Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years imprisonment for importing 35.2kg of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of synthetic cannabis, into Nigeria. Munju, arrested on 3rd October 2024 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, was convicted after pleading guilty to two charges brought…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects across all parts of the state, as outlined in the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2025 Budget. He emphasized that no part of Ogun State would be sidelined, with projects evenly…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, warning that the people of the region will not accept it. In Abuja on Wednesday, Clark expressed his dismay at the federal government’s move, accusing them of using funds from…

In a significant move aimed at improving governance and efficiency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a comprehensive restructuring of ministries and ministerial portfolios. The Presidency issued a statement on October 23, 2024, detailing eight key actions approved by the President to optimize the administration’s capacity to fulfill its commitments to Nigerians. The approved measures include:…

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has addressed Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar’s recent public apology for her defamatory remarks, emphasizing that while he is open to forgiveness, it does not equate to forgetting past actions. In a succinct statement shared on X.com, Suleman stated, “You all stop…

Kehinde Fajobi A network of Chinese-controlled social media bots is working to influence voters in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee while attacking U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, according to new research released by Microsoft on Wednesday. The bots, part of an influence campaign tied to China’s Ministry of Public Security, targeted several Republican lawmakers who…

Popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, was reportedly rushed to a hospital on the 21st of October, 2024, after being detained by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme Border. Reports indicate that Bobrisky was attempting to exit the country when the arrest occurred. In a statement, the NIS confirmed the…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State government has urged residents of flooded areas affected by the recent release of water from Oyan Dam to relocate to higher ground in line with its earlier warning. Areas affected include Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, Akute, Alagbole, Orimerunmu, and Magboro. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola…

Kehinde Fajobi Four people were killed, and 14 others were wounded on Wednesday in what authorities described as a terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and explosions at the site. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that two attackers were killed during the assault. “Two terrorists were…

Kehinde Fajobi Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for state civil servants, a significant increase aimed at improving worker welfare. The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Kebbi, Murtala Usman, confirmed the development on Wednesday, praising the governor’s decision. “Mr Governor has shown that he…

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed six ministers from his cabinet and submitted seven new ministerial nominees to the National Assembly for confirmation. The ministers relieved of their duties include Prof. Tahir Mamman (Education), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Mohammed Gwarzo (State for Housing), Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), and suspended Humanitarian Affairs Minister,…

The Kano State High Court has scheduled November 20 for the hearing of pending applications in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation against the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar, and seven others. The case, which centers on an eight-count charge brought by the…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, a fake fertility nurse, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Enugu. David-Agwa faces 45 charges, including fraudulent impersonation, forgery, and obtaining money by false pretence, amounting to N28,278,600 (Twenty-eight Million, Two Hundred and…

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of State for Youth Development, Olawande Ayodele, has assured that the Federal Government is fully committed to fostering national solidarity and advancing youth development in Nigeria. He made this statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigeria Youths Union (NYU) at his office in Abuja. According to a statement…

Nigerian Singer Inetimi Alfred Odom, fondly called Timaya, recently revealed how his attempt to use controversy as a publicity strategy ended up working against him. In an interview with Channels TV, Timaya explained that while the tactic was intentional, the media took it too far, leading to unforeseen consequences. “My being controversial was a strategy…

In a significant development for Nigerian motorists, President Bola Tinubu announced that petrol prices will now stand at N1,000 per litre, while an equivalent of a litre of petrol—Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)—will be priced at N200 per Standard Cubic Meter. This announcement was made during a meeting with executives from the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company…

The Nigerian U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured their third consecutive win in the group stage of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, defeating the host nation Dominican Republic 1-0 in a dramatic fashion. Shakirat Moshood delivered a sensational long-range strike in the 89th minute to seal the victory for Nigeria, ensuring the Flamingos finished…

Kehinde Fajobi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from October 24 to November 28, 2024. This was agreed during a consultative meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, said the decision was made to ensure unity ahead of…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s 2024 economic growth forecast down to 2.9%, a reduction from the earlier 3.1% projected in its July 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO). The downgrade was attributed to weaker-than-expected economic activity during the first half of the year. This update was revealed in the IMF’s October 2024 WEO,…

Renowned social media commentator, VeryDarkMan, has demanded the arrest of singer Portable after a viral video surfaced, showing the musician and his crew physically attacking a man. The incident reportedly took place during the recently concluded Felabration event in Lagos. In response to the situation, VeryDarkMan addressed it through an Instagram video, saying “Imagine what…