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Sanwo-Olu moves to deliver Lekki Airport as Aviation regulators arrive

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The governor also revealed that preparations for the Green Line Rail Project, stretching from Marina to Lekki, are in progress,…
health

FG unveils facilities for free emergency obstetric care, VVF surgeries (FULL LIST)

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Minister who added that health and well-being of the people are fundamental to President Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria as…
Bayelsa Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, some opposition lawmakers visit their suspended colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in her Abuja home.

I have heard more from Natasha, husband – Senator Dickson

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Dickson met Natasha who was suspended for six months by the Senate on Thursday over her face off with Senate…
Kunle Afolayan, the internationally-recognized Nigerian filmmaker proves the stuff he is made of again at the just concluded 29th FESPACO

Kunle Afolayan shines at FESPACO 2025

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

FESPACO, the largest film festival in Africa, holds every two years in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. It features…
Enenmoh family warns public against dealing with Ascon Oil Company's assets

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The family of late Engineer George Ikemefuna Enenmoh, founder of Ascon Oil Company Limited, has issued a public warning regarding…
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

Obasa continues fight in court over removal allegations

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

An Ikeja High Court on Friday extended until March 10 to hear the suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of…
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.

Yahaya Bello: Internal auditor at American International School testifies in court

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

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

₦2.8bn bribery scandal rocks Edo: PDP accuses Okpebholo of buying lawmakers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The party called on Edo residents, civil society groups, and anti-corruption agencies to resist what it described as “executive rascality”…
Lakurawa

Notorious Lakurawa terrorist’s kingpin, Maigemu, shot dead in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Maigemu was killed on Thursday by a combined team of security operatives, including members of vigilance group in the community,…
Okupe

Okupe was a bold, articulate advocate for national development – Tinubu

Paul Dada

1 year ago

President Tinubu recalls Dr Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development, expressing deep sorrow over his passing…
Two women identified as Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe have been arrested in Lagos by operatives of EFCC while hawking naira notes.

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Nigerian naira has taken a hit, weakening to N1,561 against the American dollar in the black market.
Mabel Segun

What I want to be remembered for – Mabel Segun (1930- 2025)

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Mabel Segun died five years short of being a centenarian two weeks after she had been celebrated on her 95th…
Ekpa

FG names Simon Ekpa, 16 others terrorism financiers

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Freezing measures should be extended to all accounts associated with the designated subjects. For designated entities, this should include accounts…
Mabel S

Mabel Segun, writer who gave women wings to fly, dies at 95

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The death of Mabel Segun who blazed the trail in children literature with the publication of her autobiographical classic, "My…
Senate

IWD: Senate declares war on Gender barriers, vows 35% affirmative action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“We are discussing how women will have a solid presence not only in the National Assembly but also in the…
Dr Ibrahim Wada, a medical expert, says advancements in modern medicine could extend human lifespan up to 250 years within the next 40 years.

Scientists working to extend human lifespan to 250 years – Medical expert

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Speaking as the guest lecturer on the topic ‘The Longevity of Man,’ Wada stated that such feat could be realised…
Court admits former manager of P-Square, Jude Okoye, charged with stealing $1 million and £34,537, to N50 million bail.

Alleged $1m, £34,537 theft: Court admits Jude Okoye to N50m bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The anti-graft agency also alleged that, sometime between 2016 and 2023, Jude Okoye dishonestly converted the sum of £34,537 paid…
Police nab two Pakistanis for allegedly kidnaping a fellow 48-year-old Pakistani who they lured to Lagos State from Kano state.

Police smash Pakistani gang of kidnappers in Lagos, nab 2, 5 escape, rescue victim

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin announced this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos He described arrest…
Oby Ezekwesili

“Natasha won Today” – Ezekwesili blasts Senate over her suspension

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ezekwesili urged Nigerians, especially women and men of goodwill, to take inspiration from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courage.
UK chapter of APC joins the endorsement train of President Bola Tinubu for second term, plans mega rally to celebrate the president.

What Tinubu revealed about Nigeria’s future during Lent will surprise you

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He urged Nigerians to use the period to extend love to the needy, comfort the grieving, and support the marginalised,…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha refuses to back down despite suspension (video)

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

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

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Nigeria's President, has weighed in on the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against…
Soldier

Macron: ‘Russia won’t stop at Ukraine-Europe must wake up!’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

As part of these efforts, he revealed plans for a high-level meeting of European military chiefs in Paris next week…
Rivers political crises: Gunmen open fire on Gov. Fubara's supporters

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara in…
Ex-minister Mamman admitted to ₦33.8bn fraud voluntarily before lawyers - Witness

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

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

Breaking: Another two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The cause of the collapse remains unknown, but authorities are expected to investigate possible structural defects or construction violations.
FG docks Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrimes charges against Senate President Akpabio and ex-governor Yahaya Bello

“Dead on arrival”: Senate throws out Natasha’s petition against Akpabio

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Senate has dismissed the sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate President Godswill…
Obi

Nigerians knock Peter Obi for denying “reckless” statement on Supreme Court ruling

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election, on Wednesday, faced backlash.
Wike

Wike storms Italy

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The FCT minister’s meeting with Fontana will centre on seeking collaboration and evaluating possible prospects in the areas of agriculture…
Akpabio

Alleged sexual harassment: My hands are clean – Akpabio

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“I and my siblings were raised very well by my late single mother who died in 2000 through very difficult…
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