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Ogun Assembly seeks indigenous participation in divestment of Lafarge Cement Plc to safeguard the state's economic, environmental interests

Ogun Assembly approves ₦1.054 trillion budget, adjusts key agency allocations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Several agencies saw adjustments to their budgetary proposals. The Ministry of Budget and Planning’s estimate rose from N1.475 billion to…

‘Go to court,’ LPDC tells Afe Babalola as it rejected request to debar Farotimi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

he LPDC said this while rejecting a petition from by a lawyer from Emmanuel Chambers, Mr. Ola Faro, asking it…
Farotimi

“Truth is my only defence,” Farotimi speaks after release from prison

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Farotimi who was arrested on December 3 in Lagos by and taken to Ekiti where he was arraigned before a…
Farotimi

Dele Farotimi released 21 days after arrest

Paul Dada

1 year ago

His arrest followed a petition  written to the police by Babalola who accused him of defaming him in his recently…
Sunday

Ibadan stampede: Court sends ex-Queen Naomi Silekunola, others to prison

Paul Dada

1 year ago

But the presiding  Chief Magistrate sitting over the matter, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, ruled that legal advice was needed on the matter. 
Tinubu

2025 budget will bridge infrastructure deficit – Tinubu

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“That’s why we have headed in the wrong road in the past. I want to think about prosperity. I want…
Lagos

Sanwo-Olu appoints members of new electricity commission

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Chairing The Commission as a Non-Executive, on a part time basis is Engr. Abimbola Odubiyi. Engr Odubiyi has in-depth knowledge…
Obi

Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘Insensitive’ remarks on Anambra, Oyo tragedies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to Dare, Tinubu cancelled all official engagements, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, and directed an immediate…
Four suspects linked to notorious Zamfara terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, denies charges of involvement in terrorism filed against them by FG

Terrorism: 4 suspects linked to Bello Turji remanded in Kuje prison

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

In count one, Musa Muhammad Kamarawa; Abubakar Hashimu, aka Doctor; Bashir Abdullahi; Samuel Chinedu; Lucky Chukwuma; Bello Turji (at large);…
Four suspects linked to notorious Zamfara terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, denies charges of involvement in terrorism filed against them by FG

Terrorism: FG docks 4 suspects linked to notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The suspects pleaded guilty after the 11 counts bordering on allegations of involvement in terrorism were read to them. The…
I-G Egbetokun visits family of Jimoh Abdulquadri who was allegedly tortured to death by police in Ilorin, Kwara State, assures of justice

Egbetokun visits family of man allegedly tortured to death by police in Ilorin

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The death of Jimoh Abdulquadri, who was of Balogun Fulani community at Erubu in Ilorin, in questionable circumstances in police…
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 predicts more defections from LP, hints at Peter Obi’s possible exit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Additionally, a significant number of ordinary party members have also left for the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Abbe

Ex-Akwa Ibom Military Governor, General Godwin Abbe is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

His illustrious career in the Nigerian Army included key milestones such as his promotion to Second Lieutenant in 1967, Lieutenant…
NDLEA

NDLEA busts drug suspects with over 1 million opioids pills

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

"The seizure, which is the single largest interception of cocaine at the Kano airport since the creation of MAKIA Command…
South West Governors

I can’t imagine the depth of pains felt by families of victims of Ibadan stampede – Sanwo-Olu

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said the heartbreaking incident had cast a shadow of grief and mourning not only over Oyo State but across…

‘Totally false,’ NNPC Ltd dismisses report alleging shutdown of Port Harcourt Refinery

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd in a statement on Saturday said contrary to the claims contained…
NAFDAC seals herbal medicine factory bakery and sachet water companies over failure to meet minimum production requirements in Kaduna

NAFDAC uncovers massive counterfeit rice operation in Nasarawa

Paul Dada

1 year ago

It said, “The raid extended to Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja, following a directive from the @DGatNAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola…
Environment

179m Nigerians living in unclean environment — Report

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The STONE Study’s findings further revealed that only seven states demonstrated good personal hygiene and sanitation practices among their citizens.’’
Farotimi

Dele Farotimi gets N30m bail, barred from speaking to media

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Aside the N30 million, other conditions of the bail imposed on Farotimi by the Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, include provision of…
Pastor William Kumuyi of Deeper Christian Life Ministry says if everyone in the society can change, Nigeria will be a better place.

Kumuyi speaks on GCK, fires message to Nigerian leaders

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The cleric made this known at a press conference organised by the church.
NOIPOFEST and UI's Dept. of English organize a symposium to mark 10th anniversary of winning of NNOM Award by Prof Niyi Osundare

Osundare: Celebrating a writer in search of a nation and the common good

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Professor Taiwo Oloruntoba- Oju, in his speech he tentatively titled “Sharing Osundare: The Village Bard on Social Media”, said for…
Supreme Court declareS that the appeal of INEC against SDP had turned to an academic exercise, noting that the elections had since held

Supreme Court, NAHCON, others fail ICPC integrity scorecard

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Aliyu warned that the ICPC would take appropriate actions, including enforcement measures, against these MDAs to ensure they complied with…
Obasa

N17bn Gate scandal: Obasa breaks silence, blames 2027 politics for allegation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Addressing the allegations during a plenary session, Obasa attributed the claims to political fears surrounding the 2027 elections, which remain…
Tinubu

Tinubu orders probe of Ibadan funfair tragedy

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The president extended his condolences to the government and people of Oyo State as well as to the grieving families…
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.

Alleged N110bn fraud: Court admits ex-Kogi governor to N500m bail

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He had pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
9mobile

Why our services are down – 9Mobile

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"Customers who continue to experience issues can reach out to our customer service team via our social media touchpoints or…
A think thank, PeacePro, faults assertions and figures in recent NBS report on ransom payments, crimes and deaths in Nigeria within a year

NBS Website falls to Hackers, official updates suspended

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The NBS, known for providing critical data and statistical reports for national development, warned citizens to ignore any information shared…
Tinubu

Tinubu approves Executive Management for River Basin Development Authorities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

President Tinubu expected the appointees to use their wealth of experience to bolster the efficiency of the organisations, in line…
LAUTECH wins national debate organised by NOA

LAUTECH wins national debate organised by NOA

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has emerged victorious in the grand finale of the 7 for 7 National Values…
Tinubu

Tinubu declares all NASS members ‘re-elected’ after gaffe during budget presentation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio had in his welcome speech lauded the President for his achievements. He also lauded the President…
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