The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted bail to a former Central Bank (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi granted him bail in the sum of N50m with two sureties in like sum. The court also held that the sureties must be gainfully employed and have three years of tax payment with…

Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, commonly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail without the option of a fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro on April 12, 2023, at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Bobrisky had previously been brought before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on six-count charge, including…

Gunmen kidnapped a journalist and reporter with Channels Television, Mr Joshua Rogers, at his residence in Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday night. Rogers, who covers the Rivers State Government House for his organisation, was reportedly trailed after he closed from work to his residence. The miscreants accosted him before…

The Anambra State Police Command said it has recovered the three remaining bodies of the victims of a boat accident that occurred on Wednesday along the coastline of the River Niger. This was as the command urged all water commuters to be safety conscious and avoid behaviour that may jeopardise their safety and that of…

Junior Pope was among the persons who drowned while returning from a shoot for a movie called “Another Side of Life” which was being produced by Adanma. Their boat capsized around Cable Point at the waterside of River Niger in Asaba, Delta State. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has banned the shooting of movies…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori; former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori; former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion and the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion were among dignitaries present at the 80th birthday thanksgiving of the Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), High…

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has promised to ensure spread of developmental projects across the state to give all a sense of belonging. He stated this in his goodwill message to the good people of the state in Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. The governor spoke shortly after returning from…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated Muslims in the state, Nigeria and all over the world, on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori tasked every follower of Islam with incorporating the spiritual lessons of love, peace, and…

Governor Mallam Umar Namadi extended his warmest greetings to the people of Jigawa State and the entire Muslim ummah on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr 1445 AH, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Governor emphasized the…

The last time Nigeria’s Super Falcons reached the Olympics was 16 years ago. The Super Falcons have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Nigeria beat South Africa 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Summer Olympics. Rasheedat Ajibade scored from the spot in the first leg of the qualifiers in Abuja on Friday. That goal…