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Gov. Bassey Otu hands over power to deputy Dr. Peter Odey

Gov. Bassey Otu hands over power to deputy Dr. Peter Odey

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Gov. Bassey Otu has handed over the power to control the operations of Calabar state to his deputy Dr Peter…
Fubara

I will implement Supreme Court judgment to its fullest – Gov. Fubara

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

"It has not been an easy 16 months, but what is important is the interest of our State, which must…
NCDC raises alarm over ravage of Lassa fever cases across 18 states and 67 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country

Lassa Fever death toll hits 15 in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

As at today, Edo State has recorded over 1000 cases of Lassa Fever in the State, from these cases we…
UK chapter of APC joins the endorsement train of President Bola Tinubu for second term, plans mega rally to celebrate the president.

Tinubu drops serious challenge for Nigerian political leaders

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The President attributed the success of economic reforms to the collective effort of members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)…
LASTMA

Lagos cracks down: Sanwo-Olu unleashes tougher building regulations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

With the Governor’s approval, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) conducted a rigorous selection process, accrediting qualified private sector…
Diphtheria

Diphtheria Horror: King’s College hit by deadly outbreak, one dead, 14 hospitalised

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Despite their efforts, the infection took a devastating turn. The young boy’s heart became inflamed—a deadly complication of diphtheria known…
Clergyman Odumeje makes shocking claim about USA

“Aso Rock bound? Controversial cleric Odumeje drops bombshell about 2027

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Odumeje further promised infrastructural transformation, vowing to build a major highway called “Citadel” and bring “modern and digital life” to…
Breaking: Obasa, Lagos Assembly members hit Abuja for meeting with President Tinubu

More troubles in Lagos Assembly as Obasa files corruption case against Meranda in court

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

More drama also unfolded in court as Obasa unilaterally changed the counsel representing the Assembly in court.
Me, Apostle Suleman, and Halima Abubakar

Me, Apostle Suleman, and Halima Abubakar

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

A very unusual kind of topic for me to write on, don’t you think? Well, we learn from different things…
Nengi and her baby girl

BBN star Nengi gives birth to adorable baby girl (video)

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi, has welcomed a baby girl.
EFCC

Nigeria’s biggest fraud bust: EFCC secures 4,111 convictions, seizes billions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Lagos led the conviction chart with 685 cases, followed by Enugu with 516, while Maiduguri recorded the lowest at 95.…
FG takes over Tai Solarin University of Education from Ogun govt.

FG takes over Tai Solarin University of Education from Ogun govt.

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University.
NDLEA

Massive drug bust: NDLEA smashes major Cartels in nationwide crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Just hours later, Babafemi disclosed that NDLEA officers struck again at Mosalasi Junction, Mushin, arresting three more suspects—Osinachi Nwachukwu, Tochukwu…
Adeboye

Pastor Adeboye: How God saved me from death

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Renowned cleric and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, shared a personal testimony…
Primate Ayodele fires warnings to Godswill Akpabio

Primate Ayodele fires warnings to Godswill Akpabio

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio of difficult days ahead.
UK chapter of APC joins the endorsement train of President Bola Tinubu for second term, plans mega rally to celebrate the president.

President Tinubu mourns with Jimi and Segun Agbaje

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

"The President joins friends, associates, the Catholic community in Nigeria, and the many students whose lives Mama Agbaje touched in…
Sanwo-Olu

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…
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