Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State Is Dead

According to reports, Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday.

The Ondo governor died at the age of  67.

It was learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.

“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” a reliable source told Vanguard.

“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”

Background:

Akeredolu experienced health issues after seeking medical treatment abroad in June. Although he returned to Nigeria in September, he remained in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

On Wednesday, December 13, he proceeded on another medical leave and wrote a notice formally transferring power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa who later assumed the responsibilities of the governor in full acting capacity.

Following his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and tried to govern his state from there, leading to public outrage. 

Akeredolu’s wife, Betty announced the suspension of activities lined up to celebrate her 70th birthday.

The Ondo first lady announced the suspension of the activities in Twitter posts after questions were raised over plans to have a fanfare despite her husband’s ill health.

 How Boss Mustapha, Emefiele Stole $6.2 million Cash From CBN Vault Two Weeks To Presidential Election

The special investigator tasked with probing the Central Bank of Nigeria has returned with recommended charges for some senior officials of the past administration, saying they were linked to a brazen and relentless heist of public coffers.

Jim Obazee said President Bola Tinubu should authorise the prosecution of former cabinet secretary Boss Mustapha and ex-central bank chief Godwin Emefiele for their roles in the removal of $6.23 million cash from the bank’s cellar in Abuja.

The alleged theft, said to have taken place on February 8, 2023, roughly two weeks ahead of the February 25 presidential election, was listed among a laundry of alleged corrupt diversion of public money linked to Mr Emefiele and other officials of the Buhari administration.

Narrating the heist to Mr Tinubu in an undated memorandum believed to have reached the president on December 20, 2023, Mr Obazee said it was around February 7-8, 2023, that his investigators discovered that “$6.23 million was unlawfully removed from the vault cash from the foreign payments office, Abuja branch, of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”

“The physical acts of unlawful removal of this amount were captured on the CCTV footage and preserved,” Mr Obazee added.

Mr Obazee, who took the special investigator job despite his own past corruption and abusive behaviour, said efforts to steal the cash commenced on January 26 when Mr Mustapha sent a memo to Mr Emefiele requesting $6.23 million in cash. The memo itself followed a previous one dated January 23 from Mr Buhari to Mr Mustapha, which carried the header: “Presidential Directive on Foreign Election Observer Missions.”

Mr Obazee did not return a request from The Gazette seeking to obtain the video. Still, the anti-graft czar said the investigation suggested that the money was not given to foreign observers, adding that a CBN employee flagged the transaction as suspicious but failed to act.

The investigator held the unreported transaction as part of an elaborate conspiracy to cover up wrongdoing by the previous regime at the CBN.

“A fraudulent cash withdrawal of $6.23 million perpetrated since February 8, 2023, was not discovered nor taken seriously until December 4, 2023, when a request for information was issued by the officer of the special investigator,” Mr Obazee said, adding that there was “an appearance of concealment” by CBN directors and departmental heads, including Ogbu Onyeka, Samuel Chukwuyem Okojere, Elizabeth Fasoranti,

Consequently, Mr Obazee said Messrs Mustapha, Emefiele and those listed above, among others, should be charged for forgery, concealment, stealing, conspiracy and fraud.

Mr Obazee said his investigation into CBN’s actions under Mr Emefiele would continue. He did not immediately recommend charges against Mr Buhari himself, although it was unclear if future evidence would compel him to bring charges against the former president, which would be the first in Nigerian history.

Mr Mustapha declined comments when reached by The Gazette on Saturday evening for this story. An aide to Mr Emefiele said the ex-CBN chief, who was freed on Friday after 195 days in custody, had no comments

DEZIANI BEGS TINUBU!

'I'm Dying Of Cancer, Allow Me Come Back Home'

The embattled former Petroleum Minister during the regime of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who ran to the UK for the fear of the EFCC, Diezani Alison Maduekwe has now beged Nigerian government for linency.

Mrs Diezani, who is reportedly suffering the second stage of her cancer, has beg President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow her to come back to Nigeria to confess to her misappropriation while in office.

Mrs Diezani was answering questions from the press in London after a medical visit.

The former Petroleum minister, who was accused of stealing Nigeria’s money, amounting to billions of dollars, revealed that she is now ready to open up about the money she allegedly misappropriated while I’m office as the minister of Petroleum.

“I am a born again Christian and currently suffering from second stage cancer, which my United Kingdom’s physician advised me to continue taking medication for the rest of my life.

”Yes, no human is perfect, but some time, God Almighty allows some of such to happen.

”I have been accused of misappropriation when I was the petroleum minister, which is true! but I would like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians to forgive me to come back home and offer my contribution because life is temporal, Diezani said in tears.

“My husband and my entire family members including my Nigerian lawyer based in the United Kingdom knew my relationship with Dauda Lawal Dare, the current Zamfara State governor whow I entrusted over $9 billion for safe keeping while he was the Executive Director of the First Bank Nigeria PLC .

“Unfortunately, it has now come to a point that Mr Dauda Lawal is no longer picking my phone calls and even worked in collaboration with UK police to put me under surveillance may be to claim the money I entrusted to him when I die.

