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Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months in Jail with No Fine for Abuse of Naira
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine. The judgement was handed this morning, April 12. It will be recalled that on April 5, 2024, the EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count…
Drop in Prices of Commodities in the Coming Days -Rabiu
The Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said that prices of commodities and services in the country will continue to drop in the coming days, in view of the strengthening Naira. Speaking to reporters in Lagos after paying Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu, Rabiu also projected that the with…
Ijaw Community Raises Alarm Over Invasion and Arrest of Prominent Leaders by Soldiers
“With the way things are going, the Ijaw people will not be surprised to wake up one day to see that the military has invaded former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s house. This attack by the Nigerian state on Ijaw leaders is becoming worrisome”.
Gov. Diri Fetes Bayelsa Muslim Community In Celebration Of Eid-El-Fitr
“I thank the Muslim community for their support during last November governorship election. It is an indication that you are part of the government and we will continue to create the right atmosphere for peaceful co-existence and for your businesses to thrive, so far they are legitimate.”
BRACED Postpones Their Proposed Meeting In Yenagoa
“kindly note that the BRACED Commission meeting earlier proposed for today in Yenagoa has been postponed”.
FG Extends Public Holidays To Thursday For Eid-El-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday. The announcement, which was shared via the ministry’s official communication channel, highlighted the importance of recognizing Eid-El-Fitr…
Governor Diri Signs Medical Residency Training Bill 2024
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, signed the Medical Residency Training Law 2024, making it the first state in Nigeria with such beneficial law for resident doctors. The executive bill sent to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly provides for funding support for resident doctors to specialise in specific fields. The governor…
UNDP And EU Provide N200m TO Support Bayelsa MSMEs
“I am happy with the aspect of capacity building, training and mentorship. As a government, we have been doing that and after training we also give them starter packs. So you are coming to an area we consider a priority”
Bobrisky Admits Guilt To Naira Abuse Charges In Court
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has pleaded guilty to the Naira abuse charge leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky was arraigned before the Federal High Court, Lagos on a six-count charge bordering on alleged Abuse of the Naira and alleged Money Laundering. When the charge…
