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NJC clears Ex-Abia Chief Judge, Uzokwe, writes Gov. Ikpeazu to pay her accrued benefits & entitlements

– Justice Theresa Uzokwe The National Judicial Council has asked the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, to pay the former chief Judge of the State, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, retirement benefits and entitlements accrued to her. Recall that Uzokwe was purportedly suspended from office by the Abia State House of Assembly in January 2018 following a petition brought against her by a faceless group, known as… []

Adebanjo: Tinubu’s Endorsement By Pa Fasoranti is Diversionary

-Tinubu receiving blessing from Afenifere chieftain, Pa Reuben Fasoranti The Sunday 30th October meeting between All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and immediate past leader of Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has generated another controversy as the current Leader of the group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, described the meeting as diversionary. He said the “real Afenifere” has made its… []

Naira Redesign: Emefiele Gets Buhari’s Nod

-Buhari and Emefiele President Mohammodu Buhari has declares support for CBN’s move to redesign, replace naira notes. The President said reasons given to him by the CBN convinced him that the economy stood to benefit from the policy. According to a Sunday statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the president said the CBN’s decision had his support and he is convinced that Nigeria will gain… []

Multiple Award Winning Athlete, Tobi Amusan Becomes GLO Ambassador

– Tobi Amusan Multiple winners of global athletics records, Tobi Amusan has been announced as a brand ambassador for a digital telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom. Born April 23, 1997, Amusan, an indigene of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is the first Nigerian champion in a world athletic event to win the gold medal in the100 meters hurdles event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships setting a… []

BRT Murder: Court Adjourns Case Over Defendant Lawyer’s Absence

The trial of Andrew Nice Ominnikoron the driver of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus who allegedly raped and murdered a 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, was yesterday stalled in court due to the absence of his lawyer. When the matter came up yesterday before Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Dr. Babajide Martins, informed the court… []

Charly Boy Gathers Nigerian Youths As Lagos Mega Rally Holds October 1st

– Charly Boy Sequel to the recently held Mega Rally in Abuja, the Grand Master himself and the only advocate of Nigerian youths, Charly Boy will be celebrating this year Independence with the youths of the country. In a statement released from the stable of #Ourmumudondo convener, expected youths are to gather at the National Stadium in Surulere come Saturday October 1st where the Area… []

Ahmed Lawan Loses Out As Court Declares Machina As Yobe North APC Rightful Candidate

– Lawan, Machina The controversial All Progressives Congress election of the Yobe North Senatorial District has been put to rest after the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, declared Bashir Machina as the rightfully elected candidate. The presiding judge, Justice Fadimatu Murtala, pronounced the ruling on Wednesday. For months, Machina and Senate President Ahmad Lawan who is representing Yobe North in… []

Family announces death of Bukka Hut co-owner, Laolu Martins

– Late Laolu Martins The family of Laolu Martins, one of the co-founders of Bukka Hut, a leading fast-food chain in Nigeria, has announced his death. A statement released by the family on Wednesday said the quintessential banker with over 21 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, stockbroking, asset management and pension fund management, died in the evening of Tuesday, 28th September. “We… []

Nigerians React Over Tinubu’s Birthday Message To Oyedepo

-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Bola Tinubu, has been dragged online after congratulating the founder of Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, on his 68th birthday. The APC presidential flag bearer via Twitter described Oyedepo, as he clocked 68 on Tuesday, as a respected man of the pulpit who is making a huge difference in Nigeria’s education sector…. []

NDLEA sets ablaze 1.8 tons of cocaine as Marwa promises drug cartels tough time

Tougher time awaits drug barons and cartels operating in Nigeria if they fail to back out of their criminal trade and embrace legitimate ventures. Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) gave the assurance on Tuesday 27th September 2022 while leading stakeholders to witness the crushing and setting ablaze 1.8 tons of cocaine recovered by the… []

Sanwo-Olu Under Attack As Lagos State Reintroduces TV, Radio Licences Against NCC Guidelines