“Mr. President Sir, I am ready with your intervention to come back to Nigeria to explain with written evidence signed by my lawyer to return back to Nigeria, the funds I have misappriated. Diezani beg President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

”Nigeria is my country, my home, and there is no place like home.

” As I am talking to you, Dauda Lawal has blacklisted both my phones and those of my lawyers, simply because he is a state governor enjoying immunity.” Diezani cried out.

 

IPOB Commander Arrested In Imo

The Nigeria Police reported the arrest of Ikechukwu Uba, the commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network. Uba was apprehended in Emoha Mgbidi, Oru West LGA, Imo State.
According to a release signed by police spokesperson Henry Okoye, operatives from the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, under the leadership of CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, conducted a raid on the suspects’ hideout on 16th November 2023 resulting in the arrest of Uba and three others.
According to the police,” Following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence on a deadly IPOB/ESN Terrorist Commander named Ikechukwu Uba, of Emoha Mgbidi, in Oru West LGA, of Imo State, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa stormed the hideout of the suspects on 16/12/2023 and arrested him and three others.
The statement reads, ” On interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) Terrorist group, commanding Mgbidi axis and stated further that he masterminded the attacks on Omuma Police Station and soldiers at Mgbidi and Awo-Mmama, narrating further that he receives funding from the Finland-based Simon Ekpa to carry out Terrorist attacks in the State.

MASSIVE FRAUD!

 Nigerian Billionaire Charged With Multimillion-Dollar Fraud, Days After Winning Award

 

Nigerian billionaire businessman Mmobuosi Banye, also known as Dozy Mmobuosi, is facing fraud charges from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. 

In a statement released recently, the SEC said Tingo Group, a pan-African agri-fintech innovator, lied about having $461.7m in its subsidiary Tingo Mobile's Nigerian bank accounts when it only had $50. 

Financial Times reports that Mmobuosi operates three affiliated US-based entities, of which he is the chief executive officer — Tingo Group Inc., Agri-Fintech Holdings Inc., and Tingo International Holdings Inc. 

Details of the charges against Tingo According to the SEC, Mmobuosi is being charged with an alleged multi-year scheme to inflate the financial performance metrics of his companies and key operating subsidiaries to defraud investors worldwide. 

SEC also noted that it seeks emergency relief to prevent the defendants' continued dissemination of false information to investors and protect corporate and investor assets. The statement reads:

 "The SEC’s complaint, filed on December 18, 2023, alleges that, since at least 2019, Mmobuosi spearheaded a scheme to fabricate financial statements and other documents of the three entities and their Nigerian operating subsidiaries, Tingo Mobile Limited and Tingo Foods PLC. 

"The complaint further alleges that Mmobuosi made and caused the entities to make material misrepresentations about their business operations and financial success in press releases, periodic SEC filings, and other public statements. 

“For instance, Tingo Group’s fiscal year 2022 Form 10-K filed in March 2023 reported a cash and cash equivalent balance of $461.7m in its subsidiary Tingo Mobile’s Nigerian bank accounts. In reality, those same bank accounts allegedly had a combined balance of less than $50 as of the end of fiscal year 2022. 

"According to the SEC’s complaint, Defendants also fabricated the customer relationships that formed the basis of their purported businesses. 

“The complaint alleges that Mmobuosi and the entities he controls have fraudulently obtained hundreds of millions in money or property through these schemes, and that Mmobuosi has siphoned off funds for his personal benefit, including purchases of luxury cars and travel on private jets, as well as an unsuccessful attempt to acquire an English Football Club Premier League team, among other things 

The commission added that Mmobuosi was being charged with lying to auditors, insider trading, and failing to file Form 4 disclosing the sales of millions of Agri-Fintech common stock for which he was the ultimate beneficial owner.

Tingo gets award 

The charges against Tingo CEO came barely a few days after Tingo bagged a new entry award at the 17th edition of the Seras Awards in Lagos 

The Nation reports that the award organiser praised Tingo for its rapid advancement in the highly competitive industry.

 

Onibeju Faults Court Ruling Over Injunction

The Onibeju of Ibeju, Oba Waliu Olasunkanmi Rasak has faulted the restraining order placed on him by a Lagos High Court from parading himself as the dully installed paramount ruler of Ibeju Kingdom.

This followed the successful grant of an order of mandatory injunction secured by one of the co-aspirants to the Onibeju throne, Prince Adewale Adeyemi Abdul Rauf from the High Court of Lagos on the 12th December 2023. 

The injunction directed the Governor of Lagos State and two of his cabinet members, the Hon. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to reverse the installation of the Onibeju, HRM Oba Waliu Olasunkanmi Rasak pending the determination of the substantive suit initiated by Prince Adewale Adeyemi Abdul Rauf.

The claimant in Suit No: LD/9297GCMW/2022 had dragged the Governor of Lagos State and 21 others including Oba Waliu Olasunkanmi Rasak before the High Court of Lagos State, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos via a writ of Summons and Statement of Claim filed on the 27th of October, 2022 praying the Court for a mandatory injunction for the reversal of the installation of the Lagos monarch on the ground that the installation was carried out on the 3rd of November, 2022, two days after the Governor and his commissioners had been served with the court processes. 

