Category: Society

Bobrisky convicted for abusing Naira by Federal Court

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A Federal High Court siting in Lagos on Friday has convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky a.k.a. Mummy of Lagos for abusing the Naira. Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted him after the review of the facts of the case. In his allocutus, Bobrisky told the court that he was not aware of the law on abusing the naira. He said that he is a social media influencer with over five million followers. The judge then told him that ignorance of the law was not an excuse. He said,…

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Soulcomms Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Unveils New Chief Operating Officer

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Soulcomms, a leading Strategic Communications and Engagement Agency has marked a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. This momentous occasion not only commemorates two decades of excellence and innovation but also signals a new chapter with the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer. The company’s 20th anniversary celebration was marked with an exclusive Cocktail event with the theme, “20 Years of Soulful Engagement.” Clients, Industry Stakeholders, former staff of the company, and other esteemed guests graced the colourful occasion.  The highpoint of the occasion was the unveiling of Soulcomms’ 20th Anniversary…

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Residents Loot Truck Conveying Palliatives in Ondo

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Residents of Ondo State looted a truck conveying food items branded in President Tinubu’s name, according reports. It was gathered that the driver of the truck was overpowered after his vehicle developed a mechanical fault at the popular cultural centre junction on Ondo express road. However, remnants of the food items were observed on the roadside. Witnesses who confirmed the development revealed that those who attacked the truck and also looted its contents included petty traders, artisans, drivers and commercial motorcyclists. According to a witness, “How they got to know…

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Lekan Balogun dies at 81

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The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors. Reports say, the late Olubadan died at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Balogun came from Ali-Iwo compound in the present Ibadan North East local government area. He became the Olubadan on March 11, 2022. Born on October, 1942, the monarch passed on shortly after he was moved to the health facility. He was an academic and politician before he ascended the throne after the death of his predecessor, Late Oba Saliu Adetunji who…

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Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival receives boost from ATBOWATON

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The Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival event, billed for April 2024 has received a boost from the managing director of Tarzan Marine Engineering Services, Dr. Ganiyu Balogun who is also the National President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON). In a chat with Mr. Olumuyiwa Adesanya, the initiator and founder of Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival, he said, “our aim is to boost the socio-economic trade activities of the state in an exciting manner, and we have had the privilege of reaching out to the…

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Monarch suspended for decorating Fuji musician with new naira notes

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Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, the Olu of Owode in the Obafemi/Owode Local Government of Ogun State, has been slammed with a two-month suspension for decorating a popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 with new naira notes. The traditional ruler confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that the suspension was announced during the traditional rulers’ meeting on Friday. He was suspended for two months without salaries by the Egba Traditional Council over alleged abuse of naira notes. “They said the suspension was due to the way I…

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Threat calls, attacks delay Durojaiye Bolaji’s return from UK

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A grassroots mobilizer and politician in Ifako Ijaye Local Government Area of Lagos State, Durojaiye Nurudeen Bolaji has abandoned his residence over attacks by hoodlums. Durojaiye, a card carrying member of the All Peoples’ Congress (APC) and a staunch supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since the days of Alliance for Democracy (AD), vigorously campaigned for the Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election. He printed posters, banners, souvenirs and financially supported Tinubu’s campaign in his community, with the promise that most of the youths would benefit once…

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Aisha Achimugu’s tax returns demanded after lavish birthday

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Abuja-based socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has been asked to provide details of her annual tax returns by the FCT-Internal Revenue Service. In a now-deleted post on its official X (formerly Twitter) platform, the FCT-IRS had reached out to the socialite to avail the agency of her tax returns. It said, “The FCT-Internal Revenue Service extends our warmest birthday wishes to you! “May this special day be filled with joy and blessing. Remember to fulfill your tax obligations by filing your annual tax returns.’’ The move by the tax agency came on…

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Globus Bank staff commits suicide inside office toilet

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On January 8, 2024 at about 1pm, a 32 year-old lady identified as Amarachi Ugochukwu who worked as a marketing staff of Globus bank, Ikorodu, Lagos, was found dead in the staff toilet. According to report, she had left her phone on her table and the phone kept ringing which made her colleagues to start looking for her, after which the office toilet door was noticed to have been locked behind. After several taps on the door without response, it was forcefully opened and her motionless body with an empty…

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Genesis Global’s annual programme tagged ‘Harvest of Strange Favour’ billed for December 15

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Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe,the Shepherd in charge of Celestial Church Of Christ, Genesis Global has announced the commencement of the power-packed annual harvest of the church. The program tagged ‘Harvest Of Strange Favour’ is set to begin on Friday; the 15th of December, 2023 with a power encounter vigil/Hallel Night of praise as usual. According to the media aide to the Prophet, Oluwaseun Fabiyi emphasized that, all is now set for the life-transforming encounter,as this year’s program is uniquely significant, due to the fact that the country is experiencing economic…

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