Allegations of money laundering, tax evasion trail Rev. Mother Ajayi’s suspected ban from UK

Who is after Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, the General Overseer of Love of Christ (LOC) Generation Church, United Kingdom? This is the mind-boggling question that has been troubling many of her admirers and followers. The highly revered evangelist, preacher, motivational speaker and philanthropist has become a subject of derision among some Nigerians living abroad, especially in the United Kingdom, where her church is based. The church, which sources said is small, is reportedly located in Clapham, London. Sources disclosed that Iya Adura, as Rev’d Mother Ajayi is fondly called,…

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Zero Processing Fee; GTBank Removes POS Processing Fees to Support Businesses

Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has announced the removal of processing fees on all GTBank POS terminals, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses with cost-effective payment solutions. This initiative, which took effect Tuesday, 11 February 2025, communicates that merchants using GTBank POS terminals will no longer incur Merchant Service Charges (MSC) when receiving payments from customers. With this initiative, all qualifying SME Merchants can now receive payments at zero cost, allowing them to reduce operational expenses, whilst promoting the merchant’s enterprise, and enhancing customer experience. Speaking on the initiative, Miriam Olusanya,…

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Habaripay’s Squad announces dates for take on Squad Hackathon 2.0, invites applications from young innovators across Africa

HabariPay’s Squad, payment fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), today announced dates for its annual social coding competition. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, “Squad Hackathon 2.0” is set to take place from the 13th–15th of March 2025 at the state-of-the-art GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Launched in January 2024, Take on Squad Hackathon is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital solutions…

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Court adjourns Mompha’s money laundering trial till March 13

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has adjourned till March 13, 2025 further hearing in the trial of Ismaila Mustapha for an offence bordering on alleged money laundering. The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on January 12, 2022 arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, failure to disclose…

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Ex-Firstbank staff forfeits billions to FG

Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N1,168,602,877.44, (One Billion, One Hundred and Sixty Eight Million, Six Hundred and Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Naira, Forty Four kobo) $392,818.01 (Three Hundred and Ninety Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighteen United States Dollars, One Cent) and £35,070 (Thirty Five Thousand, Seventy Pound Sterling) recovered from one Muiz Tijani Adeyinka, a former employee of First Bank of Nigeria, FBN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN.…

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FG replaces JSS,SSS, with 12-year basic education model

The Federal Government has scraped all Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools in the country and introduced a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model after which a Nigerian child can aspire to higher education. With this development, the Nigerian Government is seeking the abolition of 6-3-3-4 education system and replacing it with 12-4. This is even as it has sought the approval of the National Council on Education to officially adopt 16 years as the minimum entry age requirement into the country’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr…

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No signs of stopping as Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40, admits ‘complete player’ status

Cristiano Ronaldo marked a milestone that few footballers reach while still playing at an elite level—his 40th birthday. But for the Al-Nassr star, age is just a number, and the mission remains the same: to keep proving that limits are meant to be broken. Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo PUNCH Online reports that the Portuguese star and Champions League Hall of Fame legend clocked 40 on Wednesday. Some legends at, above 40 Several football legends have played beyond 40, defying age like Cristiano Ronaldo. Gianluigi Buffon retired at 45, while Paolo Maldini…

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NERC issues gudelines on electricity tariff hike

As controversies trailed the purported electricity tariff hike by the Federal Government, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued regulations on the procedure for tariff reviews. The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review and approve a fair tariff to allow licensees to recover prudent costs and a reasonable return on capital invested in the business for the provision of electricity services. It stated that Section 116(1) of the Act provides that…

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Buhari: How dare you… ?

Honesty may not always pay, but lying always costs. Trust is a tower, built stone by stone, lies take stones from the bottom. There is no security in secrecy; every undiscovered lie is a live landmine. Lies breed a bodyguard of new lies to protect themselves – Amar Bhidé and Howard H. Stevenson. “I live on rent accruals from my houses in Kaduna” says Mohammadu Buhari. This banner headlines in virtually all our major dailies grabbed my attention. Self-adulating anti- corruption posturing by no less a personality than former President…

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa hits back at Trump over land confiscation allegations

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday hit back at his United States counterpart, Donald Trump over the latter’s threat to cut funding to the African nation after accusing it of “confiscating” land and “treating certain classes of people very badly.” Trump on Sunday announced he was cutting off all future funding to the country pending an investigation. “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people very badly. I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has…

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2023 New Year Day Tragedy: Fatinoye family’s killers to die by hanging