Oba Waliu Olasunkanmi Rasak has since filed his appeal against the injunction at the Court of Appeal in Lagos. In his Appeal, the Onibeju averred that he had already been appointed and installed as the paramount ruler of Ibeju Kingdom by the state government after successfully passing through the selection and installation process two weeks before the injunction was granted by the High Court.

The Onibeju argued that it amounts to a miscarriage of justice when the lower court failed to properly evaluate the affidavit and exhibit before granting the order.

With the court order, the Onibeju throne by implication remains vacant until after the determination of the Appeal and the substantive suit.

Speaking on the socio-economic and cultural implication, a co-aspirant to the Onibeju throne who incidentally is now the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe, Oba Hameed Ajijola remarked that the Onibeju throne remains central and strategic to the survival of the Ibeju region in the state. 

He, therefore, appeal to all the parties to sheathe their swords and embrace peace for the common interest of the Ibeju region which he reasoned should be paramount above personal interest.

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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Declines To Free Nnamdi Kanu

The Supreme Court early this morning (Friday 15th December 2023) declined to order the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention.

The Supreme Court held that although the Nigerian government recklessly and unlawfully abducted Kanu from Kenya, such an unlawful act has not divested any court from proceeding with trial.

Justice Lawal said that no Nigerian law was cited in the suit seeking Kanu’s release on mere unlawful abduction from Kenya, adding that at the moment, the remedy for such action is for Kanu to file a civil matter against such act instead of removing the powers of courts to continue with his trial for alleged criminal charges.

The apex court subsequently ordered that Kanu should go and defend himself in the remaining 7 counts of terrorism charges against him.

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NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER! Why Ondo First Lady, Son Prevented Akeredolu From Resigning As Governor

By Lanre Olaleye 

Left for the ailing Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, the Bible quotes 'Vanity Upon Vanity, All Is  Vanity' surely drives home the futility of man's struggles in life. For this, the embattled governor may have given up hope of retaining his position as Ondo State Governor.

But for his wife, Betty and son, Babajide, the governor has become a subject of ridicule by the opposition and ordinary Nigerians who have been criticizing him for creating a leadership crisis in the state.

The Snoop exclusively gathered that following his prolonged medical leave in Germany, Akeredolu's prognosis was declared critical and was advised to return home to continue treatment for leaukemia, a blood cancer caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in the body.

Rather than returning to Ondo, he has been staying in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he is recieving treatment. His absence from Government House in Akure has therefore given credence to claim of his incapacitation to discharge his duty as governor.

Akeredolu has been under intense pressure from opposition parties to resign or hand over power to his deputy in line with the 1999 constitution but he has failed to resign.

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Family sources revealed that the ailing governor is completely overwhelmed by the rigour and pain of the chemotherapy treatment which knocks him out for up to 10 hours. 

“Each time the governor receives a shot of his chemical therapy, he is knocked out for at least 10 hours.

“As a result, the governor is barely lucid throughout the day and night,” the source added.

Perhaps, sensing the end may be nearer than expected, the ailing governor has reportedly requested to be taken to Owo, his home town, where he hopes to continue his treatment. But sources said the request has been rebuffed by the wife and son, Babajide. They were reportedly holing up the governor in Ibadan in order to shield his health status away from the people so as to continue to hold on to power.

"Both the wife and son ignored the governor's directive because they feared his incapacity to govern the state would be known to the public and they do not want this to happen. They want the governor to continue to hold on to power till the end of his tenure.

"The governor wanted to resign in order to face his treatment fully but he is being prevented by his wife and son. You can liken what is happening in Ondo State now to what happened during Yar' Adua presidency when some people prevented the president from resigning until the president passed away. 

"They are preventing Akeredolu from resigning because of their own selfish interest. They are not considering the interest of the state; they want to hold on to power by all means. This is rather unfortunate," says our source.

Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), won his re-election as the state governor in October 2020 and was sworn in for a second term in office in February 2021.

It would be recalled that President Tinubu on November 24 met with over 50 persons including Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; his and aides of Governor Akeredolu, state commissioners, party chieftains and some elders of the state to resolve the leadership crisis in Ondo State.

 After the exhaustive meeting held at the Presidential Villa,

JINX BREAKER! Osimhen Wins CAF Player of the Year Award

After a 24-year drought, Nigeria has finally reclaimed the coveted CAF Player of the Year Award, this time with the electrifying Victor Osimhen helping to break the jinx.

Following in the footsteps of Nigerian football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba and the late Rashidi Yekini, Osimhen’s phenomenal 2022/23 season has earned him the coveted African crown.

His exploits with Napoli, guiding them to the Serie A title, and the Super Eagles, leading the AFCON qualification goalscoring charts, solidified his position as the undisputed choice for the award.

His 31 goals for Napoli, including 26 in the Serie A alone, speak volumes of his talent and impact.

Before the latest accolade in Morocco on Monday night, Osimhen’s achievements haven’t gone unnoticed.

He was recognized at the Napoli and Serie A level and on the global stage, securing the 8th spot in the prestigious Ballon d’Or.

Not Easy

One must admit that Osimhen winning the African Player of the Year award was not easy.

The competition from Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi was fierce but Osimhen’s brilliance and team success ultimately shone through.

