The Federal Government, through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed fresh 16-count charges bordering on fraud against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before an FCT High Court. The charges filed through counsels for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, Rotimi Oyedepo and 7 other lawyers, also joined one Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu as defendants. These were coming following the former governor’s absence at a Federal High Court, Abuja where he was being tried for alleged fraud to the tune of N80.2bn. According to Daily Trust, the anti-graft agency, in the fresh charge sheet,…
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The Israeli army chief has indicated that the military is preparing for a possible ground invasion in Lebanon. CNN reports that Herzi Halevi, the head of Israel’s military, told troops on Wednesday that its airstrikes in Lebanon this week were aiming to destroy Hezbollah’s infrastructure and to pave the way for Israeli forces to be on the ground. According to the report, Halevi said the goal of the invasion is to allow the tens of thousands of Israelis who have been displaced by cross-border fire in the north of the country to return to their homes. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Shaun Okojie has said Kellyrae and his wife, Kassia, don’t deserve to win the show. According to him, the couple don’t offer much on the reality show. Speaking in a post-eviction interview with Pulse, Shaun revealed that while in the house, he was wondering why the couple were surviving evictions because they don’t offer much. He said coming out to find out that they were married but hiding it from the housemates made him understand why they kept getting votes. However, he insisted that they don’t deserve to win the reality show.…
Maverick singer, Seun Kuti has queried his colleagues in the music industry over their sources of wealth. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session, Kuti expressed doubt over the wealth of some of his colleagues, downplaying the possibility of their enormous wealth being from musical earnings. He stated that he is only building his first house despite touring for 20 years, yet artistes with less than two hit songs are wealthier than him. Kuti said: “I have been touring for over 20 years, and I’m only just building my first house. Where is the music money coming from? Musician never…
The Deputy Chief Whip, Delta State House of Assembly, (DSHA), Hon Fred Martins has called for assistance over the negative impact of the recent ocean surge in parts of his constituency. The affected communities are Ogheye-Eghoroke, Ogheye-Dimigun and several others along the Benin River in Warri north local government area of the state. Martins, representing Warri north in the House, made the call when he led officials of the state government to inspect the level of damage caused to the inhabitants of the communities by heavy flooding as a result of the ocean surge. He called on the federal government…
Ika south local government area of Delta State has banned the activities of scrap and metal scavengers, popularly known as ‘Iron Condemn’. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the local government, Mr. Kainji Aluge Obia, and made available to the press. He said the suspension was due to the illegal and criminal activities attributed to some of the scavengers. Following the suspension, the local government warned that anybody found engaging in scavenging within the local government area would be arrested by law enforcement agents for prosecution. The move by the local government followed an observed…
American rappers, Cardi B and Offset’s divorce saga is getting messier, with the ex-couple heaping fresh allegations against each other. DAILY POST reports that Cardi B welcomed her third child with Offset earlier this month despite confirming separation from the Migos star in December 2023 and filing for divorce. During an Instagram live session on Wednesday, 25, September, 2024, Cardi B alleged that her ex-husband was threatening “court wars” and can’t stomach the fact that she’s moving on. “N*ggas think that they can f*ck on anything but when I start talking to n*ggas… You wanna play those games with me?…
Controversial self-styled activist, Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has denied defaming Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and rapper, Falz. DAILY POST reports that Falz and Falana gave VeryDarkMan a 24-hour ultimatum to retract his publication against them, alleging that they played roles in getting a soft landing for controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, during his jail sentence. Bobrisky was jailed for three months after pleading guilty to naira mutilation following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was released on 5th August, 2024. On Tuesday, 24th September 2024, VeryDarkMan leaked Bobrisky’s alleged voice recording wherein the…
The Nigerian government has announced a plan to tax more Nigerians and Businesses despite economic hardship. This plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele disclosed this in a statement on his official X account. According to him, the initiative termed “Tax Identification Consolidation and Collaboration (TICC)” will help increase Nigeria’s tax base and widen revenue. He noted that the plan is part of the 15 different tax, fiscal, and establishment laws to facilitate economic stability and set…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed its readiness to engage former Kogi governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in court over the fraud allegation of N8.2 billion against him. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, added that Bello must have his day in court. Oyewale said that just like other indicted former ministers, ex-governors, several top government officials, captains of industries, internet fraudsters facing trial, Bello would not be an exemption. According to him, attempts to frustrate the ongoing investigation and prosecution of the alleged fraud case would not work. The EFCC…