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What is the Difference between Level 1 and Level 2 Background Check
We meet people at various facets of life and people do not have halos or horns on their head for you to ascertain if they are good or bad.
If you are under an impression that someone’s social media platform will have all requisite information about them, you will be proven extremely wrong.
A lot of online crimes have been crafted with the assistance of social media profiles as well. The social media profiles cannot be trusted with the accuracy and legitimacy of information you see, which is why a dbs check can be essential for verifying identities and safeguarding against fraud.
So, what is the best source to know someone’s background information or run a background check on someone? If you are new to the procedures of background check, you must know that there are evidently two levels of a background check. Here, we will know all about them.
Difference Between Level 1 Background Check and Level 2 Background Check
Background check on someone is mostly needed as a pre-employment procedure. Now, the levels of background checks vary when it comes to the position on which the person is being hired.
The kind of background check you would do for someone at a very high position will be different and more extensive than what you would do for a person at a lower position or for an operational role.
To start with the Level 1 of Background Check, it implies to not only run a background check on someone within a particular state but also less deep than you may need to know. When it comes to Level 2 of Background Check, check searches exceed the state limit for disqualifying offenses.
The Level 2 goes deeper and accesses almost all relevant resources and there is extensive detailed digging up of information. More reliable and verified sources are used for such background checks.
You can learn more about level 2 background check and what information it entails to provide about the person under question. The Level 1 background is more superficial in nature and Level 2 check is more extensive and elaborate.
Running Background Checks through CocoFinder
Even if you want to run a background check on someone for personal purposes or for professional reasons, CocoFinder is the best and most trusted resort to do so. There are multiple ways through which you can run a background check on someone.
In a surprisingly prompt and quick manner, you can attain all sorts of information about the person under question. The search is extensive and data obtained are only from verified sources. When it comes to the authenticity of data, you can trust CocoFinder blindly with it.
Check Background from Name
Even if you want to just run a Level 1 background check on someone, you can just check their background based on their first and last name. If you also know their state of residence, the results will narrow down further for you.
Check Background from Phone Number
In addition to having someone’s name, if you also have their phone number, the search results will be more specific. Thus having the phone number gives further shape and purpose to your search.
Check Background from Address
If you also are aware of the address or the Street name or other vague details of a person’s residence, you can attain their information based upon that data. The data will be more concrete and precise.
How to Check Someone’s Background
There is no technological prowess or intense understanding that you need to develop for the background check. The beauty of a platform like CocoFinder is its simplicity. It is extremely simple to use and its dashboard and user interface has been designed to make it more user friendly.
The process of background check can begin when you visit the CocoFinder web page and then look for the tab ‘search now’. In the search now column, you just need to enter all the information that you have about the person under question.
The results that will be generated will be curated as per the information and data that you have shared about such a person. As mentioned above, you can get a lot of information about a person prominently through their name, phone number, address and even their email.
The authenticity of the data retrieved from CocoFinder is extremely accurate and authentic. The details obtained will be unquestionably perfect and trusted upon. You can back upon the legitimate sources from which CocoFinder curates and presents the user data.
The record time in which CocoFinder attains user information is surprisingly quick. There is no lag in information and data retrieval. Other web-based applications of this nature take eons to extract relevant data. The wait time literally tests the patience of the users.
Why CocoFinder is the best
The minimalist structure of CocoFinder’s dashboard is an attractive feature. It qualifies as an information source presenting the most reliable information. There are some other core features of CocoFinder that make it the most desirable background check website:
100% Authentic Details
The details and information that you extract from CocoFinder are the most authentic. This is because the database of the website extracts information from only verified pages. The authentication and integrity of information are never compromised.
Instant Results
CocoFinder provides immediate results. There is no delay at all in information retrieval and information can be extracted almost instantaneously. There is absolutely no delay caused by virtue of buffering.
Multiplicity of Records
CocoFinder could turn out to be your one-stop-shop with respect to detail extraction. You can ascertain multi-faceted information and multiple kinds of documents of one single person. All details of one individual in one place.
Conclusion
With CocoFinder you can tick off almost all levels of background checks that you want. If you want to learn more about Level 1 or learn more about level 2 background check, you can know everything about someone from one sole platform.
CocoFinder is the best possible fact-finding platform that you can find online. It has every information and detail that is imperative for you to have a conclusive background check.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Ebonyi State Police Command has insisted on conducting a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death of Miss Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The demise of the deceased, which occurred in late June, recently became public and has sparked calls for a probe from many quarters.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased has approached the court to stop the autopsy, but experts tell Business Post that the family has no authority to file an affidavit, as this is a case of suspected murder against the state and not the family.
Mr Umahi has also called for a probe.
The Ebonyi Police Command said the autopsy was necessary to establish the cause of death and support its ongoing investigation, despite objections from the deceased’s family.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that the police had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Habila’s death.
