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The Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been released after meeting the bail conditions granted him by the Court. Emefiele, who arrived at the Lagos High Court, Ikeja in custody of operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, left for his home after the court proceedings. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who ruled on his bail application, admitted him to bail in the sum of N50m with two sureties in like sum. Shortly after the court granted him bail, trial started with the EFCC calling its first prosecution witness. The witness, a staff…

Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky on Friday told the court he identifies as a male after he was found guilty of abusing the Nigerian currency, the Naira A federal judge in Lagos handed Idris Okuneye six months for mutilation of naira notes, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He will serve his six-month jail term at Ikoyi Correctional Centre without the option of a fine. Bobrisky has always stirred controversy as he appears in public functions in female costumes and in 2021, he revealed a new physical appearance to become more feminine after surgery. Before the…

Controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has been sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine for abusing the Nigerian currency – naira.  Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, in her sentence, said the judgment will serve as a deterrent to others who are fond of abusing and mutilating the naira. Before the sentence, the judge asked Bobrisky about his sex, and he quickly replied that he is a man. He was subsequently sentenced to serve his jail term at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The judge in her ruling held that the…

Police authorities in Anambra State have recovered three more bodies from a boat accident involving a movie cast. Nollywood star Junior Pope Odonwodo was part of the crew that drowned in the boat mishap two days back. While some crew members were yet to be found following the boat tragedy, the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga said three more bodies of members of the movie cast have been recovered. “Marine Police of Anambra State Command has recovered bodies of the three remaining victims of the unfortunate boat accident involving a movie cast,” he said in a…

The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted bail to a former Central Bank (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele Justice Rahman Oshodi granted him bail in the sum of N50m with two sureties in like sum. The court also held that the sureties must be gainfully employed and have three years of tax payment with the Lagos State Government. Justice Oshodi said that the sureties must show proper identification and they must be registered in the Lagos State Bail Management System The judge also said that he was satisfied with the bail conditions of N1 million, earlier given to Emefiele’s…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, with the gains by the naira against the United States dollar in the last few weeks, electricity tariff paid by Nigerians should moderate positively. The minister was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. “The tariff is flexible and I can tell you that even if naira gains more and the exchange rate comes down below N1,000, it must positively affect the tariff and the tariff even for the Band A will come to down below the N225 kilowatt per hour that we are currently charging,” he said On April 3, 2024, the…

The Zimbabwean government has introduced the revolutionary HIV prevention injection, which lasts two months. The drug, Injectable cabotegravir (CAB_LA), which is now available for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a cutting-edge biomedical intervention which offers a convenient and potent means of preventing HIV transmission among individuals at substantial risk. Unlike the traditional daily regimen of pills required for PrEP, this injection is administered once every two months, providing a more practical and manageable option for those seeking protection against the virus. Commenting on the development, Dr Misheck Ruwende, a renowned figure in the medical community said; “Good news! Zimbabwe had its…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, visited the scene of a fire incident at the popular Idumota market in the state. The governor, who was accompanied by some state officials to assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire, said unapproved buildings in the popular market would be demolished. He said commercial activities in the market remained suspended till further notice. Areas affected include Dosunmu, Nnamdi Azikwe, Moshalashi, Woro Pedro, Obanikoro. Others are Ago Tawa, Idumagbo Avenue, Idumagbo, Ido-Oluwo and Oju Olobun A  fire incident engulfed a section of the Idumota Market in the area on Tuesday. The fire, which started…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologized to Nigerians for saying that they keep freezers on for days due to low electricity tariffs. While speaking on Channels TV this evening, the Minister said; “Anything we have said that is considered offensive, we are sorry about that,” The minister had come under fire from many Nigerians in the last week for his comment which was considered offensive. While speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Adelabu had said that Nigerians lack the culture of electricity consumption management because of the “cheap” power supply. Read her He had made the statement after the government…

Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers, has declared Siminalayi Fubara, the incumbent governor, as the political leader of the state. Odili spoke on Thursday at the inauguration of a healthcare facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA that he donated to the state government. “Thanks for standing up to defend the interest of all Rivers people,” Odili, who was the governor between 1999 and 2007, told Fubara. “We are proud of you. Politics is over, it is now time for governance. You have hit the ground running. “Your government is aligning correctly with President Tinubu’s government, especially in the area of education, agriculture and…