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Unknown gunmen k!ll Ogun government accountant, cart away millions An accountant with the Ogun State Government, Taiwo Oyekanmi, has been shot de@d by unknown gunmen in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The gunmen also carted away millions of naira belonging to the Ogun State Government during attack. According to reports, Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, had picked up an undisclosed amount of money from a branch of Fidelity bank in Abeokuta, and was heading back to the office when he was waylaid by the gunmen. Sources said the hooded gunmen, about five of them, intercepted the home-made bullion van while ascending the overhead bridge at Kuto and opened fire on the accountant. It was further gathered that the hoodlums wielding sledge hammer broke the bullion van door went away with the government’s money. Insiders said Oyekanmi and other aides who sustained gunshot injuries during the attacks were rushed to the State General Hospital, Ijaye, where the account...

NSCDC officers shóót Abuja students during examination Three personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been detained for shóóting two students of Senior Secondary School, Life Camp, within the Jabi and Gwarinpa areas of the Federal Capital Territory. According to reports,the two students are currently receiving treatment at the Gwarinpa Hospital. The shóóting of the student, which reportedly took place at 11.20 am on Wednesday, led to reprisal by some angry students. The students, it was gathered vandalised three patrol vehicles belonging to the NSCDC in protest against the attack on their injured colleagues. Meanwhile, the NSCDC personnel attached to the FCT Command of the NSCDC were at the school to provide security during an ongoing examination on the premises. The FCT Police have confirmed the incident, adding that the police had restored peace in the affected area. Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said, “The incident happened, but our operatives intervene...

Southeast, Enugu no longer observe "sit-at-home"- Mbah Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has said the sit-at-home order declared by the proscribed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is no longer in force in the South-East. The governor stated this on Wednesday after visiting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “We no longer have a sit-at-home in Enugu State, and I dare say in the South-East. We have workers go to work on Monday and the schools are open on Monday,” the governor said. “Business and economic activities are back. So, what we are dealing with now is to erase that sad memory from our history.” Mbah also commended the financial reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration resulting in the easy flow of capital in and out of the country, saying it is rubbing off on the state. He argued that although some of the FG’s economic policies such as the removal of fuel subsidy are tough on Nigerians i...

JUST IN: Peter Obi sends message to Sanwo-Olu, demolished Igbos, others properties The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last general election, Mr Peter Obi, has reacted to the demolitions of Igbos and other peoples’ properties in Lagos State, and expressed serious concern. Obi appealed to the government to consider the hardship in the country and put a human face to their actions. According to him, “while we should enforce sensible regulations, all actions of government must show compassion.” Recall that controversy has continued to trail the demolition of illegal structures in the State. There has been outcry by affected residents as the government undertakes what it called a move to restore sanity. Many also claimed that the demolition was notoriously discriminatory and unjust, especially against the Igbos. The government on its part insisted that the affected structures were being demolished because they contravened the state’s laws. However, the former Anambra...

Kaduna Govt to castrate r€pists The Kaduna State Government has revealed that it will castrate male r€pists and conduct bilateral salpingectomy for their female counterparts.   The revelation was made public by Mrs Rabi Salisu, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Human Services and Social Development on Tuesday at a Press briefing in Kaduna.   The commissioner spoke at the Gender-Based Stakeholders Meeting/Conference organised by the ministry in collaboration with the Centre for Integrated and Health Programmes (CIHP).   Salisu said that the punitive measures were spelt out by the Kaduna State Government Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law (VAPPL), 2018.   She said: “The law followed a lengthy process of advocacy, lobbying and awareness raising by civil society organizations in the state in collaboration with relevant government agencies. “Reported cases of violence against women and girls (VAWG) have been notably on the increase in Kaduna state since the passag...

Ass@ult: Yhemolee files N200M lawsuit against Lil Frosh  Nigerian actor and media personality, Yhemolee demands N200m in damages as he files lawsuit against up-and-coming singer, Lil Frosh. Recall that Lil Frosh took to his Instagram story to assert that he recently had an encounter with Yhemolee, who slapped him at a recent event. Expressing his frustration, the ex-signee of DMW Records mentioned that he had done nothing to provoke the actor’s action while he emphasized not knowing him. Lil Frosh also announced in a subsequent post that Yhemolee should be held responsible if anything happens to him. In a recent development, Yhemolee disclosed that he has been receiving multiple de@th threats from random people after he was falsely accused by the singer. While sharing an attached letter from his Lawyer, the actor noted that he is clearly innocent of all allegations made against him by Lil Frosh. The actor stated that he is categorically innocent of all charges brought against him b...

