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How, Why EFCC Detained Popular Influencer VeryDarkMan

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja. Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju, confirmed this in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday evening. Earlier reports suggested that Guaranty Trust Bank ordered VDM’s arrest following his criticism of the bank after alleged unauthorised transactions were made from his mother’s account. In an update, Adeyanju stated that a team of lawyers led by the “Head of our firm @Marvin_Omorogbe just met VDM’s friend, who…

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‘How, Where Ayo Adebanjo’ll Be Buried,’ Afenifere Leader Begins Final Journey

Gbenga Adeoti

Family gives detailed funeral arrangements for the deceased elder statesman The family of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the late leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Thursday announced the funeral arrangements for the deceased elder statesman. Platforms Africa reports that Adebanjo died on February 14 at the age of 96 at his Lekki residence in Lagos. The family, in a statement said the funeral/church service would hold on May 3, at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. . Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo, Is Dead Group…

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How, Why Justice For Mohbad Tiktoker Died On Live Streaming – Pregnant Wife

Damilola Olonade

+ My message to everyone saying it was a spiritual attack + VIDEO   The pregnant wife of ‘Disturbing’, the popular Tiktoker who passed away on a live stream, Omowunmi, has narrated what actually happened. Platforms Africa reports that ‘Disturbing’ came to limelight through his support for Justice for Mohbad movement on social media. “Yesterday morning, my husband was on TikTok live video while I was cooking his food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he had a seizure, fell down and hit his head on a stone that was in front…

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How, When Edwin Clark Will Be Buried, Last Journey Schedule Family Releases For Patriarch

Ganiyu Amodu

The family of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has scheduled May 13, 2025, for his burial in Kiagbodo Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information, and also a former senator during the Second Republic, was born on May 25, 1927. He died on Feb.17, at the age of 97. Clark’s eldest son, Mr Penaowei, announced the burial date on Saturday at a press briefing held at the family residence in Kiagbodo. While unveiling the funeral arrangements for the former leader of…

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How, Why I Nearly Quit 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as he marked his 73rd birthday. Reflecting on his political journey, President Tinubu recounted a moment of doubt during the 2023 election campaign when he contemplated withdrawing from the race after an encounter with a close…

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How, Why CNG-Powered Vehicle Exploded At Our Facility – NIPCO

Abibat Babalola

Cylinder fake, substandard, not designed for CNG, NIPCO Gas Ltd gives preliminary report on Eyean, Benin City Explosion       The management of NIPCO Gas Ltd on Thursday opened up on an incident that occurred at its Natural Gas (CNG) station located in Eyean, Benin City, Edo State, where the Cylinder of a CNG-powered vehicle exploded. Platforms Africa reports that the company said this in a statement, maintaining that it had concluded a preliminary report on the incident that happened approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The…

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‘How, When Onyeka Onwenu Will be Buried’

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️Family releases details of the final journey for The Elegant Stallion   The family of late Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has revealed that she would be buried before the end of August. Before her death, Onwenu had listed as part of her wishes as quick and inexpensive burial. The family revealed the plan on Tuesday when a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria paid them a condolence visit at the Ikoyi, Lagos State residence of Onwenu. The delegation, which was led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees…

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How, Why Bank Of Ghana Suspended FX Licenses Of GTBank, First Bank

Ganiyu Amodu

The Bank of Ghana has suspended the foreign exchange licences of Guaranty Trust Bank and FBN Bank for one month. The apex bank in Ghana announced the suspension of the two Nigerian banks Tuesday in a statement it issued. It said in the statement: “Bank of Ghana has suspended the Foreign Exchange Trading Licences of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited (GTB) and FBNBank Ghana Limited (FBN), effective 18th March 2024, for a period of one (1) month, in accordance with section 11 (2) of the Foreign Exchange Act 2006, (Act…

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How, Where Akeredolu’ll Be Buried, Family Releases Burial Plans

Abibat Babalola

The family of the late Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, has released the plans for his burial. The plans were contained ion a statement by his son, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Jnr, issued on Monday in Akure. The statement said: “It is with deep respect and a sense of duty that we invite our dear friends, associates, and well-wishers to join us in giving our late Patriarch a befitting funeral. The obsequies are as follows: Thursday, February 15, 2024: Winning Soul Crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure Time: 5pm Friday,…

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How, Where Abdul Imoyo Will Be Buried – ACAMB

Ganiyu Amodu

. Head of Access Holdings’ media relations begins the final journey as colleagues in banks release burial arrangements   The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) announced the burial details of Abdul Imoyo, the Head of Media Relations at Access Holding. Platforms Africa reports that Imoyo died in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, after a brief illness. Imoyo was a newspaper editor in Lagos before joining Access Bank in 2014 as a corporate communications manager…

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