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Dr. Amina Yamgnane

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Dr. Amina Yamgnane set to hold special conference on maternity care in Lagos

On Friday, June 27, 2025, Dr. Amina Yamgnane—a leading figure in obstetrics and maternal health—will deliver a powerful address to…
Michael Akinyemi

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Michael Akinyemi bags global spotlight at Limitless Without Borders Awards 2025

Michael Akinyemi, a renowned software and cloud engineer based in the United Kingdom, has received global recognition at the Limitless…
Ex-minister Mamman admitted to ₦33.8bn fraud voluntarily before lawyers - Witness

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Ex-minister Mamman admitted to ₦33.8bn fraud voluntarily before lawyers – Witness

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Abubakar Kwaido, in the trial-within-trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman told Justice…
Ex-Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, others to be arraigned Thursday

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‘N2b fraud’: EFCC raises more witnesses against ex-aviation minister Hadi Sirika, daughter

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 26, 2025 presented its 10th and 11th witnesses in continuation…
officer with Zenith Bank, Maitama Branch, testified as Prosecution Witness Four (PW4) under subpoena. He gave a detailed account of massive cash withdrawals allegedly carried out between 2016 and 2023, using multiple bank instruments and channels. Led in evidence by prosecuting counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, Dada said the records he presented were among seven sets of documents submitted in compliance with a subpoena addressed to the bank’s Managing Director. The subpoena was admitted as Exhibit 20, while related documents covering account holders and corporate entities were admitted as Exhibits 21 through 24C. Among the accounts examined were those belonging to Adamu Jagafa Ishaya, Whales Oil and Gas, Jimeda Properties Nigeria Limited, Alyeshua Solutions, and notably, the Kogi State Government House’s Administration Account. Focusing on the Kogi State Government House’s Administration Account, Pinheiro highlighted a pattern of cash withdrawals that blatantly violated the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN, cashless policy. According to Dada, the CBN had placed cash withdrawal limits at ₦500,000 for individuals and ₦5,000,000 for corporate or government entities during the relevant period. Exceeding these limits attracted surcharges. Dada testified that between January 30 and February 1, 2018, a total of ₦697,267,000 was withdrawn in ₦10 million tranches through cheques issued in the name of one Abdulsalami Hudu. Then, on February 2, 2018, an additional ₦99,573,000 was withdrawn in similar tranches and several other withdrawals totalling N1.09bn within three days The prosecution also revealed that on February 1, 2018, a transfer of ₦3,325,000 was made from the same Kogi Government account to one Ali Bello. Dada further disclosed that this pattern of suspicious transactions continued in subsequent years. On May 6, May 11, and May 19, 2022, the same account received ₦100 million on each date from the Kogi State Statutory Revenue Account. These inflows were immediately followed by multiple cash withdrawals in ₦10 million tranches, primarily by Abdulsalami Hudu and another named beneficiary, Alhassan Omakoji. Referring to pages 395 to 401 of the account statement, the witness confirmed that almost every credit inflow was followed by immediate debits via cheque withdrawals made out to the same individuals, sometimes on the same day. Dada further narrated that on September 7, 2023, the account recorded 11 cash withdrawals of ₦10 million each, far above the ₦5 million limit, attracting a surcharge of ₦500,000 per transaction. This resulted in a total surcharge of ₦4,750,000 for that day alone. In another instance, on January 20, 2018, the account received 10 separate credits from the Kogi State Statutory Account totaling over ₦697 million. These were again followed by a series of ₦10 million withdrawals issued to Hudu and others. On January 31, Hudu alone reportedly collected ₦347,267,000 in 36 separate cash withdrawals. Pinheiro also tendered the account opening documents from pages 2 to 23 of Exhibit 22A, and the bank statement from pages 24 to 413, with the earliest transaction dating back to February 12, 2016. Dada described the six standard columns on the statement, date posted, value date, transaction description, debit, credit, and balance, and explained various transaction types, including NEFT and NIP transfers. Although the defence team, led by J.B. Daudu, SAN, earlier objected to the admissibility of some documents but chose to reserve their arguments till a later date. Justice Emeka Nwite admitted all documents and marked them accordingly. The matter was thereafter adjourned to Friday, June 27, 2025, for cross-examination and continuation of trial.

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How N1.09bn vanished from Kogi government’s account in three days

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Thursday, June 26, 2025,…
All you need to know as Jeff Bezos and Sanchez hit Venice for marathon wedding party

Entertainment, Features

All you need to know as Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez hit Venice for marathon wedding party

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his journalist fiancee Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice on Wednesday ahead of three days of…
29-year-old Nigerian Oluwaseun Kassim arrested for sexual abuse in U.S.

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Oluwaseun Kassim arrested for sexual abuse in U.S.

