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Adeboye

Redemption City used to be headquarters of robbers, pythons – Adeboye

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Adeboye recalled the humble and treacherous beginnings of Redemption City, now a spiritual epicentre for millions of worshippers worldwide.
ECOWAS

ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Authority takes note of the notification by the Republic of Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and Republic of Niger…
Tobiloba

Glitz, glamour, as Onanuga’s daughter Tobiloba weds Ayodele in star-studded affair (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

After the vows, a convoy of luxury vehicles made its way to the Queens Park Event Centre for a lavish…
Osita Okechukwu

Why PDP should be blamed for Nigeria’s slide into one-party state – Okechukwu

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Secondly, I held a meeting with our APC National Chairman, Dr Umar Ganduje, where he assured me that the Livestock…
Tinubu

Tinubu sued over failure to probe missing N57bn, others

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The Auditor-General fears all the money ‘may have been diverted’. He wants the money recovered and remitted to the treasury.”
Former Reps Speaker Yakubu Dogara says President Bola Tinubu is leader who is prepared to lead with unbridled courage even at personal cost.

Dogara: Abandoning Tinubu’s reforms because ‘things are hard’ would be cowardice

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as…
INEC

It’s a lie, Mahmood Yakubu not dead – INEC

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Those who indulge in this practice, as well as those who spread it, should be mindful of its effect not…
CBN

CBN shuts down rumours: Old Naira notes stay in circulation indefinitely

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In addition, the central bank recommended the adoption of alternative payment methods, such as electronic channels, to ease the pressure…
Tobiloba

Tinubu’s Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga’s daughter, Tobiloba, celebrates grand Traditional Marriage (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

As the ceremony began, a troupe of Yoruba cultural performers set the tone with exhilarating drumming, singing, and dancing, whisking…
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.

N80bn fraud charge: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Justice Nwite ordered that Bello be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Center in Abuja pending the perfection of his bail…
Nicholas Okehone, an Internal Auditor at AISA reveals how $760,910.84 was paid as advance school fees for children of Yahaya Bello

Yahaya Bello pleads not guilty to N80bn fraud charge

Paul Dada

1 year ago

In her ruling on Bello’s application, the judge said the former Kogi governor was only making an attempt to invoke…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from office as the state's Head of Service with immediate effect.

Breaking: Yusuf sacks SSG, CoS, five Commissioners in major cabinet reshuffle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Commissioners sacked are Ibrahim Jibril Fagge, of Finance Ministry; Ladidi Ibrahim Garko, Culture and Tourism; Baba Halilu Dantiye, Information and…
Tinubu

JUST IN: Tinubu to Present 2025 Budget of N47.9 trillion to National Assembly Tuesday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Akpabio announced that the budget presentation would take place in the House of Representatives Chamber, marking a significant step in…
Musa

Major Victory: 129,000 terrorists, families abandon Boko Haram

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Providing a breakdown, Musa revealed that among the 129,417 surrenders, 30,426 were fighters, 36,774 women, and 62,265 children.
Oshiomhole

I had reservations about my son’s appointment as Edo commissioner – Oshiomhole

Paul Dada

1 year ago

I did express my concerns when I heard. I called him and expressed my concerns. I expressed those concerns to…
Bandits

Army stops bandit attack, arrests two suspects in Taraba

Paul Dada

1 year ago

According to the statement, the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to uncover more details about their…
Tinubu

ECOWAS: What Tinubu told German President about Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s return

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

President Tinubu told the German leader that the regional body would leave the door open for the return of democracy…
National Grid power electricity

National Grid collapses again

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times with its attendant blackouts, sparking reactions from Nigerians.
Deekins Amoxycillin

NAFDAC recalls Deekins Amoxycillin batch due to adverse reactions

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“According to Eco-med Pharma Ltd, reports of serious adverse drug reactions were received from a hospital that reported three cases…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday at the start of a four-day visit to Africa

German President Steinmeier visits Nigeria, South Africa, Lesotho

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Steinmeier is scheduled to meet Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) President Omar Touray in the Nigerian capital before…
Tinubu

Nigerians must embrace technology, change to unlock greater opportunities – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The facility comprises seven core components, including a Data Centre, Command and Control Centre, Visa Approval Centre, ECOWAS Card Centre,…
Trump

Trump tops list of most searched global personalities on Google by Nigerians in 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Google Trends revealed this ranking following Trump's historic victory in the November U.S. presidential election, marking his return to the…
Tinubu

Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi as acting AGF, as Madein proceeds on leave

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ogunjimi, a seasoned civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation…
Junior Pope

Junior Pope, Mr. Ibu, Wigwe’s deaths lead 10 most searched deaths on Google in 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A Google Trends' report released on Tuesday revealed that John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, ranked as…
Breaking: Dele Farotimi sent back to prison

Dele Farotimi sent back to prison

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights lawyer and activist, has been remanded in prison custody until December 20
Bello

110bn fraud: Court denies Yahaya Bello bail

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The 16-count charge preferred against Bello has to do with conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and possession of unlawfully obtained property.
Sanusi

I told my daughters to slap their husbands back if they hit them – Emir Sanusi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sanusi revealed that 45% of domestic violence cases involved wife beating, with many instances resulting in severe physical harm, including…
Okpebholo

Obaseki hits Okpebholo with humongous N1trn internal, N282bn external debts

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Anelu attributed the increase in the state's debt to the depreciation of the naira, stating that the loans were taken…
Farotimi

JUST IN: Court grants Farotimi N50 million bail

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Farotimi was arrested on 16 counts of criminal defamation and remanded in prison custody by the Ado-Ekiti magistrate court.
Following confirmation of his appointment by Nat. Ass. Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede formally takes over as Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

Oluyede officially assumes command as 24th Chief of Army Staff

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in acting capacity as th COAS following the death of…
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