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The Comptroller-General of Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has initiated a one-month training course on weapon handling for 67 Customs personnel, comprising senior and junior officers. In the opening ceremony held at the Customs Training College Ikeja on Monday, Adeniyi, represented by the Zone A Coordinator, Hammi Swomen, advised the officers to see the course as an opportunity to learn. This was disclosed in a post shared on the Customs Facebook page on Tuesday. The statement read, “You have been selected from a large group of officers, which says a lot about all of you that are here. “I want…

The Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Media Mr. Ossai Success, has publicly declared his intention to sue popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, and the producer of the movie “Ajanuku: Beast of Two Worlds” for allegedly promoting transgender. Taking to Facebook, Ossai lambasted Bobrisky’s recent accolade as the “Best Dressed Female” at the premiere of the said movie, which took place at the Circle Mall in Lekki, Lagos State. His scathing remarks included assertions that Bobrisky belongs in prison rather than on a glamorous red carpet. “The boy Bobrisky is a negative influence on our youth and has…

A Dangote Mixer truck with registration number, KANO MDB 531 XA, has crushed a woman to death in Lagos, with registration number, KANO MDB 531 XA, has crushed a woman to death in Lagos. The incident occurred on Monday, 25 March, 2024, around Abule-Egba inward Mobil Filling Station beside Jubilee Bridge Opposite Zenith Bank, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Adebayo Taofiq confirmed that the trapped female dead body was evacuated underneath the Dangote truck by LASTMA officials and immediately handed over to policemen from Oko-Oba police station. Investigations…

In a decisive move aimed at upholding fiscal responsibility and safeguarding the economic integrity of the country, the Federal Government has initiated criminal proceedings against Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, were announced on Monday by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The lawsuit, designated as suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, implicates Binance with a four-count tax evasion accusation. Joined with the crypto company as second and third defendants in the suit are Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, both senior executives of Binance currently under the custody of the Economic and Financial…

By Paul Diouf, Dakar As Senegal is currently experiencing an iconic political atmosphere with the election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a 44-year-old man, as the president of the country, the prophecies of Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele about the election has remained talk of the town. It wasn’t expected that the candidate of the ruling party, Amadou Ba who has the backing of the outgoing president, Macky Sall would lose the election to an opposition. Therefore, Primate Ayodele who repeatedly revealed in his prophecies that dates back to 2022 that the ruling party would not win has become a celebrity in…

One of the frontline governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead. Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life. He had expressed hope that the situation would improve over time but sadly, it escalated as the APC governorship primary election scheduled for April 25 approached. Akintelure’s alarm on threat to lifeAkintelure in a statement released by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, said, “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a…

By Adeyemi Obadimu Igbimo Asoju Yoruba, a socio-cultural group in Yoruba land, has called on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the actions of Sheik Gumi, an Islamic cleric who has offered to negotiate with bandits in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the convener, Chief George Olufemi Ogunjimi, the group condemned Gumi’s actions, stating that his actions are not in the best interest of the country. Gumi’s willingness to negotiate with bandits sends a wrong message and undermines the efforts of the government and security agencies in combating insecurity in the country. Igbimo Asoju Yoruba believes that Sheik Gumi’s…

Calling all movie lovers! The Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) is back again and it’s your chance to celebrate the incredible talent across Nollywood and the African film industry. Get ready to vote for your favourite nominees across all voting categories and be a part of those who decide who takes home the coveted golden statues. The voting officially kicks off on the 24th of March after the nominees have been announced and will only be open to registered voters. Here’s everything you need to know about voting for your favourite nominees: Step Up and Register: Step 1:…

Despite the several heads-up the Nigerian security agencies are privy to before insurgents strike, it’s alarming that they still find it difficult to curb the activities of these dare-devils in the country. Just like a student who had the opportunity of seeing exams questions prior to an examination and still failed, Nigerian security agencies have consistently failed in their duties in spite of the ‘areas of concentration’ given by renowned Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele through divine inspiration. If a student saw examination questions and still failed, it’s either he doubted the questions or failed to prepare in relation to…

…A Glimpse into the Retirement of a Nigerian Military Icon In what can be described as a stunning departure from his renowned military career, former Nigerian Army Chief and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, captivated the online world on Friday with a post on his Facebook page titled “Best Retirement Hobby.” The post featured General Buratai draped in exquisite Fulani traditional attire as he shared a series of snapshots showcasing his leisurely moments at his farm. Renowned for his remarkable feats as a distinguished military strategist and seasoned diplomat, General Buratai earned widespread…