Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Court frees Binance executives Gambaryan, Anjarwalla
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged Tigran Gambaryan, a 39-year-old American, and fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla over alleged tax evasion. The duo, both executives of cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance, were dragged to court by Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over alleged tax evasion. The court made the decision following fresh amended charges filed…
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UK-based Nigerian man dies of cardiac arrest few days to resumption of new job
Damola Ilesanmi, a married father of two, sadly passed away shortly after sharing the news of his new role with the NHS on LinkedIn. Having recently graduated from the University of Bradford in the UK, Ilesanmi was transitioning from a successful career in Nigeria to start a new chapter abroad. The news was revealed a…
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JUST IN: Tinubu To Depart Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of Eid-el-Kabir. The President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing the transformation of Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda.
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BREAKING: Court awards N10 million damages to Bayero
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday June 14, awarded the dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the sum of N10,000,000 for the breach of his fundamental rights, personal liberty, and freedom of movement. Justice Simon Amobeda, ruled that it was wrong for the Kano state governor to order Bayero’s arrest…
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Super Falcons maintain position in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Falcons retained 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s ranking released on Friday. Randy Waldrum’s side also maintained top position in Africa. Banyana Banyana of South Africa stayed in second position on the continent and are ranked 51st in the world. The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, who are the third highest ranked team…
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Actor, Yul Edochie explains why he took break from online ministry
Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie, has said he took a break from his online ministry to prepare himself for God’s work. Yul, in a post on his Instagram page, said during his break, God revealed many things to him. He promised to expose secrets and teach his congregation on how to protect themselves from evil forces.…
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Brazilians Protest Tough Abortion Bill
Thousands of Brazilians on Thursday rallied against a bill under debate in Congress that would equate abortion with homicide and impose sentences of up to 20 years for terminating a pregnancy after 22 weeks, even in cases of rape. Powerful conservative lawmakers sent the bill straight to the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, bypassing discussion…
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Woman nabbed For Inserting Firewood Into Girl’s Private Parts
Temitope Adetanju, 25, has been arrested in Ogun State for allegedly inserting a piece of firewood into the private parts of a 12-year-old girl. The girl was accused stealing items totalling N650 in Isewo, Obada Oko, in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement made available to SaharaReporters, the victim…
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Reps Member Empowers Constituents with Cassava Stems, others to mark One Year in Office
The Lawmaker representing Isialangwa North and South constituency in Abia State at the National Assembly, Ginger Onwusibe, has distributed cassava stems, yams and other seedlings to his constituents. Onwusibe, who is a member of the Labour Party, announced the initiative on his verified Facebook page to celebrate his first anniversary in office. According to the…
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ICPC invites civil servant who accused perm sec of sexual harassment
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has requested Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, an employee of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, to attend an interrogation session as part of an investigation into suspected corruption. Ajayi, who is married, gained attention recently after accusing Ibrahim Lamuwa, the permanent secretary of the ministry, of…