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Court dismisses fraud charges against Alaka, citing lack of evidence A Lagos Special Offences Court has acquitted Abayomi Kamaldeen Alaka of financial fraud charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), citing the prosecution’s failure to establish a prima facie case. Justice Mojisola Dada dismissed the charges, centring on allegations that Alaka had…
Be Ready for Tougher Action – CGC Adeniyi Assures Fuel Smugglers …As Operation Whirlwind Seizes 28,300 Litres of PMS Emamuzo Iboma In a press briefing held at the Customs Training College on Monday, March 3, 2025, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, warned smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) that they will face increased…
CAPPA Pushes For Healthy Food Policies On World Obesity Day Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City In commemoration of World Obesity Day, themed “Changing systems, healthier lives,” Corporation Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for the adoption of healthy-good policies to promote Indigenous delicacies and combat the country’s rate of obesity and other non-communicable diseases…
Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi Accountant General of the Federation Bianca Iboma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step in bolstering Nigeria’s financial governance by appointing Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). This decision follows a thorough and competitive selection process that showcased Ogunjimi’s exceptional qualifications and capabilities, positioning…
Court remands P-Square’s brother in correctional centre over alleged theft Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has ordered Jude Okoye, the former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, to be held at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre over the alleged theft of about $1.34 million. Okoye, the elder brother of Peter…
Lecturer Bags Life Imprisonment for Rape An Ikeja special offences and Domestic Violence court has sentenced one Kolawole Muyiwa to life imprisonment for rape. Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution has proved the ingredients of defilement against the convict beyond reasonable doubt. The convict committed the offense on October 11, 2021, at Adeniran Ogunsanya…
Abuja Police Command clarifies death of retired Comptroller General The Public relations officer of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, has responded to the death of retired Comptroller General David Parradang through a press release on Tuesday, February 4 2025. The command debunked the ongoing reports alleging that the retired…
There Is Good Governance In The State – GOV FUBARA . Katherine Abayomi, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Simalayi Fubara has said that modernised firefighting units with new buildings, necessary machinery, materials, and equipment will strengthen personnel’s emergency response capability to fire incidents in the State. The Governor pointed out how the provision will drastically reduce,…
IYC Vows To Defend Rivers Over Budget Presentation Ultimatum Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt The Ijaw National Congress (IYC) Eastern Zone has raised the alarm over potential insecurity in Rivers State following the fallout of last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling. The body said the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly’s ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara…
Man Bags 14 Years Imprisonment For Sexual Assault An Ikeja Special offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced one Ezeh Peter to 14 years imprisonment for attempt to commit sexual assault by penetration. Peter happens to be the boyfriend to the elder sister of the survivor. Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution has proved…