Mr Ukandu said preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased and a colleague were members of the medical team attached to the Minister of Works and had accompanied him to his hometown in Uburu, where she later died in a room within the compound of his residence.
According to him, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have visited the scene, documented relevant evidence and obtained statements from persons connected to the incident.
He added that the command had concluded arrangements to engage a qualified pathologist to carry out a post-mortem examination, which it considers crucial to determining the actual cause of death.
Mr Ukandu explained that the police became involved in the matter after receiving a distress call on June 27, 2026, from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ohaozara Division, informing the command of a medical emergency involving Habila and requesting his presence at the David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital, Uburu.
“On arrival, the DPO was informed by hospital authorities that Miss Mary Habila had been brought in dead.
He immediately briefed the Commissioner of Police, who directed that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation,” the statement read.
The police spokesperson disclosed that while the family of the deceased had opposed the conduct of an autopsy, the command considered the procedure necessary in view of the circumstances surrounding the death.
“The Command therefore awaits the attendance of the family or their duly appointed representative, as their presence is essential to the conduct of the post-mortem examination,” Mr Ukandu said, assuring the public that the investigation would be conducted professionally, transparently and without bias, stressing that every necessary step would be taken to uncover the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death.
Mr Ukandu further assured that the command would continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Family Seeks to Stop Autopsy
The family of the deceased, who is a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences and was seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works, formally requested the withdrawal of further investigation into her death and declined an autopsy.
In an affidavit titled Affidavit of Withdrawal of Case filed before the High Court of Justice of Ebonyi State, her father, Tanko Habila Wisdom, said the family was not alleging any foul play in her death and wished to proceed with her burial.
According to the affidavit, Mary Habila died on June 27, 2026, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The deponent stated that before her death, Habila was a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences and had been seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, where she served in the Office of the Minister of Works for about three years.
By Adedapo Adesanya
A Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of billions of Naira worth of assets linked to businesswoman and socialite, Ms Aisha Achimugu, to the federal government.
Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), directing the permanent forfeiture of jewellery valued at N4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles worth N4.293 billion, $50,000 and N30 million in cash.
The ruling followed the EFCC’s request for the final forfeiture of the assets, which the commission said were linked to Ms Achimugu.
The forfeited assets include: Jewellery valued at N4,645,170,294.90; 11 exotic vehicles worth N4,293,000,000; $50,000 in cash; and N30,000,000 in cash.
The court’s judgment vests ownership of the assets in the federal government, bringing the forfeiture proceedings to a close.
In March, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to the Lagos socialite. However, in an interview in April, she denied that $13 million was discovered by the EFCC in her residence, describing the claim as inaccurate and misleading.
Justice Nwite had, on August 22, 2025, granted the anti-graft agency’s motion ex parte for an interim order forfeiting the sum of $13 million linked to Oceangate Ltd to the federal government over allegations that the fund was proceeds of unlawful activity.
The judge had then directed the commission to publish the order in a national daily for interested people to show cause within 14 days why the fund should not be permanently forfeited to the federal government.
In 2024, the businesswoman gained significant media attention for a seven-day birthday celebration in Grenada, which was attended by high-profile guests, reportedly including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The socialite also defended her widely publicised birthday celebration, noting that it had been “planned for 10 years” and was not funded with any money under investigation.
By Adedapo Adesanya
To boost fertiliser production, strengthen food security and advance Nigeria’s domestic gas utilisation agenda, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has signed a 16-year Gas Sale Agreement (GSA) with Indorama Fertiliser FZE for the supply of up to 60 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Assa North Ohaji South (ANOH) Gas Processing Facility.
The agreement was signed by the chief executive of Renaissance, Mr Tony Attah, and Indorama’s counterpart, Mr Manish Mundra, with both executives describing the deal as a significant milestone in advancing Nigeria’s domestic gas utilisation agenda, industrial development, and agricultural growth aspirations.
“This agreement reflects our commitment to unlocking the value of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources through partnerships that create real and lasting impact,” Mr Attah said, adding: “By supplying natural gas to a major fertiliser producer such as Indorama, we are supporting a value chain that is critical to food security, agricultural productivity, industrial growth, and economic development.”
The agreement will provide Indorama Fertiliser with a secure and reliable source of natural gas to support uninterrupted production and enable the company to meet growing domestic and regional demand for fertiliser products.
The resulting increase in fertiliser availability is expected to contribute to improved crop yields, enhanced agricultural productivity, and strengthened food security across Nigeria and Africa.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr Mundra said the deal was an important milestone for the company in its ambition of supporting Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.
“Reliable access to natural gas is fundamental to fertiliser production, and this long-term arrangement provides a strong foundation for sustainable operations and future growth,” Mr Mundra said. “We appreciate the partnership with Renaissance and look forward to leveraging this collaboration.”
The transaction aligns closely with Nigeria’s Decade of Gas initiative and further demonstrates the strategic role of natural gas in driving industrialisation, supporting manufacturing, enhancing energy security, and enabling economic diversification.