Sharia Law: Woman remanded for hitting husband, cutting his clothes to pieces  A woman, Hafsa Ibrahim, has been remanded by a Shari’a court sitting at Rijiyar Lemu, Kano State, for allegedly assaulting her husband, Jamilu Muhammad and cutting 90 sets of his clothes to pieces because she suspected him of chatting with other women on his phone. The prosecutor, Usman Shuaibu Dala, told the court that Hafsa injured her husband by hitting him in the head with a local pressing iron, used scissors to cut 90 sets of his clothes to pieces and seized his handset worth N80,000. However, Hafsa denied the allegations. The Khadi, Umar Sunusi Dan Baba, adjourned the case to December 11, 2023.

Neymar, Bruna Biancardi split one month after welcoming their child Footballer, Neymar and his longtime girlfriend Bruna Biancardi have split.   The duo called off their relationship just a few weeks after their baby daughter was born.   Biancardi announced the news in a social media post early Wednesday morning, Nov. 28.   "This is a private matter," She said. "But, as I am exposed to news, assumptions and jokes on a daily basis, I inform you that I am not in a relationship.   "We are Mavie's parents, and that is the reason for our bond. I hope that this way they will stop relating to the frequent news. Thank you."   The split comes just days after Neymar was accused of sending X-rated messages to a Brazilian OnlyFans model. The soccer superstar, however, denied wrongdoing in the case, saying on his social media page the leaked DMs were from "years ago."   The messages were not the first time Neymar had allegedly been unfaithful toward Bruna. Ear...

Oladips fires at Qdot for telling the world he was alive Nigerian rapper, Oladips has called out his fellow colleague, Qdot for coming online to announce that he was alive when his family wasn’t certain about his situation. Only recently, the musician was rumored to be de@d but Qdot had debunked it on his Instagram page. Since then, Oladips revealed he is still alive while claiming he had been through a lot and would share the details with the public as soon as he felt better. He dragged Qdot for debunking his de@th, more so because they did not have any conversation since the 2nd of January, 2022 but he made it seem like he had just gotten off the phone with him. Oladips lamented the fact that anything could have happened because he went through a lot. He claims to have proof and promises to tell the story in full. He also addressed the man who posted that he was eating Turkey and rice, alongside a video of both of them hugging. According to him, the video was made over two years ago ...

Mohbad: I'm happy Naira Marley, Sam Larry are back on the street – VeryDarkMan The controversial critic, VeryDarkMan praises himself for the ceaseless support for the release of the Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry. It would be recalled that the duo were arrested as suspects in connection with the demise of the late ex-Marlian signee, Mohbad and both spent almost two months in remand. Barely 48 hours after the duo resurfaced on social media doing charity to the less privileged, VeryDarkMan shared a video on his page applauding himself. In the video, VDM emphasized how he was certain about the innocence of the duo despite being dragged for supporting Naira Marley and Sam Larry

Tinubu meets King Charles at COP28 Summit GLONAT reports that the President left the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday shortly after presenting the 2024 budget to the National Assembly and arrived in Dubai on Thursday morning. After arriving in Dubai ahead of the COP28 Climate Summit on December 1 and 2, 2023, under the theme, “Unite, Act, and Delive”, the Nigerian leader met with King Charles III of England. At the event, President Tinubu would deliver a national statement at the summit highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing. Mindful of the severe impact of climate change on Nigeria, such as desertification, flooding, erosion, drought, and national security risks arising from there, President Tinubu will maximize the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial and technical support for developing nations, while reminding developed countries of t...