Salah’s goalscoring prowess for Liverpool and Hakimi’s contributions to Morocco’s historic World Cup run were impressive, but Osimhen’s consistency and impact throughout the year were undeniable.

With the CAF Award now in the kitty, Osimhen will be hoping for another good placing at the FIFA Best Awards where he has been nominated along with the likes of Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland.

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SIX TIME LUCKY! Oshoala Wins Sixth CAF African Player Award

Nigerian football superstar Asisat Oshoala has further cemented her place as one of the greatest players on the continent by claiming a record sixth CAF African Women’s Player of the Year award.

This historic win, announced at a ceremony in Morocco on Monday, solidifies Oshoala’s status as a legend of the sport.

Before now, Oshoala won the award in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022,

This time, Oshoala saw off the challenges from South African Thembi Kgatlana and Zambian Barbara Banda.

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'You're A Spendrift' - Ex-Commissioner Blasts Gov. Adeleke For Spending N2 Billion On Entertainment In Three Months

A former Commissioner for Works and Transportation in Osun State, Remi Omowaiye, has claimed that the incumbent governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke, spent N2 billion on entertainment in three months. Omowaiye lamented that Adeleke’s one year in office was uneventful.

The former Commissioner wondered why Adeleke was mismanaging the state’s resources despite claiming that he is from a rich family.

He argued that the former administration led by Gboyega Oyetola worked hard to move the state forward, adding that when he handed over, Osun had become one of the best states in terms of health care indices in Nigeria.

According to him, “Instead, in three months he spent N2bn naira on entertainment at the governor’s office, while neighbouring Kwara State has used N88m for nine months. This is a man who claims to be from a rich family. So, if you are from a rich family, why are you mismanaging our resources? Look at the health indices, when Oyetola came in, Osun used to have the highest maternal death rate.

“But when we were leaving, Osun had become one of the best states in terms of health care indices in Nigeria. This is because we painstakingly built and revitalised 332 health centres in the state.

“Not only that, we renovated and also provided basic equipment needed for those primary health care centres according to World Health Organisation standards. We also ensured that those primary health care centres were funded through basic provisions fund and the people who delivered at the primary health care centres increased annually from over 20,000 to over 50,000.

“In terms of infrastructure, we did a lot of roads and what we did was to conduct a citizen needs assessment. We didn’t just wake up and say we wanted to do something.”

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EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged $63,590 Fraud in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos has arraigned Abdulhamid Isah before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on  three-count charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, stealing and retention of proceeds of a criminal conduct.

One of the counts reads: "Abdulhamid Isah, sometime in October 2022, at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, obtained a total sum of $63,590 (Sixty-three Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety United States Dollars) from Chinedu Ugokwe by falsely representing Chinedu Ugokwe that the money was for the supply of the Dollar equivalent, which pretence you knew to be false."

Another count reads:  "Abdulhamid Isah, sometime in October 2022, at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, obtained and retained the total sum of $63,590 (Sixty-three Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars) from Chinedu Ugokwe, being proceeds of criminal conduct to wit stealing."

He pleaded "not guilty" to the charges when they were read to him.

Following his plea, counsel for the EFCC, N.K. Ukoha, prayed the court for a trial date for the prosecution to open its case. “We also pray that the defendant be remanded at the Correctional Centre,” he said.

The defence counsel, E.A. Ogbeche, however, informed the court of the bail application of his client. "We have an application pending before the Honourable Court. It is a summons for bail, and the prosecution has been served," he said.  He, thereafter, moved the bail application.

Ruling on the bail application, Justice Ijelu held that "bail is to ensure future attendance".  The Judge, therefore, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N5million, with two sureties in like sum, one of whom must be a blood relation. The case was adjourned till February 1, 2024, for trial and the defendant ordered to be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.

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BUSTED! Police Arrest Female Armed Robbery Syndicate In Lagos

Police Arrest Female Armed Robbery Syndicate In Lagos

Police operatives have busted an armed robbery syndicate led by a 43-year old lady, Adeshina Ayisat Ajoke and two others, Adejumo Fatai, (40) and Akintunde Akanni, who specialized in snatching vehicles in Lagos State.

The suspects were arrested by the Special Squad of the State Command following intelligence reports on their activities in the State.

The squad moved into action, trailed and arrested the suspects and thereafter detained at the State Command for interrogation.

During the investigation, the Police discovered the suspects and others now at large were allegedly responsible for various car snatching incidents between January 2023 and August, 2023 across the state including Alimosho, Shomolu, Bariga, Abule Egba and other areas.

The Police also recovered various vehicles, which they allegedly conspired and stole during their various operations which included Toyota Sienna worth N1.3m belonging to Awwal Sulaiman, Ford Ranger pick up belonging to Popoola Ayowole worth N5m.

Also recovered from the syndicate were Hyundai Santra SUV belonging to Abraham Adeyi, Toyota Sienna bus belonging to Ugochukwu Celestine and others including Honda City car recovered from Ajoke, which she forged the documents and was using as her car.

The Police also recovered one Toyota Camry from one of suspects, Akintunde worth N4m as receiver, which was snatched with arms during the operation.

DRAMA! Slovenian Club Sacks Nigerian Footballer For Impregnating Club President’s Daughter

A Slovenian football club has reportedly sacked a Nigerian player for getting the club president’s daughter pregnant.

