The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Kogi State chapter, has approved the suspension of a member of the National Working Committee of the party, Murtala Yakubu (Ajaka) by the executive members of Ajaka Ward 1 of the party. Yakubu, who is the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, had been suspended by the entire executive members of APC, Ajaka Ward 1, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, in a letter dated March 20, over alleged anti-party activities, insubordination, gross misconduct, unguided statement, running parallel party structure and encouraging factionalism in the party. Reacting to the…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike No fewer than five persons have been killed and a youth leader missing in a fresh attack on communities in two local government areas of Benue State by armed invaders. Villagers said that the incident happened separately on Thursday, 23 March, 2023, at Atakpa community in Agatu LGA and in Iwili, Otukpo LGA of the state. Local farmers of Iwili community in Otukpo LGA alleged that one person was killed during the invasion by the armed invaders while another four were killed in Atakpa village of Agatu LGA. A former council secretary of Agatu, Sunday Oteyi, said that…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike As part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country. The CBN has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday,24 March 2023. According to AbdulMumin, a substantial amount of money, in various denominations, had been received by the commercial banks for onward circulation to their respective customers.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike An unidentified man from Tiktok has announced that he has broken up with his girlfriend after she got on stage with Chris Brown and received a lap dance from the American singer. According to the Mirror, the livid boyfriend unleashed the footage of his ex-girlfriend receiving a lap dance from Chris during a concert in the United Kingdom. He was so upset he demanded a refund for the tickets he bought which cost £500 and also cried out he wanted his girlfriend back. He said on TikTok “POV; Buying my girlfriend front row tickets to see Chris…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the commission is currently investigating two ministries where double payments were made for the same contracts. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed this on Thursday, 23 March, 2023 at the headquarters of the commission during an interview with a northern based national newspaper. “Currently, we’re investigating two ministries where double payments were made. In one of the ministries, the double payments, cumulatively, were about 20 contracts of over N4bn, Bawa said, adding that, “These were contracts that were done way back 2018, and then some group of people,…
By Abimbola Ogunaike The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, 24 March, has set aside the January 27, 2023 judgment of the Osun Governorship Election Tribunal, which voided the victory of Ademola Adeleke at the election held on July 16, 2022. In a judgment a moment ago, a three-member panel of the Appellate Court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Shuaibu, held that Gboyega Oyetola and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) – listed as the first and second respondents – failed to prove their allegation of over voting before the election tribunal. The judgment was on the appeal…
I must appreciate Olodumare (God) for giving me a perfect woman, Queen Firdaus. She is the best woman in the world. God has been using her to strengthen Iwo Traditional governance. It’s A Year Anniversary to the best Wife in the world born as a Real Princess from Royal Kano Dynasty Emir Ado Bayero and now my Queen in one of the Highest Natural Crowns in Yorubaland…Queen Firdaus Akanbi is a Natural Queen and that’s why she has all it takes as a befitting Queen that protects her Husband and her Crown. When God smiles on a man, HE gives…
Porsche executive, Wolfgang Porsche is reportedly divorcing his partner of 16 years, Claudia, due to severe dementia that has left her housebound’ Sources close to the couple have said Porsche, 79, has struggled to live with his wife, 74, due to changes in her behaviour since she was diagnosed. Claudia, who is a grandmother, has four carers who look after her around the clock, having suffered from the illness for the last two years. She has reportedly not been able to move independently for months and her mental awareness has undergone a rapid decline. Wolfgang and Claudia have been together…
Ace actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle revealed the face of his new wife, Oluwafunmilayo. In a post via Facebook on Mother’s Day, the actor penned a tribute to his late mother, sisters, and new wife, who he said had impacted his life. He said Oluwafunmilayo has taken up the role of “my mother, friend, and partner” while adding that he has never been happier all his life. “On mother’s day we are expected to pay tribute to our mothers and all women who have played maternal role in our lives,” he wrote. “In my case the 4 women who had…
Youngest wife of the Late Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Lamidi Adeyemi, Queen Ola has described Lagos transport union leader, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC OluOmo, as her ‘savioue’. Queen Ola stated that it was MC OluOmo that saved from the trap set for her by her late husband, hence, she will forever be indebted to him. In her words: “this is not a secret because I personally told people about it. Long story short, my baby daddy put restrictions on my international passport before he died and I didn’t know. I was traveling for Umrah last year in December…