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…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, on Saturday, visited Darajamal, a community in Bama, to condole with families of the 63 people who were killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday night. The victims comprised five soldiers and about 58 civilians. The civilians were earlier displaced by the insurgents but returned to Darajamal two…
Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, has dedicated her recent award to the President in recognition of his administration’s commitment to societal progress. The award was presented on Tuesday during a symposium on femicide prevention, a vital societal concern. In her acceptance speech, Hon. Khadijat Kareem commended Ambassador…
The remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, have been buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) was conducted at approximately 4:50 pm on Tuesday before his body was lowered into the grave in accordance with Islamic rites. Buhari’s body had earlier arrived in Katsina from London aboard a…
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has broken his silence for the first time in three years following the sale of the club after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich announced in March 2022 that he had no choice but to sell the club following accusations of ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, allegations that led to…
A National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has issued an order reinstating Olalekan Onafeko as the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly following his controversial removal. Justice M. N. Esowe granted the order in response to an ex parte application filed by Onafeko’s legal representative, Yusuf Nurudeen. The case, marked NICN/LA/23/2025, was instituted…
Talent manager Paulo Okoye has made a heartfelt plea for peace and unity among three of Africa’s biggest music stars: Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. On his Instagram, Paulo expressed his desire to see the trio put aside their past differences and come together in the spirit of brotherhood. He acknowledged the abundant blessings they’ve…
Dangote Refinery has announced that it is increasing its production from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. When completed, the expansion will make the facility the largest refinery in the world, surpassing the Jamnagar Refinery in India. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the President of the Dangote…
The governments of Lagos, Osun, Oyo and Ogun have declared Tuesday, 20 August, a public holiday to commemorate the Isese Day celebration. The announcements were contained in separate circulars on Monday by the commissioners of information for each state. Bode Agoro, the head of service in Lagos, said the decision further reaffirms Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the…
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has called on youths across the country to unite and take the lead in the fight against corruption. Mr Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing stakeholders at a Town Hall Meeting in preparation for commemorating the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. The 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day will be…