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Money Laundering: Court To Resume Trial Of Ex-Gov Fayose July I4

— Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State ex governor — By Ademola Idris   Federal High Court in Lagos will resume trial of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on July 14. The trial, which was earlier fixed for continuation on July 13 and July 14, could not proceed, following the absence of the prosecutor, Mr Rotimi Jacobs. In the absence of the prosecutor, the… []

Tinubu Awaits Senate’s Approval For $800m World Bank Loan

— Tinubu — By Bunmi Onakan To finance the National Safety Net Programme of the Federal Government, President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate to obtain a loan of $800 million from the World Bank. His request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio, at plenary on Thursday. The letter is entitled: “Request for Approval of… []

Lagbaja Kicks Against Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists

— Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja — Ademola Idris Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has dismissed amnesty programmes for bandits and terrorists in the country. The Chief of Army Staff said amnesty programmes instituted in many states had failed to achieve their purpose. According to him, rather than repent, beneficiaries of such programmes see the programme as an avenue to regroup and attack innocent… []

Abducted Catholic Priest, 3 Others Regain Freedom

— Fr. Joseph Azubike — By Muyiwa Akinola  As reported earlier today by Metropolix Online about the abduction of a Catholic priest kidnapped on Monday in Ebonyi, Fr. Joseph Azubike, has regained freedom. Three others kidnapped with him have also been freed. Rev Father Mathew Opoke, Chancellor of Abakaliki Diocese confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday night . He said the they were released… []

Engage Air Peace For Expansion Of Nigeria’s Aviation Sector —Deji Adeyanju Begs Tinubu

— Deji Adeyanju  — Bunmi Onakan  Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has begged Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu to interact the companies of Air Peace for the nation’s nationwide service. He urged Tinubu to right away disengage the companies of Ethiopian Airlines. He defined that participating Air Peace would result in financial progress to Nigeria. In an open letter, the Abuja-based lawyer stated disengaging Ethiopian Air… []

Nigerian Customs Confirms Opening Six Land Borders

— Adeniyi, Acting comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service — By Ademola Idris Acting comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi said not all borders in the country have been reopened. He made the clarification on Tuesday while speaking to state house correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa. Former President Muhammadu Buhari had, in August 2019, shut… []

Senate Queries N9.3trn Spent by Buhari On Oil Subsidy In 30 Months

– Nigeria Senate – By Ademola Idris  Nigeria Senate on Tuesday commenced probe of oil subsidy and under recovery regime operated by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, when subsidy was eventually removed . The upper legislative chamber specifically frowned at the N9.3 trillion spent on the subsidy regime by Buhari from January 2021 to June 2023. The Senate is also asking for a living… []

Olufaki Celebrates As Monarch Adds Another Year

— Olufaki of Ifaki, Oba John Adegbenro Falore (Ajigbade III) – By Adegboyega Johnson  Paramount ruler of Ifaki Ekiti, one of the major cities in Ido/Osi Local Government of Ekiti State, His Royal Majesty Oba John Adegbenro Falore (Ajigbade III) adds another year today, 11th July, 2023. Accolades and congratulatory messages have been pouring in since the wee hours of today. Top Ifaki indigenes have… []

ONDO: Aiyedatiwa Remains Acting Gov. As Akeredolu Extends Medical Leave

— Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu  — By Ademola Idris  Ailing governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has extended his medical leave and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will continue as the acting governor. Akeredolu on Monday forwarded a letter of extension of his medical leave to the state house of assembly, the receipt of which was confirmed by the speaker, Olamide Oladiji. “The Governor of Ondo State,… []

EFCC Takes Oduah To Court Over Alleged Document Fabrication, Conspiracy To Commit Felony

– Stella Oduah – By Ademola Idris The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has slammed the former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah with an eight-count charge of document fabrication and conspiracy to commit a felony, among other crimes. The lawsuit was filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The anti-corruption agency, on behalf of the Federal Government, on June 26, 2023, slammed… []

