How N3bn Kogi LG funds were laundered through private accounts — Witness

A prosecution witness, Remigius Egu, on Tuesday, narrated before a Federal High Court in Abuja how over N3 billion belonging to various Local Government Areas in Kogi State was allegedly diverted and laundered through private accounts. Egu, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank, testified as the sixth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Ali
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A prosecution witness, Remigius Egu, on Tuesday, narrated before a Federal High Court in Abuja how over N3 billion belonging to various Local Government Areas in Kogi State was allegedly diverted and laundered through private accounts. Egu, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank, testified as the sixth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Ali

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Inter secure 2–1 win over Bayern in Champions League quarter-final

Inter Milan edged Bayern Munich 2–1 in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash on Tuesday night, claiming a valuable away win in Germany. The visitors took the lead in the 38th minute through Lautaro Martínez, who finished off a well-placed assist from Marcus Thuram. The Italian side held on to the advantage
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Inter Milan edged Bayern Munich 2–1 in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash on Tuesday night, claiming a valuable away win in Germany. The visitors took the lead in the 38th minute through Lautaro Martínez, who finished off a well-placed assist from Marcus Thuram. The Italian side held on to the advantage

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VIDEO: I’m not cheating again, Davido commits to monogamy, reveals wedding plans

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he is turning over a new leaf in his personal life, pledging fidelity and a renewed focus on family. In an interview on The Breakfast Club podcast on Tuesday, the multi-award-winning artist candidly addressed his past relationships, admitting that past mistakes have shaped his current
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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he is turning over a new leaf in his personal life, pledging fidelity and a renewed focus on family. In an interview on The Breakfast Club podcast on Tuesday, the multi-award-winning artist candidly addressed his past relationships, admitting that past mistakes have shaped his current

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Arsenal outclass Madrid 3–0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Arsenal took a commanding lead in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie with a dominant 3–0 victory over Real Madrid at home on Tuesday night. After a goalless first half, the Gunners found their rhythm in the second half, scoring all three goals within a 17-minute period. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 58th
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Arsenal took a commanding lead in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie with a dominant 3–0 victory over Real Madrid at home on Tuesday night. After a goalless first half, the Gunners found their rhythm in the second half, scoring all three goals within a 17-minute period. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 58th

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Mbah urges Africa to exploit intra-trade for economic growth

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has urged the African continent to exploit the power of intra-Africa trade and opportunities inherent in the African Continental Free Trade Area for economic development. Mbah said that Africa has all it takes through robust regional collaboration and trade facilitation to build its own table, rather than waiting
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The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has urged the African continent to exploit the power of intra-Africa trade and opportunities inherent in the African Continental Free Trade Area for economic development. Mbah said that Africa has all it takes through robust regional collaboration and trade facilitation to build its own table, rather than waiting

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Olubadan council reinstates suspended Mogaji Akinsola

The Olubadan Advisory Council has reinstated Olawale Oladoja Akinsola as the Mogaji of Akinsola Family Compound in the Labiran area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Akinsola’s appointment was earlier revoked on March 12, 2024, over allegations of sealing more than 200 houses in Labinkulu, Aponmode, Isagunna and other communities in Akinyele Local Government Area in 2023.
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The Olubadan Advisory Council has reinstated Olawale Oladoja Akinsola as the Mogaji of Akinsola Family Compound in the Labiran area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Akinsola’s appointment was earlier revoked on March 12, 2024, over allegations of sealing more than 200 houses in Labinkulu, Aponmode, Isagunna and other communities in Akinyele Local Government Area in 2023.

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Tinubu’s appointments are merit-based, Presidency knocks Ndume

The Presidency has slammed the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, over his comments that President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments are lopsided. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution. The Borno senator described the appointments as violations
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The Presidency has slammed the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, over his comments that President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments are lopsided. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution. The Borno senator described the appointments as violations

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Plateau killings genocidal, sponsored — Mutfwang

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has described the recent killings in the state as genocidal and alleged that they were being sponsored. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Mutfwang condemned the attacks which claimed at least 52 lives, including those of children, on March 28 in Bokkos and Bassa
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The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has described the recent killings in the state as genocidal and alleged that they were being sponsored. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Mutfwang condemned the attacks which claimed at least 52 lives, including those of children, on March 28 in Bokkos and Bassa

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Nigeria’s federalism not broken, just poorly managed – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s federal system is not inherently faulty but has been weighed down by poor resource management and a lack of accountability across all levels of government. Speaking at the 7th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima said the country’s challenges are less about
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s federal system is not inherently faulty but has been weighed down by poor resource management and a lack of accountability across all levels of government. Speaking at the 7th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima said the country’s challenges are less about

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From chains to freedom: Kukah’s brother, others detail harrowing 32-day ordeal in captivity

Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits, saying he had given up hope of surviving. Kuka was among the 60 kidnapped victims rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and received by the National Security
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Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits, saying he had given up hope of surviving. Kuka was among the 60 kidnapped victims rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and received by the National Security

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