You need more than votes to win elections in Nigeria– Kano APC chieftain declares A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former majority leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, emphasized that securing victory in a Nigerian election goes beyond merely tallying the votes. Speaking on the controversy surrounding the governorship election in Kano State during an interview with ChannelsTV on Wednesday, Doguwa said the rule of law must be followed in declaring any individual as winner of a poll. He said that elections in a democratic setting like Nigeria are always about rules and regulations, and that contesting an election under these rules is what makes it free and fair. “For me when you ask me about what is going on in Kano, the going on is usual, Kano has always been progressive, proactive state in terms politics and ideology,” Doguwa said. “When it comes to issues of this nature, controversies are always the landmark of our own kind of politics and...

GWR: OAU Student denies being hospitalised over handwashing marathon Popular Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) student, attempting to break a Guinness World Record, Subair Enitan has denied landing in a hospital over the attempt. It would be recalled that she had intended to wash for 50 hours, however, Enitan called it quits after 48 hours. In response to a video that showed her in the hospital, she said that she was “very much okay” and continued by thanking the sponsors, supporters, and school for their backing. The student stated: “First of all, I’m sure you can see I’m very much okay. So to the people trending saying I landed in the hospital. I didn’t land in the hospital and these are my hands. I am better. “I’ve been in my house with family members, my team members. I’ve been sleeping. I woke up this evening to take pictures. I have been very fine. Just dey play o. Nothing is wrong with me.”

Breaking: 2024 budget passes second reading barely 24-hours after presentation The House of Representatives has passed the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget which was submitted by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday for second reading. Leading the debate on the general principles of the budget, House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere commended President Tinubu, noting that national security and education which got significant allocations, will be enhanced if implemented. “Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security,” he said. "As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time.”

1.7m graduates join workforce each year – Minister Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has says with a youthful population and over 1.7 million graduates from our tertiary institutions joining the workforce each year, Nigeria has the potential to provide high-quality talent for global service export and outsourcing industry. The Minister noted this during the closing ceremony of the 2023 National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP), one of the skills intervention programme by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in Abuja on Thursday . The Minister who was represented by the Director Industrial Development, FMITI, Opaluwa John, said emphasis will be placed on enhancing competitiveness, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth through trade in the services sector. Also, the Director-General/Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) , Dr Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, explained that some of the programmes implemented by the Fund ...

Uganda: 70-year-old woman gives birth to twins A 70-year-old woman in Uganda successfully gives birth to twins through IVF treatment, making her the oldest woman to achieve such a feat in Africa. Safina Namukwaya welcomed a baby girl and boy on Wednesday afternoon at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Medical professionals at the hospital reported that both the mother and her newborns are in good health following the caesarean delivery. “This story isn’t just about medical success; it’s about the strength and resilience of the human spirit,” the hospital said. The mother said she had suffered some complications and difficulties during her pregnancy, including the father of her children leaving her. In her words: “Men don’t like to hear that you are going to have more than one child. Even after I was admitted, my man never showed up. “One time, a very young boy heckled at me saying I had been cursed by my mother to die without a child. ...

Ondo: Court stops Akeredolu from inaugurating caretaker chairmen The Ondo State High Court in Akure has issued an injunction preventing Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the interim management committee for the 18 local government areas and the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The appointed Interim Management Committee for the council and the LCDAs have been cleared by the Ondo State House of Assembly. However, the Peoples Democratic Party filed an interim Injunction restraining the defendants from inaugurating the committee. Defendants in the suit were Governor Akeredolu, the speaker of the Ondo Assembly, and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state. The PDP had asked the court to restrain the defendants from inaugurating any person or persons not democratically elected as member(s) of caretaker committees to administer the affairs of the local councils and the LCDA pending the determination of the interloc...

Helen Paul revealed her role in P- square hit song Popular Nigerian comedienne Helen Paul, revealed that she provided the voice for ‘Uncle, Please Tell Us a Story’ in Psquare’s song ‘Story’ back in 2005. In a recent interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the 45-year-old Comedienne made the revelation. During the interview, Helen Paul, known for her comedic prowess, disclosed that she initially had no knowledge of Psquare’s rising fame when she took on the voiceover role. At the time, she worked as a receptionist, and the opportunity arose when the original children meant for the voiceover didn’t show up. She added that the opportunity opened several other voiceover jobs for her, which transitioned her from earning N9,500 as a receptionist to earning in six figures. “I didn’t know P Square. I didn’t even know they were going to blow,” she admitted. “I was just very good at imitating voices. They agreed to let me do the voiceover, and I didn’t even know what it was to put your name on a ...

