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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…
FG docks Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrimes charges against Senate President Akpabio and ex-governor Yahaya Bello

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.
U.S.

U.S. outraged! Sends terse message to Nigerian govt: Find out why

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The U.S. also urged Nigerian authorities to ensure that those responsible for the attack are swiftly apprehended and prosecuted.
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 Dada testified that between January 30 and February 1, 2018, a total of ₦697,267,000 was withdrawn in ₦10 million tranches through cheques issued in the name of one Abdulsalami Hudu. Then, on February 2, 2018, an additional ₦99,573,000 was withdrawn in similar tranches and several other withdrawals totalling N1.09bn within three days The prosecution also revealed that on February 1, 2018, a transfer of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…
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NDLEA drags Lagos tycoon Agbeiboh to court over 265g Meth scandal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to a three-count charge filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Agbeiboh, 27, allegedly collaborated with Vitus…
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”…
Makwana

Wembley sexual predator Makwana jailed for raping two teenage girls

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to Met Police, the first victim, 18 years old at the time, was raped in an empty office block…
LP's 2O23 presidential candidate, Peter ObiI mourns his former campaign DG and ex-presidential, Dr Doyin Okupe, who died on Friday aged 78.

Okupe: Obi mourns, sends message to Obidient movement, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

In his tribute Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election described late Okupe, as an active…
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, describes death of former presidential aide and politician, Dr. Doyin Okupe, as a deep personal loss to him.

A deep personal loss – Gov. Abiodun mourns Okupe

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Abiodun paid tribute to Okupe’s lifelong service to Nigeria, noting that the late 72 years old political elder remained a…
Revealed: How terrorists moved Oyo schoolchildren into forest

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,…
Oil

Group demands arrest of Asari Dokubo, others over alleged threats to oil production

Paul Dada

1 year ago

According to him, the statements attributed to the figures were reckless, thoughtless, and provocative, posing a significant threat to national…
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…
Enugu State Government says those defacing outdoor surfaces and spaces with posters would face a fine of up to N50 million.

Enugu govt sets N50m fine for unlawful pasting of posters

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Frank Aninwike, General Manager, Enugu State Structures for Signages and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA), Frank Aninwike, stated this in a statement…
4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others

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

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

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

Obasa: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

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