A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja has found guilty and convicted one Mrs. Ramat Mercy Mba, a mother of five children guilty of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, the late Abba Kyari. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Mohammad however deferred the sentencing of the convict till Thursday, 16th of May, 2024 but directed that she should be remanded in Suleja Correctional Centre. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had arraigned Mba in June, 2022 on a 5-count charge bordering on cheating, fraud and forgery contrary to…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died, almost two months after the operation. In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease. The operation was a milestone in xenotransplantation – the transplantation of organs or tissues from one species to another – as a potential solution to the worldwide organ shortage, the hospital said at the time. Slayman’s death was not linked to the transplant, the hospital reported. “Our family is deeply saddened about the sudden passing of our beloved Rick…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The officials of Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Sunday, 12 May, 2024 departed Abuja for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the final preparation to receive the first set of Nigerian pilgrims from Kebbi State who would be arriving in the Kingdom on Wednesday, May 15. The team, made up of 35 NAHCON officials and eight medical personnel will be in Saudi Arabia to organize and coordinate the reception, accommodation, feeding and transportation, health and general welfare of pilgrims throughout the Hajj period. Addressing the team in a brief farewell ceremony at the Hajj House headquarters of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Port Harcourt Zonal Command, have arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters at the Nigeria Television Authority and Choba axes of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that they were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related activities. EFCC’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development, said items recovered from them included different brands of phones, laptops and six exotic cars. He added that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 49 persons have been reported killed by gunmen during a five-day-long operation in Zamfara State. The deceased, according to residents, were killed in five affected villages in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State from Tuesday, 7 May, to Saturday, 11 May, 2024. According to the locals, 18 persons were killed in Farar-Kasa village; 22 in Dangulbi, two in Duhuwa, four in Tsatsomawa and three others in Yar Sabaya villages respectively. A resident of Anka town, Malam Idris Anka (not real name) said the bandits have been attacking communities in the local government since the…
A culture and creative industry advocacy group, Arewa Creative Industry Heritage Vanguard, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa, to lead efforts in securing the hosting rights for the next two editions of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) offered by the African Union Commission to Nigeria and South Africa as reported in the media recently. They are also rooting for at least one edition of the prestigious event to take place in the northern region of Nigeria: Kaduna, Jos or Abuja due to years of deliberate marginalization and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, was held amid pomp and pageantry at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos State, on Saturday, 11 May, 2024 IK Osakioduwa returned as the host for the 10th consecutive year. Chimezie Imo won the Trailblazer Award, while Industry Merit Awards were presented to Richard Mofe Damijo and Idowu Philips, aka Iya Rainbow, for their remarkable contributions to the movie industry. Here is the full list of winners: Best Digital Content Hello Neighbour – Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina idoko and Jemima Osunde National Treasure – Adebola Adeyela…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on Sunday, 12 May, 2024. The British Royal couple was received by Governor Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke, and some members of the State Executive Council during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. Prince Harry, accompanied by his wife, Meghan, is on a three-day visit to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014. The couples had a stopover in Lagos on Sunday. The Invictus Games are aimed at raising funds and supporting serving members of the military…
Some members of the All Progressives Congress under the umbrella of Southwest Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Supporters Movement have called on President Bola Tinubu not to delay in sacking some of his appointees who have allegedly been plotting his political downfall for their selfish interests. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, in Lagos, the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential supporters condemned, in its entirety, the development which they described as “satanic agenda”, and called on President Tinubu and the APC leadership to immediately arrest the situation and ensure that the party is not hijacked by a disloyal few. They also vowed to…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Friday, May 10, insisted on the physical appearance of the former governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Adoza Bello for arraignment before any of his applications can be entertained by the court. The judge further held that, Bello, who is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an alleged N80.2billion fraud, is acting in disrespect and contempt of the court by resisting lawful arraignment and as such lacks any entitlement for his applications to be heard by the same court. Justice Nwite made the ruling…