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Primate Ayodele fires warnings to Godswill Akpabio

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Primate Ayodele fires warnings to Godswill Akpabio

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio of difficult days ahead.

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Reno Omokri shares throwback video of Natasha Akpoti accusing him of sexual harassment

Reno Omokri, in a rebuttal, said President Jonathan sent him to the United States as a special envoy to try…

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Empire collaborates with Starlink Entertainment for release of Home by Jussoul

For Jussoul, Home represents an evolution in his artistry, highlighting his ability to translate deep emotions into music that feels…

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Mehdi Stilititilite: The French TikTok Live Sensation Dominating the Platform

Mehdi Stilititilite has been officially recognized as the number one French TikTok live creator and selected for the TikTok Live…
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Atiku kicks against Natasha’s suspension, demands justice for women

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it an attack on affirmative…
Enenmoh family warns public against dealing with Ascon Oil Company's assets

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Enenmoh family warns public against negotiating to buy Ascon Oil Company’s assets

The family of late Engineer George Ikemefuna Enenmoh, founder of Ascon Oil Company Limited, has issued a public warning regarding…
President Tinubu appoints ex-INEC chairman Jega special adviser

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President Tinubu appoints ex-INEC chairman Jega special adviser

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Jega as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform.
NNPP's chieftain Olufemi Ajadi celebrates International Women's Day

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NNPP’s chieftain Olufemi Ajadi celebrates International Women’s Day

Olufemi Ajadi, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has joined the global community in celebrating International Women's…
Meet Harcher: The Bullion Records' star who's redefining Afrobeat & captivating hearts

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Bullion Records’ star Harcher set to thrill fans with “Love” & “Jo Si”

Fast-rising Nigerian artiste Harcher is gearing up to thrill music lovers with two brand-new hit singles, "L.O.V.E" and "JO SI…
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

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Obasa continues fight in court over removal allegations

An Ikeja High Court on Friday extended until March 10 to hear the suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of…
FG docks Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrimes charges against Senate President Akpabio and ex-governor Yahaya Bello

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PDP kicks against Natasha’s suspension, says Akpabio must submit self for open investigation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.
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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Yahaya Bello: Internal auditor at American International School testifies in court

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, March 7, 2025 heard further testimony from…
Fans shower praises on Wizkid

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Fans shower praises on Wizkid

Fans of popular Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, have lauded him for directing the official music video…
4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others

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4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others

Four drug kingpins Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi; Iloduba Augustine Chinonye; Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don) and Zidon Zurga have been convicted…
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

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Obasa: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle

Lagos State House of Assembly members have arrived at the State High Court in Ikeja for the hearing of a…

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Sexual Harassment Allegations: Reno Omokri urges Natasha Akpoti to take lie detector test

Former presidential media aide Reno Omokri has challenged Natasha Akpoti to undergo a lie detector test following her allegations of…
P Tee Money set to drop highly anticipated Afrobeat album in 2025

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P Tee Money set to drop highly anticipated Afrobeat album in 2025

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark period for P Tee Money, as he has extensive European…
Two women identified as Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe have been arrested in Lagos by operatives of EFCC while hawking naira notes.

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Naira loses weight against U.S. Dollar in unofficial market

The Nigerian naira has taken a hit, weakening to N1,561 against the American dollar in the black market.
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, describes death of former presidential aide and politician, Dr. Doyin Okupe, as a deep personal loss to him.

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Updated: Ex-presidential aide Doyin Okupe dies 15 days to birthday

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72,…

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Nickelodeon shares exciting shows to watch this March

From action-packed battles tWAT on NickToons Channel 308 on DStv and Channel 86 on GOtvwith new episodes, epic surprises, and…
Gov. Adeleke meets traditional rulers, defends decision on LG election

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Gov. Adeleke meets traditional rulers, defends decision on LG election

Governor Ademola Adeleke today held a special briefing session with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, saying that there…

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EFCC vs EzeeTee: Court halts arraignment over ‘administrative procedure’

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday halted the hearing of the charge filed…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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Senator Natasha refuses to back down despite suspension (video)

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vehemently rejected her six-month suspension by the Senate, describing the decision as unfair and vowing to…
Oluremi Tinubu

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Remi Tinubu speaks on Natasha’s sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio

Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Nigeria's President, has weighed in on the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against…
FG docks Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrimes charges against Senate President Akpabio and ex-governor Yahaya Bello

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Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, denies her opportunity to speak

The Nigerian Senate has handed a six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.
Mercy Chinwo, EeZee Tee move to settle royalty clash

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Court adjourns Mercy Chinwo’s ex-manager’s case

“There is an administrative procedure on this matter and I cannot proceed until the determination of the procedure."
PDP’s much ado about APC’s victory in Ondo Gubernatorial Election: The legal pursuit that raises more questions than answers

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PDP’s much ado about APC’s victory in Ondo Gubernatorial Election: The legal pursuit that raises more questions than answers

Re: Scandal Rocks Ondo Guber Supreme Court Case: Group Demands Investigation of Agboola Ajayi, Lead Counsel Ahmed Raji Over Alleged…
Rivers political crises: Gunmen open fire on Gov. Fubara's supporters

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Rivers political crises: Gunmen open fire on Gov. Fubara’s supporters

Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara in…
Wizkid releases highly anticipated 'Kese (Dance)' music video

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Wizkid releases highly anticipated ‘Kese (Dance)’ music video

Afrobeats star Wizkid has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his smash hit single, "Kese (Dance)".
Ex-minister Mamman admitted to ₦33.8bn fraud voluntarily before lawyers - Witness

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N33.8bn Fraud: Witness tells court how ex-minister Mamman paid in dollars for Abuja Property

“The minister came to my office with Mohammed Hussein and two other persons to pay me the money. We discussed…
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