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Kobape, Abeokuta, the state capital, on Monday sentenced Lekan Adekanbi, Ahmed Odetola, and Waheed Adeniyi to death by hanging for the murder of Kehinde Fatinoye, his wife, Bukola Fatinoye, and their son, Oreoluwa, on January 1, 2023. The couple was attacked at their Ibara GRA residence shortly after returning from a crossover service. Led by their driver, Adekanbi, the assailants invaded their home at about 2am, killing them before setting the house and their bodies on fire. They also tied up their son,…

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How Nigerian man shot self to death over $15k child support case

A 36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, January 26. It was gathered that the Anambra-state-born late doctor had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children. He, however, lost the case after a US court ruled in favour of his ex-wife and ordered him to pay a monthly child support of $15,000. Confirming the incident in a post shared on…

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Gory Images: Abuja ‘runs girl’ saved from suspected ritualists by police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued a young woman from a suspected armed robber and ritualist. The command has also commenced a manhunt for the suspect. This was made known in a statement shared by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at a hotel in the Wuse district of Abuja, where 25-year-old Promise Eze from Ebonyi State was found tied to a small chair, her mouth covered with plaster. She was unconscious…

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Bizzare! NDLEA saves popular Lagos clothier as emergency surgery removes 57 pellets of cocaine lodged in stomach

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have saved the life of a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Igbokwe after he underwent emergency surgery to remove 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine lodged in his stomach. The surgery, an exploratory laparotomy, was performed after Igbokwe spent seven days struggling to excrete the illicit substance, which he had ingested in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A statement released on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said Igbokwe was arrested on January 26, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, during the inward…

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Access Bank appoints Uche Orji as Independent Non-Executive Director

Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’), effective from January 7, 2025, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (‘CBN’). This appointment reflects our commitment to enhancing our governance practices and ensuring a diverse and experienced board. Mr. Orji is a renowned investment banking professional, information technology entrepreneur, and finance expert with three (3) decades of professional and board experience. He is the Co-founder and Partner…

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NESG Appoints Wole Adeniyi, Mohamad Darwish, and Olusegun Alebiosu as Board Members

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the appointment of three leaders, Mr Wole Adeniyi, Mr Mohamad Darwish, and Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect the NESG’s steadfast dedication to promoting visionary leadership and strengthening partnerships with key business leaders and private sector stakeholders. The addition of these accomplished professionals is expected to drive strategic initiatives aimed at transforming and advancing Nigeria’s economic landscape. Wole Adeniyi is the Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd and is responsible for driving the institution’s strategy…

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Access Bank to Host Pioneering Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town

Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation under the theme,‘Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth’.Scheduled for March 12, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, the conference is poised to bring together the most influential voices in trade, finance, and policy to address the future of commerce across the continent. With Africa’s trade finance gap estimated at $81 billion annually, the conference aims to tackle the systemic challenges hindering trade, particularly for SMEs and…

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Alaafin designate, Owoade dissolves unauthorised coronation committee

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has ordered the immediate dissolution of an unauthorised coronation committee allegedly set up by a group of individuals without his approval. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the monarch warned that any further meetings or activities related to the committee would be considered illegal and would not be tolerated. Oba Owode emphasised that any committee or event related to his coronation must receive prior approval from his office. The statement, titled “Coronation…

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Finally, Osun APC expels Aregbesola

The All Progressives Congress has expelled a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, had spearheaded a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which…

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Union Bank’s Save and Win Palli Promo 4 rewards 360 customers with N21min first draw

UNION BANK REWARDS 360 CUSTOMERS WITH N21 MILLION IN FIRST SAVE AND WIN PALLI PROMO 4 DRAW Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has kicked off its Save and Win Palli Promo 4 campaign on a high note following the announcement of its first set of winners in its inaugural monthly draws. The first live draw of this season, which took place at the Bank’s Head Office in Marina, Lagos, rewarded 60 customers with ₦100,000 each. Additionally, 300 other winners went home with ₦50,000 worth of gift vouchers during the inaugural live…

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The NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament Returns with GTCO as Headline Sponsor

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is proud to be the headline sponsor of the 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament. The highly-anticipated Polo Series will be held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from 4th to 23rd February 2025. A staple in Nigeria’s sporting and social calendar, the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament is celebrated for its rich heritage, thrilling competitions, and vibrant atmosphere. Last year’s tournament delivered a thrilling six chukkas encounter that saw Leighton Kings dispatch a hard-fighting Art Hotel Shoreline team to retain the coveted…