It has been reported that an unnamed Nigerian football player in Slovenia has been fired by his club for impregnating the daughter of the president of the second division outfit just six months after he joined them.

According to Ghana Soccernet, the player whose name has been withheld, was fired for ‘gross misconduct and indiscipline’ over the pregnancy which he has claimed full responsibility.

The publication also reports that there are four Nigerians players (Bede Osuji, Temitope Nelson, Gerald Chiyoke and Sulaiman Adedoja) registered with second-tier clubs in Slovenia, but it’s unclear which of them is involved in the pregnancy scandal.

The player involved in the pregnancy scandal is said to have returned to Nigeria and he is worried about the well-being of his girlfriend and her pregnancy.  He is now considering involving FIFA into the situation following the club’s decision to sack him after only joining them in May 2019.

Narrating his ordeal, he said:

” I signed a three year deal with the option of another year but last month I ran into trouble when my girlfriend who happens to be the daughter of the president said she was pregnant for me”, he said.

” The club got to know about it and summoned me for a meeting. I got there and admitted that I am responsible for the pregnancy and I was told to stay at home and not to be seen around the club premises until I am instructed to return.

” A week later I was called to the office and told that my agent has been informed about their plans to terminate my contract for gross misconduct and indiscipline. The news came to me as a surprise because I have not been found wanting in any area since I arrived the club six months ago”.

” My agent called me up and said we should file a case with FIFA that he has a recording of the president saying my contract was terminated for having an affair with his daughter. She’s an adult for God sake, we both love each other and decided to have a child.

” Now I don’t know what will happen to her and the child since I’m back in Nigeria. They have forced her to block me on all social media platforms so we have not been communicating. The few friends I made at the club are also scared of speaking to me about her apparently they don’t want to run into trouble with the team. I’m confused right now”, he concluded.

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GRANDIOSE! Araromi Monarch Felicitates With Olofa On Son's Wedding Ceremony

Oba Hameed Ajijola, the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe kingdom has felicitated with the Olofa of Offa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Muhammed Gbadamosi, on the occasion of his son's wedding.

The wedding ceremony which took place between 30th November and 2nd December 2023 at the 

 Imperial Events Center, opposite The Summit University, Irra Road, Offa Kwara State literally turned the ancient town to a tourist destination with important dignitaries from all works of life honouring  the Olofa and the royal family on the occasion of the royal wedding between Prince Oyeyemi Mohammed Gbadamosi and his hearthrob, Aisha Oloruntosin Shuaib.

It was a royal affair with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi leading the royal father's in attendance. Others include the Emir of Kano, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Oniru, Oba Elegushi, Timi of Ede, Olofin Adimula and the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe.

Other important dignitaries include the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak; Asiwaju of Offa, Hon. Anofiu Elegushi, Akinsiku of Lagos etc.

Speaking on the three-,day event, the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe, Oba Hameed Ajijola extolled the Olofa for bringing his fatherly care to bare on the young prince on the latter's special day.

"It is the wish of every father to witness a grandiose occasion like this. I felicitate with the Olofa for the grace that God has bestowed on him to witness the wedding ceremony of his young prince.

"This is the kind of grace that a young king like me would want God to bestow on me; the grace to witness my children's special events in good health and abundant blessings.

"I am extremely overjoyed that the Olofa's positive disposition to his fellow Obas has impacted positively to bring about the array of royal father's who are here today. I pray that God will continue to strengthen and sustain the Olofa's live to witness many of this special occasions," Oba Ajijola prayed.

FINGERED! Seyi Tinubu Behind Aborted NANS Convention

. Allegedly Plots To Impose Candidate As President

By Lanre Olaleye

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's son, Seyi Tinubu has been fingered as a prime suspect in the recent pandemonium that rocked yesterday's aborted annual conference of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
The conference which held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja on Thursday 29th November 2023 was marred by heavy shootings as opposing delegates were involved in a free for all fight in an ill-fated bid to elect a new NANS President and national leaders.
Multiple sources claim several students were injured during the fracas.

According to reports, the violence started when opposition delegates were accosted by thugs who were purportedly backing a candidate that President Bola Tinubu’s son Seyi was supporting.
It would be recalled one of Seyi's cronies, Sunday Ashefon was recently appointed Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement to the president at the behest of Seyi.
Investigation revealed that Ashefon working in league with Seyi has, thereafter, reportedly anointed one Lucky Emonefe as NANS President prior to the conference.
But the choice of the Delta State-born student activist has not gone down well with opposing delegates many of whom were of the opinion that the Delta State College of Education graduate is too old to occupy NANS leadership.
Since Emonefe departed the Delta State College of Education in Warri in 2003, numerous stakeholders and students believe that he is unfit.
Many opined that politicians particularly Seyi Tinubu have raised a substantial amount of money to influence the current election in Emonefe’s favour.

