Why we sealed Ortom’s Oracle Business -Benue Govt

The Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) weekend sealed off the premises of Oracle Business Limited, owned by former Governor Samuel Ortom over an alleged N93.5 million tax default. Also sealed in the Makurdi operation led by the BIRS acting Chairman, Mr. Sunday Odagba and Board Secretary/Legal Adviser, Mr. Ushahemba Dekaa were Jagshu …

NDLEA intercepts cocaine, opioids hidden in sanitary pads, hair cream

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus at three courier companies in Lagos. In a statement on Sunday by the agency’s Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, he said in one …

NAFDAC finally speaks on Pastor Jeremiah’s miracle soap, water

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is investigating the miracle water and soap being sold at Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin. In a statement on Sunday, NAFDAC accused the church of using its name to mislead and deceive the public. In the statement signed by …

Court fixes September 12 for hearing on Emefiele forfeited assets

The Federal High Court in Lagos has set Thursday, September 12, 2024, for the hearing of all applications concerning the permanent forfeiture of assets and funds linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu adjourned the case after listening to submissions from the legal representatives of all parties involved. …

Obama’s half brother endorses Trump for U.S. President

Malik Obama, the elder half-brother of former US President Barack Obama, has endorsed the US Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump for the 2024 US presidential election. Malik, who previously celebrated his younger sibling, Barack’s groundbreaking 2008 election, announced his endorsement of Trump’s candidature in a post on his X account on Wednesday. In …

Nigeria can only get worse – Ejimakor to President Tinubu

Lead Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, on Thursday cautioned President Bola Tinubu against the continued detention of the Biafra agitator. Ejimakor warned that the situation in Nigeria would worsen as long as Tinubu continues to sanction Kanu’s alleged illegal detention. Posting on X, the constitutional lawyer …

LASTMA official, three others injured in Lagos multiple crashe

An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and three other yet-to-be-identified persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred in the Ajah area of the state on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement by the LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, on Wednesday. He said, “The …