By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned further hearing in the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to June 26, 27, and July 4 and 5, 2025. The adjournment followed arguments between prosecution and defence counsel over the admissibility of cross-examining the prosecution’s third witness. Presiding judge,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail in the sum of N20 million to Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, a music producer and former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, in connection with an alleged $255,000 foreign exchange fraud. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, who presided over the case on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 7 arraigned music promoter Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of foreign exchange malpractice and money laundering totaling $397,106. ThankGod and his company, Eezee Global Concepts Limited, face a seven-count amended…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian football star and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is set to be recognised at the 6th edition of the Timeline Awareness Initiative Lecture and Awards, scheduled to hold on May 29, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Currently on a season-long loan with Turkish club Galatasaray, Osimhen has netted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) marked a pivotal moment in African cinema, as the annual event spotlighted a dynamic shift towards inclusivity and emerging talent within the continent’s storytelling industry. Held with its trademark glamour, this year’s AMVCA showcased a deliberate blend of industry veterans and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has confirmed her appearance at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos, following an invitation over alleged currency abuse at her daughter’s wedding ceremony. In a statement via her verified Instagram account, Ojo disclosed that she received the invitation while in the United…
By Ayomide Otitoju Labour unions in Lagos defied heavy downpours on Wednesday to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day in a vibrant show of unity and resilience, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers. The colourful May Day parade, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, featured union…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that Nigeria now has the highest number of malnourished children in Africa. The agency disclosed this disturbing statistic on Tuesday, noting that only two out of every ten children affected by severe malnutrition are currently receiving treatment. According to UNICEF, Nigeria is home to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of renowned rights activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The anti-corruption body announced the arrest on its official social media handle on Tuesday, stating that Otse was detained following multiple petitions accusing him of…