A student who spoke on the aborted conference said, “It’s extremely shameful to see old men who should rather be more concerned about the lives and welfare of their wives and kids fighting for positions in the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
“Imagine someone who left the College of Education since 2003, about 20 years ago is now planning to become president of the association due to the selfishness of some people working with politicians.”
Another student added, “This same old man, his wife is a serving councillor under PDP in Delta, she is serving her second tenure, so you can guess his age. He is supported by the Delta State Government machinery over this.
“But in Abuja, he is claiming to be an APC member after racketeers led by Asefon collected millions of Naira from him and sold him to Seyi Tinubu as APC candidate for NANS President. Now they came here and started shooting anyhow and attacking delegates who are not in support of Lucky.”

NONSENSE! Charly Boy Slams Oba of Benin For Hailing Tinubu

Says: 'This one leave him palace to come yarn nonsense for Lagos'

By Lanre Olaleye

Foremost Afrobeat musician, Charles Oputa a.k.a. Charly Boy has dragged the Oba of Benin, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ewuare II over the monarch's remark on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The highly revered monarch recently paid a visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu at State House, Marina during which he hailed the governor for his good works in the state.

During the visit, the monarch also eulogized President Bola Tinubu and described his ascension to the presidency as divined. The monarch was quoted to have said: 

"God has ordained that Tinubu would become President of Nigeria. We are all one. I am for peace and tranquility. We must live together as one. Nigeria is big. We must iron out our differences and learn to live together as one, big family."

However, the Oba's remark seems to have drew the ire of the Afrobeat musician. 

Reacting to the monarch's comment, Charly Boy via his IG page, wrote: ''See Oba wey no suppose leave him Palace travel come lagos. Which kain nonsense talk Oba of Benin dey yarn? God ordain Tinubu as Nigerian President?

"Come ooo, who dey sponsor the Oba, dis one leave him palace to come yarn nonsense for Lagos, e get why. Nobody get time for useless talk like dis.

"APC dem don tamper with him sense. Make we shine our eye well-well before dem turn our tradition into political playground. Na serious matter I dey talk!

"Nonsense everywhere.

Dia fathers.''

PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE! Emefiele Remains In Prison

 . Despite Being Granted Bail

By Lanre Olaleye 

Despite being granted bail by an Abuja Federal High Court, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele is still in prison.

Emefiele was recently granted bail in the sum of N300m and must provide two sureties, one of whom must own a landed property in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.

At yesterday's resumed hearing of the corruption charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former CBN Governor was escorted to the court by EFCC officials- an indication that he was still in the custody of the anti- corruption operatives.

Findings by The Snoop revealed that the former CBN Governor was yet to perfect one of his bail conditions which is the payment of the sum of N300m.

Emefiele reportedly declined to pay the bail bond. He purportedly questioned where the court expect him to get the money from. "I will rather be jailed than to pay N300m bail conditions," Emefiele was quoted to have said after the court ruled on his bail application by his counsel, Mathew Burkaa (SAN).

His hardline stance came as a surprise to many who felt the embatted former CBN Governor could afford to pay the bail bond judging from the humongous amount of money involved in his corruption charges.

Emefiele had been charged with six modified counts of fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In front of Justice Hamza Muazu, Emefiele was charged as follows: That you, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, male, adult…

1. Corruptly confer an advantage on Sa’adatu Ramallan Yaro, a staff of the CBN, by awarding contract for the supply of 37 Hilux vehicles at cost of ₦854.7m in 2018

2. Corruptly confer an advantage on a company where a CBN Staff is a director by awarding a contract for the supply of one Toyota Avallon at the cost of ₦99.0m

3. Conferring corrupt advantage contrary to Section 16 of ICPC Act Toyota Landcruiser V8 in 2019 at the cost of ₦73.0m

4. Illegal award for the supply of Toyota Land cruiser V8: ₦73.8m

5. Award of contract for supply of 2 Toyota Hilux in 2020: ₦44.2m

6. Illegal purchases of 43 vehicles between 2018 & 2020: ₦1.2bn.

The case was adjourned by the court until January 18, 2024.

TOP TARGET! Osimhen Open To Chelsea Move

Chelsea are set to make Victor Osimhen their primary target when they enter the market for a striker, with Italian sources expecting the Napoli forward to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pochettino wants to add a centre-forward to his squad in future windows, with Osimhen at the top of his list after his three seasons in Serie A where he has helped Napoli win the Scudetto.

The Nigeria international, 24, is expected to have an asking price of more than £100 million and could break the Premier League record of £106.8 million paid by Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez, which could make a January deal difficult but it is a position Pochettino wants to fill long-term.

Chelsea have a link with Osimhen through Kalidou Koulibaly, who left the club in the summer for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia but has friends at the club. He is close to Osimhen, who was a team-mate at Napoli when the striker arrived from Lille in 2020.

Difficult relationship with Napoli

Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli has been tested this season, with his representatives threatening legal action over a video posted on an official club TikTok account that mocked their own player. According to Italian sources, Chelsea would be a club the player would consider should he move away from Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

His deal taking him to Napoli three years ago was widely reported to be worth around €70 million to Lille but also saw youth players move in the opposite direction. With one full season left on his contract at Napoli, he would still earn them a huge profit on a player who was also at Wolfsburg in Germany and Belgian club Charleroi before moving to France. 

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis spoke last month about the relationship between the player and club insisting that it is “entirely out of place” that there is tension between the two parties. They have changed managers this season, with Walter Mazzarri, the former Watford head coach, taking charge after the departure of Rudi Garcia. Napoli defeated Atalanta 2-1 this weekend with Osimhen coming off the bench for his first appearance in six weeks following a hamstring problem. 

