Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to Be Deported After Losing £1.87m Fraud Case Appeal
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, whose church was shut down over allegations of financial misconduct involving £1.87 million, has lost his legal battle against deportation. An immigration tribunal ruled that Adegboyega, 44, the cousin of actor John Boyega, should be deported to Nigeria despite his claims that removal would violate his human rights. The former head […]
South Africa Eases Visa Rules for Nigerian Businesspeople, Introduces Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visas
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that the country has simplified its visa processes to facilitate travel for Nigerian businesspeople and tourists, including the introduction of five-year multiple-entry visas. Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, attended by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Ramaphosa […]
South Korea Lawmakers Overturn President’s Martial Law Declaration Amid Mass Protests
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean lawmakers have defied President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, voting unanimously to reject the measure. The move comes after Yoon’s surprise announcement on Tuesday, which sparked widespread protests and condemnation from opposition leaders. The president’s decision to impose martial law was seen as an attempt […]
Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 to Boost Power Supply
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law, a comprehensive plan designed to address energy sector challenges and foster economic and industrial growth in the state. The governor signed the bill on Tuesday at the Lagos House in Ikeja. According to the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega […]
Portable Zazu Addresses Egungun’s Infidelity in New Song
Nigerian artist Portable Zazu has weighed in on the controversy surrounding content creator Egungun’s cheating scandal. Egungun, whose real name is Kuye Adegoke, recently faced public scrutiny after a video emerged showing him interacting with another woman, despite his wife’s public support during a blackmail incident. In response, Portable Zazu released a song in Yoruba, […]
FCID Interrogates Pastor Bolaji Idowu Over Alleged Real Estate Fraud and Money Laundering in Abuja
Operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian police are currently questioning Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of the Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to Sahara Reporters, Pastor Idowu, also known for hosting the “Next-Level Prayer Conference,” was arrested by the police and is […]
Funke Akindele Appointed UNAIDS National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is excited to announce the appointment of Funke Akindele, a renowned, multiple award-winning actress, movie producer, and director, as its new National Goodwill Ambassador (GWA) for Nigeria. This distinguished appointment acknowledges Funke Akindele’s exceptional efforts in the fight against HIV, her steadfast advocacy, and her dedication to […]
Tax Reforms Will Fix Economy, Promote Shared Prosperity – Taiwo Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has highlighted the purpose of the tax reform bills awaiting legislative approval, stating they are designed to fix the economy and promote shared prosperity rather than simply generate more revenue. Speaking as a panelist at Channels Television’s town hall meeting on tax reforms […]
Police Arrest Lawyer Dele Farotimi Over Alleged Defamation of UBA CEO Tony Elumelu
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have reportedly detained human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi over allegations of defaming Tony Elumelu, the Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA). The arrest was disclosed by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in a post on his X account […]
Court Orders Arrest of Ex-AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru Over Alleged N4.9 Billion Fraud
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This action followed Kuru’s absence in court on Monday, where he was scheduled to be arraigned on a six-count charge, including allegations […]