Court The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of the trio of Omueti Favour Okhigbe, Asa Oluwapelumi and Olusoga Marvellous, who were arraigned on separate charges bordering on impersonation, before Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The charge against Akhigbe reads: “That you, Omueti Favour Akhigbe, sometime in December, 2024, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated one Tracy Barbour by holding yourself out as such, with the intent to gain advantage for yourself and thereby committed an offence…
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Court The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has presented its second prosecution witness, Olaniyi Olaleye, an internal Auditor with Sterling Bank Plc, against Oluwole Olutimehin, who is being prosecuted on a one-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N13, 290,000.00 (Thirteen Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira), before Justice Ramon Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja Lagos. The defendant was previously arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on September 20, 2022. However, the trial could not commence before the retirement of Justice Taiwo, thereby prompting…
Mohbad Ayobami Sodiq aka Spending, who is a close associate of Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has denied concealing information on the singer’s death. PUNCH Metro learnt that Sodiq had mentioned two separate times while speaking on his last encounter with the late singer after his release from detention. This has since become a subject of controversy. In a lengthy post on his social media handles on Monday, he however explained that he last saw Mohbad alive between 11 am and 12 pm, contrary to his earlier claim of 9 pm. He attributed the discrepancy to the emotional trauma and anxiety…
Fagbemi The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly insisted on the suspension of all 18 local government chairmen. On Friday, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of the Edo High Court had issued a mandatory injunction, declaring the suspension null and void and restraining the state government and other parties from meddling in local government operations until the substantive case is heard.President Bola Tinubu’s government had secured a landmark Supreme Court judgment affirming the financial and administrative independence of local councils.But the gains of Local Government…
Fuel The Nigeria Labour Congress and Civil Society Organisations have called for further reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), stressing that the recent drop in price to N935/litre is not satisfactory. Dangote Petroleum Refinery in partnership with MRS recently announced a reduction in petrol price to N935/litre. Before the announcement, the commodity sold for over N1,030/litre in Lagos and environs, while it cost more than N1,060/litre in Abuja and Northern states. Recall that on Sunday, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria said petrol was going to sell at N935/litre beginning from Monday based on the…
Innocent Eneta, the Editor *Daily Global News* Print and Online (http://www.dailyglobalnewsng.com.ng), has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to journalism at the 2024 Nestle Nigeria Media Awards. Eneta secured the 2nd Prize in the “Best Story on Nutrition” category for his thought-provoking article titled *”Combating Malnutrition in Nigeria Through Accessible and Nutritious Food Solutions: A Collaborative Approach”*. The awards ceremony, held on December 19, 2024, at the 157 Gardens & Event Centre, Ikorodu Road, Lagos, was a vibrant celebration of journalistic excellence. Journalists from diverse media organisations gathered to honour professionalism, innovation, and integrity in the Nigerian media landscape. Nestle…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to tackle the expected surge in waste generation across the metropolis during the Christmas festivities. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance on Monday in his office at Ijora Olopa, said the Authority had put measures in place to meet the waste management needs of residents during the Yuletide. He said, “We have put adequate measures in place to address the increase in waste generation that comes with the festive season. Our teams are fully mobilised with trucks and personnel to ensure prompt collection and…
DAYLIGHT Publisher, Chief Azuh Amatus at the 12th edition of Realnews anniversary lecture, in Sheraton, Lagos…recently R-L: Chief Azuh Amatus with Ichie Azuh Arinze at the event
German president, Frank A car-ramming attack on a German Christmas market killed five people and wounded more than 200, Saxony-Anhalt state premier Reiner Haseloff said on Saturday, updating the toll. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was with him to pay respects in the eastern city of Magdeburg, voiced concern for some 40 critically injured people and condemned the “terrible catastrophe”. He pledged that Germany would respond “with the full force of the law” over “the terrible attack that injured and killed so many people” close to the anniversary of a deadly 2016 jihadist attack on a Berlin Christmas market. Scholz also…
Chickens Ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities, costs of basic food items have skyrocketed, raising apprehension among Nigerians, Daily Trust can report. This is as many civil servants, who spoke to our correspondents in different states of the country, said celebrations would be low-key.Many of them also that said they were awaiting their December salaries.Checks by Daily Trust in major markets showed a sharp rise in prices of chickens, turkeys, cows, groundnut oil and other commodities.This is amidst the cost of living crisis in the country, which is believed to have been triggered by the present administration’s policies…