Alleged N450m Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of Dakingari
The trial of former governor of Kebbi State, Usman Saidu Dakingari was on Monday, June 29, 2020 stalled due to absence of his counsel, A.A. Awomolo( SAN) and the counsel to the second defendant, O.A. Dada. Prosecution witness, Olabode Omolola was also absent in court due to the subsisting lockdown. At the last adjourned date, […]
FG Extends Eased Lockdown by Four Weeks, Allows Inter-State Travels, Re-Opening of Schools
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has extended the lockdown ease by another four weeks. Mustapha made the announcement on Monday during a Press briefing, saying schools may resume for students in graduating classes while domestic air travels may also resume, […]
Court Jails Six Yahoo Boys
The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 29, 2020, secured the conviction of six internet fraudsters. Five of the convicts: Josiah Olafuyi; Abdul-Salam Abubakar; Blessing Opeyemi Omoyajowo, Bolaji John Alegbe and Olawale Ayorinde Abdulaliyu, were tried by Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan for […]
Buhari Lampooned for Hosting APC Meeting at State House
A towering babel of criticisms have greeted the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to use the official Council Chambers of the State House in Aso Rock, Abuja to host last Thursday’s meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attended by party bigwigs, including governors and principal officers of […]
Ighalo Scores As Man Utd Edge 10-Man Norwich To Reach FA Cup Semi-Finals
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United’s strength in depth will be crucial to their bid to win the FA Cup after they moved into the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over 10-man Norwich on Saturday. Solskjaer’s side had to work hard for their last-four place as Harry Maguire won it late in extra time at […]
I Have Made No Decision Regarding 2023-Tinubu
A National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says he has nottaekna decison to run for President in 2023. He made this known in a statement issued and personally signed, that rather he was more concerned about the health and economic challenegs facing the coutnry at the moment. According to him […]
Barcelona Held By Celta Vigo To Give Madrid Advantage In Title Race
Barcelona’s title hopes suffered a hammer blow on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo, handing Real Madrid the chance to move two points clear at the top of La Liga. Luis Suarez twice put Barca in front at Balaidos with his first goals since January but Iago Aspas bent […]
Psquare Peter Okoye, Family Members Test Positive To Coronavirus
Nigerian Singer and one-half of the defunct P-Square, Peter Okoye popularly known as Mr P, has revealed that he and members of his family tested positive to coronavirus. The singer made this know in a video he shared on his social media page on Saturday. The 38year-old singer added that his wife, Lola, their daughter, […]
COVID-19: Honestly, I Miss Sex A Lot –Blessing Ofoegbu
A Nollywood actress, Blessing Ofoegbu, says she is sex-starved due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant social distancing rule. Speaking with The Daily Sun, the actress said that the coronavirus has made her uncomfortable staying indoors without any outside relationship. “COVID-19 era is such a trying moment for all of us. This is a […]
We Need Help To Reopen Varsities, Says VC
The federal government’s conditions for the reopening of universities across the country has elicited a response from the vice chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sebastian Maimako. He said it would be difficult to meet the conditions unless federal government was ready to assist them. The federal government had detailed guidelines and conditions to […]
