Author: Vincent Osuwo

The trial of Godwin Emefiele, the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), emcontinued on Tuesday, with a former Director of Operations at the apex bank, Ahmed Umar, telling the court that Emefiele’s naira redesign, which began in late 2022, did not receive approval from the Committee of Governors. On May 15, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charged Emefiele before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court with alleged unauthorised redesign and printing of the new naira notes. In charge of CR/264/2024, the EFCC claimed that Emefiele implemented the naira redesign scheme without the…

The Ogun State Police Command apprehended three suspected Eiye cult confraternity members and rescued one victim during an initiation event at the Malaka Quarters in Owode Egba, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state.  These suspects, Olayiwola Akinsanya, Keji Sodipo, and Oluwaseyi Olabamiji, were detained following a police report, and authorities jumped into action to apprehend them. According to a police source who was there at the incident but was not permitted to speak with the media on Tuesday, a victim, Joshua Obiladem, who was about to be initiated that night, was rescued. It was said that a knife and…

Modupe, wife of the founder and lead pastor of an evangelical ministry situated in Lagos State, simply identified as Akintunde, has accused the pastor of assaulting her at their residence in the Onosa community, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state, over allegations of infidelity.  According to reports, the couple’s marriage, blessed with five children, started experiencing challenges when Modupe, on separate occasions, accused the pastor of having a romantic affair with two church members. Angered by the allegations, Modupe narrated that the pastor allegedly slapped and beat her up, adding that during one of the attacks, she lost consciousness…

The Kogi State Police Command has neutralised two kidnappers operating in the Ankumi forest in Obajana.  SP William Aya, the command’s public relations officer, delivered the statement on Tuesday in Lokoja. “In continuation of the ongoing onslaught against banditry, kidnapping, and other heinous crimes in Kogi State, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Obajana Division, acting in collaboration with the Fulani vigilantes, received a tip-off on May 27, 2024, at about 1130 hrs, that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest,” Aya wrote. According to him, “immediately, the DPO, CSP Oguche Richard,…

The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered the eviction of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from the Kofar Kudu Palace, while a State High Court has restrained the police and other security agencies from carrying out the eviction order. On Tuesday, the Federal Court ordered the police to ensure that Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, receives all rights and advantages due to him as the genuine Emir of Kano. The presiding judge, Justice S. A. Amobeda, who issued the ex parte order, claimed that it was done in the interests of justice and peace in Kano State.…

Senator Abdul Ningi’s suspension, which had been in place since March 12, 2024, has been revoked. The decision came after Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro presented a motion on Tuesday to apologise on Ningi’s behalf and accept full responsibility for his acts. Ningi was suspended for three months following a three-hour debate over his interview, in which he claimed that the budget passed by the National Assembly for the fiscal year 2024 is N25 trillion, while the one executed by the Presidency is N28.7 trillion. Following his suspension from the red chambers of the National Assembly by the leadership…

Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, has applauded the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to uphold his election as the state’s legitimately elected governor.  Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, issued a statement on Tuesday. In a conversation with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Ododo said, “The tribunal’s victory further affirmed our conviction that God alone gives power to whomever He wishes at any point in life, adding that the ruling of the tribunal is a call for more dedication to the service of the people of Kogi State.” While praising President…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary together.  Regina expressed her excitement in an Instagram post on Tuesday, reminiscing gratefully on their journey together. She wrote, “Happy 5th anniversary, my love. “It has indeed been a remarkable five years of marital bliss, with so much to show for it. We give all glory to God and pray for many more years to celebrate in love, peace, care, and respect. “Our home is indeed blessed.” Nwoko had multiple spouses, the sixth of whom is Daniels, and he is well-known for his feelings for…

The Senate has approved the National Anthem Bill 2024. This bill seeks to resurrect the former Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”  The bill quickly passed both its first and second readings and is currently awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s assent to become law. The Senate’s approval comes after the House of Representatives passed the bill on Thursday. The House of Representatives approved the bill to reinstate the former national anthem for a second time on Thursday. The proponent of the proposed law, Julius Ihonvbere, led the debate on the bill’s broad principles, focusing on the importance of patriotism and nationalism. In…

The Enugu State Government aims to promote itself as Nigeria’s foremost gaming tourism destination. It intends to achieve this through the Enugu State Gaming Conference, which will be held next month at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu. According to a statement issued on Monday, the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission is organizing the conference to give a forum for industry stakeholders to explore the new potential and collaborations in the gaming sector. The conference has the theme “Exploring the Future of Gaming: Innovations and Collaborations.” Arinze Arum, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of ESGC, stated at the inaugural…