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3,690 Nigerians involved as Trump moves to kick illegal immigrants out of US

About 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are faced with deportation as Donald Trump begins a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. In a document compiled by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations and sighted by our correspondent on Tuesday, the agency revealed the data is broken down by nationality and number of people faced with deportation. It also clarified that as of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 non-citizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders. In the document titled “Noncitizens on the ICE…

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Why I returned $5,700 I found in US toilet to owner -Nigerian woman, Ogunremi

A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New Jersey, United States. Most Nigerians living abroad have described the gesture as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness. Ogunremi told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Monday that the gesture had earned widespread praise from her employer, colleagues and the person who lost the money. According to her, the decision to return the money was made with concern for the…

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Power generation in Nigeria and the bane of Corruption

“ Oh, I am very weary. Though tears no longer flow; my eyes are tired of weeping, my heart is sick of woe” – Anne Brontë Poor electricity generation with the unabated collapse of the national grid should be a major concern to every Nigerian. One wonders how the country has put up with this malaise, over the years. Our national grid, which is the lifeline of the nation’s electricity generation, has become what the Yorubas call ‘abiku’! The Nigerian electricity sector, managed by one of the world’s largest publicly…

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Like father, like son: Sen. Obanikoro’s son, Gbolahan, others to be tried for N1.3bn

The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) is set to arraign Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others, in court for alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses, and involvement in a N1,356,057,330.43 billion fraud. His father, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence is also standing trial in court for alleged multi-billion naira fraud in a case instituted by the EFCC. Others to be arraigned alongside Obanikoro are: Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M.O.B. Integrated Limited; and DDSS International Company Limited. The suspects will…

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My impeachment is fake, -Obasa, insists due process not followed

The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has faulted his removal by lawmakers. Obasa, who spoke on his removal for the first time on Saturday, said it was important for the lawmakers to “follow constitutional procedure” to remove him as speaker. During a welcome rally at his 47 Joel Ogunnaike GRA official residence, Ikeja, he described the allegations against him as “fictitious and unsubstantiated.” The former speaker also debunked the allegations of corruption brought against him by the lawmakers during his removal, describing the alleged…

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PDP condoles as Oyo Gov., Seyi Makinde loses brother

The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Mr Sunday Makinde. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said the nation and Oyo State had lost a rare gem with the demise of Makinde. Ologunagba described the deceased as a humble, exceptionally brilliant and highly ingenious professional. He said that as a committed patriot, the deceased dedicated his life towards the progress and development of Oyo State and Nigeria. “Makinde was…

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We know retired Generals behind illegal mining in Nigeria -Oshiomhole

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former Governor of Edo State who represents Edo North in the National Assembly, has alleged that retired military generals are behind illegal mining across the country. Oshiomhole, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation on Friday when Sampson Ekong, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, submitted his 2025 budget report before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The former labour leader, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, said the retired military generals are known to him and…

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32 Years after stepping aside, Babangida set to launch memoir, Presidential Library

Ex-military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) is set to launch his long-awaited autobiography titled: ‘A Journey In Service’. It will be released on February 20, 2025, at the event billed for the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The development is coming 32 years after IBB left office. The regime of the former Head of State was dogged by the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) policy which sparked a nationwide riot among other economic regulations. There was also the unresolved murder of late veteran journalist, Dele Giwa and…

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FirstBank’s FirstGem: Redefining Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria

The story of women’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy is as old as the nation itself. It is no secret that women are the largest untapped source of national wealth worldwide. All over the world, women hold their place of pride in commercial enterprise. The Nigerian businesswoman have for a long time faced significant barriers in accessing the financial services and business support needed for their businesses to thrive. Globally, traditional banking failed to recognize the unique challenges of female entrepreneurs. It is against this backdrop that the 2019 International Women’s…

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Oyinlola assumes duty as GOC 3 Div, commander OpSH

Maj.-Gen. Eyitayo Oyinlola has assumed duty as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, and Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH). Oyinlola took over from Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, who has been posted to the National Defence College, Abuja. He thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for finding him worthy to head 3 Division and OPSH. He promised to sustain the successes achieved by his predecessor and ensure lasting peace in Plateau and other areas of responsibility. Earlier, Abubakar congratulated…

