Popular businessman E-Money, has broken his silence following his released from EFCC custody. E-Money took to his Instagram handle, @iam_emoney1, to express gratitude and reassure his followers. Posing regally in his home, he wrote: “No tension, everywhere good, I see all your love and support. God bless you all.” A background track in the video featured the gospel song, “Thank you for saving me, thank you my Lord.” Fellow socialite Pascal […]
The Nigeria Police Force has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits,TGP, nationwide. The Inspector General of Police,IGP Kayode Egbetokun, gave the directive in a statement issued by the force public relations officer,Olumuyiwa Adejobi. He said the initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted […]
Popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, was reportedly released after hours of interrogation by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and subsequently taken to the EFCC’s office in Abuja. According to EFCC sources, his arrest was in connection with alleged abuse of the Naira and the defacing of foreign […]
The Federal Government has declared tomorrow a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, celebrated annually on May 1st. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja. He hailed Nigerian workers for their diligence and sacrifice, recognizing their efforts as contributors to the country’s internal and external growth. Tunji-Ojo urged them to continually raise the bar of their trade, noting […]
The Oyo State police command has clarified that the viral video circulating on social media showing Boko haram invading the state is not new but, rather, recycled footage. The statement was made by CSP Adewale Osifeso, Public Relations Officer for the command, in a press release issued on Tuesday in Ibadan. A video clip is currently being circulated on social media alleging the arrest of suspected Boko Haram members, who […]
Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. The date for the papal election was decided on Monday after cardinals held the first daily congregation since Pope Francis’ funeral. It follows the death of Pope Francis who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday and whose funeral was held […]
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. According to a statement by her legal team on Tuesday, Achimugu was taken into custody at around 5am shortly after voluntarily arriving in Nigeria from London. At the time of filing this report, EFCC’s spokesperson had not responded to requests for official comments. Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by […]
The Italian government has declared a five-day period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The flags in front of public buildings are flying at half-mast. Strict security measures are in place in the Italian capital ahead of the funeral services and burial on Saturday. Top-level dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend. Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 […]
Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy. The celebrity boxing match […]
