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Anamekwe Nwabuoku, the former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, has requested additional time from Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja to complete the reimbursement of the funds he and his co-defendant are accused of embezzling. Nwabuoku and Felix Nweke face 11 counts of money laundering totaling …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA  – Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has commended the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his unwavering support during the one-year anniversary of the House of Assembly. Elemide noted that the governor has been able to provide the Assembly …

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria.  In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank has …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH, OGUN, NIGERIA – The Imam of Al-Khaleel Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, Chief Imam Abeebllah, has emphasized that death is inevitable and will come regardless of anyone’s power, fame, wealth, stinginess, headstrongness, or brilliance. Imam Abeebllah made this statement during his sermon at the …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In keeping with its tradition of rewarding loyalty, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is launching the “UBA Legacy Promo” as part of its 75th-anniversary celebrations. This landmark campaign is designed to celebrate UBA’s rich 75-year legacy and its enduring commitment to rewarding loyal …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has denied the allegations made by a former Pastor of the Church in a viral video, describing his story as false, mischievous, misleading and cruel. The church alleged that while Jimoh was working with the Ministry he had serially got himself …

RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – The Labour Party Chairman in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo, has been suspended as a member of the party in her ward, Asari Toru Local Government Area of the state, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. This was contained in a letter written to the Labour Party …

Blord, the Nigerian crypto billionaire, has spoken out after being released from police custody following allegations of fraud. The business tycoon was reportedly arrested on charges related to crypto-currency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud. Controversial activist Verydarkman claimed responsibility for Blord’s arrest in a post shared on his …

IKENNE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government has flagged off a ceremony for the first round of 2024 Optimized Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (OMNCHW), so as to improve maternal and child health care in the state. Unveiling the programme in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area, Commissioner …

…Urges National Assembly To Test All Available Products In A Standard Laboratory To Refute NMDPRA’s Claims BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, disclosed over the weekend that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is experiencing a significant uptick in international orders for its products since the …