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N8bn budget allocation for anti-vandalism advocacy, not electricity bill awareness says Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured Nigerians of his commitment to delivering a stable electricity supply, stating that efforts are ongoing to improve the country’s power infrastructure. Adelabu also addressed misconceptions surrounding the N8bn allocation in the Ministry of Power’s 2025 budget, clarifying that the funds are earmarked for advocacy against vandalism, education, enlightenment, and deploying technology to safeguard power infrastructure—not for sensitising citizens to pay electricity bills. The minister, who came under fire on social media following claims that the ministry was spending N8bn on electricity bill…

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OAU Student’s Murder: A/Court uphold’s Adedoyin’s death sentence

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital has upheld the death sentence of a popular hotel owner, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, who was found guilty in the murder case of an ex-Master’s student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. According to the court’s judgment on Thursday, the appellate court noted that the judgment by the Osun State High Court which sentenced Adedoyin to death stands. The appeal court had reserved judgment on October 29, 2024 The judgment read in parts, “The judgment of the High…

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Ogun Police kill abductors of ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife in gun battle

The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives have rescued the wife of the former Assistant Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu Mrs Folasade Odumosu. Mrs Odumosu was abducted last Thursday at the entrance of her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Adejobi said with the support of the Force Headquarters technical intelligence platforms, the Ogun State police operatives engaged Odumosu’s abductors in a gun duel and neutralised the criminals in the swampy area of…

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We nabbed 38 suspects, seized N134.2bn drugs in 2024 – Tincan Island NDLEA command

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Tincan Island Port Strategic Command, Lagos State, says it apprehended 38 drug suspects and seized 339,576.91kg of drugs in 2024. Its Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, made this known at a news briefing on Thursday in Lagos. Ofoyeju gave the breakdown of drugs seized to include Codeine 305,323.37kg, Tapentadol 13.370kg, Tafradol 11,.230.8kg, and Benzhexol 5,888.8kg. According to him, the estimated monetary value of the seized drugs is N134.2 billion. He added that a total of 12 convictions were won while no fewer than 26 cases were…

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Court grants FG’s proscription request, declares Lakurawa, others terrorist groups

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, made an order proscribing the Lakurawa sect. The court also proscribed other similar groups in parts of Nigeria, especially in the North West and North Central regions of the country. Justice James Omotosho made the declaration while delivering a ruling in a motion ex-parte originating summons filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). The AGF had in an ex-parte application marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/41/2025, approached the court seeking four orders. An Assistant Director in the Federal…

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Police indict Sterling Bank in ‘$28.3m money laundering, fraud’

Sterling Bank Limited and its holding company, Sterling Financial Holdings Company have been accused by the Nigeria Police Force of money laundering, fraudulent deductions and other financial crimes. This was contained in a report presented to the House of Representative Committee on Public Petition during the hearing of a petition by Maiden Systems Ltd against Sterling Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Shell Petroleum Development Company in Abuja. Maiden system Ltd had petitioned the Committee on alleged mismanagement, fraudulent debit, and misappropriation of funds from its account domiciled with…

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Jubilation in Enugu as Ekweremadu’s wife returns from UK prison

Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria sparking a wild jubilation in her Enugu community. A reliable source on Wednesday confirmed her return to Vanguard. The former Deputy Senate President, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a United Kingdom court over charges related to organ harvesting. Senator Ekweremadu received a 10-year prison sentence, while Mrs. Ekweremadu was sentenced to six years.

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Nigeria: Is Egalitarian society a mirage in our clime?

As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest_ – Nelson Mandela The news about the “Presidential award” to the highest echelons of the military, dropped like a bombshell. I was awestruck by the outlandish retirement packages approved for military officers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, penultimate week. What a provocative and wasteful gesture! Another slap in the face of the longsuffering, ever-rugged Nigerians, sucked in by a docile and mentally conquered populace? They say silence means consent. I am more…

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Telecom Tariff: Operators get 50% hike approval from NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has approved requests from network operators for tariff adjustments in response to rising operational costs, marking the first change in rates since 2013. The decision, announced in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Monday, allows for a maximum adjustment of 50% to current tariffs, significantly less than the over 100% proposed by some operators. The NCC said it is exercising its authority under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and emphasised that the new tariffs would remain within…

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PMS: Dangote’s hike pushes pump price to N1,150/litre

The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, have risen to between N1,050 and N1,150/litre depending on the area of purchase, following the hike in the cost of the commodity by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and various depot owners. Dealers confirmed that PMS prices would continue to rise since the major component in fuel production, crude oil, has been on the upward swing lately. The National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, earlier alluded to this when he pointed out…

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K1 De Ultimate’s mother dies at 105

Fuji Maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has lost his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe. The news of her death was announced on K1’s official media page on Saturday morning. A photo of K1 with his late mother accompanied the announcement, which read, “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of King Wasiu Ayinde’s beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace, Alhaja Alimotu Shadiya Omoakeredolu Aya Anifowoshe. Iya rere. Sun re oo.”

