Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta The League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State have cautioned religious leaders and politicians to desist from making sermons and comments that are capable of inciting violence before, during and after the general elections. The Directorate of Leadership and Good Governance set up by the league […]
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The Shawn Exchange CEO, Ajayi Oluwadamilare Michael, touches lives of orphans, destitute
The world continues to distant itself from the plight of orphans, destitute and orphans facing circumstances that are hard, harrowing and pitiable. However, there are few individuals like Ajayi Oluwadamilare Michael, the young CEO of The Shawn Exchange, who are determined to care for those less fortunate in life. The Shawn […]
N2.9bn Fraud: Court jails IDID Nigeria Ltd’s CEO, Kenneth Amadi
As a result of his involvement in fraud to the tune of N2.9 billion, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IDID Nigeria Limited, Kenneth Ndubuisi Amadi, was on Monday, convicted and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The judge decided after finding him guilty […]
Benue Catholic Bishop to drag killer herdsmen to Vatican
The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese in Benue State, Most Reverend Dr. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe Monday expressed concern over the massive killing of people and destruction of churches and schools by armed Fulani herdsmen that invaded communities of the state. Bishop Anagbe, who disclosed this during the commissioning of a new ultra-modern laboratory at the […]
Court jails CEO ABD Energy Solution Ltd, Kenneth Amadi
Francis Iwuchukwu The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ABD Energy Solution Ltd, Kenneth Ndubuisi Amadi, was on Monday, convicted, and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, as a result of his involvement in fraud to the tune of N2.9 billion. The judge […]
FCTA arrests 47 roadside POS agents
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested 47 Point of Sale (POS) agents for hanging around on the streets and other unapproved places within the city. A few days ago, the administration warned that indiscriminate activities of POS operators, especially on the streets and non-commercial areas will no longer be accepted. It also disclosed […]
Canada Police arrest Nigerian, declare another wanted in $.5m airline ticket scam
The police in Peel Region, Southern Ontario, Canada have arrested a 32-year-old man of Nigerian descent, Adebowale Adiatu; while an arrest warrant has been issued for his compatriot, Gbemisola Akinrinade, 44. They were alleged to have fraudulently issued and sold 250 airline tickets valued in excess of $500,000. Adiatu is from Vaughan, while […]
UNICAL orders investigation into student’s death
Clement James, Calabar The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has ordered the university’s Medical Board to launch an investigation into the death of one Miss. Patience Agini, a level three Library and Information Science student. A release by the Registrar of the university, Gabriel Egbe […]
Man, 25, arrested for raping 2 minors in Osun
Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi (rtd), the Commander of Amotekun Corps in Osun State, says men of the corps have arrested a 25-year-old man, for allegedly raping two minors in Osogbo, the state capital. Adewinmbi, while speaking with journalists on Sunday, […]
Anguish as container falls on bus at Ojuelegba bridge
A container-laden truck fell on a bus at Ojuelegba bridge in Lagos on Sunday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said rescue and evacuation efforts are ongoing at the scene of […]