BREAKING: Court Convicts Bobrisky The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky for abusing the Naira. Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted him after the review of the facts of the case. In his allocutus, Bobrisky told the court that he was not aware of the law on abusing the naira. He said that he is a social media influencer with over five million followers. The judge then told him that ignorance of the law was not an excuse. He said, “I know, My Lord. My Lord, I wish that you could give…
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SABC: Popular Benue Social Activist Threatens To Sue Abuja Based Construction Firm Over Denial Of Accrued Benefits. The Abuja based Benue Activist and former staff of Sazak Acre Bilogue construction company, Mr. Paul Gabriel Edoh has written to the management and owners of the indigenous company, demanding for an immediate disbursement of his accrued benefits as stated in the 3rd paragraph of the disengagement letter signed and served by the Human resource manager of the company, Mr.Terrence Lawani 31st January 2024. Mr. Paul Gabriel Edoh who worked in the Procurement, Store and inventory department of the company since March 2023,…
Reps Announces New Date For Resumption Rescheduling of Resumption Date from Recess Dear Honorable Members, I write to respectfully inform you that the resumption date from the ongoing recess has been rescheduled from Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to *Tuesday, April 23, 2024*. This adjustment is necessary to allow for the completion of renovations to the chamber of the House of Representatives, ensuring its readiness for plenary sessions, henceforth. All inconveniences are highly regretted. Your understanding or cooperation regarding this change is highly appreciated. Please make necessary adjustments to your schedules and ensure your presence on the new resumption date. I…
Big Lie Over Electricity Tariff Increment The Big Lie Over Electricity Tariff Increment has been revealed Without warning, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) raised the electricity tariff for most urban households by 300 per cent on the basis of a big lie. According to the Vice Chairman of NERC, Musliu Oseni, Band A electricity consumers regularly get 20+ hours supply of electricity a day and should pay much more than other consumers who get much less. These privileged Nigerians do not spend much money on fuel for their generators, and so have all the extra money that accrues to…
I’ve No Reason To Underperform, I Campaigned For The Job. – Says Tinubu, Reveals Next Action President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night told members of the Nigerian business community that he has no reason to underperform as the elected President of the country because he campaigned for the job. President Tinubu also said that Nigeria’s economy is at a turning point and will require the steadfast support of the private sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Speaking during Iftar in Abuja with members of the Nigerian business community, the President expressed gratitude for their support and pledged to engage with…
JUST IN : Massive Promotions Rock Nigerian Police Force, Full List The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the promotion of 10,581 deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File. A statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, said the Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA) has been tasked with coordinating efforts alongside the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to commence the promotion process promptly. “The breakdown of promotions includes nine thousand, eight hundred and thirty-one (9,831) Police Constables slated to be…
Mohbad’s Father Expose His Son’s Killer Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has stated that he knows the identity of the person responsible for his son’s death. Mohbad passed away under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023, and was laid to rest the next day. However, following a public outcry for a thorough investigation into his sudden demise, the body was exhumed about a week later for an autopsy. While the result of the autopsy is still pending, Mr Aloba has publicly stated that the person responsible for his son’s death…
Nigeria’s First Name Is ‘Spirit’, Surname ‘Can Do’, Others, Says Tinubu “We are at a turning point in our economy. I do not have to do a quadratic equation to illustrate all of that to you,” the president said. PRESS RELEASE • APRIL 5, 2024 PRESIDENT TINUBU TO CORPORATE NIGERIA: HAND IN HAND WITH YOU, I CANNOT UNDERPERFORM ON A JOB I CAMPAIGNED FOR President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy is at a turning point and will require the steadfast support of the private sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Speaking during Iftar on Thursday in Abuja with members of…
Detained Binance Executive Appears In Court The Nigerian government is set to arraign Binance Holdings Limited and its two officials, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla on allegations bordering on tax evasion and money laundering on Thursday. Gambaryan, the company’s head of financial crime compliance, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday morning for his arraignment. Ibom Focus had reported that Gambaryan’s colleague, Anjarwalla escaped from the custody of Nigerian authorities two weeks ago. According to AIT, the trial is slated for the reading of charges and taking of the defendant’s plea today (Thursday). The first count of…
BREAKING : Popular Footballer Shot Dead At Petrol Station, Photo Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs, 24, has been shot dead in a car hijacking, in Johannesburg. BBC reports that Luke Fleurs was fatally shot during an attempt by criminals to take his vehicle while at a petrol station in Roodepoort on Wednesday night. South African Police Service spokesperson Mavela Masondo revealed that two armed suspects approached Fleurs and instructed him to get out of his car before shooting him. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. One of the suspects is said to have driven off in the…