The incumbent Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has reportedly whisked away the embattled former Governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, from his Abuja residence. Ododo had stormed the Bello’s Abuja home on Wednesday following a heavy security crackdown by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other security agencies in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to deal decisively with any individual or group threatening the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria. Tinubu’s warning comes amid recent attempts by the Yoruba Nation movement to forcefully take over government institutions in Oyo State. On Saturday, suspected Yoruba Nation agitators dressed in military camouflage invaded the Oyo State…
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has described the ongoing attempts by former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello to evade arrest and prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as “legally untenable”. He also faulted a court ruling stopping the EFCC from arresting and prosecuting the former Kogi governor. “By virtue of section…
British-Nigerian former female footballer-turned-broadcaster, Eniola Aluko recently made history in Italy as she acquired FC Como, a female football club, making her the first female black woman to own a team in the women’s Serie A. Aluko is part of Mercury 13, an investment group, which has been focused on acquiring women’s football clubs across…
The Federal High Court in Lagos State has granted businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, a.k.a Cubana Chief Priest, N10m bail with two sureties in like sum. The celebrity bar man had earlier pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice KehindeOgundare on three counts…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will today, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, arraign a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, before the Federal High Court in Lagos, over allegations of abusing the naira. Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned before Justice KehindeOgundare on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and…
The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has given a three-month ultimatum to the President Tinubu-led administration to curb insecurity in Nigeria. The lawmakers, after a meeting at the National Assembly on Tuesday, said they would mobilise Nigerians to take “matters into their own hands” if the government fails to act. Speaking on behalf…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has donated his future camp allowances and match bonuses to Akwa Ibom kids, in a bid to help them achieve their football dreams. The kind gesture by the 30-year-old PAOK Thessaloniki centre-back, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, was aired on Brila FM on Monday. Born in The Netherlands to…
Israel’s war cabinet said it is set to meet again for the third time in three days to decide on a response to Iran’s first-ever direct attack. This is coming amid international pressure to avoid further escalating the Middle East conflicts. Israeli military chief of staff Herzi Halevi had vowed that Saturday night’s 300 missiles,…
Renowned Fuji Megastar, Kolawole Ayinla, popularly known as General Kollington, has dismissed the rumour making the rounds that he had died. He said those behind the rumour mill should be referred to a psychiatric hospital for proper medical examination. Killington said this in an exclusive telephone interview on Monday. The veteran musician added that he…