APC youths stage protest in Lokoja, asks security agencies to arrest Kogi SDP guber candidate Staunch supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have vehemently condemned the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Muritala Yakubu, for their alleged attempts to subvert the democratic process.  They have issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain vigilant and steadfast in their commitment to upholding the principles of fair and transparent elections, and to disregard any attempts by the SDP and its candidate to disrupt the electoral process. The youth groups, coming together in a peaceful protest at the INEC office in Lokoja, the state capital, voiced concerns about the SDP’s purported intimidation of INEC officials. Several speakers at the protest denounced the SDP’s threat to set fire to INEC as a perilous assault on democracy. Oluwakayode Emmanuel, from Kabba Bunu Local Government Are...

Nigerians will enjoy improved power supply soon– Tinubu’s minister assures Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power has reiterated the purpose of the 2023 Electricity Act during the 3rd edition Workshop of the Power Correspondent Association of Nigeria (PICAN) in Abuja. Emphasising the Act’s aim to bolster the nation’s energy supply, Adelabu assured citizens of imminent enhancements in power distribution nationwide. Speaking on the Act’s significance under the theme “Resolving Nigeria’s Power Crisis: The Implication of the Electricity Act 2023,” Adelabu highlighted the development of the Integrated National Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan as a key component. He affirmed ongoing efforts with the National Council on Power (NCP) to finalise the implementation strategy for submission to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. Adelabu underscored a shift from the top-down to a bottom-up approach in the administration’s roadmap, focusing on prioritising Metering, Dis...

Riyad Mahrez is the World's 6th highest paid player. He earns £45 million yearly at Al Ahli World's highest paid players per year by salaries 1. Cristiano Ronaldo - £177 million 2. Karim Benzema - £172 million 3. Neymar - £138 million 4. Kylian Mbappe - £104 million 5. N'Golo Kante -£86 million 6. Riyad Mahrez - £45 million 7. Lionel Messi - £41 million 8. Jordan Henderson - £36.4 million 9. Fabinho - £36.4 million 10. Sadio Mane - £34 million 11. Frankie De Jong - £32 million 12. kalidou koulibaly - £30 million

Tinubu has shown leadership by resolving Ondo impasse- APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the crisis rocking the Ondo State Government. Tinubu had on Friday called the warring factions loyal to Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu; and the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to resolve the months-long crisis between the duo, a move the party’s spokesman, Felix Morka, says shows the President’s leadership skills. “The President has shown a lot of leadership not just at the party but at the country,” the APC National Publicity Secretary said on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. “When a constituent state is experiencing some form of standoff between its members in government, the President was right in intervening. We have seen previous presidents who were apathetic to this form of situation but this President characteristically got involved. “The other day, we also saw how some governors in the oppositio...

Reactions as Portable shares flyer for f!ght with Charles Okocha Controversial singer Portable Omolalomi has shared a flyer about his impending boxing match with actor Charles Okocha. The two have been at odds for some time because of a transaction that went awry. Later, Portable surfaced to claim that Charles Okocha had embezzled N20 million from him. Amidst the internet outburst, Portable started boxing lessons and issued a challenge to Charles Okocha to f!ght him one-on-one. In a recent development, Portable shared a flier alerting internet users to the showdown on his Instagram feed. The f!ght is set to take place on December 26 at Truth Beach Club, Landmark, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, and those who are unable to make it to the venue will have the privilege to stream it on YouTube. Posting the flyer, Portable wrote: “Dec 26 Boxing Day are you ready? Come and watch ika of africa If you can not watch you can stream online

Kano CTC: NJC to investigate Judges involved The National Judicial Council (NJC) is gearing up to investigate the controversies surrounding the certified true copy (CTC) of the Kano State governorship election appeal held at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. This announcement was made during a visit by NJC officials to the headquarters of Media Trust Ltd in Abuja. Regarding the confusion and widespread criticism surrounding the CTC of the November 17 judgment by the appellate court, which nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Yusuf Gawuna due to alleged non-membership in the party, Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Mohammed Bangari, acknowledged clerical errors in the document on November 17. However, he insisted that the judgment itself remains valid. In an interview, the leader of the NJC delegation confirmed that petitions related to the matter have been received. He explained the procedural steps the council wi...

