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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Court Approves Mohbad’s Family Request for Independent Autopsy

Lagos State Coroner’s Court sitting in Ikorodu has granted the Aloba family permission to conduct an independent autopsy and toxicology test on their late son and singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad.   Not satisfied by the result of the earlier autopsy conducted by the state government, the Aloba family had applied for an independent […]

Crime

Court Affirms Baba Ijesha’s Five-Year Sentence

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal confirmed the five-year prison sentence for Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, known as Baba Ijesha, for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old minor.   Justice Folashade Ojo delivered the judgment, maintaining the actor’s conviction on counts of indecent touching and sexual assault of the minor. Justices Abdullahi Bayero […]

Politics

Best in Ease of Doing Business: Chief Oluwatosin Praises Minister Oyetola on Achievement

In a notable achievement for the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin (AIO) has praised Minister Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola for leading the ministry to be recognized as the best performing in the Ease of Doing Business ranking. This significant milestone was announced today during a town hall meeting organized to present […]

Politics

SGF: “We Are Confident in Your Vision and Leadership Abilities,” – Gateway Progressive Youth to Gov. Abiodun

The Gateway Progressive Youths have extended their warm congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State following his appointment as the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum. The announcement was made on June 24, 2024, during a ceremony at the Presidential Lounge in Abeokuta, Ogun State.   The Gateway Progressive Youths are a coalition of […]

Crime

How Aviation Ministry Staff Sold Two Helicopters Valued at $4.8M for $1.2M to Private Buyer

Officials from the Ministry of Aviation have been arrested for the unauthorized sale of two helicopters bought for $4.8 million, for a mere $1.2 million.   This transaction, which occurred in May 2023, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the integrity of asset management within the ministry.   The helicopters in question, 2 […]

Crime

117 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Lagos Hotel by EFCC Operatives

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.   The arrests were made in the early hours of Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Regional Hotel, Iyana-Ishasi, following verified intelligence about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.   According to EFCC […]

Politics

President Tinubu Approves National Construction and Household Support Program

President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the National Development and Family Assistance Programme at the National Economic Council meeting held on Thursday in Abuja.   Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced that the initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, bolster the economy, and provide immediate economic relief to Nigerian families.   Ngelale explained that the NEC-backed programme […]