Chelsea signed Nicolas Jackson, 22, from Villarreal in the summer and the Senegal striker has scored seven goals this season so far. Pochettino also has Christopher Nkunku returning from injury who can play centrally, even if he is more of a deep-lying forward.

Armando Broja, 22, also adds to his striker options but there is still an appetite to have a No 9 added to the squad. Osimhen has six goals in 11 appearances in this campaign after ending Napoli’s wait for the title last season.

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ORGASM IN PUBLIC! Woman Arrested While Using Vibrator On The Beach

A woman broke down in tears when police arrested her after she was caught masturbating on a beach.

Christine Revels-Glick, who was 34 at the time, was pleasuring herself with a vibrator on a beach in Georgia, US, where she thought nobody would see.

However, people could see her and some apparently heard her “moaning”.

They informed the police and they arrived at the scene.

 

When she was approached by officers, Revels-Glick at first denied all knowledge and claimed she was just lying down on her towel enjoying the day.

Woman arrested after she was caught moaning while m@sturbating with vibrator on a beach

Police asked to search her bag after they didn’t believe her story. Revels-Glick then got increasingly stressed and admitted to using a vibrator.

She told the cops: “I was covered up and I just had an orgasm.”

She added: “I am sorry. I was just stressed out.”

Revels-Glick claimed it only took her 20 seconds to finish the raunchy act. She broke down in tears as police handcuffed her.

Footage of the arrest racked up millions of views after it was released.

She initially asked the police: “What did I do? What did I do?”

When the officers revealed what she did, she replied: “Who saw that?”

One cop said: “A couple of people.”

Revels-Glick then denied it and started acting out what she was apparently doing, which she said was just lying on the towel. Officers did not believe her and asked to search through her bag.

“This is really highly offensive to me,” Revel-Glick said before coming clean and said, “It is my vibrator, I was sitting on the beach and I… okay do I get a ticket?”

She was later seen breaking down in tears as she was walking. She said: “I am sorry. I am sorry. I was in the water.”

Woman arrested after she was caught moaning while m@sturbating with vibrator on a beach

She later pleaded with the cops: “Please don’t do this to me. Are you serious?”

One beachgoer told Smoking Gun they reported the incident after they heard her “moaning”.

Revels-Glick was released shortly after her arrest on subpoena.

According to Atlanta-based attorneys Conaway and Strickler, she could face a 12-month jail sentence. However it remains unclear whether she appeared before the courts.

DRUG PARTY! NDLEA Raids Drug Party, Arrests Organisers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested some organisers of a night party for the abuse of illicit substances in Osogbo, Osun State.

The suspects who were found in possession of drug exhibits were arrested during a raid on a lounge in Osogbo.

This was contained in statement, signed by the NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, identifying those arrested as Ikotu Omolayo, Fola Olabode and Akorede Adunni Ajibola.

Babafemi noted that the main organiser of the unholy alliance drug party, a 30-year-old Gbemileke Adelola (aka BIG LHYNZ) was taken into custody on Sunday morning by NDLEA operatives.

He explained that the management of the Lounge had also been invited for further investigation.

The statement reads in part; “Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Saturday 25th November raided a lounge in Osogbo, the Osun state capital where a night party organised for illicit substance abuse was going to be held and arrested some of the organisers who were found with drug exhibits.

“The raid followed credible intelligence that some persons were going to hold a night party tagged Unholy Alliance for Stoners and Drunkards where different types of illicit substances were going to be sold and consumed by patrons.

"Soon after the organisers began to gather at Berrymist Lounge located in the Ofatedo area of Osogbo to start the party, NDLEA operatives swooped on them, arrested them, and recovered illicit substances of abuse and drug paraphernalia from them.

"Those arrested include Ikotu Omolayo, 25; Fola Olabode, 30, and Akorede Adunni Ajibola, 22. The management of the Lounge has also been invited for further investigation.

“This comes on the heels of an earlier raid on Thursday, November 23 at Area 5 forest reserve, Ile-Ife where operatives recovered 156kgs of cannabis sativa.

“Meanwhile, operatives in Ogun state on Friday 24th November arrested two suspects: Adamu Ibrahim and Nura Sani at Ileke trailer garage, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, where 859 kilograms of cannabis sativa concealed among bags of sugar in a truck for onward transportation to Mokwa, Niger State,” the statement added.

OMO ADUGBO! BetWGB Creates Youth Employment With 'OmoAdugbo'

BetWGB, a prominent betting company has headlined its commitment to bridge the youth unemployment gap with the launch of an innovative initiative called 'OmoAdugbo.'

The unveiling of the initiative which recently took place in Oyingbo, Lagos, is aimed at providing support to the government in addressing the high rate of unemployment among youths across the nation.

Under the 'OmoAdugbo' initiative, BetWGB will provide an outlet in each local government across the country to serve as the company's contact office within the local area. This strategic move will not only create employment opportunities for the  teeming youths across the country but also streamline the company's operations in each of the regions.

