Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has debunked his death rumours making the rounds on social media, saying he’s alive. The ex-president, who wondered why some people would wish him such, said he quickly informed his family members that he’s hale and hearty. Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Old Garage/Oke Fia-Lameco Dual carriageway in Osogbo, Osun State, one of the projects being inaugurated to commemorate the second anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke. “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that…
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Atiku President Bola Tinubu extends his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday. The former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The President recalls many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians, as well as their engagement as political opponents in the last presidential election. President Tinubu recognizes Atiku’s commitment to…
Beans The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday, said prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in October 2024. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for October 2024 released in Abuja, yesterday. The report said that the average price of 1kg of brown beans increased by 254.23 percent from N790.01 recorded in October 2023 to N2,798.50 in October 2024. “On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of brown beans increased by 2.19 percent in October from the N2,738.59 recorded in September 2024.” It said that the average price of medium-sized…
Multi-talented sons of DAYLIGHT Publisher, Chief Azuh Amatus, EB Sax and CJ Sax, thrilling guests alongside grandpa and grandma, at their recently held high-octane event EB Sax thrilling at the event
Jakes Renowned pastor and spiritual leader Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a health scare during Sunday’s service at The Potter’s House in Dallas, United States. According to an official statement from the church, Bishop Jakes fell ill shortly after delivering a powerful hour-long sermon.In a now-viral video, the esteemed cleric abruptly went silent during a prayer, drawing immediate attention when the microphone slipped from his hand. The congregation watched in shock as the workforce rushed to his aid, prompting an emergency intercessory prayer. Punch
Court I read with disbelief the remarks by Hon. Justice D.E. Osiagor in which he said “petitioner has made overtures to me, directly and indirectly, all of which I declined, may God judge the petitioner and his lawyers forever.” He then recused himself from the matter. It is important to let the honourble judge understand that there is a dictum in law which states “He that alleges must prove” meaning that the person who makes a claim or allegation has the burden of proving it. It is an essential concept in both civil and criminal law, emphasizing that it is…
Salah Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to offer him a new contract – and looks more likely to leave than stay. The 32-year-old, Liverpool’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions, is out of contract at the end of the season. Salah scored twice in the 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday, including the winner from the penalty spot, to take Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Egypt forward, who joined the Reds from Roma in 2017, told reporters, external after the win at St Mary’s: “We…
US court Two Nigerians, Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu, have been sentenced by a United States federal jury to 30 years combined jail term for defrauding some US citizens of $3,500,000. This was contained in a press release made available on the US Department of Justice website and obtained by PUNCH Metro on Monday. According to the statement, the duo of Ibekie and Aniukwu deceived their victims by telling them that they had received substantial inheritances that required some money to claim. The duo would then request their victims to send some amounts of money with a promise to refund them once…
Court Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested fifteen suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested at Abu King Shuluwe Street Akpehe, Makurdi metropolis based on actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include: two cars, five laptop computers, 17 mobile phones among others The suspects would be charged to court as soon as their investigations are concluded.
EFCC officers Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Adewale Estate and Sea Side Estate in the Badore axis of Lagos State. Their arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of some members of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network, OCSN, suspected to be involved in computer-related fraud. Items recovered from them include: exotic cars, mobile devices and mobile phones. The suspects have all volunteered their statements. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.