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Mayor Yemi Mobolade under investigation in US for plotting racist attack to win election

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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is facing scrutiny over alleged ties to Derrick Bernard, who was recently indicted for orchestrating a staged hate crime during Mobolade’s mayoral campaign. Bernard, who is Black, allegedly vandalized a campaign sign with a racial slur and burned a cross in an incident authorities have labeled a hoax intended to garner sympathy and support for Mobolade’s candidacy. According to the indictment, Bernard communicated with Mobolade about the plan, including a message on the day of the incident predicting his victory. While Mobolade initially denied any…

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Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to be deported from UK over alleged £1.87m fraud

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A Nigerian controversial pastor based in the United Kingdom, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega whose church was shut down over alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his case against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. The UK immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, the cousin of John Boyega, the Star Wars actor, should be deported back to Nigeria after investigations over misuse of funds by his church. Adegboyega was the head of SPAC Nation. The church was shut down after failing to properly account for more than £1.87…

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Polaris Bank Partners Amtis Skills Place to Empower Young, Next Generation Designers

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In its determination to produce the next generation of young designers who will go on to capture the imagination of the world in fashion, Polaris Bank partnered, with Amtis Skills Place, a body dedicated to producing contemporary vocational skills to young Nigerians to identify, train and mentor young designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition. Since its inception in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has been committed to equipping young Nigerians with vocational skills, bridging the gap between traditional education and the evolving job market. This year’s event, proudly sponsored by…

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RCCG Pastor Detained Abroad for Addressing Congregation as ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ – Pastor Adeboye

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), revealed the detention of one of the church’s pastors abroad for using the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen” to address attendees at a program. The phrase was deemed discriminatory within the cultural context of the host country, where it failed to acknowledge all recognized gender identities. Adeboye shared this during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service at the RCCG Throne of Grace in Lagos, where he delivered a sermon titled My Father’s House. The service was broadcast to RCCG…

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Ex-govt official forfeits 753 Abuja duplexes to EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the recovery of an estate in the Lokogoma District of Abuja, measuring 150,500 square meters and comprising 753 duplexes and other apartments. The commission described this as its “largest single asset recovery” since its establishment in 2003. The property, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, was forfeited following a court ruling on Monday, December 2, 2024, delivered by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie. According to a statement released by the commission, the forfeiture was executed under its mandate to prevent individuals from…

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Content creator, ‘Egungun of Lagos’, breaks silence after viral video

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Nigerian content creator Kuye Adegoke, popularly known as Egungun of Lagos, has addressed the public following a leaked video that has sparked widespread reactions online. The viral video shows Egungun on a video call with an unidentified woman while brushing his teeth. During the call, the content creator, dressed in shorts, unintentionally exposed his private parts. This incident comes shortly after his wife, Pashotah, disclosed an attempted blackmail involving private videos of her husband. According to her, a Snapchat user screen-recorded a video Egungun had intended to send to her…

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LASAA’s new offices commissioned to boost operations

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Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has launched new porta cabin offices located in Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, Lagos Television premises and LASAA warehouse. This initiative aims to bring the Agency closer to its many clients and improve the regulation of outdoor advertising landscape, ultimately optimizing revenue generation for the State. Speaking at the launching of the new offices, the Managing Director/CEO of the Agency, Prince Fatiu Akiolu said they are extensions of the Agency’s branches across the State. According to him, “The porta cabins…

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Auditor-General Uncovers N14bn Tax Irregularities Across Over 30 Agencies

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Tax irregularities amounting to N14.33 billion across more than 30 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) has been revealed by a report by the by the Auditor-General of the Federation. The findings, presented in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses, expose significant lapses in tax deductions, remittances, and adherence to financial regulations between 2020 and 2021. The report highlighted that six MDAs accounted for N129.34 million in under-deductions of taxes. Paragraphs 234 and 235 of the Financial Regulations (2009) require accounting officers to ensure timely deduction and…

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I Was Rushed to the Hospital Three Times for Medical Emergency – Omotola

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Veteran Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as Omosexy, has expressed profound gratitude to God after surviving a severe health crisis that nearly claimed her life. In a heartfelt message shared on her social media platform, the actress recounted her recent ordeal, which included undergoing emergency surgery following intense back and chest pain, persistent vomiting, and debilitating stomach discomfort. Omotola revealed that the health scare occurred while she was immersed in professional responsibilities, including working on her films and attending a screening event for Gladiator II. The iconic actress used…

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Biden Urges Ukraine to Lower Conscription Age to 18 to Bolster Forces Against Russia

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The outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden urged Ukraine on Wednesday to reduce its minimum conscription age from 25 to 18 to address a manpower shortage as Russian forces continue their offensive. The suggestion comes amid speculation that incoming President Donald Trump may adopt a different approach, potentially encouraging Kyiv to pursue a peace deal with Moscow. A senior U.S. official stated that Ukraine faces a critical recruitment challenge as it contends with a larger and better-equipped adversary, while its pool of willing volunteers diminishes. “The reality is that…

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