Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has slated the commencement of trial of one Christopher Jackson Edeh for May 30, 2024. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 28, 2024 arraigned him before Justice Abike-Fadipe on nine- count charges bordering on fraudulent false …
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Murder And Vengeance in Okuama, By Lasisi Olagunju
I have a very senior police officer friend whose nickname is Ambush. On the front of my friend’s left shoulder is an ugly scar. At the back of the shoulder is an even bigger scar. I remembered Ambush the day it became known that 17 soldiers were murdered in a …
Read More »Detained Binance Boss Escapes From Custody In Nigeria
Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has escaped from lawful custody, those familiar with the matter have said. Sources said Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague …
Read More »Ensure Aziegbemi’s Release Now Or The World Will Hear From Us, By Mike O. Enahoro
As far as I am concerned, his kidnap is now more of political than normal…. FIRST and foremost, I want to say this is not a threat but a warning to all. Working with very selfish people is the most insulting thing to do. It is unfortunate that we found …
Read More »Eight Things To Know About The Late Nollywood Veteran, Amaechi Muanagor
THE passing of veteran actor Amaechi Muanagor has been announced to the dismay of scores of Nollywood movie buffs, critics and fans alike. The news of Amaechi’s demise was made public on the X page of social commentator Morris Monye, who said that he was deeply heartbroken by the sad …
Read More »Labour Party Makes Fresh Announcement On National Convention
THE Labour Party (LP) has reportedly announced a fresh schedule for its upcoming national convention. Sources understands that the party had scheduled to hold its national convention on 27th March 2024 at the International Conference Centre Umuahia, Abia State. However, reports have emerged that the party has decided to relocate …
Read More »Emefiele Was Reckless With N30trn Ways And Means – Senate
● Directs CBN to go after defaulters of N1.079trn Anchor Borrowers loans THE Senate, through its adhoc committee probing issuance of N22.7trillion Ways and Means to the federal government during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has expressed disappointment over the reckless manner the former …
Read More »FG files Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance
THE Federal Government has initiated criminal proceedings against Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, were announced on Monday, March 25, 2024 by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The lawsuit, designated as suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, implicates Binance with a four-count …
Read More »Kaduna State Govt Says 137, Not 287 Students Were Kidnapped
KADUNA State Governor, Uba Sani, has debunked reports that 287 students of the Government Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, were abducted by bandits in the state. A teacher at the school, Sani Abdullahi, had said 287 students were missing after the attack …
Read More »Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Is Dead
POPULAR social media influencer and chairman of Delta State Sports Association, Morris Monye, said famous Nigerian actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead. Monye disclosed this on Sunday through his official X handle. According to him, he was deeply heartbroken by the actor’s death. “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s …
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