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Lucky Igbinedion’s mother dies at 85

Dec 3, 2021 topnews

Mr Lucky Igbinedion, former governor of Edo State, has lost his mother, Mrs Maria Oredola Igbinedion. According to a statement by the former governor, she was 85 years old and she is survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The statement reads, “With gratitude to God for a fruitful and eventful life, we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Madam Maria Oredola Igbinedion who joined the Saints in the early hours of December 2, 2021, at the age of 85. She is survived by children,…

ENABLING DREAMS WITH FIRST BANK ‘DECEMBER IS A VYBE’

Dec 2, 2021 topnews

One of the most fascinating quotes of popular British business magnate and author, Sir Richard Brandson is that “A great business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better.” This vital nugget aligns with a global view that a critical element of successful brands is the ability to beyond functional products benefits become a visible partner in customers lives, enabling them live better and happier, aim higher and achieve their dreams. For businesses, this means seeing beyond financial gains into becoming a true ally and partner who make…

Lagos NURTW boss hacked at home, shot dead in hospital

Dec 2, 2021 topnews

Kunle Ajibade, a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Lagos State, has been murdered by suspected hoodlums in Ijeshatedo, in the Surulere area of the state. It was gathered that the assailants stabbed the 28-year-old at his house and trailed him to a hospital where he was receiving treatment. They were said to have shot him multiple times. The victim’s brother, Kehinde, who urged the police to investigate the killing, said his brother was being rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital when he gave up…

Ondo speaker, others arraigned over alleged fraud

Dec 1, 2021 topnews

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Bamidele Oleyelogun was yesterday arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, over alleged financial impropriety. Oleyelogun is being arraigned alongside the Clerk of the house, Bode Adeyelu; the lawmaker representing Akoko South West I in the House, Felemu Bankole and two other staff. Their trial was however stalled following the absence of the lawyer to the EFCC, Didanj Fredrick Frederick, however, said the anti-graft commission did not get the hearing notice until late in the evening…

Sanusi’s banishment declared unlawful by Court

Dec 1, 2021 topnews

The banishment of the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has been declared as illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional by Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court held that the restriction placed on Sanusi after his deposition on March 9, 2020, on the allegation of insubordination, was a clear violation of his right to freedom of movement and personal liberty granted by the constitution. Justice Chikere held that Kano State law was in conflict with the constitution to have held the deposed Emir against his…

Lagos government rejects panel’s casualty figure, says one killed in Lekki

Dec 1, 2021 topnews

The Lagos State Government has rejected the resolution of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters that no fewer than nine persons lost their lives when armed soldiers stormed the Lekki toll gate to disperse #EndSARS protesters on October 20, 2020. This claim, which was contained in a 41-page White Paper released by the state government on Tuesday night, countered the findings by the Justice Doris Okuwobi-led panel that nine persons were killed by gunshots at the toll gate. The JPI…

COVID-19: NCDC confirms two cases of Omicron variant in Nigeria

Dec 1, 2021 topnews

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This was contained in a press release issued by the centre and signed by the Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa. The Omicron variant, a new strain of the coronavirus disease, was reported by South Africa and first detected in Botswana. Following the discovery, countries such as the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Israel among others placed travel bans on southern African countries. Similarly, the government of Canada had also stated that it…

Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d’Or

Nov 30, 2021 topnews

Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentine forward, Lionel Messi has won a record seventh Ballon d’Or, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to the title. The forward inspired Argentina to their first Copa America title since 1993, ending his long wait for silverware at international level. He also lifted the Copa del Rey with Barcelona before joining Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Messi collected his seventh Ballon d’Or during a ceremony in the French capital on Monday evening. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar faced stern competition from the likes of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s…

PFN to FG: N5,000 grant for ‘poor’ Nigerians’ll promote corruption

Nov 30, 2021 topnews

The President of PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has told the Federal Government that the proposed N5,000 grant to poor Nigerians will promote corruption in the country. Oke stated that most of the so-called poor Nigerians do not have phones or bank accounts and may not benefit from the grant. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, recently said that the Federal Government would give a transport grant of N5,000 each to between 30 million and 40 million poor Nigerians for a duration of 12 months, as a…

Lesser Hajj-bound woman arrested in Abuja, excretes 80 pellets of cocaine

Nov 30, 2021 topnews

Olayinka Adisa, an Ogun State-based businesswoman, travelling to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Umrah (lesser Hajj) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for allegedly ingesting 80 pellets of cocaine. Adisa was arrested on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the boarding screening area of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, during an outward clearance of Qatar Airways flight 1418. The NDLEA, in a statement by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Monday, said the suspect claimed she trafficked the drug to get money…