Suspended monarch arraigned in court for land grabbing, assault on police officer

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The government of Ogun State Government has arraigned the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Owolabi before Justice Sunday Adeniyi of the state High Court, Abeokuta for land grabbing. Oba Owolabi, a member of the Egba Traditional Council, has also been suspended over the same allegation. On Wednesday, a statement by the Ministry of Justice, stated that Oba Owolabi was arraigned on Tuesday: “for conspiracy to sell property without authority, sale of property without authority, unlawful use of agents, forceful takeover of land, assault of a police officer, and obtaining by…

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Nigerian-born US citizen arrested for $690,000 wire fraud, identity theft

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A naturalized United States citizen from Nigeria, Oladapo Olalekan Fadugba, has been indicted for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements in connection with obtaining U.S. citizenship. He may face up to 27 years in prison following his indictment . According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Fadugba, 40, of Jacksonville, was charged after an investigation revealed that he allegedly diverted more than $690,000 in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funds, which were intended as reimbursements to a large…

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Union Bank’s Edu360 Initiative Fuels Future Stars at Greensprings Football Academy

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Union Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development and quality education by sponsoring the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy. The five-day training camp, held from April 13 to April 17, 2025, at the School’s Lekki campus, catered to children aged 5 to 17. Participants received expert coaching from top international coaches affiliated with the West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Dutch Football Association and the English Football League (EFL), alongside support from coaches from the Lagos State Football Association and Nigerian football legend Victor Ikpeba, “The Prince…

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Gov. Oborewvori, Okowa, PDP members defect to APC in Delta

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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has been collapsed its structure into the All Progressive Congress(APC). This was the outcome of the meeting of the party attended by stakeholders in Asaba on Wednesday. The outcome of the meeting was announced at a press conference in Asaba by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, alongside Senator James Manager, a pioneer member of the party. Vice President, Kashim Shetima is expected to receive Governor Sheriff Oborewvori and his predecessor, Sen. Okowa and other members of PDP into the camp…

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Bauchi woman, aged 40 allegedly defiles 12 year-old boy in her care

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Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old woman, and resident of Tashan Jama’are in Bauchi State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old boy employed to assist her with her business. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, it stated that the victim, an Arabic pupil identified as Abubakar Yakubu (name withheld for privacy), was housed at the suspect’s residence in Tashan Jama’are. However , within a period of two months, the boy was subjected to repeated sexual abuse…

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Union Bank Rewards Customers with Motorcycles, Cash Prizes in 3rd Save and Win Palli Promo 4 Monthly Draw

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Union Bank of Nigeria has rewarded another set of customers in the ongoing Save and Win Palli Promo 4 campaign. Six lucky customers each won a brand-new motorcycle, and 120 additional winners won cash prizes. The third monthly hybrid live draws were transparently conducted at the Bank’s Sabo, Yaba Branch in Lagos under the supervision of relevant regulatory institutions. For integrity purposes, some of the winners were contacted to congratulate and remind them that the Bank will never call to request or confirm their confidential banking details such as BVN,…

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Delta Governor’s aide dies on Easter Monday; husband in protective custody

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Special Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export, Chief Love Shimite, has passed away. She died in the early hours of Easter Monday after what sources described as a brief illness. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, said Shimite was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken. Edafe also revealed that her husband has been placed in protective custody, not under arrest, following threats reportedly made against him. According to Edafe: “He (the husband)…

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Harvard University sues Trump over funding cuts

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US President Donald Trump’s administration has been sued by Harvard on Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets, tax-exempt status and the enrolment of foreign students, but Harvard has refused to bow. “This case involves the Government’s efforts to use the withholding of federal funding as leverage to gain control of…

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Polaris Bank Pledges Continuous Partnership with NDLEA to Combat Drug Abuse, Trafficking, and Money Laundering

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Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse, trafficking, and money laundering in Nigeria and beyond. The pledge was made by the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal, during a courtesy visit by a 15-member NDLEA management team to the Bank’s headquarters in Lagos last Wednesday. Polaris Bank has been a longstanding supporter of NDLEA’s mission, sponsoring advocacy initiatives, and media campaigns, and providing tools and infrastructure to aid the agency’s operations. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Lawal…

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Portable gets ₦20m gift from Burna Boy for defeating Speed Darlington in boxing match

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Damini Ogulu, Grammy Award-winning artiste popularly known as Burna Boy, has gifted ₦20 million to controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. Portable confirmed the generous gift in a post shared on Instagram on Saturday. “₦20 million from Burna Boy. If you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu? God bless your family,” Portable wrote. Portable has been celebrating his win over rival Darlington Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington, who has blamed his defeat in Saturday’s celebrity…

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