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The trial of former senator, Shehu Sani was on Thursday stalled in a Federal High Court, Abuja due to the absence of the a Prosecution Witness (PW12) who was slated to give evidence. When the matter was called, the prosecution counsel, Mr Abba Mohammed told the court that the matter was for continuation of trial but that the witness had difficulty reaching the court on time due to transportation issues. “The matter is for continuation of trial but unfortunately, our PW 12 explained his transportation challenge to me that is why he is not yet in court. I humbly pray…
The immediate past Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos State, Mr. Adedeji Doherty, has said the party now has grassroots structure and state executive to win the 2023 elections. Doherty said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that lack of structure at the grassroots and candidate imposition had resulted in the failure of the party in previous elections. According to him, the Feb. 27 Elective State Congress of the party remains a watershed for the party to recruit executive members bent on nothing but winning elections in the state. “After…
The Force Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Aminu Hassan, has said that the fight against oil theft would continue until the criminals surrendered. Hassan said this while giving situation report of its operation to curb oil theft and illegal refining activities in the region. The report was given during an assessment tour organised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) on some illegal crude oil refining sites in Rivers. On the tour were the Group Managing Director, NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Minister of…
In order to avert possible ugly fallouts from the Saturday national convention of the All Progressive Congress, President Muhammadu Buhari has met all chairmanship aspirants of the party ahead of Saturday. Though no statement was issued at the end of the meeting which held at the presidential villa, it was gathered that the President asked the aspirants to approach the Saturday convention where leaders of the party are expected to emerge with caution. Those who attended the meeting with the President are Senator Sani Musa; a former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura; a former governor of Benue State, George…
Nigerian comedian, Adedayo Adebowale, popularly called Mr. Macaroni, has revealed how he attended four Nigerian universities before he finally settled for his certificate at the Redeemer’s University where he bagged a B.A in Theater Arts. Mr. Macaroni, who took to his instagram page on Wednesday, said these are facts about him especially for those who had sought to know more about him. He wrote, “So here are some facts about me. For those that keep asking… These are pure facts. If you have questions, you can ask. I am Adebowale Adedayo, born in Lagos on the 3rd day of May…
Operatives of Lagos State Taskforce have rescued officials of the state building monitoring and compliance agencies who were assaulted by thugs while performing their duties. The officials from Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and Lagos State Physical Planning Permits Authority were on joint routine monitoring and compliance activities on structural stability of buildings. Spokesperson for Lagos State Taskforce, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the incident occurred along Robinson Gbadu Street, Ajao Estate, Lagos state. He said that one Mr Maroof Owonla, popularly known as ‘Kaka’, the owner of an illegal filling station under construction, mobilized…
Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, has revealed his conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday. According to Dare, Buhari may likely be present at the MKO Abiola stadium for the second leg tie. He said he met Buhari in Lagos as the President asked him why he was not in Ghana for the Super Eagles’ tie with the Black Stars. Dare disclosed this on NFF TV, while addressing the coaching crew of the Super Eagles inside the main bowl of the stadium…
A prominent traditional ruler in Osun, Oba Abdulrasheed Olabomi, on Wednesday cried out over allegation of cover up against the police hierarchy over the killing of a member of his family, the late Saheed Ajibola Olabomi. The younger Olabomi was killed at the Oke Onitii area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital allegedly by police team led by Sgt. Adamu Garuba, Sgt. Ajibola Dupe, Sgt. Atighir Lawrence, and Sgt. John Yilkur. The monarch in statement read at a press conference on Wednesday alleged that Sgt. Adamu Garuba was said to have pulled the trigger that killed his nephew. Oba Olabomi…
Spotify Unveils Kenyan Singer Maya Amolo First “Fresh Finds Africa Artiste” Spotify, an online musical streaming platform , has announced Kenyan singer, Maya Amolo, as its first-ever “Fresh Finds Africa Artiste”. This is part of Spotify’s programme tailored specifically to spotlight and develop emerging independent artistes from across the continent. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s head of music for Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Okumu said this was centered around the Fresh Finds playlist , which focuses on helping emerging artistes to learn and grow by giving them the tools for long-term and sustained career success.…
Accuses APC Govt of Killing Economy, Security Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to run for the 2023 presidential election. His declaration came up at the International Conference Centre, Abuja where he vowed to bring Nigeria away from the brinks should be elected president come 2023. Speaking at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, the presidential hopeful said the ruling All Progressive Congress has reduced opportunities for living adding that life become too cheap. He accused the APC of failing Nigerians to secure their lives. “The most fundamental right of every Nigerian is the right to…