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The trial of John Warimeme Abebe before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos continued on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, with the defence closing its case and the trial judge adjourning till April 13, 2022 for the adoption of written addresses. Abebe was arraigned on July 26, 2018 on a four-count charge bordering on forgery, fabricating evidence, using fabricated evidence and attempt to pervert the course of justice by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. One of the counts reads: “That you, Dr. John Warimeme Abebe, on or about the 22nd day of June,…

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, granted bail to Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, in the sum of N200m (Two Hundred Million Naira). The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, arraigned Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activities, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activities, failure to disclose assets and property, possession of documents containing false pretence…

Football viewers are poised for extended action from the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 in Cameroon as SuperSport will televise matches from the third round of the tournament on GOtv and DStv. Round 3 completes the Group Stage of the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 tournament, with the 12 matches across the following four days set to decide the shape of the Round of 16, which begins on Sunday 23 January. The action gets underway on Tuesday 18 January sees the completion of Groups C and D, with Zimbabwe’s battle against Guinea likely to be the…

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state on Tuesday said that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has carved a niche for himself in nation building and national integration. Ganduje stated this at Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation 2022 annual lecture holding in Kano State. He noted that the Kano State Government and the people of the state are appreciative of his efforts. “The Vice President, you have created a niche for yourself in task of nation building, national integration engagement as well as remaining a bridge builder,” Ganduje said in his remarks. Adding that, “The government and people of Kano state remain…

Declares February 26th for party convention The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday declared 26th February as the date for its long awaited national convention. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, who is the chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee stated this at the National Progressives Women Conference 2022 in Abuja. He noted that the APC parades over 41 million registered members, asserting our position as Africa’s largest political party. “I am delighted to be with you at this very special occasion of the National Progressives Women Conference with the theme “One Voice, Women Uniting for Progress”.…

Lawyer and human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) will lead the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lead counsel to Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, made the revelation on Tuesday after the Nigerian government leveled new terror charges against Kanu. Kanu and his legal team have however objected the charges leading the judge to adjourn his case. Speaking to journalists after the proceedings Mike Ozekhome said: “I have consulted with my client with regards to the 15-count charge. Some of the statements made by him that were not clear, which I pointed out…

Former Niger state governor, Babangida Aliyu, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has the best candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 presidential election. He said any “riff-raff or moneybags” will not get to the highest office in the land, even if they bring out money. The former governor and Chairman Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, made this remarks at the ongoing 2022 annual lecture of the foundation holding in Kano State. “Mr Vice President, do you know you are the best candidate in your party?” he said, describing Osinbajo as the only…

The trial of the leader of proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu was adjourned on Tuesday after he objected the fresh charges leveled against him by the Nigerian government. Nigeria filed fresh terrorism charges against Kanu before the Federal High Court on Monday. Consequently, the initial seven counts bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism, against him, increased to 15. But during his trial which held on Tuesday amidst heavy security presence, Kanu objected to the fresh charges. The court is now expected to reconvene on Wednesday, January 19, for him to take his plea. Before court proceedings kicked…

By Babafemi Ojudu I have seen a statement made by me, many years ago, to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu making the rounds. Yes, I did make that statement. And more of such will come in my autobiography. We, together, have seen good days and bad days. I and Bola Tinubu have come a long way and we have been there for each other. So let no one use my acknowledgment of his good deeds and my refusal not to support him in his bid for Nigeria presidency to portray me as a betrayer. Tinubu…

The Federal Government has amended the terrorism charges against leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. It increased the counts from seven to 15 ahead of the resumed hearing today at the Federal High Court in Abuja. His lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, had on December 2 applied for a rescheduling of the case till January 18. Yesterday, Kanu’s legal team said it was served with an amended 15-count charge filed on January 17, with eight new counts added. A lawyer in Kanu’s team, Maxwell Opara, described the amendment as a ploy by the prosecution to delay the case.…