The Ibassa/Ijegun-Egba Youth Association in Oriade Local Council Development Area of Lagos has raised an alarm over the increasing menace of cultism in the area. The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Kareem Idowu, expressed deep concern about the escalating level of insecurity caused by cultist activities in the community. Idowu revealed in a statement that Read More…
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has announced the reservation of judgement until Jan. 26 in a case involving Lagos Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniel. The Bishop, from I Reign Christian Ministry, faces charges of raping his assistant pastor and one other individual, with an additional charge of attempted rape on a separate alleged survivor. Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have joined hands in a collaborative effort to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria. This powerful alliance was emphasised during a visit by the Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, to the EFCC headquarters Read More…
Nigerian superstar, Davido, acclaimed ‘King of Afrobeats,’ graces the cover of Numéro Netherlands, marking a prestigious acknowledgement amidst his music accomplishments. The cover, featuring an exclusive fashion editorial lensed by Raul Romo, spotlights his influence and cultural impact. Numéro Netherlands Digital celebrates Davido’s illustrious career, acknowledging his three Grammy nominations in 2023 and his initiative, Read More…
A BBC report disclosed allegations made by numerous ex-Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) members, including five British nationals, against the late TB Joshua. These accusations, spanning nearly two decades, include incidents of rape and forced abortions allegedly perpetrated within a secretive Lagos compound. The Synagogue Church of All Nations responded to the BBC documentary, Read More…
In Ikeja, the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court remanded a 27-year-old man, Owolabi Olabisi, in a correctional centre on Monday for an alleged sexual assault on his neighbour’s eight-year-old girl. Olabisi had entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of sexual assault by penetration. According to state counsel Ms. Abimbola Abolade, the Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extended an invitation to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, for questioning concerning alleged fraud. The invitation comes in light of her suspension by President Bola Tinubu over a contentious payment of N585.189 million to a private bank account. Betta Edu, a Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to appeal a court ruling that awarded N100 million damages to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over his detention by the anti-graft agency. Emefiele, who served as the CBN governor from 2014 to 2019, was arrested by the EFCC Read More…
In a decisive move aligning with his commitment to transparency and accountability, President Bola Tinubu has taken swift action by suspending Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The suspension comes as part of a broader directive to investigate the financial transactions within the Ministry and its associated agencies. President Tinubu highlighted, Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated a probe into the demise of an unidentified woman, discovered deceased in a hotel room, according to Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin. Confirming the incident on Sunday, Hundeyin disclosed that the hotel manager reported the matter at the Trinity Police Station around 6:17 p.m. on Friday. Read More…
