The tour of the Niger Delta Sports Festival unity torch, on Tuesday, made a stopover in Akure, the Ondo state capital. Receiving the torch at a colourful ceremony held at the Ondo state sports complex in Akure, the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, reiterated his administration’s commitment to grassroots sports development and youth engagement. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the state has done everything necessary to ensure sports development takes the front burner in the ‘OUR EASE’ agenda of his administration. “I must emphasize that we hold sporting activities very dear to our hearts in…
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The Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun has sentenced Monsuru Dada, 64, and Idown Dada, 41, to one year in prison each for defrauding Emowe Godfrey of ₦1.1 million under false pretenses. Although both defendants initially pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, obtaining money under false pretenses, and theft, Magistrate O.O. Fadairo found them guilty and handed down the prison sentence. The court, however, offered them the option of a ₦50,000 fine. Additionally, they were ordered to refund the ₦1.1 million to the complainant. According to prosecutor E.O. Adaraloye, the offenses took place between 2018 and June 24, 2024, at…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, was recently seen shopping with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, at a boutique. A viral video captured the moment the pair visited Vodi’s store, where they were warmly received by fashion designer Seyi Vodi. During the visit, Natasha revealed her plans to wear her newly purchased outfit to the Edo Assembly on Monday. “Came shopping. Wearing this to parliament on Monday,” she said in the video. This public outing follows 2Baba’s proposal to Natasha, an Edo lawmaker, in February, shortly after his separation from Annie Idibia. The couple has been spotted…
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) does not own Wadata Plaza, as the party has failed to pay the required N26.9 million ground rent since 2005. In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Olayinka dismissed claims by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, that the revocation of the plaza’s land title was an attack on democracy. He described Ologunagba as the most ineffective spokesperson the party has ever had. According to Olayinka, Wike remains a PDP member but has no…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from hearing the case filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The decision was prompted by a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the judge’s impartiality. The case was scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, but when called, Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal in a brief ruling. He stated that the case file would be returned to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Earlier, on March 4, Justice Egwuatu had issued an interim order halting the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Mubarak, for allegedly stabbing 25-year-old Shamseen Danshehu to death in Minna, the state capital. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the Kwangila area when a fight broke out between the two. During the altercation, Mubarak allegedly stabbed Danshehu in the chest. The victim was rushed to Minna General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. Residents in the area said they were unaware of what led to the fight but noted that Mubarak was often seen wandering the streets and scavenging through refuse bins. Confirming the incident…
Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, has resigned from his position. His resignation was announced in a statement from the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), and made public on Tuesday morning. The administrator expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s service and wished him success in his future endeavors. The statement read: “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, regrets to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke. His Excellency appreciates his contributions during his…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed four table water factories and summoned their operations managers for failing to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The affected factories include Oral Water and Logistics Limited, producers of Yireh Yaweh Table Water, and Le-Starlight Table Water, both located in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Others are Daraja Table Water and Iris Table Water and Beverages, makers of Siris Table Water, situated in the Karshi area of Nasarawa, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During an enforcement operation in Abuja on Monday, NAFDAC officials locked the factories due to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to prosecute two women arrested for allegedly hawking naira notes in Lagos. In a statement on Monday, the agency confirmed the arrest of Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe by operatives from its Lagos Directorate 1 on Friday, March 21, 2025. According to the EFCC, the suspects were found in possession of N3,850,000 and N1,600,000, respectively. The commission stated that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the process.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site in Odagwa, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi announced the discovery in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He reaffirmed the commitment of the corps, under Commandant-General Ahmed Audi, to tackling oil theft, vandalism, and economic sabotage in Nigeria’s oil sector. Audi condemned the high rate of illegal bunkering in Odagwa and highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) to address the issue. He assured that the corps would track down those sponsoring the…