Tinubu gives marching order on Nigeria’s borders President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given marching orders to the Ministry of Interior to secure Nigeria’s borders. This was disclosed by the minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday evening. The president reportedly asked the ministry to devise solutions to Nigeria’s lingering insecurity crises. The minister said: “A secured border is a safe nation. We have understood that now, and there is no going back on that. The president is hell-bent on that; he has given us marching order as ministry of interior to secure these borders. ‘I want these borders secured’. “And, technology, of course, has to be involved, because this is not 2003; this is 2023. “So, the role of technology as solution or to enhance delivery, cannot be undermined in whatever we say.” “We look at the human intelligence aspect which is very key because you can only protect people as much as they want to be prote...

Supreme Court extends use of old naira notes The Supreme Court has ruled that both the old and the redesigned Naira banknotes remain valid legal tenders in the country beyond December 31. The apex court, in a ruling by a seven-man panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro, on Wednesday, said the banknotes should remain in circulation, pending when the Federal Government, after due consultation with relevant stakeholders, takes a decision on the matter. It made the order after hearing an application that was moved on behalf of the federal government by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. It will be recalled that the court nullified on March 3 the ban on the use of the old N200, N500, and N1000 banknotes as valid legal tenders by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The court held that the old Naira notes should be used alongside the redesigned currencies until the end of the year. In its lead judgement that was prepared and d...

Drama as Senators join Reps plenary, on 2024 budget presentation day Effects of high turnover of federal lawmakers at both the Senate and House of Representatives, played out Wednesday when Some Senators before commencement of joint session for Budget Presentation by President Bola Tinubu, attended plenary of the House of Representatives. Laid down tradition and parliamentary procedures, require Senators to proceed to chamber of the House of Representatives for the joint session from their own chamber and not go there individually. But some Senstors ahead of the joint session, went to House of Representatives chamber out of ignorance which baffled Honourable members in Session. Apparently realising their mistakes , the Senators who committed the legislative errors quickly ran out of the chamber to join their colleagues. However as at the time they were hurrying back to the Senate, their colleagues from the Senate had suspended their plenary for the joint session, making them to join th...

Nigerians disagree with Celestial Church for inviting Pasuma, Portable to praise night A branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State has come under fire for inviting Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to its praise night event. The flyer for the event was posted on the church’s Facebook page on Wednesday, and netizens took to the comment session to slam the church for inviting secular artistes to its event. A Facebook user, Bolanle Bamidele Adewuyi, wrote, “This is disheartening... Is this what you turn the Church of God to? It's hilarious.” Another commenter, Festus Olanrewaji Ojo wrote, “This is a shame! Shame and a very big shame.” “This is totally nonsense,” BU KO LA commented. Ayo Ife wrote, “The artists are not complete yet Una for kuku add Naira MarleySo that the soul winning can be complete!” Edafe Oghenebrume said, “This is a sacrilege in the Celestial Church of Christ. It is disheartening, pathetic, shameful and disgraceful. I wonder about ...

Breaking: I won’t challenge my election loss in Court– Dino Melaye Despite his defeat in the recently held Kogi State Governorship election, Dino Melaye, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, has opted not to pursue legal recourse, citing concerns over the alleged subservience of the judiciary to the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, accusing the judiciary of becoming an “arm” of the APC. The former senator lamented the judiciary’s alleged inaction while members of the ruling party openly boasted of their control over the judicial system during campaigns. He said, “Judiciary is no longer the last hope of the ordinary people, it is now a department under the All Progressives Congress. Why should any responsible person go to the tribunal when the APC have captured the judiciary? “I have lost complete confidence in the judiciary

Ondo: Why Aiyedatiwa was asked to write resignation letter – Speaker The Speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji, has given the reason behind the resignation letter which the deputy governor of the state, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was asked to write. Oladiji made the clarification while speaking at the plenary. According to him, the aforesaid move was a condition to halt Aiyedatiwa’s impeachment. Recall that the speaker, including other personalities in the state, met with President Bola Tinubu at the villa last week. Reeling out the resolutions reached at the meeting, the speaker added that three enforcers, including the State chairman of APC, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, the Speaker of the State of House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji Adesanmi, and Secretary to the State Government, Princess Catharine Oladunni Odu, were appointed to monitor the deputy governor’s compliance with the resolutions. According to him, “For the avoidance of doubt, let me present to t...

