EFCC Picks Up Innoson Motors' Boss At Home

Law enforcement officers said to be from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Innocent Chukwuma, the founder and chairman of Innoson Motors.

Premium Times learnt from a spokesperson for the company, Cornel Osigwe, that Mr. Chukwuma was arrested at his residence in Enugu around 9:00 a.m. this morning.

Ali Baba Shares His Views On Same Sex Marriage And Paying Of Tithes

Ace comedian Ali Baba, is of the notion that the world is filled with hypocrites who change the word of God to suit themselves.

Speaking on the issue of same-sex marriage and the payment of tithes, the veteran comedian said;

$2million stolen from robbed bullion van

Amount stolen from a bullion van belonging to a major bank  located  along the Asaba-Benin Expressway has been disclosed.According to SaharaReporters, three senior officials of the bank reported to the state's police command, Asaba and had a meeting with the outgoing commissioner of police, Zanna Ibrahim and other officers and it was revealed that the sum of $2 million was allegedly carted away by the armed robbers during the robbery.

‘The Wedding Party 2’ rakes in N73m in 3-days

Nigeria’s blockbuster movie “The Wedding Party 2-Destination Dubai,” has made over 73 million naira on its opening weekend, its producers said.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the movie was released in cinemas across the country on Friday, December 15.

Maina reveals where he is, says Magu is aware

Abdulrasheed Maina, embattled former Chairman of the defunct Presidential Pension Task Team, has declared that the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu knows his whereabouts.

Maina said the EFCC boss is aware that he is in Nigeria and working with the anti-graft agency to apprehend pension thieves.

PDP Reps protest, walk out over defection of member

Peoples Democratic Party members are right now protesting at the House of Representatives over the defection of a member, Mr. Mr. Raphael Igbokwe, to the All Progressives Congress.

Igbokwe, who is from Imo State, first came to the House in 2011.

Jonathan’s ex-aide, Omokri reacts to Osinbajo’s claim that he, Buhari are poorly paid

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday reacted to a statement credited to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo that he and President Muhammadu Buhari are poorly paid.

The former Special Adviser on New Media to Jonathan rubbished the Vice President’s claim that his salary of N1.5million per month is “poor” and not commensurate with his office.

Another PDP House of Representatives member defects to APC

A member of the House of Representatives from Imo State, Nnanna Igbokwe, has defected from PDP to APC. Igbokwe’s letter of defection was read on the floor of the House of Representatives bY the speaker, Yakubu Dogara.

Igbokwe who represents Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte in the house, said the reason for defecting was because of the division in the PDP.

Man Undergoes Multiple Surgeries To Transform Himself Into A Human Elf

A man has spent big (about $60,000) in order to transform himself into a real-life elf. The 26-year-old fantasy fanatic identified as Luis Padron, from Buenos Ares, Argentina, has been determined to transform himself into a mythical creature since his teens after finding solace and acceptance away from bullies in the fantasy world.

MAPOLY Students Brutalized For Protesting Delay In Semester Examination

Movement of vehicles and commuters was today put on hold around major areas of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) embarked on a protest which resulted in some brutality from the police. 

The students of the Ogun State-owned institution are protesting the delay of their semester examination, demanding the immediate resolution to the impasse on the inability of the students to have the examination. 

Guard Jailed Six Months For Sleeping On Duty

A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court sitting in Abuja on Monday sentenced a security guard, Nasiru Ribado, to six months imprisonment for sleeping at his duty post.

Ribado, 37, who resides at Jabi Forest, Abuja, was arraigned on a one-count charge of negligent conduct.

First Female Bishop Of London Appointed

The Right Reverend Sarah Mullally has been named as the first female Bishop of London, becoming the most senior woman bishop appointed by the Church of England. She takes over the role from Dr Richard Chartres, who retired in February.

Singer Files Docs To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Bieber

Justin Bieber won't have to apologize, at least not in public legal docs for allegedly jacking a vocal loop for his hit single "Sorry."

