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Monthly Archives: April 2018

Wife demanded divorce before husband’s death– Witness

An FCT High Court sitting in Jabi on Thursday heard that Maryam Sanda had asked for divorce before the death of her husband. The Prosecution witness, Ibrahim Muhammed, made this known when he was led in evidence by the Prosecution Counsel, Mr James Idachaba, at the resumed hearing. Maryam, her mother, her brothers; Maimuna Aliyu and Aliyu Sanda, and her ... Read More »

Appeal court freezes Fayose’s Zenith Bank accounts

….Nullifies governor’s Victory at Federal High Court After a relief of one year and four months, the hammer of the Court of Appeal has fallen on the two accounts of Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose domiciled with the Zenith Bank. The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday ordered that the two accounts be frozen having been convinced by the argument of ... Read More »

OAU unveils Monica Osagie as student in sex-for-marks scandal

  The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife today said Monica Osagie was  the student involved in a sex-for-marks scandal, that has sorely questioned the morality of university dons, in the training of young Nigerians. Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), said Monica Osetobe Osagie was studying for a Masters in Business Administration. He also ... Read More »

Court restrains police, SSS from arresting Senator Omo-Agege

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama, Abuja has ordered the police and the State Security Service (DSS) to desist from arresting Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central) over Wednesday’s disruption of the Senate’s proceedings during which its mace was allegedly stolen. Justice Isahq Bello, who is the court’s Chief Judge, gave the order Thursday while ruling on ... Read More »

 Money laundering: I can’t be convicted – Metuh ….As court refuses request for foreign treatment   Former spokesman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh said Thursday that his trial will not lead to conviction. Metuh said: “I will go to the witness box. There is nothing in my case that will ever lead to conviction.” He spoke in ... Read More »

FG appoints Victor Uwajeh to trace, recover looted funds

The Federal government has appointed a London based Nigerian private investigator, Victor Uwajeh to help the government trace and recover undeclared assets and proceeds of fraud as part of the ongoing fight against corruption in the country. The appointment of Uwajeh is obtained in a letter signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution matters, Okoi Obono-Obla. ... Read More »

DriElizabeth Solaru is coming to the 2018 GTBank Food and Drink Fair

Baking aficionado and founder of Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium, Elizabeth Solaruwill be at the GTBank Food and Drink Fair to facilitate a Masterclass on how to make great wedding cakes. Elizabeth was recently named as one of the world’s “Masterful 100.” Her creations have been featured in numerous international publications including Wedluxe, Strictly Weddings and The Telegraph, amongst several others. Elizabeth’s ... Read More »

Sex Scandal: OAU suspends Prof. Akindele

The Obafemi Awolowo University has suspended Professor Richard Akindele over the audio conversation in which he demanded sex from a female student. According to a press statement signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, a prima facie case has been established against him. “Having regard to the gravity of the offence for which Professor Richard I. Akindele is found ... Read More »

APC convention to hold May 15

Barely any last minute change of plans, the elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may hold on Monday, May 15, 2018. In a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dated April 9, 2018 with the title, notice of conduct of congresses/national convention, the party it intend to conduct special local government congresses to elect delegates ... Read More »

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