Jude okoye, former manager of the dissolved music duo P-Square, was on Wednesday arraigned on seven counts of money laundering. Mr Okoye was brought before the federal high court alongside his company, Northside music, involving allegations of laundering 1.38 billion naira, 1 million dollars, and 34,567.59 pounds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused…
Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has said he didn’t intend to offend Ademola Lookman with his comment after their UEFA Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. Lookman who had been on the sidelines with injury returned to the side for the tie, and scored immediately after his introduction. He, however, missed a penalty…
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday (today), citing recent developments within the party. In a statement by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, the National Working Committee said the decision was taken during an emergency meeting held on Monday in line with Section 29(2)(b)…
Popular Nigerian comic actress,Ramota Adetu popularly known as “Aunty Ramota” has opened up on her struggles with men. The 43-year-old actress revealed why she is yet to get married despite her fame and success in the entertainment industry. Speaking in a recent interview, the petite entertainer explained that her past experiences with men have made…
Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East and a former governor of Ogun State, has announced a shift in the state creation agenda pursued by the Remo people. Speaking on Sunday at the 4th edition of the Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival in Sagamu, Daniel disclosed that Remo indigenes have resolved to pursue the creation…
Nigeria is negotiating a $2 billion loan with China’s Export-Import Bank to fund the construction of a new “super grid” designed to resolve the nation’s chronic electricity shortages and stimulate industrial expansion. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this at an economic summit in Abuja on Monday, explaining that the proposed transmission network will connect the…
A magistrates’ court in Abuja has summoned Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. The suit, filed by a PDP chieftain, Honesty Aginbatse, on September 12, alleged discrepancies in the birth dates provided…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has announced that it will audit public and private buildings across the country following the September 16 fire outbreak at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Controller-General of the FFS, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, made the announcement on Thursday. The CG said an investigation team has been deployed to establish…
There is increased security presence at the main gate of the National Assembly over plan by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume plenary today. An increased presence of security personnel, including armed guards, was observed at the complex’s entrance. The development has led to stricter checks and a more controlled environment for those entering the premises…
The federal government says it has reviewed the feeding allowance of all the inmates serving their respective terms in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) across the country by 50 per cent Daily Trust reports that the review came on the heels of a recent viral video which showed that inmates complained of poor feeding in…