Alleged N1.38bn Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye, Ex-P-Square Manager

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, arraigned Jude Okoye Chigozie, older brother and ex-manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square music group, before Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. He was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, on a …

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Osinbajo Got It Wrong, IBB Not Tinubu’s Tormentor — Onanuga

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that it is incorrect for Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to label former military President Ibrahim Babangida as Tinubu’s tormentor. During the public presentation of Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja last week, Osinbajo who was the book reviewer, …

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Bello Turji’s Movement Tracked, He Will Be Eliminated Soon – Military

The Nigerian military has once again assured Nigerians that notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, is being tracked and will be eliminated very soon. The Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief, on Monday. Major General Onumajuru said that the military is aware of Turji’s current location …

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Obasanjo to IBB: expect diverse criticism of your book

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised former military President and Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida to expect diverse criticism of his new literary work – “A Journey in Service”. Obasanjo, who was the chairman of the occasion commended the efforts of the former military tactician in writing the book, stressing that Babangida has not only contributed to history-making, …

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Portable surrenders, detained by Ogun Police

Singer Portable has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command in Abeokuta to answer questions over an attack on officials of the Town Planning Agency. Portable was declared wanted for assault on some officials of the state Town Planning Agency who were carrying out enforcement on his property in the Ilogbo area of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, …

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Buratai Champions Nigeria’s Push for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing at Research Centre

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd) has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s technological and environmental landscape, as the Tukur Buratai Research Center hosted an exhibition by BYD Motors, a leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. Buratai, who serves as the Chairman of the research center, emphasized the need to overcome cost barriers to EV adoption in Nigeria. …

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Police declare singer Portable wanted over assault on Ogun officials

The Ogun State Police Command, on Monday, declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola, and made available to journalists on Monday. Odutola said that on February …

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NIHOTOUR Strengthens Strategic Partnerships as It Transitions to a Regulatory Body

As part of its ongoing transformation from a training institute to a regulatory authority, the Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, has embarked on a series of high-level courtesy visits to key government agencies. These engagements aim to foster collaboration, enhance industry standards, and strengthen NIHOTOUR’s regulatory framework for the hospitality, …

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Gbenga Adeyinka D’1st Gears Up For Laffmattazz World Tour

Iconic Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka D’1st, is set to embark on a global comedy tour, bringing laughter and excitement to fans around the world. The Laffmattazz tagged “About Time World Tour” promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring Gbenga Adeyinka D’1st’s unique brand of comedy and other amazing comedians. The tour will kick off in Nigeria, with shows in Ibadan, …

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