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UK Court Begins Corruption Trial Of Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke

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  Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and former President of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Diezani Alison-Madueke, is set to appear in a London court on Monday as her long-awaited corruption trial officially begins. The opening phase of the trial will begin this week with preliminary proceedings, including technical issues and jury selection, marking the first courtroom step in a case that has spanned nearly a decade.  Alison-Madueke was physically present in court last week as the process got underway, ahead of the full trial expected to hear extensive evidence. The 65-year-old former minister, who served as Nigeria’s petroleum minister from 2010 to 2015 under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is facing six counts of bribery connected to her time in office. She has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Alison-Madueke holds a unique place in Nigeria’s political history, having been the country’s first female pet...

Obi Cubana Reveals Current Most Important Assignment Amid Backlash Over APC Appointment

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Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has disclosed that his most important mission at this stage of his life is winning souls for Christ Jesus. The billionaire businessman made the remark in a Facebook post on Sunday amid the backlash trailing his alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC), group. Recall that an APC group called City Boy Movement, a group campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, recently appointed the hotelier as its South-East Coordinator. The appointment, however, attracted criticism from social media users, who blasted Obi Cubana for aligning with the APC administration, which according to them, plunged the country into untold hardship. However, in his Facebook post on Sunday, Obi Cubana said “the MOST important assignment now is winning souls for Christ”. “Our week is way too blessed and full of fruitfulness, amen! Awesome time in God’s presence as always”,  the post added. Recall that Founder of ...

Police Intercept Explosive Devices, Arrest Driver In Oyo State

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The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday announced that it intercepted items suspected to be explosive devices in Saki, located in the Oke Ogun area of the state. The Command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. According to the Command, the driver of the truck used in transporting the devices has been arrested. Ayanlade in the statement said the materials were intercepted during a stop and search operation in Saki. The explosive devices and the truck are currently in police custody, he added. The Oyo Police spokesman said,  “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. “The truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody. “Upon receiving a briefing on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, immediately o...

“Sit-At-Home Is Legal, Civil Protest And You Must Respect People’s Will” – IPOB Warns Soludo

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  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reacted to threats by Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to sanction civil servants in the state who fail to come to work as a result of the Monday sit-at-home in the South-East. It was earlier gathered that Governor Soludo had  warned that civil servants who fail to report to work on Mondays will lose salaries. However, in a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB dismissed the Anambra governor’s threat, insisting that the sit-at-home is a legal, peaceful civil protest embarked on by the people to show solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu. Parts of the statement titled ‘Soludo must respect people’s will: Monday sit-at-home is a legal, peaceful civil protest, not a crime’, read, “The attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and all lovers of justice has been drawn to the reported threat by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to penalise and intimidate citizens who choose to remain indoors on Mond...

Victor Osimhen Makes History As Fastest Player To Reach 50 Goals For Galatasaray

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  Victor Osimhen has set a new record as the fastest player to reach 50 goals for Galatasaray, netting a crucial strike in the Yellow and Reds’ 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday night. Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s third goal of the game. The Nigeria international achieved the feat on his 59th appearance for the Turkish Super Lig champions. Former Argentina international, Mauro Icardi previously held the record. Icardi got a half century of goals on his 68th game for Galatasaray. Osimhen will hope they increase his goal tally when Galatasaray take on Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday.

“I Was Surprised” – Olakunle Churchill Hails Tonto Dikeh As Their Son Reaches Out To Him For The First Time, Calls Him ‘Daddy’

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Olakunle Churchill, the Nigerian businessman, has finally spoken out following his ex-wife Tonto Dikeh’s revelation on Saturday that she has made peace with him and is committed to bringing their son, King Andre, closer to him. In a post shared on his Instagram page this morning, Churchill said he was pleasantly surprised when King Andre, rang him and called him ‘’Daddy'' He mentioned that the moment was deeply touching and reminded him that there is nothing God cannot do. Describing Tonto as an amazing mother of his son, Churchill said the conflict between them is now over and that they are now both looking forward to co-parenting in love, care and a shared commitment. He wrote:  ’I was pleasantly surprised when I received a call from my son, King Andre, for the first time. Hearing him call me “Daddy” was deeply touching and a reminder that what God cannot do does not exist. Faith has a way of bringing clarity, humility and peace. I acknowledge the growth and grace evident in ...

“My Parents Arranged My Marriage When I Was 19” – Veteran Nollywood Actress, Patience Ozokwor

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has opened up about a personal experience from her marriage. According to her, she was married at the age of 19 through an arrangement made by her parents. The actress revelation was shared via a verified X account named Igbo History and Fact. “Marriage found me at just 19. It wasn’t my choice, my parents arranged it. At first, I was scared. I didn’t know how to love a man I didn’t choose.” Ozokwor explained that with time, love grew between them, and they spent 23 years together as husband and wife. She revealed that her husband was ill for 15 years before he passed away in 2000. She said they had three children together and that she later adopted five more, though one of the adopted children died. She added that she now has seven children. “But as time passed, love grew. We spent 23 years together. He was sick for 15 of those years, and in 2000, he passed away. “We had three beautiful children, and I adopted five more. One of them died, so ...