Apparently upset by the Farotimi’s continuous detention, Charly Boy stated that this is not the time for jokes. Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has issued a stern warning following the detention of Lagos-based lawyer, Dele Farotimi, for alleged defamation of revered legal luminary, Are Afe Babalola(SAN). He stated that if Dele Farotimi, is not granted bail by tomorrow, December 20, informations about Are Afe Babalola will be released. TORI had earlier reported that Farotimi was arraigned on December 4 for allegedly publishing a book “Nigeria and its Criminal…
Read MoreAuthor: nigerianewspoint
Court admits ex-Gov Yahaya Bello to N500m bail
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, stating it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that since the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court at the time, the application was incompetent. There was, however, room for the governor’s lawyers to file a fresh bail application and…
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu Situation Is A Moral Burden, No Reason For His Prolonged Detention—Ohanaeze
In a recent statement, the group’s spokesman, Alex Ogbonnia, conveyed Chukwu’s message and stressed that Kanu’s prolonged detention creates a moral burden for the government, according to Chukwu, keeping Kanu in detention without sufficient justification is unfair. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is a socio-cultural group that represents the Igbo people of Nigeria. The group has consistently called for Kanu’s release since his re-arrest and detention and Chukwu argued that Kanu’s continued detention fuels tension and disunity in the country. He assured members of Ohanaeze’s National Executive Committee (NEC) that the group…
Read MoreCBN Sets Daily Withdrawal Limit On POS
The Central Bank of Nigeria has imposed a daily withdrawal limit of N100,000 on Nigerians using the point-of-sale service to withdraw cash. The bank also restricted PoS to cash-out of N1.2 million daily. The latest CBN directive, a repeat of its draconian 2022 policy during a nationwide cash scarcity, is worsening the plight of millions of Nigerians who need cash daily to buy food and everyday necessities. Across Nigeria, banks’ ATMs are often empty, subjecting millions of Nigerians to pay a higher charge to obtain a small amount of cash…
Read MoreUmuebie Isiala -Mbano 2024 Unity Cup Kicks Off In Style
…As leaders eulogize Osuagwu as pillar of unity. Football matches in the 2024 Umuebie unity cup for Communities in Ugiri Mbano has Commenced with Duruaro and Dimemeka locking horns last Sunday , December 15,. The central school Umuebie Ugiri Mbano was the match venue where lots of Youths , community leaders and football enthusiasts gathered in solidarity for their quests to entrench culture and social get-together as weapons of unity and advancement of their communities. The gathering which surprised visitors and passers- by proved a veritable tool that fits our…
Read MoreTreason: Plot To Frame Ugochinyere, Nnadi Revealed
ABUJA: There are indications of a plot to frame the Spokesperson of Opposition Lawmakers, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, and the National Chairman of Action Peoples Party (APP), Ochiagha Nnadi, over allegations of Judicial corruption, treason, bribery of judicial officers and forgery. The National Working Committee of APP disclosed this Wednesday to the media. APP National Publicity Secretary, Ugo Apu, in a statement alleged that the plot was orchestrated by security agents in collusion with persons linked to the federal capital territory administration. In a statement issued in Abuja, the NWC claimed…
Read MoreObinna Obi-Njoku Foundation Empowers 15 Ikeduru Youths With N.5m Each
…Says: “I’ll continue to encourage productivity, reduce crime’ …As Leaders hail . In continuation of his empowerment drive across all the communities in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, the founder of Obinna Obi-Njoku Foundation, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jnr., has doled out N500,000 each to 15 youths from the various communities of the LGA. Dr Obi-Njoku jnr urged the beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme to avail themselves of the opportunity given to them to become productive, adding that there is a need to reduce crime among youths by empowering…
Read MoreGov Adeleke Reacts After Court Sentenced Man To Death For Stealing Fowl
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has intervened and ordered action for prerogative mercy on the case of an indigene, Segun Olowookere, who was convicted and sentenced to death for stealing fowl. Naijaonpoint reports that the Segun’s mother, Folashade Olowookere, tearfully narrated the ordeal of her only son, currently in prison, in an interview on the YouTube podcast of Nollywood actress, Biola Adebayo. The video attracted the attention of many Nigerians, including Governor Adeleke. In a statement by the spokesperson to the State Governor, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke directed the immediate…
Read MoreGoddy Esom Obodo’s Mother Goes Home Dec. 20
The former House of Assembly Member for Ohaji/ Egbema in the Imo State and l one time Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Goddy Esom Obodo , regrets to announce the death of his mother,Mrs Nwanyiego Loveth Chukwuma Obodo, (Omenanwayo). The ex-Imo lawmaker noted in a release that his mother’s body will be committed to mother earth on Friday, December 20 , at her husband’s compound in Obogwu Amafor ,Ohaji/ Egbema LGA in Imo State. The release also notes that here will be an interdenominational burial service at her Family…
Read MoreAffiong Umoh Asuquo For Burial ,Dec 21 In Akwa Ibom
The remains of Mrs. Affiong Umoh Asuquo, (aka, Eka Akam) will be committed to mother earth on Saturday, December 21 at her family compound, Ifiayong Obot Uruan LGA in Akwa Ibom State. A release from the family informs that, the funeral service will be conducted by the Apostolic Church Nigeria Ifiayong Obot District Ifiayong Obot Uruan.
Read More