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Sadly, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 adjourned the hearing of Abayomi Oluwasesan and his wife who were charged by the IGP Kayode Egbetokun for gaining access to several millions of investors funds ($87m) of Afriq Arbitrage System, an online financial trading platform. Although the matter was mentioned for hearing, the trial could not go on because of the absence of the Defendant lawyer.. The prosecutor Sidi Abdulrasheed reported to the court that the SAN holding brief for the suspect sent a letter requesting for an adjournment due to an emergency trip outside his…

  Manchester City’s bid to win a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title will be on the line when they visit Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. The match will be broadcast live on GOtv. The reigning champions currently trail Arsenal by one point, but victory over the host tonight will put them in a firm position to clinch the title on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium if they defeat Westham United. Tune in GO Premier League (ch 66) at 8pm to watch the match. Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has urged his side to give their best to secure victory. “We have something…

The lingering allegation of cyberbullying, cyber stalking against Humble Prince Etang, Donald Micheal Ubi, Dennis Okoi and Michael Okoh at the Federal High Court has been adjourned till May, 22nd and the accused remanded at Kuje prison. Justice Joyce Abdumalik who was saddled with the responsibility of hearing the case filed by the IGP on behalf of Jesam Michael against the accused ordered the remand of the accused in the Kuje Correctional Centre until May 22nd, when the case is slated to come up for hearing and bail application verdict. It would be recalled that the CEO of Afriq Arbitrage…

In what can be described as a remarkable acknowledgment of outstanding achievement and dedicated service, a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s entrepreneurial, public service, and security sectors, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, has been nominated for the esteemed Africa Illustrious Award. The award, renowned for celebrating individuals and organisations making significant contributions to the advancement of Africa, shines a spotlight on excellence across various fields. In a recent letter of nomination signed by one of the members of the organisation team, Prof. Harris Madueke, and addressed to Ogunsan, “the Africa Illustrious Award is a revered and prestigious African honor, conferred on individuals and…

The recent premiere of the highly anticipated film Water and Garri was nothing short of a star-studded affair. Its compelling storyline and stellar performances captured audiences. Held at the Livesport Event Center, the event drew A-list celebrities, industry insiders, and eager fans, all eager to witness the cinematic spectacle unfold. One of the most memorable aspects of the evening was the irresistible allure of the TECNO booth, where celebrities couldn’t get enough of the state-of-the-art devices on display. From snapping selfies with the latest TECNO smartphones to exploring the myriad features and functionalities, it was clear that TECNO had struck…

By Ebere Agozie A Senior A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohammed Ndarani says the Nigerian constitution should allow all the customary owners of natural resources to have over-riding control with regard to those assets.Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that one of the hindrances to the realisation of the full taxing potentials of the country is the restrictive and usurping provisions of Section 44 (3) of the Constitution.This section alienates the customary owners of the land and bestows on the Federal Government all rights to exploit,…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading digital payments and commerce companies, has announced plans to host the third edition of its annual Career Fair, aimed at unlocking the immense potential among Nigerian youths and providing them with the required support to thrive in their careers. The event, which is scheduled to hold at the Landmark Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, will feature top speakers like Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch Group; Debola Deji-Kurunmi, Founder, IMMERSE Coaching Company and Franklin Ali, Chief Human Resource Officer, Interswitch Nigeria. Other speakers include Robinta…

The foremost African real estate investor Dr. Joseph Nantomah, popularly known as Black Mentor, is presently alleged for stealing over $300,000.00 from clients who made payments to his real estate investment group, BizTimes News reports. The Wisconsin Circuit Court in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, has opened a case investigating allegations of a real estate mega scam to allow investors to reclaim their investment funds. A lawsuit filed on behalf of city Milwaukee residents Tomas Matos and Jeannie Berry-Matos, which also affects some Nigerians-US based Oluwafemi Adeosun, Chimkame Ibe, Noral Anyanwu and Emmanuel Anyanwu in United States District Court, Eastern District of…

International philanthropist and business tycoon, Chief Dr Magdalene Nwaka Agada, has described the Taraba State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bodia Gbansheya Buma, as a visionary medical expert and astute administrator deserving of being celebrated.“I, therefore, gladly join Dr Buma’s family and multitude of friends across the world in celebrating him on the occasion of his birth anniversary today, Friday, May 10, 2024,” Mrs Agada said in a press statement issued from her base in New York, USA. She hailed Dr Buma’s vision and achievements as Taraba State Commissioner for Health, saying: “I will like to use this opportunity to felicitate…

…says Abiodun’s administration is transformative Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the bold initiative of Governor Dapo Abiodun on the Gateway International Agro Cargo and Passenger Airport, saying that the airport would soon be the transportation hub for other states in the South-West. Gbajabiamila also applauded the Governor for forging ahead with the airport project even when many of his colleagues failed in their quest to build world class airports in their states. The Chief of Staff, who stated this during a chat with newsmen at the airport shortly after attending the…