By establishing these outlets across the country, BetWGB Nigeria aims to impact positively on the local economy and bridge the unemployment gap that has affected many young Nigerians. With a focus on ensuring accessibility and convenience, the company's contact offices will serve as a hub for various administrative and operational activities of the company.

Thus, this initiative represents a significant effort in addressing the pressing issue of unemployment in Nigeria. By taking decisive action and working in collaboration with the government, BetWGB hopes to contribute to the growth and development of the nation's workforce.

The company's representative, Beecroft Adedeji Adedamola, said the 'OmoAdugbo' initiative is part of the company's corporate social responsibility strategies to give back to the society and assist the government in tackling the high rate of unemployment in the country. 

"The plan is to establish 'OmoAdugbo' centers in every local government area, offering employment opportunities to youths within the community."

 Beecroft added: "These centers will not only serve as contact offices for the brand but will also function as hubs of economic activities. The idea is to create a network of centers where local youths can find employment and contribute to the growth and development of their communities."

While speaking at the recent launch of the iniative, Bello Adisa Mukaila, the coordinator of 'OmoAdugbo' Oyingbo Center, expressed his enthusiasm about the initiative and the unique opportunity it portends for the youths in the area. He noted that all the staff members are residents of the community, which does not only gives them a reliable source of income but also instills a sense of responsibility to contribute to their society.

Coming at a time when unemployment remains a formidable challenge in Nigeria, initiatives like 'OmoAdugbo' serve as a strategic tool to curb youth restiveness when concerted efforts from both the private sector and the government can lead to tangible solutions. 

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LOCKED OUT! Akeredolu's Wife, Son Prevented From Ondo Peace Meeting

By Lanre Olaleye

Ondo State First Lady, Betty Akeredolu and her son, Babajide were served a rude shock on Friday night when they were both prevented from attending the peace meeting initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resolve the lingering political crisis rocking the state.

The meeting which held at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock had the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, State Assembly Speaker, Oladiji Olamide alongside his fellow lawmakers, members of the state cabinet, APC leaders and elders in the state in attendance was about to start when Presidential aides politely told the First Lady and her son they were not on the official list of expected attendees of the meeting.

Betty, an influential member of Akeredolu's administration is a strong and respected voice in the lingering political crisis in the state. She alongside her son who is the Adviser and Director-General of Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit of the state had hope to present her husband's case at the meeting but was denied entry into the meeting by protocol officials at the presidency.

"She and her son were not on the official list of attendees. Hence, she was not allowed into the meeting," a presidential aide volunteered.

Asked if she could have been granted entry on self recognition. He added: "This is a political matter and it did not concern the First Lady in her official capacity."

However, in her absence, the meeting ended on happy note as President Tinubu successfully reconciled all the warring factions and enjoined them to embrace peace in the interest of the state and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

A major resolutions arrived at after nearly six hours of deliberations between the President and state officials was the decision to swear in the Deputy Governor as the Acting Governor following Akeredolu's indisposition following his ailing health status.

The Deputy Governor thereafter declared his decision to maintain the status quo and unite all the warring factions. He said, “I want to say that I pledge to all of you that I embrace every one of you. I put behind all that has happened before now. I’ve let go and also let God, just as the President has advised us.

“And I want to say that no offence, no guile in my mind whatsoever. All that has happened is politics. Impeachment is part of politics. If you survive it, it is also politics. It has come. I’ve survived it and every other thing is in the past."

The Speaker of the House, Olamide, who read the details of the resolution, said, “Our resolution is that one, we shall embrace peace. Secondly, there would be no more dissolution of the cabinet and the Deputy Governor would maintain status quo as far as the House of Assembly leadership is concerned."

SHOCKING! Buhari's PA Steals N1.6tr, Hides $275m In Six yr-old Son's Account

. As Emefiele Refunds N4tr, Lemo $500m

By Lanre Olaleye 

Investigations into the alleged fraudulent practices of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele by the special investigator, Jim Osayande Obazee has thrown up shocking revelations involving Sabiu Yusuf (a.k.a. Tunde), erstwhile Personal Assistant (PA) to former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Snoop has exclusively gathered that the intensive grilling of Emefiele by the special investigative committee has led to the discovery of a whooping sum of N1.6trillion in one of the personal accounts of Tunde Sabiu, an influential figure in the former president's administration.

More worrying is the further discovery of yet another $275m hidden in the account of Sabiu's six year-old son deposited in a new generation bank.

Sources close to the investigators revealed Emefiele and his accomplices are co-operating with EFCC officials in recovering loots traced to them.

In this vein, the former CBN Governor has reportedly refunded a whopping N4 trillion to the coffers of the Federal Government stolen while he was the at the helm of affairs of the apex bank.

Aside returning N4 trillion, Emefiele has also allegedly gave up ownership of six banks linked to him.

In a related development, the source further revealed that a former CBN Deputy Governor, Tunde Lemo, also reportedly refunded $500 million embezzled tax-payers’ money.

The source revealed that faced with the humongous fraud linked to the former CBN Governor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deploying subtle persuasion and evidence to recover the loot.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently negotiating, using some influential Nigerians on how to refund the funds without being exposed.

“Only recently, National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, lamented that the current administration inherited a bankrupt country from the Buhari’s government due to the large scale looting that occurred then,” the source added 

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