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Michael Akinyemi bags global spotlight at Limitless Without Borders Awards 2025

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Michael Akinyemi, a renowned software and cloud engineer based in the United Kingdom, has received global recognition at the Limitless…
Tinubu

Nigeria’s future depends on efficient civil service – Tinubu

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The President said it was imperative for government to ensure that the right people with the right competencies were put…
Ex-minister Mamman admitted to ₦33.8bn fraud voluntarily before lawyers - Witness

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

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

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

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

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 26, 2025 presented its 10th and 11th witnesses in continuation…
Tinubu

New tax laws pivotal to Nigeria’s prosperity – Tinubu

Paul Dada

9 months ago

"It was initially difficult, but not all roads will be easy in nation-building. What you have provided is leadership and…
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.

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

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Thursday, June 26, 2025,…
Oando

Bola Tinubu showers praises on Wale Tinubu Oando boss

Paul Dada

9 months ago

President Tinubu also acknowledges the role of Mr. Tinubu in the clean energy transition through the establishment of Oando Clean…
Shettima

Environmental Diplomacy: Shettima to launch Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative

Paul Dada

9 months ago

Nkwocha said Shettima, on arrival, was received at the airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Dr Gedion…
NANs says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, will meet with its leaders as well as chairmen of area councils, and NUT over ongoing teachers' strike

No land allocated to my children in FCT- Wike

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The statement read; "My attention has been drawn to yet, another malicious falsehood coming from the same elements whose job…

Islamic New Year: Kebbi declares Friday public holiday

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

Kebbi State Government wished all Muslims in the state and across Nigeria a blessed and prosperous Islamic New Year, praying…
How I found out I was pregnant for Wizkid - Shola Ogudu

“Stop calling me Wizkid’s wife!” – Shola Ogudu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

9 months ago

Ogudu took to her X (formerly Twitter) page to address the "delusional" comments, stating they are "detrimental" to her.
QEDNG

QEDNG to host summit to shape Nigeria’s creative economy

Paul Dada

9 months ago

With the theme “Financing as Catalysts for a Thriving Creative Economy,” the summit will bring together a diverse group of…
Royal Horror: Ondo monarch nabbed for abuse and kidnapping

Royal Horror: Ondo monarch nabbed for abuse, kidnapping

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

He was said to have lured the girl into his house where he held her for two weeks and sexually…
Lagos

Ogudu/Ifako Lockdown: The 12 painful side effects of 110-day repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

While authorities have assured residents of traffic management and phased execution, the closure is expected to ripple through daily life,…
Tinubu

Tinubu signs four new tax bills into law

Paul Dada

9 months ago

Besides increased revenue generation, the laws are expected to foster an improved business environment and boost  domestic and foreign investments.
INEC appeals to political parties, others participating in Saturday by-election to adhere to provisions of the law, regulations, guidelines

Party Registration: Coalition faces hurdle over name clash

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

coalition's ADA is listed as number 109 on INEC’s register of pending applications, while the other group, the Advanced Democratic…
INEC

INEC fixes Aug.16 for by-elections in 12 states

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu announced this during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties on Thursday in Abuja....
Lagos leads campaigns against drug abuse

Lagos leads campaigns against drug abuse

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

The event featured a placard walk across the secretariat and distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on drug…
Tinubu

Why Tinubu declined assent to NDLEA Bill

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

President Tinubu, invoking Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution, explained that the proposed amendment conflicts with the current statutory framework…
MultiChoice

Subscribers lose battle as Tribunal throws out MultiChoice tariff case

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

However, MultiChoice, through its legal counsel, challenged the competence of the case, arguing that subscription pricing lies outside the tribunal’s…
NDLEA

NDLEA clamps down on drug offenders in Bauchi

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

Aminu also emphasised how the drug trade increase affects the society and the country at large...
Obi

Lagos fires back at Peter Obi: “We didn’t demolish your brother’s property”

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The government expressed dismay that Obi, a prominent political figure and former Governor of Anambra State, would issue such claims…
Bandits strike again in Sokoto, kills eight people

Bandits strike again in Sokoto, kills eight people

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

The attack which occurred at the Tangaza Local Government area of the state led to the death of eight individuals,…
Senate dismisses 'Christian genocide' claim

Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees into boards of 4 Rivers agencies

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The confirmation followed the presentation of the report on screening by the Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers at plenary…
JUST IN: Makinde renames poly Ibadan after Olunloyo

JUST IN: Makinde renames poly Ibadan after Olunloyo

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

Late Omololu Olunloyo was the first rector of the polytechnic. He passed away on the 6th of April, 2025, just…
Man docked for allegedly stealing 7 cows worth N5.6m

Former vice governor bags life jail for bribery

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The court said that he accepted money and valuables worth about 17.03 million dollars as bribes
Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, sentences Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging over alleged murder of girlfriend, Salome Adaidu

Just In: Court sentences Ajayi to death for killing girlfriend, Salome Adaidu

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Ajayi was accused of killing and dismembering the body of Adaidu, who was said to be his girl friend
Katsina governor, Dkko Radda dismisses rumour circulating on his alleged interest in Vice Presidential ambition in 2027.

2027: Katsina governor Radda dismisses rumour of VP ambition

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

My duty is to fulfill the trust you’ve placed on me,” the governor said
Drug crisis deepens as cocaine market expands

Drug crisis deepens as cocaine market expands

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna said in its 2025 World Drug Report, which is based…
President Bola Tinubu urges people of Nasarawa people not to give any attention to politicians bandying together to send him out office

Coalition members ‘political IDPs,’ don’t house them, Tinubu urges Nasarawa people

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Tinubu thanked the governor for the judicious application of resources which has led to the completion of the projects.
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