank details) on non-INEC platforms and to always check that the URL ends with inecnigeria.org


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NRS Boss Dismisses Fears of Political Weaponisation in Tax Reforms

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Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has allayed fears that the new tax reform framework could be weaponised by the Federal Government to target political opponents or individuals based on affiliation.

NRS Boss Dismisses Fears of Political Weaponisation in Tax Reforms

Dr. Zacch Adedeji

Adedeji, responding to concerns over potential selective enforcement or politically motivated tax scrutiny, insisted the reforms prioritise national interest, transparency, due process, and institutional accountability.

Addressing speculations on suppressing opposition voices ahead of elections, he said: “I think the question you will ask is that we need to commend the courage of Mr. President, that despite the fact that there is an election coming, he is courageous enough to continue on this path of statesmanship and not of politicians.”

The NRS boss explained that it would have been politically expedient to shelve the reforms during an election cycle, but President Bola Tinubu opted to strengthen the country’s fiscal foundation and economic governance.

He outlined that the agenda targets structural tax system weaknesses, enhances fairness, and fosters a simplified, predictable compliance environment to boost voluntary participation over coercion.

Adedeji attributed public scepticism to Nigeria’s history of perceived institutional misuse, but stressed the new framework minimises administrative discretion through rule-based processes, automation, accountability, and governance safeguards insulated from political influence.

According to him, the reforms emphasise taxpayer trust, linking taxes to visible public service improvements while expanding growth opportunities and sustainable public finances.

He reaffirmed the focus on economic stability, credible institutions, phased implementation, investment support, vulnerable group protection, and freedom from partisan interference.


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Court Sends Faleti, Ex-Lagos Director to Jail for Stealing ₦48.9m from Access Bank

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An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced Olawale Faleti, a former Lagos State Education director, to two years and five months’ imprisonment for stealing ₦48.9 million from Access Bank Plc.

Court Sends Faleti, Ex-Lagos Director to Jail for Stealing ₦48.9m from Access Bank

Justice Rahman Oshodi convicted Faleti, 64, on five counts of stealing after finding him guilty of charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In his judgment, Oshodi said the offence was deliberate and sustained, noting that Faleti carried out repeated withdrawals despite knowing he had no authorisation to access the funds.

The judge added that the convict failed to show genuine remorse or fully accept responsibility for his actions.

“Financial institutions are the lifeblood of our economy and public confidence in them must be preserved,” Oshodi said, adding that “Those who attempt to defraud or steal from banks must understand that severe consequences will follow.”

While acknowledging Faleti as a first-time offender, the court said a custodial sentence was unavoidable.

The judge applied a 20 per cent reduction from the three-year maximum sentence, citing minimal restitution efforts as a mitigating factor.

Faleti was sentenced to two years and five months’ imprisonment on each of the five counts, with the sentences ordered to run concurrently.

The court directed that the sentence take effect from January 5, 2026, and ordered that Faleti’s biometric details and name be entered into the Lagos State Judiciary offenders’ registry.

After deducting ₦3 million already restituted, the court ordered Faleti to pay an outstanding ₦45.9 million to Access Bank Plc, directing the bank to notify the court upon full recovery of the funds.

Earlier, Mr Ahmed Dambuwa, EFCC counsel, told the court that Faleti dishonestly converted ₦48.9 million belonging to the bank by exploiting unauthorised access to an Access Bank credit card.

He said the card permitted withdrawals of not less than ₦43,000 per transaction, but a system glitch enabled Faleti to withdraw about ₦48 million during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

One of the charges stated that between July 2 and July 10, 2020, Faleti converted ₦12.6 million for personal use, while another alleged that between May 22 and July 1, 2020, he converted ₦6.9 million, all property of Access Bank Plc.

The offences were said to contravene Section 287(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.


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