Channels TV reporter kidnapped in Rivers, N30m ransom demanded

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Mr Joshua Rogers, a journalist and reporter with Channels Television, was on Thursday night kidnapped by Gunmen at his residence in Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Rogers, who covers the Rivers State Government House for his organisation, was reportedly trailed after he closed from work to his residence. The miscreants accosted him before he alighted from his car, pointed a gun at him and whisked him along with his vehicle off to an unknown destination at about 9 pm. A source who said he doesn’t want…

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Lagos monarch, Osolo of Isolo dies at 64

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Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, is dead. The monarch, aged 64, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, shortly after observing Eid prayers. The Executive Chairman, Isolo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo, announced the death in a statement he personally signed. The statement reads: “I have the instruction of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu, to formally announce the passing of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru…

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Nollywood actor Junior Pope dies in boat mishap

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Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and three crew members have lost their lives following a tragic boat accident. The Actors Guild of Nigeria has subsequently stopped all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides. The guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024 and posted on social media on Thursday. Additionally, actors are barred from participating in any film produced by Adanma Luke until further notice. Luke is the producer of the movie titled “The other side of life,” in which Junior Pope was starring…

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Ogunbanjo’s family sues charter company over helicopter crash

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The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who was killed in a Southern California helicopter crash in February filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, against the US helicopter company. The former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son were also onboard the ill-fated helicopter. The Ogunbanjo family stated that the flight should have been grounded because of treacherous weather. In February, Wigwe, his wife and his son died following a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border,…

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Looted funds: EFCC recovers N30bn from humanitarian ministry

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N30bn from the N37,170, 855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the former minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. Sources in the anti-graft agency said the commission had also uncovered over N500m from the scam associated with Umar-Farouk’s successor, Betta Edu, who was recently suspended by President Bola Tinubu. N37,170,855,753.44 was reportedly transferred from government coffers and sent to 38 different bank accounts domiciled in five legacy commercial banks belonging to or connected with a contractor, James Okwete. It was gathered…

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Edo deputy governor impeached

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Embattled deputy governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly. The impeachment, Monday, followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. The impeachment proceedings culminated in a dramatic vote that saw Shaibu ousted from his position. The proceedings were initiated earlier this week. The seven-man panel investigating allegations of constitutional breaches against the Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu on Friday concluded its sitting without Shaibu…

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Comedian AY, wife separate after 20 years

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Ayo Makun, Nigerian comedian, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have separated after 20 years of “friendship/marriage”. The comedian confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram page on Sunday. He said he had reached a stage where he could no longer entertain the public with “deep personal family issues.” He wrote, “Many people believe that staying silent simply means that one is incapable of dealing with issues. Projecting a negative narrative against someone who is not struggling to defend himself doesn’t mean he is weak. Some…

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Hoteliers, school owners charging in dollars risk arrest – EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has stated that hotels, schools, and other establishments that accept payments in dollars from their customers are at risk of facing arrest. The Chairman, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, said this in the agency’s publication called EFCC Alert on Monday, adding that action would be taken against individuals involved in the dollarisation of the economy. According to him, the exception is if foreigners come in to transact business and the only means of transacting is their credit card and dollar but to charge local customers in…

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FG declares Thursday additional Eid-el-Fitr holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr. This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed…

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Edo State Deputy Governor impeached

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The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached Mr.Philip Shaibu, the embattled deputy governor of the state. The impeachment was consequently as a result of the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the state Chief Judge to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. The panel was headed by Justice S.A. Omonua (retd.), and it ended its sitting on Friday after Shaibu failed to appear before it. He was probed on allegations of perjury and leaking of government’s secrets. The panel had adjourned till Thursday…

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