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Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, paid a visit to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in London, yesterday August 3. It would be recalled that over the weekend, rumours were rife on social media that the former Lagos state governor was hospitalized or had passed in a hospital abroad. His media aide however released a statement debunking the claim. See more photos from Sanwo-Olu’s visit to Tinubu below…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called former Head of Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, the product of a failed system. A U.S. court ordered the arrest of Kyari following investigations into a $1.1m fraud scheme by indicted Fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi. Falana, reacting during a telephone interview with AIT on Tuesday, August 3, decried the level of social and political decay in the country which, according to him, is made evident in the allegation against Kyari. He called for the rules of extradition to be followed. ‘To put an end and close this ugly chapter, the investigation…

Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said that it is yet to receive any official communication on the arrest warrant issued against a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States. It would be Recalled that the arrest warrant was issued following the indictment of Kyari in a $1.1million cyber fraud involving a suspect, Abass Ramon aka Hushpuppi. Umar Gwandu, an aide to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), who disclosed this in an interview with Punch, noted that a…

The Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has forwarded a bill to the State’s House of Assembly for the creation of additional 19 Local Government Areas in the state. Fayemi on Tuesday, August 3, in a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, said the bill called, ‘Creation of Local Government Bill, 2021’ was forwarded to the legislature for consideration and possible passage towards adding to the existing 16 council areas in the state. Fayemi also forwarded a bill to the lawmakers that would ensure the financial autonomy and independence of the judiciary. He explained that the…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted a flight ban on Nigerian travellers with effect from Thursday, August 5. This comes 5 months after the ban was put in place over Covid-19 protocols. Emirates announced on its website that the UAE authorities have announced that effective 5 August 2021, eligible travellers from Nigeria and 10 other countries will be allowed to travel to and through the UAE. The countries are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Vietnam, South Africa, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nepal. Emirates said in the notice: “We will publish details of the latest protocols and requirements on our…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, issued an order unfreezing the bank account of the Chairman of Daar Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi. Justice Tsoho gave the order on Tuesday, August 3, while delivering a ruling on Dokpesi’s application argued by Mr Kanu Agabi. The judge ordered that the account domiciled at First Bank be immediately “unfrozen” since the criminal charges which precipitated the restriction on the account had been dismissed and Dokpesi discharged and acquitted by the Court of Appeal. The judge said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had no basis to put…

Inter Milan have rejected Chelsea’s £85m bid for striker Romelu Lukaku for the second time. Lukaku, 28, is at the head of Chelsea’s search for a new forward after Borussia Dortmund ruled out selling striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer amid interest from the Blues. While Inter’s owners are wrestling with major financial issues, they are determined to keep hold of the Belgian. Lukaku, a former Chelsea player, was a pivotal figure last season as Inter won their first Serie A title since 2010. It is understood Chelsea were willing to include Spanish defender Marcos Alonso in the deal. It remains to be seen whether the Champions…

BBNaija ”Shine Ya Eye” housemate, Maria, dashed her housemate, Pere’s hopes of being in a relationship with her. Last night, Pere took her aside to tell her he was interested in her. He said; I don’t know how to articulate this so you would understand. I really like you” Maria did not allow him finish his sentence when she responded; Okay can we stop. I don’t like you so can we just skip it and I’m not faking it.” A stunned Pere couldn’t say another word as Maria ended the conversation with “cool? Can I go to bed now please” before walking…

Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie has said that Nigeria is currently experiencing a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Osagie who disclosed this at the press briefing of the presidential steering committee on COVID-19 on Monday August 1, called for state participation in sample collection, reporting, and treatment of cases. According to him, only 17 states made data or sample submissions in the last cycle. The Minister said; “All data indicate that we are now no doubt in the third wave of resurgence of the SARS-COV-2 infection, which we saw coming long ago. “I wish to use the opportunity to again solicit more participation…

Fans of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Prince Nelson presented a N10m cheque to him on his birthday yesterday August 2. The former Mr Nigeria cum reality TV star had taken to Instagram to celebrate his birthday yesterday. Shortly after that, a video of his fans nicknamed “Royal Army” presenting a N10m cheque to him amid cheers surfaced. Watch the video below……………. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSGkA3IgO5H/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=0a8ec8c5-4f62-4adf-b086-a2b2199c097c&ig_mid=1BBD24D8-FF87-463F-9133-1BFCD8D0729E