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ICPC ARRAIGNS EX-BANK MD OVER ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned a former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, GIMBA KUMO YA’U, alongside two others over an alleged diversion of $65,000,000, meant for the development of 962 units of residential housing units in Kubwa District in Abuja. YA’U was brought before Justice JAMES OMOTOSHO of the Federal High Court, Abuja, alongside BOLA OGUNSOLA, former Executive Director and TARRY RUFUS,Managing […]

todayNovember 28, 2024

News

POLICE RESCUE TWO FEMALE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Police operatives attached to Oba Police Divisional Headquarters of the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State say they have rescued two female kidnap victims. Spokesperson of the state command, TOCHUKWU IKENGA stated this in a press release, saying that four suspects involved in the kidnap have been apprehended after a ransom of N250, 000 was paid for the release of the victims in captivity. Giving the details of the incident, IKENGA said that one IFECHUKWU […]

todayNovember 28, 2024

National

HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER ACCUSES BURNA BOY OF BEING BEHIND SPEED DARLINTON’S ARREST

DEJI ADEYANJU, a lawyer to the controversial artist, SPEED DARLINGTON,  has dropped the latest revelation, alleging thatBURNA BOY is behind the second arrest of SPEED DARLINGTON. DEJI, made the revelation in a post on X but did not give any reason for the arrest.  Recall that after DARLINGTON was released from detention the first time, he released a video in which he bragged about not being humbled despite getting arrested, adding that people should not mistake […]

todayNovember 28, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS JAMI’U AS SSA ON LINGUISTICS AND FOREIGN MATTERS

President BOLA TINUBU, has appointedJAMI’U ABIOLA as his Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.  A statement by Director, Information & Public Relations,  SEGUN IMOHIOSEN on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the appointment, which takes effect from 14th November, 2024 is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.  President TINUBU tasked the appointee to work closely […]

todayNovember 28, 2024

National

SENATE ADMITS ERROR IN RESOLUTION TO REMOVE CCT CHAIRMAN

The Senate has acknowledged an error in its earlier resolution advising President BOLA TINUBU to remove UMAR DANLADI as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal over allegations of corruption and misconduct.  The upper chamber, during yesterday’s plenary however, insisted that it does not invalidate their decision to sack the CCT Chairman.  The Majority Leader, OPEYEMI BAMIDELE, called on the Senate to withdraw the earlier constitutional provision and adopt the correct legal references, explaining  that the appropriate sections […]

todayNovember 27, 2024

Entertainment

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, NJOKU BERATES YOUNGER WOMEN WHO OPT FOR BOTOX ON FACES.

Nollywood actress,  MARY REMMY NJOKUhas berated ladies in their 20s who choose to have Botox done on their faces,  injection shots that are often used to smooth wrinkles on the face.  In a post shared on Instagram, NJOKUwondered why a girl in her 20s is worried about ‘wrinkles that are at that stage, non-existent. She further called on parents to teach their children to embrace and celebrate their natural selves    

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Sports

LEWANDOWSKI EQUALS MESSI AND RONALDO’S UEFA CHAMPIONS SCORING FEAT

Barcelona  star, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKIhas equaled LIONEL MESSI and CRISTIANO RONALDO’S UEFA Champions League Feat following Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Brest last night. LEWANDOWSKI, who bagged a brace in the comfortable win for Barcelona against the French team, has become just the third player to score 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League, along with Ronaldo (140) and Messi (129). LEWANDOWSKI opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 10th minute before DANI OLMO made it 2-0 on 66 minutes, then […]

todayNovember 27, 2024

National

GODSWILL AKPABIO URGES CHINESE GOVERNMENT TO BOOST AID FLOWS TO AFRICA

Senate President, GODSWILL AKPABIO, has urged the Chinese government to boost aid flows to Africa, particularly to Nigeria to strengthen bilateral relations and support development efforts.   AKPABIO, who made the appeal while hosting Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, ZHANG QINGWEI, during his historic first visit to Africa, underscored the importance of deepening cooperation between Nigeria and China.   The senate president called for greater collaboration on […]

todayNovember 27, 2024

National

POLICE CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF POPULAR ENUGU MUSICIAN

The Enugu State Command’s Criminal Investigation Department State CID has concluded its investigation into the tragic and unwarranted shooting and killing of a popular Enugu-based Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, otherwise known as Igbo-Jah, by a male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police, CP, Kanayo Uzuegbu, in a statement issued yesterday through his spokesperson, DSP, Daniel Ndukwe, revealed […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

Entertainment

BURNA BOY CLAIMS TO BE RICHER THAN OIL MOGULS AND POLITICIANS

Famous Afrobeat musician, BURNA BOY has disclosed that he is now richer than most of the Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he once looked up to. BURNA BOY, who made this known in a post on his Instagram story, explained that while growing up, only oil men and politicians were getting the real money as music wasn’t even in the conversation when money was the topic. He further advised his […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

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