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Bench warrant: Innoson files motion of appeal, stay of execution
The chairman of Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited, Innocent Chukwuma, has filed a notice of appeal and motion for stay of execution against the bench warrant order on him.
Internet fraudster forfeits N230.6m, $80.59 to federal government
Justice Saliu Sai’du of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N210, 287, 697.45; N5, 320, 373.40; N15, 008,809.79 and $80.59 belonging to one Dehinbo Oluwatobi Reuben, an internet fraudster, to the Federal Government.
Immigration begins issuance of 10-year e-passport in Lagos
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to start issuing the new enhanced 10-year e-Passport to eligible applicants at its Ikoyi office in Lagos.
NIS to roll-out 10-year validity e-passport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will on June 25, roll-out the enhanced 10-year validity e-Passport at the Ikoyi Passport office, Lagos.
Defamation: Muslim cleric demands apology from colleagues
A Muslim cleric Sheik Imuran Abdulmojeed Eleha has asked two other preachers, Jamiu Adegunwa, and one Ismail Salahudeen to retract an alleged defamation and publish an apology in two national daily newspapers within seven days.
Naira Marley regains freedom
Embattled singer, Azeez Fashola, (Naira Marley), who has been remanded in prison custody for over a month, has finally regained freedom.
Gang-rape: Complainant seeks withdrawal of case against defendants
A 24-year-old woman (names withheld), allegedly drugged at a nightclub and gang-raped in an hotel in Lekki, Lagos, by two dropouts of Babcock University, wants the criminal suit filed against the defendants – Don-Chima George and Olusegun Razak, withdrawn.
Danish husband’s DNA ‘found on murdered wife, daughter’s clothes’
A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Tuesday heard that some of the biological material found on the night wears of a murdered Nigerian woman and her child, matched that of a Dane, Peter Nielsen.
Ex-NIMASA chief bags 42-year jail term over N236 million fraud
Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, sentenced Calistus Obi, a former acting Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA to 42 years imprisonment.
N1.4 billion fraud: Governor Emmanuel loses bid to quash charge against NBA chief Paul...
Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, has dismissed an application filed by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, seeking to quash the entire charge preferred against Paul Usoro, SAN, President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Court grants Naira Marley N2 million bail
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has granted Nigerian Musician Azeez Fashola (popularly known as Naira Marley) bail.
N136 million fraud: Court to sentence ex-NIMASA chief Calistus Obi on June 3
Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 3, 2019 to give sentence, following the conviction of a former acting Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Calistus Obi.
Naira Marley: I’m not a criminal
Musician Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, says he has two wives and four children who are all British citizens.
Five women held for cross-border ‘trafficking’ of children
Detectives at the Police Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) in Alagbon, Ikoyi, have arrested five women for allegedly trafficking children from Benin Republic into Nigeria.
EFCC arraigns ex-minister Alison-Madueke October 3
A Federal High Court in Apo has fixed October 3, for the arraignment of the former Minister of Petroleum, Deziani Alison-Madueke, on five-counts bordering on conspiracy and illegal act of accepting and giving gratifications.
Cameroonian cook to hang for killing employer
A Lagos High Lagos in Igbosere has sentenced a Cameroonian cook, Leudjou Koyemen Joel, to death for the December 20, 2016 murder of Dayo Adeleke.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: I’ll end Apapa gridlock within my first 60 days in office
The Lagos State governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he will end the protracted gridlock in Apapa area of the state within the first 60 days of his administration.
Governor Wike: Nigerian Army running illegal oil bunkering syndicate in Rivers
Governor Nyesom Wike has accused the Nigerian Army of running illegal bunkering in Rivers State.
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Afcon: Gernot Rohr to stick with Daniel Akpeyi against Guinea
Despite Daniel Akpeyi’s not too impressive performance in Nigeria’s opening match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt against Burundi on Saturday, it appears Coach Gernot Rohr will stick with South Africa–based goalkeeper between the sticks for today’s crucial second group B match against the Syli Nationale of Guinea.
Governor Yari: I left no debt in Zamfara
Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, the immediate past governor of Zamfara, has said that he left no debt or liability to the new administration of Alhaji Bello Matawalle.
Afcon: Nigeria targets knock out stage ticket as Super Eagles play Guinea
With the lone goal win in the opening match against Zimbabwe on Saturday night behind them, Super Eagles of Nigeria look set to be the first country to reach the second round phase of the AFCON 2019 tournament if they secure another win this afternoon against Syli Stars of Guinea.
Zainab Ahmed: VAT to climb to 7.5 percent by 2020
In government’s desperate efforts to raise non-oil revenues, the former Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has said that the value-added tax (VAT) will increase from the current 5 %to 7.5% by 2020.
Federal government’s revival of history subject in schools commended
Some Primary and Secondary school teachers in Bwari Area Council of the FCT have lauded Federal Government’s revival of History subject in Nigerian schools.
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Man arraigned for allegedly obtaining N10, 000 under false pretences
A 37-year-old man, Ikechukwu Arodike, was on Wednesday docked at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N10,,000 under false pretences.
Lionel Scaloni: Argentina’s Copa America campaign hasn’t started yet
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insists the Copa America will only truly begin for the nation against Paraguay on Wednesday.
AFCON: Super Eagles should be aggressive in midfield, attack – Arthur Ebunam
Arthur Ebunam, ex-Rangers International midfielder, has urged the Super Eagles to be aggressive in attack in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign that kicks off on June 21.
Governor Abiodun: Why we’ll fix roads connecting Ogun with Lagos
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people of Ota, in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government area of the state of governments intervention at ensuring that roads within the local government that connect the state with other neighboring states would be repaired, making room for connectivity and mobility of the people within and outside the state.
Formulate policies on the aged, demographer advises federal government
An Abuja based demographer, Mr Adebayo Oluwadare, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to set right policies that would equip the nation to address challenges faced by the ageing population.