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Discovering Nigeria at the CRIMMD Library & Museum: A Journey Through Time – By ‘DAYO ADEDAYO
There are places you hear about only in passing, names whispered in conversations, mentioned in passing comments, or buried in the middle of an engaging discussion. Yet sometimes, curiosity and an insatiable thirst for knowledge compel you to seek them out. I count myself fortunate to belong to a remarkable community brought together by…
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“Inflow Into Our Account From KIRS is Our commission” – EFCC witness tells court at Yahaya Bello’s trial
The 18th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing alleged money laundering case filed against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, said on Wednesday that the commission that came into the account before the court was for his company. The prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, called the witness,…
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Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Property Transactions, EFCC Witness Tells Abuja Court
The 17th prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case filed against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, said on Wednesday that the former governor was not involved in any of the property transactions before the court. The witness, Shehu Bello Bala, told the court, while being…
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NAWOJ Lagos Honours Late Kudirat Abiola With ‘Iconic Woman’ Award …As She’s Remembered 30 Years After Passing Away
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Lagos State Chapter, has honoured the late Chief Kudirat Olayinka Abiola as its Iconic Woman, in remembrance of three decades since her assassination on 4 June 1996. According to the Chapter Chairperson, Comrade Jumoke Johnson, Chief Kudirat Abiola represented courage, principle, and selfless sacrifice in Nigeria’s pursuit…
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REVIEW: Nigeria – A Timeless Beauty; Bound in Gold, Wrapped in Heritage – By ‘DAYO ADEDAYO
“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔” 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 – 𝑨 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 is more than a book. It is the soul of a nation lovingly gathered, carefully preserved, and presented as a timeless gift to generations unborn. It is, without doubt, my finest work to date. A labour of love, sacrifice, passion, and…
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QATAR: The Journey I Never Planned – By ‘DAYO ADEDAYO
My coming to Qatar was not planned. It arrived almost like a gift, wrapped in surprise, wisdom, and the dependable hands of 247 Travels. I had been on my way to China when the ticket price appeared before me like a mountain. I did not even know when I shouted, “Why would I…
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J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture, History Wins at 32nd Annual THEA Awards in Orlando, USA
The Lagos State Government’s flagship cultural project, the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, has won an Outstanding Historic Centre Achievement at the prestigious 32nd Annual Thea Awards, held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Orlando, Florida, United States. The Thea Awards, presented by the Themed Entertainment Association…
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‘Senator Amosun’s influence in Ogun Central currently unmatched, Forget the propaganda’ – Adebayo, former CUPP spokesperson
A few minutes ago, I came across a deliberately distorted report of what purportedly transpired at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Ogun Central Senatorial District, which held at the Hilltop residence of former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba. The tone of the particular report, published by one obviously biased blog, reveals nothing but…
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Abuja High Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial on Alleged Money Laundering Till May 6
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State until May 6 for continuation of trial. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the hearing to allow the former governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, continue with the cross-examination of EFCC’s 12 prosecution witness (PW-12),…
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EFCC’s counsel lied, I wasn’t harassed by Yahaya Bello’s security aides, witness tells court
••• 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐’𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 The fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has refuted, strongly, claims by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission‘s lawyer that he was harassed by security aides of the former governor. Mshelia Arhyel…