Chief Judge Investigates N8.4m Fraud in Lagos Judiciary
There is trouble and unease in the Lagos State Judiciary as a fraud of N8,411,500.00 has been discovered at the Fast Track Division, Igbosere High Court. The Chief Judge, Justice Opeyemi Oke is already aware and has launched a full scale investigation into fraud. The move, it was learnt, is part of her efforts to curb […]
Oyo Govt Lists Role in Rebuilding Yinka Ayefele’s Music House
The Oyo State Government has explained its role in the ongoing reconstruction of the façade of the Music House, owned by the Gospel Musician, Mr. Yinka Ayefele, which was partially demolished in August, this year. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Mr Bolaji Tunji, […]
Man, 22 Bags One Year Jail Term for Stealing Phone
An Ogba Magistrate court at the weekend sentenced a 22-year-old man , Barnabas Solomon to one year imprisonment for stealing an LG phone. Solomon was tried on a two count charge of conspiracy and stealing. The prosecutor, Segeant Kenrich Nomayo told the court that the accused committed the offence on November 6, 2018 at Akinsanya […]
Zamfara Twins Regains Freedom After N15m Ransom
The famous Zamfara twins, Hassana and Hussaina, who were kidnapped a month ago have been released. They were released unhurt, according to Daily Nigerian, which also reported that N15 million ransom was paid before their release. The money was raised through crowd funding, family contributions and borrowing. The largest contribution came from Senator Kabir Marafa. […]
AIRPORT SCAM: APC Further Nails Governor Dickson
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has accused the government of Governor Seriake Dickson of lacking answers and trying to divert attention from “serious issues of accountability, due process and democratic governance” raised last Thursday, 15 November 2018, by the party regarding the state’s airport project. In a statement on Sunday in Yenagoa […]
Marriage: London Police Tells Yoruba Women Home Truth
Officers from the Metropolitan Police in London have taken time out to minister to Yoruba women in the United Kingdom (UK) on why they should protect the sanctity of marriage. Led by a Yoruba speaking officer, the police were seen in a video telling a congregation at the Divine Restoration International Church in London that […]
Nigeria Qualify For 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria qualified for the tournament on Saturday after holding the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to a 1-1 draw. The match took place at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. The Super Eagles took the lead 10 minutes after kick-off […]
Brazil Adopts Yoruba as Official Language
The Brazilian government has introduced the compulsory study of African History and Yoruba Language into the primary and secondary schools curriculum; should this be a welcome development for Africa? It is no news that there is an age-long relationship between Brazil and the Yoruba Language. Yoruba is a language spoken across West Africa, it is […]
Ghana Poises to Deport 30 Nigerians
Ghanaian Authorities are set to repatriate no fewer than 30 Nigerians for alleged infractions against the laws of the state. Reports indicate that the deportation may occur next week as officials of the Nigeria Immigration Services ( NIS) have been alerted and are on standby to receive the deportees. This latest repatriation from Ghana is […]
Court Slashes Ex-gov Dariye’s Jail Term from 14 to 10 years
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal today commuted the 14 years’ jail sentence passed on a former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, to 10. Dariye was jailed for a N1.16 billion fraud by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on June 12.