JUST IN: Appeal court sacks Bauchi Deputy Speaker, days after nullifying Speaker’s election The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the confirmation of Jamilu Umaru Dahiru Barade, the Deputy Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The ruling overturns the judgment of the Bauchi State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, ordering rerun elections in specific polling units of Bauchi Central State Constituency. The appellant, Aliyu Abdullahi Ilela of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleged over-voting in the affected units, prompting the appellate Court to annul the prior confirmation of Barade and call for fresh elections in the specified areas. In response to this judgment, the Court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to retract the earlier issued Certificate of Return to the Deputy Speaker and oversee the rerun election in the designated polling units. The decision comes in the wake of recent ju...

Breaking: Emefiele to remain in prison over failure to meet N300 million bail condition Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will continue to be held in custody as he has been unable to satisfy the N300 million bail requirement set by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The court also adjourned the case to January 18, 2024, for the continuation of trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Emefiele on a six-count amended charge bordering on fraud. Emefiele was arraigned before Justice Hamza Muazu. Emefiele’s Counsel, Mr Mathew Burkaa, SAN, had secured the application for his bail earlier. The six-count charges against Emefiele are That you, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, male, adult… 1. Corruptly confer an advantage on Sa’adatu Ramallan Yaro, a staff of the CBN, by awarding contract for the supply of 37 Hilux vehicles at cost of ₦854.7m in 2018 2 Corruptly confer an advantage on a company where a CBN Staff is a ...

I'm the voice behind Psquare’s hit song ‘story’ – Helen Paul reveals Nigerian comedian, Helen Paul has revealed she was the voice behind ‘Uncle, please tell us a story’, in Psquare’s ‘Story’, a song released in 2005. She revealed this in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, stating that she was a receptionist at the time and that she got the gig after the children who were meant to do the voiceover failed to show up. Her words: “At the beginning, I didn’t know P Square. I didn’t even know they were going to blow. They came to the studio, and they wanted to record their songs. I think they were expecting some children to come and got disappointed. So, Ayoadeife said, “We have somebody who can do this voice, and this person can do all the range children,” she added. “I didn’t know what range was, but I was just very good at imitating voices to date. I was a receptionist then, and when they told them, they agreed. And the guy just said, Helen, ‘You will work in the nights, ...

Charly Boy slams Oba of Benin for saying God ordained Tinubu's presidency Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has taken to Instagram to lambast the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for saying that Tinubu's presidency was ordained by God. Recall that the monarch paid a visit to Gov Babajide SanwoOlu at the state house in Marina over the weekend. During the visit, the monarch was quoted to have said; “God has ordained that Tinubu would become President of Nigeria. We are all one. I am for peace and tranquility. We must live together as one. Nigeria is big. We must iron out our differences and learn to live together as one, big family” Reacting to the monarch's comment, Charly Boy lambasted the revered monarch, asking why he would leave his palace to come to Lagos state to make such a statement. He wrote: ''See Oba wey no suppose leave him Palace travel come lagos.  Which kain nonsense talk Oba of Benin dey yarn? God ordain Tinubu as Nigerian Preside...

Please leave your wife, marry me - Lady begs Isreal DMW A Nigerian lady, who goes by the name Anuoluwa has publicly begged Davido’s aide, Israel DMW to date her and forget about his ex-wife, Sheila. Davido’s aide, Israel DMW has been on the news over his failed marriage to estranged wife, Sheila Courage. GLONAT stated, among other things, that Sheila had moved out of the house and that domestic violence was the reason for the breakdown of their marriage. However, Israel DMW debunked the reports while describing how he met his virgin wife and how he upgraded her. Hours ago, he slammed his estranged wife, asking what kind of woman would leave her married home to travel to Abuja with such a flimsy excuse. He also mentioned how his wife is involved in frivolous activities despite being the daughter of a pastor. Reacting to this, Anuoluwa urged him to forget about his wife and date her. She listed her attributes, stating that she is not a Pastor’s daughter and she doesn’t mind if Israel DMW...

