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Popular Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, who is currently facing charges of sexual assault and molestation has been granted bail and released to his lawyer. The Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, Lagos granted bail to Baba Ijesha in the sum of N2million with two sureties. The court during Omiyinka’s trial on Thursday held that one of the sureties must be a blood relation, resident in Lagos, and must have a tax clearance certificate of three years preceding today. Such relation must also make a monetary bond of N1million to the Chief Registrar of the court.…

At least one person has been killed and 33 others abducted following an attack by bandits suspected to be kidnappers in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident which occurred last night within Kachia metropolis also left several people injured. District Head of Kachia ward, Idris Suleiman confirmed the incident when security operatives led by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan visited the area. Suleiman said the bandits in their large numbers invaded the community at about 9pm on Wednesday night and started shooting sporadically in a bid to create panic among…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office, have arrested ten suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu. They were arrested on Tuesday June 22, 2021 in a sting operation at the Sunrise Estate Emene, Enugu following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. The suspects allegedly specialize in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public including foreigners through the internet. EFCC re-arraigns three FIRS directors, six others for N4.5bn fraud The suspects are: Onah Uchenna Paul, Ali Chidiebere Shedrack, Samson Ugwuoke, Ogbaru Chidozie Kingsley, Eneh Nelson, Ameh David Onwenchochi, Orji Opara Chimaobi, Chukwudi Emmanuel, Alina Arinze and Tasie…

Says soon insecurity would be a thing of the past in Nigeria Ekiti Monarch tells VP: South-West is very proud of you Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has detailed some of the current move by government to improve the security situation across the country. Prof. Osinbajo said that the recent supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly, on enhancing the capacity of the military and other security agencies, is part of the concerted efforts of the Federal Government to beef up its response to the nation’s security challenges. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday evening when he received on a courtesy…

An indigenous group in Canada says it has found hundreds of unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan. The Cowessess First Nation said on Wednesday that the discovery was “the most significantly substantial to date in Canada”. However the group did not specify the exact number of graves found. It comes weeks after the remains of 215 children were found at a similar residential school in British Columbia. Such compulsory boarding schools were run by the Canadian government and religious authorities during the 19th and 20th Centuries with the aim of assimilating indigenous youth. Canada:…

The leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC), has debunked all rumours concerning the sale of nomination forms. The party stated that sale of nomination forms had not yet commenced, warning its members to be weary of such messages. The ruling party made this known in a statement by the National Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of All Progressives Congress, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe. Over 20,000 APC members renounce party in mass defection “Our attention has been drawn to an unauthorized message asking members of the party wishing to contest for various posts in the forthcoming congresses to make payments for…

One-time Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo yesterday picked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket to contest November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. He polled 740 votes out of 792 valid votes cast by delegates at the party’s primary in Awka, the state capital. Declaring the results of the exercise, Samson Olalere, the Returning Officer said Soludo fulfilled the provisions of Electoral Act and APGA guidelines. Olalere said Soludo beat his rivals – House of Representative member Okwudili Ezenwakwo, Damian Okolo and Thankgod Ibeh, who scored 41, seven and four votes respectively. He said a…

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said he is resigning as a trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and has donated half his wealth to philanthropy since pledging 15 years ago to give away his fortune from running Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Buffett, 90, said in a Wednesday statement he has been an “inactive trustee” for years at the foundation, but fully supported Chief Executive Mark Suzman and that their goals were “100% in sync.” He did not explain why he is resigning, while noting he has given up all directorships outside Berkshire, reducing his workload. Buffett also announced a new…

England will face Germany at Wembley on Tuesday in the Euro 2020 last 16 while Wales take on Denmark in Amsterdam on Saturday. Gareth Southgate’s side progressed as group winners but had to wait until the conclusion of Group F on Wednesday to find out who they would meet. Germany twice came from behind to draw with Hungary and, with Portugal and France also drawing, that was enough for Joachim Low’s side to finish second, behind France. Wales finished as runners-up in Group A to Italy, who stormed through with maximum points to set up a tie with Austria. Ronaldo…

Cristiano Ronaldo equalled the all-time international goalscoring record as defending champions Portugal drew with France to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2020 as one of the best third-placed teams. Ronaldo scored his 108th and 109th goals, both from the penalty spot, to equal Ali Daei’s record set with Iran between 1993 and 2006. They came either side of half-time but were not enough to give Portugal victory as striker Karim Benzema broke a six-year goal drought with France to score twice and ensure Les Bleus topped the group. On a frantic evening, the four teams in Group F…