Justin was sued in 2016 by indie pop singer Casey Daniel aka White Hinterland who claimed "Sorry" contained, "unique characteristics of the female vocal riff," similar to her 2014 single, "Ring The Bell."

Court Sentences 2 Armed Robbers To Death By Hanging

An Ado-Ekiti High Court on Monday found Michael Adams and Abass Mutiu guilty of armed robbery and murder and sentenced them to death by hanging.

The Chief Judge, Ayodeji Daramola, convicted them for committing armed robbery contrary to Section (1) 2 (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act Cap R11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2014.

Rapper Diddy wants to buy an NFL football team

With racial tensions casting a pall over American football, rap mogul Diddy wants to buy the Carolina Panthers and become the first African American owner of an NFL team.

The New York rapper, estimated by Forbes magazine to be worth $820 million, voiced his interest as Panthers owner and founder Jerry Richardson stepped down in the wake of sexual harassment allegations.

Appeal court upholds 19-year jail term of Samuel Owoleye, an Ex-Union Bank Branch Manager

The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal on Monday, December 18, upheld the judgment of the Kano State High Court which convicted and sentenced a former bank manager, Samuel Owoleye, to 19 years’ imprisonment sometime in 2012.

Owoyele, a manager at the Union Bank Branch, Bank Road, Kano was prosecuted by the commission for offenses bordering on Obtaining by False Pretence.

How Nigeria, others, will benefit from Microsoft’s $50m for climate change

Following the commitment of search giant, Microsoft, to commit $50million to the fight against climate change, benefits accruable to Nigeria, and other parts of Africa will include the protection of lives and creation of new jobs.

Giving more insight into what Nigeria and indeed Africa stand to benefit from the announcement, the Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Nigeria, Hakeem Adeniji-Adele, in a chat with The Guardian, said the American technology company sees artificial intelligence (AI) powering the next major transformation in this region.

NSCDC Officer Convicted for Job Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of one Joshua Dan-Daura a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps,NSCDC, who was prosecuted for job scam before Justice Dije Abdu Aboki of the Kano State High Court.

Reps summon Adeosun, Udoma, Ngige over poor remittance to NSITF

The House of Representatives yesterday summoned the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and her counterparts in Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige and Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma.

The invitation by the House adhoc committee was to answer questions on alleged non-remittance of contributions by federal, states and local governments to the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Also, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, was summoned to answer questions on workers one per cent contribution from their monthly salaries.

Taribo West : Obafemi Martins Recall Will Be A Distraction To The Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles and Inter Milan defender Taribo West has kicked against the recall of Shanghai Shenhua striker Obafemi martins to the national team ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The 43 year old who played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria between 1994 and 2005 revealed.

Etebo Set To Join FC Porto In January

Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo is set to join Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Porto from current club Feirense during the January transfer window.

Etebo who in October initially penned a contract extension that will keep him at the 5,401-capacity Estádio Marcolino de Castro until 2019 will be moving as a result of a €10m release clause on the player’s head.

Chelsea To Hold Contract Talks With Andreas Christensen

Chelsea have reportedly decided to hold contract talks with defender Andreas Christensen.

Ahead of this season, Christensen had only made two appearances for the Blues due to spending a two-year loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach, but the Danish international has emerged as one of Antonio Conte‘s key men during the current campaign.

APC, PDP Clash Over $1b Cash To Fight Boko Haram

The row over the $1 billion anti-Boko Haram battle fund to be withdrawn from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) grew yesterday, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peopes Democratic Party (PDP) throwing darts at each other.

The APC described the allegation by the PDP that the government planned to pump the money into its reelection as “ludicrous and baseless”.

South Group Endorses Buhari For Re-Election

Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), a coalition of youth groups across the country, has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for re- election in 2019.

The endorsement came at its meeting in Makurdi the Benue state capital at the weekend.

Another Batch Of 167 Nigerians Return From Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday received 167 stranded Nigerians from Libya, bringing the number of Nigerians brought back to the country in the last four days to 532.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Boeing 737-800 aircraft, marked 5A-DMH, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 7:47p.m.