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian national, Oluwaseun Kassim,…
Lagos-based travel journalist Desmond Ike-Chima begins 16-nation West Africa road trip

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Lagos-based travel journalist Desmond Ike-Chima begins 16-nation West Africa road trip

Popular Lagos-based journalist and travel YouTuber, Desmond Ike-Chima — known to his followers as Walker — is about to make…
Josephine Macleod

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Josephine Macleod affirms her commitment to environmental advocacy and community engagement

By uniting her passion for environmental advocacy with her political ambitions, Josephine Macleod aspires to foster positive transformations within Glasgow’s…
Mama Boko Haram

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Court again jails ‘Mama Boko Haram’

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 convicted and sentenced…
Keystone Bank, Enterprise Development Centre sign MoU to empower SMEs in Nigeria

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Keystone Bank, Enterprise Development Centre sign MoU to empower SMEs in Nigeria

Keystone Bank Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Ayo Shonaiya and Dagrin

Entertainment

Dagrin, my biggest music regret – Ayo Shonaiya

Music executive, entertainment lawyer and filmmaker, Ayo Shonaiya, has opened up about the one decision he regrets most in his…
Nickelodeon

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Nickelodeon shares exciting shows to watch in July

Tune in every weekday to Nickelodeon, DStv Channel 305, and GOtv Channel 87 from 30 June to 8 August at…
President Tinubu unveils new plans for APC at NEC meeting

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PDP, LP lawmakers defect to APC

Two members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) in the House of Representatives on Tuesday…
Chaos erupts at SDP headquarters as power struggle turns violent

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Chaos erupts at SDP headquarters as power struggle turns violent

Violence erupted at the national headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Abuja on Tuesday as a group of armed…
Joseph Yobo weighs in: Can Nigeria make it to 2026 World Cup?

Football

Joseph Yobo weighs in: Can Nigeria make it to 2026 World Cup?

“I’ve tried coaching but the experience wasn’t entirely encouraging,” he admitted. “I’ve been a leader and captain during my playing…

Politics

Reno hired Segun Showunmi as Atiku’s spokesperson – Olisa Metuh

Recall that Omokri who is the former spokesperson to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan had earlier said in an interview that he…
UNILAG

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ServiceNow University Meetup to Empower Nigerian Youths in Technology and Digital Innovation

The organizing team of the ServiceNow University Meetup has announced Wednesday, 25th June 2025 at 2:00 PM, at Rahman Bello…
Newly bought Toyota Corolla vanishes overnight in Lagos - N1m reward offered for recovery

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Newly bought Toyota Corolla vanishes overnight in Lagos – N1m reward offered for recovery

A Lagos resident, Mr. Shobajo, is reeling from the shock of losing his newly purchased 2017 Toyota Corolla to car…
Desist from distorting June 12 history: TYF knocks Sule Lamido

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Desist from distorting June 12 history: TYF knocks Sule Lamido

Think Yoruba First (TYF), has issued a strong warning to former Governor Sule Lamido, urging him to refrain from misrepresenting…
F-L( Dr. Ndudi Bowie, Country Manager of the RoSF, Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, Founder RoSF, Chairperson, the International Federation of Women's Lawyer (FIDA) Lagos Chapter, Mrs Abimbola Jack-Oladugba, FIDA Lead Researcher, Mrs Ifeyinwa Okpalaku, Mrs Hope Nwakwesi, Executive Director of the Widows Advocacy Coalition in Nigeria (WACIN)

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Rose of Sharon Foundation, FIDA renew call for national law to protect widows in Nigeria

In commemoration of the 2025 International Widows Day, the Rose of Sharon Foundation, in partnership with the International Federation of…
Iran

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei fires message to Putin

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has forwarded a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, requesting for support against Israeli…
Ibrahim Kegbegbe: Building a Successful Journalism Pathway from the Classroom

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How to build a successful journalism pathway from the classroom

Becoming a successful journalist is not an overnight achievement. It requires dedication, clarity of purpose, and a proactive approach, beginning…
Tinubu's govt. committed to unlocking inactive, untapped energy assets - Lokpobiri

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Tinubu’s govt. committed to unlocking inactive, untapped energy assets – Lokpobiri

The President Bola Tinubu-led government has reiterated its commitment to unlocking inactive and untapped energy assets as a key pillar…
"Celebrities under pressure not to repeat clothes" – Alex Unusual

Entertainment

“Celebrities under pressure not to repeat clothes” – Alex Unusual

Reality TV star and fashion influencer, Alex Unusual, has stirred a powerful conversation about fashion waste and sustainability in Nigeria…

Metro

I was never served – Oba Momson appeals sack from throne

The traditional ruler of Agbowa-Ikosi, Oba Owolabi Saheed Momson, has filed a motion at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division,…
Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele reveals those behind Benue killings

“I am not anyone's friend, but Tinubu should wake up. Don't let them be singing Hosanna for you. Insecurity is…
Ayatollah Khamenei

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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei names successors as assassination threats intensify

In the shadow of mounting military pressure and fears of assassination, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly moved…
BoyCode Conference 2025: Precious Eniayekan taps Ali Baba, ID Cabasa, Mobolaji Ogunlende, Olakunle Soriyan, others to mentor young boys

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BoyCode Conference: Precious Eniayekan taps Ali Baba, ID Cabasa, Mobolaji Ogunlende, Olakunle Soriyan, others to mentor young boys

The 2025 edition of the BoyCode Conference has once again proved that the boy child needs mentoring, and that was…
Olutoyi Estate drags Lagos socialite Gail Fajembola to IGP over Banana Island apartment

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Olutoyi Estate drags Lagos socialite Gail Fajembola to IGP over Banana Island apartment

The legal representatives of Olutoyi Estate Development & Services Ltd have submitted a formal petition to the Inspector General of…
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