It was a big shock to residents of Lagos to see that they would have to pay for using radio and television in their homes, offices and shops. In one of the notices seen in Surulere, residents have been asked to comply with the new guidelines or face legal action. The post elicited reactions, with many people saying that the law has been in existence… []

7 Passengers Burnt To Death, Others Injured As Bus Catches Fire Near Third Mainland Bridge In Lagos

It was a black Sunday in Lagos when a commercial bus caught fire, killing seven passengers while others were injured. The incident happened at the popular Iyana Oworo near the Third Mainland Bridge. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), it was discovered on arrival at the scene that a commercial bus with 14 passengers was on fire. The Bus was a Mazda… []

$23m Abacha loot: SERAP sues Buhari, Malami over failure to publish pact with U.S.

– President Mohamodu Buhari Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari and Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over failure to publish copy and details of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with the United States for repatriation of $23 million stolen by the late dictator, Sani Abacha. No… []

Depressed And Frustrated, OAU Graduate At The Verge Of Committing Suicide Over Joblessness

-Olawumi Johnson Daramola But for the intervention of his kinsmen who came to his rescue following the suicide threat he posted , Johnson Daramola would have been dead by now. An indigene of Ifaki, a town in Ekiti State, this victim of Nigeria’s unfriendly economy had his first and second degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Olawumi, who will be… []

She’s a quintessential, consummate politician all women must emulate” -Prophet Ogundipe Celebrates Tinubu@ 62

-Yeye Oluremi Tinubu, Prophet Oladele Ogundipe The Sheperd in charge of popular interdenominational Church ‘Genesis Global’, Prophet Oladele Israel Ogundipe ‘Genesis’ has congratulated the wife of APC presidential candidate Ahmed Tinubu, Yeye Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her birthday. In a congratulatory message he personally signed on Wednesday, through his Media aide, Oluwaseun Fabiyi, the man of God described senator Oluremi Tinubu as a… []

UNGA77: Muhammad Sanusi II advocates deliberate policy of inclusivity, gender representation in govt

– Sanusi Lamido Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido was a key speaker at a session on “Transforming Education through Grassroots Innovation: A Localised Teacher-Led Approach’’ on the margins of the 3-day Transforming Education Summit at the ongoning UN General Assembly in New York. The 14th Emir of Kano, who is also an advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),… []

2023: Regime Change Can’t Bring Change -Says Okotie

-Rev. Chris Okotie Former Presidential candidate and interim government campaigner, Rev Chris Okotie has warned that the much anticipated 2023 Presidential election would not bring the change desired by Nigerians. Okotie made this point during a phone-in interview with the Silverbird TV and radio network during the week. He told the panel of interviewers: ‘There’s nothing the incoming government would do that hasn’t been done… []

North-East govs conclude plan to float commercial airline over bad roads

-Borno State Governor, Prof. Umaru Zulum Decrying the bad roads in the bad roads in the North-East geographical zone of Nigeria, Borno State Governor, Prof. Umaru Zulum, on behalf of others has said plans are being concluded by governors to establish a commercial airline for the region. Zulum who doubles as Chairman, North-East Governors’ Forum, made this disclosure on Friday while declaring its seventh meeting… []

Alaafin Stool: Kingmakers Settle For 10 Contestants After Thorough Interview

– Late Alaafin of Oyo After rigorous screening and thoroughly conducted interview ten contestants to the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo have eventually been shortlisted by the Oyo Mesi, who are the kingmakers in the town to undergo further screening. The head of the Oyo Mesi, who doubles as the Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, said this after all the 65 contestants… []

Asari Dokubo Launches New Guard Outfit To Fight Rival, Tompolo Over N4b Contract From FG

-Asari Dokubo in his war regalia As earlier reported that the N4bn monthly contract given to Tompolo by the Federal Government has no doubt led to a rancour between his (Tompolo) arch rival and former Niger-Delta warlord and Founder, Niger-Delta People Volunteer Force, NDPVF, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari as he has formed another guards outfit to counter rival Tompolo over the said N4bn contract. Dokubo-Asari said;… []