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ex-Delta First Lady dies in London

Edna, a former first lady of Delta State and wife of the first civilian governor of Delta State, Olorogun Felix Ibru, has passed away. Edna, a former Miss Nigeria and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe in 1964, died in London after a brief illness on Wednesday. She had two children for Ibru who was the first democratically elected executive governor of Delta State between 1991 to 1992. Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, the head of the Ibru family confirmed the passage of the former first lady in…

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How masked gunmen kidnapped AIG Odumosu’s wife

Details have emerged on how gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted the wife of Hakeem Odumosu, a former Lagos state commissioner of Police and retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The Witness gathered that the four hooded heavily armed men intercepted the wife of Odumosu as she was about to enter her compound at about 9:55pm on Thursday. Her Lexus SUV was forcibly stopped, and she was dragged out before being whisked away through a swampy area to an…

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When a side chick decides to move on

So you rent a three-bedroom flat for your side chick and furnish it, it does not make you her lord and personal saviour. What will make her treat you like the king of the manor is how you treat her. If you treat her like trash and she stomachs it, don’t be fooled into thinking that she has no choice. She does. She is just biding her time. Besides, every woman has a limit. Once the elastic of her endurance gets to the limit, she will snap and that part…

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Dangote jacks up fuel prize, says its in response to global price surge

As a result of an upsurge in the price of Brent, Nigeria’s crude export to the global oil market, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has necessitated an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to its customers. In an email statement obtained by our Correspondent on Friday, the refinery announced that its refined products would now be priced at N955 per litre at the loading gantry, marking an adjustment in its pricing structure. It noted that marketers buying between 2 million – 4.99…

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Federal Court bars FRSC from arresting vehicles with faded plate numbers

A Federal High Court, in Lagos on Friday, restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps from arresting vehicles with faded number plates. The court also ordered the restriction of the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any driver for driving with a faded vehicle number plate. Justice Aluko made the orders while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/253/2024, filed by Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube against FRSC. The applicant, Ezebube, in an Originating Summons dated January 12, 2024 and filed on February 13, 2024, by his lawyer, U.G.Nwokedi, had asked…

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Alaafin Stool: My story of betrayal and lessons for life -Prince Ladigbolu

Popular Oyo Prince and a major contender for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, has recounted his experiences during the crown contest. In a statement published on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Ladigbolu congratulated the new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade, describing his emergence as divinely ordained. Reflecting on the competition, the prince expressed disappointment that some of his initial supporters abandoned him in favour of other candidates due to financial constraints. “I learned the value of money in one’s life from the race for the crown of Alaafinate.…

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EFCC to arraign FirstBank’s ex-Chairman, Otudeko, ex-CEO, Onasanya for N12.3bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to arraign Oba Otudeko, a former chairman of First Bank of Nigeria FBN Holdings, and Stephen Bisi Onasanya, a former Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria Limited before a Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged N12.3billion loot. According to reports, Otudeko who is the chairman of Honeywell Group and Onasanya, now CEO of Address Home Limited, will be arraigned alongside a former board member of Honeywell, Soji Akintayo and a firm, Anchorage Leisure Limited linked to Otudeko. Otudeko, Onasanya,…

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Gov., Sanwo-olu not involved in Obasa’s impeachment -Akosile

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied involvement in the impeachment of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa was impeached on Monday by the lawmakers. The Deputy Speaker, Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda was immediately unanimously elected as the new speaker, thus emerging as the first female speaker of the House. Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described Obasa’s impeachment as a strict legislative affair devoid of politics or the state government’s influence or interference. “It is purely a legislative matter and…

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Nine Oyo Royal families tackle Gov. Makinde, Awise Agbaye, Prof. Wande Abimbola over Owoade’s choice as Alaafin-elect

Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9say they have rejected the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The Atiba 9 described his appointment as unacceptable and a blatant disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions. Recall that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented the staff of office to the Alaafin-designate on Monday. The Atiba 9 criticised the decision, accusing Makinde of basing his action on a proclamation by US-based Awise Agbaye, Prof Wande Abimbola, who claimed that Ifa chose Owoade as…

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