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The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has increased the age limit of prospective applicants for the position of its vice chancellor from 60 to 65 years. Mr Dada Obafemi, Registrar and Secretary to Council of the University, announced this in a statement in Ilorin on Monday. “The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has approved the change in the age limit of prospective applicants of the university’s vice chancellor to be from 60 to 65 years by October 16, 2017,’’ the statement said. The Council noted that the change in age limit was in accordance with the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has again arraigned a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Fani-Kayode, was the Spokesperson of former President, Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election campaign. He was re-arraigned alongside Nenadi Usman, a former Minister of State for Finance on a 17-count charge of money laundering and alleged diversion of N4.6 billion. Also included are one Danjuma Yusuf and a company, Joint Trust Dimension Nig. Ltd. The defendants pleaded not guilty before Justice Rilwan Aikawa, a new judge. Rilwan Aikawa took over trial after Mr. Fani-Kayode applied Muslim Hassan should excuse himself…

Justice E. A . Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State on May 11, 2017 convicted and sentenced two siblings, Chukwudi Ugwueke (a.k.a James Scott) and Sophia Ugwueke to two years imprisonment each with an option of Four Hundred Thousand Naira (N400,000.00) fine each. The duo was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on one count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents with intent to defraud one Lisa Marie Nors, an American citizen. All Obas in Yoruba land are under me – Oba Akinruntan Justice Obile, after going through the evidences tendered…

Reports from Benue State has it that three persons have been feared killed in internal crisis that broke out at Ogbai community in Agatu Local Government Area of the state Monday morning. Among the victims, our reporter learnt was one Mr. Aboje Otene, otherwise known as Philosopher, a youth leader in Agatu community. An insider hinted our reporter that problem started during the weekend when Otene led some youths to Ogbai after some Fulani herdsmen had reported to him about their cows that were allegedly slaughtered in the community by their youths. The source told DAILY POST that, “When the…

Columnist Kelvin MacKenzie’s contract with the Sun newspaper has been “terminated by mutual consent”, the paper’s publisher has said. It follows criticism over an opinion piece in which he compared Everton footballer Ross Barkley to a gorilla. News UK said Mr MacKenzie, whose column on 14 April led to a printed apology, “will not return” to the Sun. Mr Mackenzie said he would “refuse to allow” the controversy to tarnish his decades working with the newspaper. The former Sun editor added that there were “plenty of opportunities out there”. Man City set to offload Iheanacho for £20m A News UK…

The Chief Magistrate’s Court 3 in Bauchi State has sentenced nine political thugs popularly known as Sarasuka to a year and six months imprisonment or pay a fine of N53,000 each. The thugs were among the 11 arrested on May 6, 2017, by a police patrol team attached to the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), Bauchi in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State during the inauguration of constituency projects by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara. The thugs who were subsequently arraigned before the chief magistrate’s court were charged for criminal conspiracy and thuggery. According…

Manchester City and Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho is certain to be on Pep Guardiola’s summer clear out list at the Etihad Stadium with the club willing to offer the 20-year-old Nigerian for £20m. According to Daily Mail Manchester City was eager to off load the player they signed in 2014 from the Taye Academy in Nigeria and who is under contract until 2021. German Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund had already expressed an interest in the young forward who was tipped for the top by former City boss, Manuel Pellegrini and has scored 21 goals for City despite making only…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s 4-0 rout of West Ham proves they can cope with the pressure of fighting for Champions League qualification, but he warned his stars to guard against complacency. Liverpool’s destiny is in their own hands after a dominant display at the London Stadium and victory over relegated Middlesbrough next Sunday will secure a top four finish in the Premier League. If Arsenal drop points against Sunderland on Tuesday, Liverpool will make it back into Europe’s elite club competition before the last weekend of the season. “Part of our life is to handle pressure, to ignore…

Popular browser Opera is kicking off a partnership with Chelsea wing back Victor Moses, Chelsea starter and Nigerian national team star player. Moses will be the brand ambassador of Opera Mini in Africa. Starting today, Moses will be featured in the new Opera Mini TV commercial as well as a range of collaborative projects extending throughout 2018. “Football is one of the most popular types of content consumed by Opera Mini users throughout Africa”, says Jørgen Arnesen, Global Head of Marketing and Distribution at Opera. “Victor Moses is a perfect match for Opera, being not only a high performer, but…

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 28 for the hearing of pending applications in a charge against Innoson Nig. Ltd, over alleged falsification of shipping document. Innoson Nig. Ltd, Innocent Chukwuma, Charles Chukwu, Maximian Chukwura, Mitsui Osk Lines ‘C’ and Anajekwu Sunny are facing a four-count charge bordering on forgery and conspiracy before the judge. Last year, Mr. Chukwuma had requested that the judge handling the case, Saliu Seidu, recuse himself from the matter. When the case was called on Monday, J.I Ajakaiye announced appearance for the prosecution. George Uwechue, a…