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The 16-count criminal charges brought against the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others were read to the defendants before Justice Maryann Anenih. They all denied the allegations, which included the fraudulent conversion of ₦110 billion for personal use. Bello, the first defendant in the case, vehemently denied the charges as they … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who was scheduled to be arraigned at the FCT High Court on Wednesday, took control of crowd management in the courtroom after Justice Maryann Anenih stormed out in anger. Justice Anenih, who was to take the plea of the former governor and two other defendants, abruptly stood up and … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Human rights lawyer and the singer’s counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest in a post on his official X account on Wednesday. Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington was apprehended while performing … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama. Bello is set to enter a plea to a 16-count charge linked to his alleged involvement in a ₦110 billion fraud. The former governor’s whereabouts had … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of his administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more
Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP-Special Investigation Unit have arrested four suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery of official documents, job racketeering, impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants … Read more
Tyson Fury has labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as limited fighters, while asserting his belief in his superior boxing abilities ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in December. The ‘Gypsy King,’ who will face Usyk for three heavyweight titles in Riyadh, rejected calls to alter his strategy, instead highlighting his unique style as … Read more
Manchester City were left stunned after squandering a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium, as their poor form continued. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared in control early on, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Ilkay Gundogan adding another, putting City firmly in the driving seat. EDITOR’S … Read more
Robert Lewandowski matched the UEFA Champions League milestones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – … Read more
Egyptian rescue teams recovered four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a search operation in the Red Sea after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday. As of Tuesday evening, a total of 33 people had been rescued, but seven remained missing. The identities of the victims have not been publicly disclosed, … Read more
Nigerian skit maker and Nollywood actor, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has revealed that a police officer threatened to kill him and others arrested during the #EndSARS protests in February 2021. Macaroni made this disclosure while reacting to the suspension of Wale Ajetunmobi, Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Lagos State Governor … Read more
John Alfred Tinniswood, the world’s oldest living man, has passed away at the age of 112, his family confirmed. Tinniswood, a lifelong Liverpool FC supporter, died on Monday at the Southport care home where he had lived. He became the world’s oldest living man in April 2024, following the death of Juan Vicente Pérez Mora … Read more
The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse where 16,800 bags of rice, intended as federal government palliative aid, were being repackaged for sale on the open market. The rice, suspected to have been released during last year’s ‘Ramadan Kareem’ palliative distribution, was marked with the label “Not for sale” and … Read more
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted that some of the brightest minds in the United States, including top doctors, are Nigerians. Speaking on Afric TV, Davido highlighted the intellectual and creative contributions of Africans on the global stage. He noted that Nigerians excel not only in the medical field but also … Read more
Israel has cautioned residents displaced by recent fighting and evacuation orders not to return to their homes in southern Lebanon, even as a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday morning. The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon requires the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon. However, … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has urged Nigerians to focus on the progress made in bringing the Port Harcourt refinery online. This is contained in a statement by the company’s spokesperson Olufemi Soneye, on Tuesday, asking Nigerians to steer clear of what it termed malicious claims that the NNPCL is not producing refined … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on October 31 following a motion by Gbenga Femi Akande, Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, to discontinue the proceedings. Hadiza … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast sunshine and haziness across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, anticipated moderate dust haze on Wednesday in the northern region, with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m. NiMet said in the North Central region, slight dust haze … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has named Jamieson Greer as his choice for the next United States Trade Representative. Greer is well-acquainted with the role, having previously served as Chief of Staff to Robert Lighthizer during Trump’s first term. Under their leadership, the administration imposed broad tariffs on China and other nations and negotiated the landmark US-Mexico-Canada … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the nominations aim to strengthen the Bureau’s oversight functions. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants … Read more