Ondo missing child: Appeal Court frees Prophet Alfa

The Court of Appeal, Akure Division, has set free the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Akure, the Ondo State capital, Prophet Babatunde Alfa, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ondo State High Court over the disappearance of a child in his church. In the judgment that lasted about one hour, the Presiding Judge, Justice Hammah Barka, ruled that …

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EFCC re-arraigns Fayose, others for alleged money laundering

By Joseph Onyekwere and Yetunde Ayobami Ojo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, re-arraigned former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, and his company, Spotless Limited, before a Federal High Court, Lagos. Fayose and his company were re-arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke for alleged money laundering and non-declaration of his assets. In the amended charge, Fayose and …

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Tems reacts to controversial video with Wizkid

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Tems has reacted to controversial video of Wizkid trying to lift her up at his concert at the O2 Arena. The video, which went viral on Thursday night after his performance in London, had Wizkid holding Tems while she tried to remove his hands. The ‘Essence’ crooner was trying to lift Tems up during their performance at …

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Enabling dreams with FirstBank ‘December is a Vybe’

One of the most fascinating quotes of popular British business magnate and author, Sir Richard Brandson is that “A great business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better.” This vital nugget aligns with a global view that a critical element of successful brands is the ability to beyond functional products benefits become a visible partner in customers …

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Allow Nnamdi Kanu change clothes, court orders DSS

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, deferred hearing of the application of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to quash the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him, till January 18, 2022. The adjournment came on a day trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered the Department …

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NCC approves MTN, Airtel for 5G auction

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that three telecoms companies have qualified as approved bidders of the forthcoming 3.5 gigahertz spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth-generation networks in the country. In a statement, the commission said the qualified bidders have also met the Intention to Bid Deposit as outlined in the Information Memorandum, and are MTN Nigeria Plc., Mafab …

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Former Nigeria’s senate president Joseph Wayas dies

A former Nigerian senate president in the Second Republic Joseph Wayas Thursday died in a London. He died in a London hospital after a protracted illness. He was aged 80. Wayas was born in Basang, Obudu, Cross River State on May 21, 1941. He had his secondary school education at Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha before he went to the …

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AGN Responds After Pastor Funfeyin Gifts Ailing Actor, Clem Ohameze N8m

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) under the leadership of Emeka Rollas, has frowned at social media criticism that the guild is guilty of abandoning members in crisis.  In a statement signed by Barthelomew Gerald Aguugo, Press Secretary to AGN President, the guild explained how some actors have been sabotaging developmental schemes provided for members.  Read the full statement:  The …

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