Tinubu Sends Ministerial List To DSS, EFCC, For Clearance

– President Tinubu – By Ademola Idris The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Department of State Services, and other security agencies are on the verge of completing their mandatory checks on the list of ministerial nominees which President Tinubu will send to the National Assembly for confirmation. The Nigerian constitution demands that the President announces his Ministerial appointments within sixty days of assuming office. With… []

Nurse In Serious Trouble After A Patient Dies During Sexual Encounter In Hospital Parking Lot

– Image of a nurse  – By Bunmi Onakan A nurse within the United Kingdom recognized as Penelope Williams, has been fired from her job. She was fired from her job at a hospital after she had sex with a affected person within the parking zone in Wrexham, Wales and he died of a coronary heart assault. Williams was fired after the hospital discovered she… []

President Tinubu Emerges ECOWAS Chairman

– President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – By Ademola Idris Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Upon his emergence on Sunday in Guinea-Bissau, Tinubu said; “We will take democracy seriously, Democracy is very tough but it is the best form of government.” Tinubu succeeds President Umaro Embalo of Guinea Bissau as ECOWAS chair…. []

Former ASUU President, Dipo Fasina Found In Turkey After Missing For Days

– Dipo Fasina – By Bunmi Onakan Ex-president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dipo Fasina sudden disappearance occured in Turkey. Reports had earlier surfaced that the academic went missing during a trip to meet with the Algerian government. Fasina, aged 76, was travelling to Algeria when he missed his connecting flight from Istanbul, Turkey. However, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Former ASUU… []

Dollar Bribe: Group Revisits Ganduje’s Case Warns Tinubu To Distance His Govt From Ex-Governor

– Tinubu and Ganduje – By Ademola Idris  Movement Against Corruption in Nigeria (MACIN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to distance his administration from giving any appointment to former governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state due to the alleged Dollar bribe video in order to save the International image of the country. The call was made by Kabiru Dakata, Lead Convener of MACIN at… []

DSS grills Ex-Zamfara Gov, Yari

– Abdulaziz Yari – By Ademola Idris Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS invited and grilled the senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari. A source close to him according to the Nation stated that he went to the DSS office with the former governor of Zamfara State, when they detained him. The reason for his detention and interrogation has not been ascertained as… []

Gunmen Attack Plateau Community, Kill Nine People, Raze Six Houses

– File picture of gunmen  – By Ademola Idris Gunmen attacked a community in Plateau State, killing nine people and razing six houses on Saturday night. A resident and an official confirmed this. The attack occurred in the Sabon Gari community in Mangu Local Government of the state. The attack is the latest in the state that has witnessed many such attacks by armed persons… []

6 Months After Free Visa Agreement, Seychelles Ban Nigerian Passport Holders

– Nigerian Passport – By Bunmi Onakan Seychelles has reportedly placed a ban on Nigerian passport holders applying for short-term visas or holiday purposes into the country. A travel content creator, @munafromtravelletters, raised the alarm in a tweet via her Twitter handle on Saturday evening with a screenshot of the rejection email. In the post alongside the screenshot, she wrote, “It seems Seychelles just placed… []

Reactions As Ekiti State Governor, Oyebanji Prostrates To Greet Chief Afe Babalola At Public Function

– Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji prostrated to greet Chief Afe Babalola – By Ademola Idris Ekiti State governor, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has received praises from Nigerians on social media for his humble gesture by prostrated to greet renowned lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola at a public event recently. The governor’s act is a traditional way of showing respect to elders in Yorubaland. Well cultured Oyebanji… []

ECOWAS Summit:Tinubu Arrives Guinea-Bissau, Visits Nigerian Troops

– Tinubu on his arrival in Guinea-Bissau – By Bunmi Onakan On arrival in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid a visit to the Nigerian Troops under the ECOWAS Stabilisation Force, reminding the Nigerian armed forces that the country depends on them. President Tinubu is in Guinea-Bissau to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and… []