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The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square, for an alleged theft of $1 million and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi remanded him at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre where he is being held, pending the hearing of his bail application. The judge adjourned the case until March 6 for a hearing of the bail application. The EFCC had arraigned the defendant alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge. In one of the counts,…

For Atalanta, every inch matters in their pursuit of Serie A success — and few know this better than Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has been the club’s unluckiest player this season, frequently denied by the woodwork at crucial moments. Lookman is Atalanta’s most unfortunate player this season, with the former Everton forward hitting the woodwork more times than any of his teammates in Serie A. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X Despite enjoying a stellar Serie A campaign with 12 goals and five assists, Lookman’s tally could have been even higher had luck favoured…

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen waste management strategies to curb the rising threat of environmental pollution and its associated health risks across the country. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Julius Pondi, the lawmaker representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Delta State, during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. Presenting the motion titled “Waste Pollution and the Management of Its Impacts on Health and Environment,” Pondi lamented the growing challenges Nigerians face in handling waste disposal, particularly in the oil and gas sector and manufacturing industries. He noted that ineffective waste management had…

Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the recent leadership crisis and chaos in the Lagos State House of Assembly as an eyesore and embarrassment to the nation’s democracy. The PDP Vice Chairman (Lagos Central), Mr Hakeem Olalemi, in a statement, on Tuesday, in Lagos State, said that the leadership crisis stagnated the state for about two months. Olalemi noted that the crisis did not only bring setbacks to the state but also to democracy. “The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly is nothing short of an eyesore and an embarrassment to democracy…

Janet Ogundepo As paternity disputes and DNA testing cases become common, a physician and Molecular Biologist, Dr Emeka Obiodunukwe, has said that Capillary Electrophoresis, a technique used in forensic medicine, genetic testing, and human identification, remained the most reliable method for paternity testing in the country. He explained that the precision, accuracy, affordability and proven track record CE offered made it the “most trusted method for paternity tests” despite recent breakthroughs in genetic technologies. Obiodunukwe, Chief Executive Officer of DemyHealth told PUNCH Healthwise that CE was the backbone of DNA analysis for decades, offering high reliability in genetic comparisons. “This…

Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr are among the nominees for the 2025 Music Week Awards, happening on May 8 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. The awards highlight the hard work of professionals and teams behind the scenes, from labels and publishing to live events, A&R, radio, marketing, and PR. It’s not just about the artists; it’s about the entire ecosystem that supports them. With 23 categories, they recognise teams across everything from frontline labels and music publishing to promoters, festivals, radio, and tech. Bose Ogulu is up for Manager of the Year for her work…

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has been rated the best dribbler in Ligue 1 for the ongoing 2024/25 season, beating several top stars, including former Manchester United winger Mason Greenwood, Soccernet.ng reports. According to statistics from EuroFootballRumours.com, Simon leads the French top flight in completed dribbles, ahead of the league’s most dangerous wide men. The latest rankings, released on March 3rd, show that the Nigerian international has completed 51 successful dribbles this season — more than any other player in the division. Nigeria Super Eagles and Nantes star Moses Simon. Photo by IMAGO His closest challenger is Farid El Melali…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad have arrested a 27-year-old suspected burglar, Yusuf Ojo, while he was on his way to dispose of three stolen mobile phones belonging to his benefactor. This was disclosed in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. According to the statement, Ojo was apprehended at around 5:00 am on Wednesday in Oshodi, Lagos. Preliminary investigations revealed that he had burgled the home of one Michael in Iyana Iyesi, Ogun State, at around midnight while the victim and his family were asleep. It was also revealed that earlier that same…

About a year after Lagos-based furniture maker Tobiloba Samuel Omoosumi, popularly known as Tobywood, regained freedom from kidnappers, he has reportedly died by suicide. Tobywood was abducted on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, while on his way to Mushin, Lagos, to purchase materials for his work. He regained his freedom a week later. Following his ordeal, Omoosumi’s online presence diminished significantly, raising concerns among friends and fans about his safety and mental health. Described by a friend identified as Ella as one of the happiest people she knew, Tobywood was reportedly full of life, dancing and cheerful in church, even…

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ondo State chapter, has suspended its gubernatorial candidate, Gbenga Edema, for his alleged involvement in anti-party activities as well as violation of the constitution of the party. Edema, who was the candidate of the party in the recent governorship election in the state, was suspended indefinitely along with his running mate, Rotimi Adeyemi, and the campaign Director-General, Isreal Ayeni. With the three chieftains of the party suspended during the State Working Committee (SWC) meeting held in Akure, the NNPP chairman in the state, Peter Olagookun, stated that they took the party to court…