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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has granted businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10m bail with two sureties in like sum. The celebrity bar man had earlier pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the […]

The wife of Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom, Abigail Orbunde, and her maid Patience Ogute have regained their freedom. Recall that armed men suspected of being herders last Friday attacked Orbunde, his wife, and maid at his farm along Mobile Barracks-Welfare Quarters Road in the outskirts of Makurdi. The marauders who shot the former CoS in the arm whisked his wife and maid away, […]

Abia State government has given the occupants of slums behind Okigwe Park, Umuahia, up to Thursday this week to move out from the area. The Chairman of Abia State harmonized taskforce and commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Uzo Nwachukwu handed down the ultimatum when he led members of the steering committee to the area. Nwachukwu disclosed that the Abia State government will commence demolition of the slums by […]

The Federal Government has said over 148 local government areas from 31 states in Nigeria are at higher flood risk for the year 2024 beginning from April to November. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Funmi Imuetinyan. According to the statement, the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Tuesday, destroyed 304,436 kg and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement made available to journalists, said the seized drugs were publicly destroyed in Badagry, Lagos. Babafemi quoted the agency’s Chairman, Buba Marwa as saying that the open destruction of the seized drugs followed court orders. […]

Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has urged field commanders and troops to embrace innovation and adaptability in tackling insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Conference, Lagbaja emphasized the need for commanders to restore peace in areas facing security threats." Lagbaja highlighted the volatile and complex period Nigeria is experiencing, urging troops to remain committed to their constitutional duties. He stressed the importance of safeguarding citizens' […]

No Fewer than 34 states in the country failed to honour invitation to attend the just-concluded 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. Only the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja; Ebonyi State and the host state, Enugu State, graced the 11-day international goods, services and idea showcasing fiesta. The fair, which began on April 5 and ended on Monday, April 15, was themed: “Promoting made-in-Nigeria products for global competitiveness. Reacting, the Director-General […]

The Nigerian Bar Association has stated that an electronic voting system will be used for its 2024 election. The NBA has said that this decision will allow members of the association to participate in the election seamlessly at their different locations. The association’s Electoral Committee, led by Oluseun Abimbola, disclosed this during the opening of the nomination forms in Abuja on Tuesday. The NBA election is scheduled for July 20, […]