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The EFCC has re-arrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for failing to obey a court order upon her conviction by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Oyewale said the judge on Oct. 7, 2022 found De-Stefani guilty of using false documents and counterfeit seals to confer on herself ownership of a property. He said that the property belonged to a company, Waterside Properties Limited, an offence contrary to Section 366 of the Criminal Law of…
Lagos State Government has released trucks impounded by the Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) during a special operation on Friday. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Saturday. Osiyemi said that the trucks were impeding traffic flow on the Cele-Apapa/Tincan axis. “Following a constructive meeting with Truck Associations, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his magnanimity, has ordered the release of the impounded trucks. “However, a stern warning accompanies this gesture; government retains the capacity to enforce and remove offending trucks persistently. “This move underscores the government’s commitment to collaboration…
By Kamil Opeyemi Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu has given reasons for the continued blackout across the nation. His statement came days after Nigerians had experienced poor power supply. The agony of Nigerians is further compounded by the scarcity of fuel and high cost of petroleum products. In a statement on Saturday, Adelabu said he is troubled by the worsening crisis in the electricity supply chain sector. Adelabu attributed the worsening power supply to vandalism in some parts of the country. For instance, he said a transmission tower in Yobe State was deliberately brought down, causing a ripple effect that…
Years:Reminiscences of and insider accounts by former editors and staff of Nigeria’s most widely newspaper at 50 By Tunde Akanni, PhD I feel immeasurably honoured and deem it pleasurable too, undertaking this assignment. It’s a call to special service comparable only to that of an uncommon food taster who certifies delicacies fit for most distinguished guests. Here I am, officially enabled to harvest trans-generational experiences of heroes, lapping up the self-celebratory epithet adopted by one of the contributors, ahead of millions of ambitious readers. Who will not be anxious for the inside knowledge of many wonders that have happened…
By Kamil Opeyemi Former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison, has accused the Governor of Zamfara state, Dauda Lawal of working against her return to the country. The former minister who is said to be at stage 2 of cancer, said she kept N9bn with Lawal adding that the Governor has been colluding with others to frustrate her return to Nigeria. She appealed to President Bola Tinubu to allow her return to Nigeria to contribute to the progress of the country saying life is transient. Saying she is dying of cancer, Diezani said she entrusted the money into Lawal’s care while…
By Halimah Olamide The Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has regained freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre after meeting his N300 million bail condition. He was released on Friday, December 22, 2023. The spokesperson for the Kuje Correctional Centre, FCT, Adamu Duza, confirmed the news on Saturday, stating that Emefiele had met his bail conditions and had no reason to stay in the facility. The judge therefore instructed Emefiele to deposit all his travel documents with the court registrar and stay within the Abuja Municipal Area Council. Before his release, the judge had initially ordered him to…
By Kamil Opeyemi Occupants of three exotic vehicles escaped being hurt on Saturday as a multiple crash left them badly damaged. The accident which happened under the recently damaged pedestrian bridge at the Alapere Bus Stop along the Ojota A-Oworonshoki highway, was confirmed by the Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA). NPO Reports correspondent at the scene of the accident saw that a truck fully loaded with rice had overrun a Volvo SUV which it badly damaged and later went on to hit a Toyota car and a Prado Jeep. The accident led to a long traffic congestion which extended…
By Halimah Olamide Popular actress Mercy Aigbe escaped death on Saturday as she made a return trip back to Lagos from Benin, the Edo state capital. Aigbe said she had travelled to Benin to have a meet and greet session with fans over her latest movie titled, Ada Omo Daddy. The actress said her vehicle a black Jeep was on top speed when one of the tyres burst creating a serious impact on the vehicle. The actress shared a video of the accident scene on her verified Instagram page on Saturday. “Alhamdulilah “ Aigbe who recently converted to Islam wrote…
By Halimah Olamide A veteran Nigerian actor Dejumo Lewis has died. Lewis was popular with the Nigerian well known soap Village Headmaster. Born in 1943, he died at the age of 80. No details were provided over his death but it was shared by another actor Said Balogun. Lewis is a Nigerian film and television actor, famous for the Kabiyesi role in The Village Headmaster, Nigeria’s longest-running television soap opera shown on NTA from 1968 to 1988 that stared Justus Esiri and Femi Robinson and many others. Lewis is also known for his memorable performances in acclaimed films such as…
•By Halimah Olamide Popular Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky, has welcomed his first child. This was disclosed by his record label boss, Naira Marley, announcing the arrival of the newborn in an Instagram post. In the post, he shared a photo of Zinoleesky holding his baby girl in his arms and pecking her. Also, Naira Marley posted a new song of Zinoleesky, which he captioned, “Baby Zendaya”. Meanwhile, congratulatory messaged have began pouring in from fans, celebrities and and well-wishers.