Ataga’s Murder: ‘We have more suspects in custody’ -Lagos CP

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, said more suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of the chief executive officer of Super TV Usifo Ataga. Odumosu, during a parade of suspects at the police command in Ikeja, said the police have established a case of conspiracy and murder and more suspects have been arrested. The commissioner did not disclose who the suspects are or how many of them have been arrested. He said the investigation is ongoing in the matter. 21-year- old Chidinma Ojukwu…

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Twist in Ataga’s murder tales as Chidinma recants

Barely three weeks after confessing to killing the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Michael Ataga, the suspect, 21-year-old Chidinma Ojukwu, a supposed 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, has recanted her earlier statement.   To the bewilderment of all, Chidinma, who has been in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command, said she lied about stabbing Ataga because nobody would believe her since she was the only person who was with him. She also said what made her feel responsible for his death was because she…

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Photos: Lagos Gov., Sanwo-Olu arrests traffic robbers in action

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s convoy, on Monday, silently ran into a gang of traffic robbers operating on the highway at Ojota, in the state. According to an eyewitness account, the 3 man gang brandishing sharp cutlasses, were caught in action while robbing motorists. “They had cornered their victims and were about to strike. The location was Ojota, Lagos and the three Cutlass wielding tough guys were attacking hapless motorists and dispossessing them of their valuables in rush hour traffic on Monday July 12.” Just then the convoy of Governor…

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‘They raped me every day, made me see blood’ -Lady narrates her near-death experience in the hands of kidnappers

A kidnap victim has taken to social media to narrate how she was allegedly abducted and sexually abused by some gunmen during her travel to Rivers State. The woman, with the Twitter handle @Blessedcindy0, claimed that she was kidnapped along with five others on June 23, 2021. She posted the thread with a picture of her battered face, saying she was admitted to a hospital after the ordeal. According to her, she boarded a vehicle at a park in Enugu without any premonition of evil. She said the last thing she…

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Positioned for Growth: Guaranty Trust Bank completes corporate reorganization

Aiming to strengthen its long-term competitiveness and growth prospects, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has completed its re-organisation to a Holding Company Structure. Under the terms of the re-organisation, a new operating company has been established and amendments made to the articles of incorporation for a corporate name change. The corporate name of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc and GTCO Plc will be used by the newly established operating company.   The newly established Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc is also pleased to announce its new Board of Directors as well…

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NGX Welcomes Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc with closing gong ceremony

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, on Tuesday, July 13, marked the listing of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s (“GTCO Plc”) shares with a Closing Gong Ceremony on the main floor of the exchange. This follows the completion of all regulatory requirements for the corporate reorganization of the leading financial institution into a holding company structure and the listing of GTCO Plc, on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited and the London Stock Exchange, replacing Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. Guaranty Trust was first listed on the Nigerian Exchange in 1997, winning the…

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Eight contestants up for votes as FirstBank sponsored The Voice Nigeria Season 3 holds 2nd live show

BY ISRAEL BOLAJI Eight contestants survived the heat and are up for viewers’ votes as The Voice Nigeria, Season 3, held its second live show over the weekend. This followed energetic performances of various songs and display of raw talents by vocalists in a bid to outdo one other as the world class talents reality series glitters to the grand finale. To keep your favourite contestants on the show, viewers have to vote by dialing *894*7*talent’s code#.  Full details of the voting code of all contestants can be gotten in…

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How 6 finalists will emerge from FirstBank’s sponsored The Voice Nigeria Season 3 2nd live show

By Israel Bolaji Six finalists are expected to emerge through the viewers votes following the second live show of the FirstBank Sponsored The Voice Nigeria Season 3. UN1TY Limited and Livespot360, producers of the global talents reality series, explained how to vote on the voice Nigeria season 3, sponsored by FirstBank, Baba Ijebu and Airtel. To keep their favourite vocalists on the show, viewers have to dial *894*7*talent’s code#. To know the voting code of your preferred contestant to save, visit the Bank’s official Instagram handle and get voting: The International talents reality…

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