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency reacts to video of boy boasting about r@ping a girl Authorities in Lagos State have expressed outrage over a video circulating online in which a boy is seen bragging about ass@ulting a girl.  The Lagos State Domestic and Sexu@l Violence Agency (DSVVA) has condemned the video in the strongest possible terms, calling it "deeply disturbing and unacceptable." In the video, the boy is seen laughing and boasting about how he assaulted a girl. He goes on to describe the assault in detail, using graphic and offensive language.  The video has caused widespread shock and anger among Nigerians, with many calling for the boy to be brought to justice. The DSVVA has vowed to investigate the incident and ensure that the boy is held accountable for his actions. The agency has also urged victims of sexu@l violence to come forward and report their experiences so that they can receive the support they need.

Isaac Oyedepo unveils new ministry Bishop David Oyedepo’s son, Isaac Oyedepo, has finally unveiled his ministry. His church is known as Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries and was unveiled on YouTube on Tuesday. Isaac, who was pastoring the youth section of his father’s church, the Living Faith Church Worldwide, otherwise known as Winners Chapel, took to Instagram to announce the unveiling of his ministry. He asked his followers to join him on YouTube for the unveiling. GLONAT recalls that the younger Oyedepo had, on October 31, 2023, told his followers that he had no plans of leaving the Living Faith Church to establish his ministry. “I must state that there is no complication in my relationship with my beloved family and my beloved dad (Bishop David OOyedepo), who has stood by me and supported me over the years nor are there any in my commitment to my church-turned-home, Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International. “I remain a steadfast member of the Living Fait...

Fraud: EFCC arraigns couple for N2.7bn in Lagos  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Command, has arraigned a couple, Oriyomi Idowu and Ruth Idowu, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.  They were arraigned on Tuesday, November 28, on 20 counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretences, money laundering, stealing, retention of stolen property, and forgery to the tune of N2.7bn  This was disclosed on the commission's Facebook page on Tuesday.  According to the commission, the suspects were arraigned alongside Food Commodity Processing Enterprise, Bonway Food Processing Company Limited, Samee Idowu Company Limited and Farmex Integrated Companies Limited, which all belong to Ruth Idowu.  One of the counts reads, "Ruth Sameeha Idowu, aka Loiry Ventures, Oriyomi Kabeer Idowu, aka Yocli Ventures, Food Commodity Processing Enterprise, Bonway Food Processing Company Ltd, Samee Idowu Company Li...

PHOTOS: Fire razes singer Orezi's Lagos apartment  Singer Esegine Allen, popularly known as Orezi, has lamented a fire that razed his home in the Lekki area of Lagos State.  Orezi shared photos and video of his burnt residence on his Instagram story on Tuesday.  He wrote, "Last night was really hectic. Still trying to figure out and wrap my head around all that happened.  "I'm sitting here asking my self why me. God is indeed merciful. Can't thank God enough.  "I was as a meeting in Lekki county last night around around 11.48pm when I got a call from my neighbor, Bobrisky, that my house is on fire. I initially thought this was a joke.  "I was like, 'Which kind yeye joke bob Dey give me so?' Immediately I raced down to my house. What I saw ... broke me."  Credit: Instagram | oreziworldwide -- Follow for breaking news and videos.

Lagos taskforce dispersed birthday party because organisers blocked road- Official  Officials of the Lagos State Taskforce recently dispersed a birthday party at Yaba for occupying a large percentage of the road, thereby inconveniencing other road users, and has threatened to henceforth arrest anyone caught in such manner.  This was disclosed in a statement signed by the agency's Director, Press and Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdbulraheem, and posted on its official X handle on Tuesday.  According to the statement, the agency's Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye, described the act as "selfish and inconsiderate" by individuals who deliberately take actions that cause discomfort to other law abiding individuals in the state.  It read, "Jejeloye disclosed that the agency had to disrupt a birthday celebration on a street in Yaba (name withheld) when it was discovered that the celebrants and guests had occupied 95% of the road thereby slowing down vehicular movement and gross...