The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday abruptly stopped evidence by its 13th witness in the fraud trial of former Gov. Ayo Fayose, saying that it appeared the witness was trying to be hostile. The witness, Mr Adewale Aladegbola, who introduced himself as a former driver of a bullion van in Zenith bank, had testified that he didn’t ... Read More »
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Efcc parades Naira Marley 4others for Yahoo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences. . . They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses ... Read More »
Mouka Limited Wins Foam and Mattress Company of the Year Award
Mouka Limited, Nigeria’s foremost foam manufacturing company, has been declared the Foam and Mattress Company of the Year at the 2019 Nigerian Real Estate and Property Awards in Abuja on Friday. The inaugural edition of the Awards saw Mouka win the prestigious honour in recognition of its excellent and exceptional contributions to the real estate and property sector in Nigeria. ... Read More »
Dapo Abiodun Eulogises Awujale @ 85.
Ogun State Governor Elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sent out a congratulatory message to Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, on the occasion of the monarch’s 85th birthday celebrations. In a statement issued today in Abeokuta by Abiodun’s spokesperson, Remmy Hazzan, The statement remarks that Prince Dapo Abiodun joins all Ijebu sons and daughters, home and abroad, to ... Read More »
Faces As Grange School Ikeja Emerged Winner Of Zenith Bank, Ikoyi Club Swimming Competition.
Saturday, May 4, 2019, the finals of the 4th Zenith Bank, Ikoyi Club Interschool swimming Gala held. Grange School Ikeja emerged overall champions out of the 13 thirteen that participated in the swimming competition. The competition is staged to encourage and groom swimming talents in Nigeria in line with Zenith bank’s focus of catching them young across all sporting activities. Here ... Read More »
Why we arrested Naira Marley – EFCC
Tobi Aworinde, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of popular singer, Afeez Fashola, otherwise known as Naira Marley, and others in relation to alleged advance fee scam and related cyber crimes. Naira Marley, known for his single ‘Issa Goal,’ recently came under fire by renowned rapper, Ruggedman, for promoting Internet fraud in his music. The ... Read More »
Erelu Bisi Fayemi Delivers 5th Distinguished Guest Lecture, Titled “Clapping With One Hand: Female Education, Leadership And The Quest For National Development”
Alleged N10million bribery scandal rocks vacant Ipokia stool
The struggle and bid to fill the vacant stool of the onipokia of Ipokia,a town in the Ogun west senatorial district of Ogun state, reached it head today Wednesday 8th May 2019, as King making process was truncated as it was allegedly marred by bribery scandal. According to information reaching made available to newdawn, five kingmakers were billed to vote-in ... Read More »
IGP ROLLS-OUT NEW COUNTER-KIDNAPPING STRATEGIES
· Assures end to violent crimes in sight as Police rescue 27 kidnapped victims including 5 Chinese Nationals from kidnappers den In continuation of the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force to speedily bring to an end the current internal security challenges being experienced in some parts of the Country, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, ... Read More »
Former Enyimba footballer, Christian Jacob, shot dead
Former Enyimba star, Christian Jacob, was shot dead along Umuola road in Aba, the commercial city of Abia state. The Police Command in Abia on Thursday confirmed the killing of the player by suspected assassins. Police spokesperson, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said that the shooting took place outside his house in Ogbor Hill. Christian Jacob was nicknamed ‘Nkita ara,’ he was ... Read More »