Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of N12.18b Property Linked To Godwin Emefiele
The court has decreed the permanent forfeiture of a property valued at N12.18 billion associated with Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted the ultimate forfeiture order following a court session where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by lawyer Chineye Okezie, presented and discussed a motion. The properties, situated in highly sought-after locations within…
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Speeding driver hits FRSC officer, escapes from scene
An unknown driver hit an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) while on duty in Osun State on Friday. The incident occurred on Friday morning while the officer was performing regular road duties. The vehicle, heading towards Gbongan, approached the officer and his colleague. Eyewitness Salam Ademola reported that upon noticing the speeding…
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2027: Atiku Abubakar visits ex-president Buhari in Daura
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, on Saturday. The visit, documented in a video obtained by sources also revealed the presence of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who accompanied Atiku. This visit…
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Woman declared missing in Ondo
A woman identified as Seyi Oyeneyin is missing in Ondo State. Rotimi Oyeneyin who is a close relative of the missing woman, disclosed this on his facebook account on Saturday. He wrote, “MISSING!The person in the picture below is SEYI OYENEYIN(my sibling).She was last seen in Okitipupa town two weeks ago. Anyone who stumbles on…
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‘Ganduje Would Have Made My Life Miserable’ – Sanusi Opens Up On His Dethronement
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has disclosed the reasons behind his decision not to contest his dethronement by the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje. Ganduje had, before leaving office, dethroned the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and subsequently banished him from the mega city in March…
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Fubara replaces Rivers traditional council chairman amid crisis
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has removed Eze Sergeant Awuse as the Chairman of the State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers Council. The governor made this announcement on Friday during a special meeting with the traditional rulers at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital. Fubara, thereafter, appointed Eze…
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Wizkid shares thoughts about starting a church
Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun popularly called Wizkid has shared his thoughts on religion and spirituality. The Grammy-winning artist on Thursday tweeted on X that he could start a church if he wants to. His statement sparked discussion and speculation among his fans. Wizkid wrote: “I could start a church if I wanted.” He also declared:…
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Lagos community protests planned coastal road diversion
Hundreds of residents, on Thursday, protested at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Lagos State to express their grievances against the proposed diversion of the coastal road alignment in the Okun Ajah community area of the state. The residents, while lamenting the proposed diversion, described the move as an attempt by the…
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Ekiti APC endorses Oyebanji for second term
The Ekiti State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Biodun Oyebanji with a resolution he would be supported for a second term in office. The resolution was unanimously taken during a meeting with the Governor at the party’s Secretariat in Ajilosun, Ado- Ekiti on Thursday…
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Ondo 2024: Why I declared support for Aiyedatiwa – Olusola Oke
Chief Olusola Oke, an aspirant in the April 20 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State, has promised to support the party’s candidate for the Nov. 16 election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa despite his grievances because it is better than to have the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, win the election. Oke…