UK based Nigerian blogger, activist and host of GIOTV, Maureen Badejo has reacted to the news that His Love Foundation, charity arm of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG has renewed its commitment to impacting Nigerians. According to the church it has spent about N18.4 billion on various charity programmes across the country in…
The CCTV footage which captured the moment embattled Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl was on Monday, July 26 admitted as evidence by the special offences courts unit of the Lagos state high court. This came after the state director of public prosecution (DPP), Olayinka Adeyemi presented three witnesses including Comedienne…
The sexual molestation charges levelled against Yoruba actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha has been adjourned by the Lagos State Special Offences Court in the Ikeja area on Monday, till Tuesday, July 27, 2021. It was gathered that Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo adjourned the matter till tomorrow after the counsel for comedienne, Adekola Adekanya, also known…
The Federal Government will be constructing three new custodial centres with 3,000 capacity to ease congestion in correctional homes in the country. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, made this known on Friday at the inauguration of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Osun State Command Headquarters Complex, in Osogbo. Aregbesola said the new custodial facilities…
CBN To Launch Digital Currency On Independence Day The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be announcing its own digital currency on October 1, 2021. Nairametrics reported that the CBN alongside stakeholders picked Independence Day as its launch date. According to the publication, CBN’s IT Director, Rakiya Mohammed at the conclusion of the 306th Banker’s…
Ahead of this year’s Eid-el-Adha, the Federal Government has urged northern governors, emirs, and other stakeholders to suspend the Durbar activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said this on Sunday in a statement in Abuja….
Pastor Omosebi Fred Adeola has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday before Justice A.O Otaluka of the Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja for diverting church funds. The cleric faces an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of N15,619,000. Adeola is a Pastor of the…
Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, has given reasons why he didn’t partake in the Odua republic rallies across the Southwest States alongside embattled Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. Adams speaking during an interview with BBC Yoruba said he didn’t join the protest because of his position as the Aare of…
Four members of a family have lost their lives to food poisoning in Banni, Kaiama local government area of Kwara State. The victims, Umar Mohammed (25 ) and Kadir Mohammed (18 ), were both sons of one Alhaji Mohammed and the other two victims were grand sons of the Alhaji. Confirming the incident to newsmen,…
A middle-aged man identified as Ibrahim Lawal aka Kawu has committed suicide by hanging in Daura town, Katsina State. It was gathered that the deceased, who worked at the Sandamu Local Government Council, was found hanging from a tree on Sunday, July 4. A resident, Usamatu Lawal, said that Lawal was in the habit of…