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Crossdresser Bobrisky Identifies as Male During Legal Proceedings
Bobrisky, the social media celebrity, on Friday, confirmed her gender during her trial on charges of naira abuse in court.
The crossdresser was sentenced to six months in prison by Abimbola Awogboro, a judge of the federal high…
Popular Influencer, Bobrisky, Gets 6 Months for Defacing Currency
The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser, Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing the naira.
Justice Abimbola…
Gov Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition of Unapproved Buildings After Idumota Market Fire
Lagos 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…
Power Minister Adelabu Reveals Continued Subsidy Payments Despite Hike In Band A Bills
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government is still paying subsidy on electricity despite the recent hike in tariff paid by Band A customers said to be about 1.5 million of the total 12 million consumers in the…
Umahi Reveals Total Budget For Lagos-Calabar Highway Construction
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the government is constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway at a total cost of N4bn per kilometre and not the N8bn per km reportedly claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.…
FG Considers Half Pay for SSANU, NASU Arrears
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) employed by the Federal Government will receive half of their overdue salaries, pending President Bola Tinubu’s approval.…
Umahi Clashes with Atiku, Set to Reveal Cost of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the total cost and breakdown of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project will be made available to the public on Friday.
This was contained in a statement signed by the minister’s…
Air Peace Denies Leaving Passengers Stranded at Gatwick Airport
A Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has debunked claims that on April 8, 2024, it abandoned passengers at Gatwick Airport, London, and shut down the counter before closing time because its aircraft was overbooked.
Reacting to a social…
Central Lagos Market Closed After Fire Guts Buildings
The Lagos State Government has suspended commercial activities in the Central part of the state.
This followed a fire incident which engulfed a section of the Idumota Market in the area.
The fire, which started in the early hours…
Nigerians Get Bonus Day Off: Thursday Declared Additional Public Holiday for Eid al-Fitr
Nigerians celebrating Eid-el-Fitr received positive news on Tuesday as the Federal Government declared an additional public holiday to mark the occasion.
Thursday, April 11th, 2024, will now be a day off for federal government…
Good News for Travelers: Emirates Set to Return to Nigeria by June
Emirates Airlines is set to resume flights to Nigeria before the end of June 2024, the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo disclosed.
The minister, who spoke when he appeared on Arise News Channel on Monday morning, confirmed…
EFCC Warns: Charging for Services in Dollars Illegal, Carries Jail Time
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned against the use of Dollar or any foreign currency for services in the country.
The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede’s strong warning is contained in the latest…
Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Remanded in EFCC Custody on Abuse Charges
A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday remanded a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following his…
Binance Exec Faces Prison Time After Nigerian Court Ruling
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the determination of his bail application.
The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, gave the order after Gambaryan…
Falana Vows Legal Challenge to Latest Electricity Tariff Hike
Lagos lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the recent increase in electricity tariffs, calling it "unlawful" and promising legal action. In a statement, Falana said he would begin "raising serious objections" on Monday, citing…