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Explains how he picked up $1m, $850,000, $750,000, $400,000 for ex-CBN gov…says Emefiele never rewarded him, case adjourned to April 29A dispatch rider, Monday Osazuwa, on Friday, narrated to the Special Offences Court in Lagos how the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, instructed him on different occasions to collect the sum of $3m cash in tranches.Osazuwa, who was led in evidence in chief by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the court that he had been a dispatch rider at Zenith Bank since 2001, before joining the CBN as a contract…

The Northern Elders Forum has come under fire for its recent comments regarding the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The NEF recently said it regretted supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general election.The forum said it would prioritise someone who is seen as “more inclusive, less controversial, and more aligned with the interests of all regions of the country”.Reacting to the comment in a press statement on Saturday, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, described the action of the NEF as a political burden on the North.Matawalle stressed that members of NEF lack the authority to speak for…

…Says Gov Abdulrazaq’s action betrayal, irresponsibleThe Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern and dissatisfaction over Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s repeated failure to prioritize and project the developmental challenges facing Kwara State in discussions with the President of the Federation, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”We are deeply concerned that during a recent high-level meeting with the President, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq chose to discuss the 700km Lagos-Calabar Road coastal project instead of addressing critical infrastructural needs within Kwara State, notably the deplorable state of the less than 20km Ilorin – OmuAran, Ilorin – Kaiama and other…

Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Bashiru, has sent a message to Nigerian citizens to begin to assess the good performance or otherwise of their Governors in their various states as huge funds had been made available to them by the federal government to cushion the adverse effects of subsidy, bring succour to masses and champion the welfare and general wellbeing of their people in their respective states.The Senator stated that the basis of the programmes being put in place by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government were designed to take back Nigeria to the path of socioeconomic productivity, probity, prudence, accountability and…

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore said spraying of the Naira notes could not have been the offence of controversial transgender, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky.Sowore stated this in a statement via his Facebook page on Friday.Recall that Bobrisky was handed six-month jail term over mutilation of the Naira currency by a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday.Reacting to the development, Sowore said the energy exerted into the prosecution and jailing of Bobrisky by EFCC, showed that his real offence could not have been spraying Naira at a party.He said the “real…

The Narcotics Control Bureau in Goa, India, has announced the arrest of a Nigerian couple, Stanley and Usha C, for their alleged involvement in a drug syndicate. As part of the operation, assets worth Rs 1.06 crore linked to the couple have been frozen.According to a statement released by Amit Ghawate, the Additional Director of NCB Goa, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Stanley was apprehended on Wednesday after a thorough investigation. The NCB Goa team acted on reliable information and seized 7.35 grams of cocaine from Raju S, a resident of Saligao, on February 13, 2024.Ghawate stated that during the…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has claimed that the electricity tariffs that were recently increased, will reduce if the exchange rate falls below N1,000 to a dollar.Adelabu made this comment when he appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday.On April 3, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, announced the removal of subsidy on the electricity consumed by Band A customers.Band A customers now pay N255/KWh, a hike from N68/kWh, while others maintain the old tariffs.But Adelabu has now given conditions for a possible reduction.“The tariff is flexible. I can tell you if the naira gains more and the exchange…

Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Federal High Court in Lagos with no option of fine.Details later… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com

Residents of Igbonna Community in Oyun LGA of Kwara State have been thrown to anguish and tears as heavy rainstorm had devastating effects on several buildings.Victims are at the moment counting their losses in the community following the havoc caused by the rainstorms, during which rooftops of several houses were blown off.Speaking after an on-the-spot assessment of the devastation, Barr. A S Salami, the National President of Igbonna Descendants Development Union, IDPU, described the occurrence as highly devastating.According to him, “the experience is worrisome. Few houses, if any, were left untouched by the storms from the heavy rain. Some houses…

Aarebirin (Dr.) Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba is a remarkable leader vying for the position of chairperson of Ikorodu local government area in Lagos State. As the National Chairman of the Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria and the Vice-Chairman of Ikorodu local government, she has proven herself an accomplished leader.Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba is not only dedicated to her leadership roles but is also passionate about women empowerment and youth upliftment initiatives. She strongly believes in the power of education to transform lives and communities and emphasizes its importance at all stages of life.In alignment with the Lagos State…