EVENTS
Alleged Naira Abuse: Court Dismisses Case Against Cubana Chiefpriest.
*Court Strikes Out Naira Abuse Case Against Cubana Chief Priest*
The Federal High Court in Lagos State has struck out the Naira abuse case against Cubana Chief Priest, Pascal Okechukwu ¹. Here are the key points:
– *Case Struck Out*: The court struck out the case following the adoption of terms of settlement between Cubana Chief Priest and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
– *Terms of Settlement*: The terms of settlement included Cubana Chief Priest entering into a bond with the EFCC to be of good behavior, engaging in rigorous sensitization and campaign against the abuse of Naira, and paying a sum of N10 million to the consolidated revenue fund of the Federation.
– *Caution and Discharge*: The court cautioned Cubana Chief Priest and discharged him.
– *Charges*: Cubana Chief Priest was charged with three counts of allegedly spraying and tampering with Naira notes during a social event at Eko Hotel in Lagos, contrary to the Central Bank Act of 2007.
– *Plea*: He had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of N10 million.
On behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian People, the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio led a delegation to the Lying-in-State of Pope Francis, inside St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
As the Leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the burial ceremony of Pope Francis, the Senate President paid tribute to our departed Pope at Vatican.
The delegation will formally deliver a letter conveying President Tinubu’s sympathy and condolences on Pope Francis’ passing to the Acting Head of the Vatican.
Nigerian music icon 2Baba has taken a significant step towards his traditional wedding with Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, by formally introducing her to the paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom.
This traditional introduction, which took place on April 21, 2025, at the Och’Idoma Palace in Otukpo, Benue State, is a crucial step in Idoma cultural tradition.
This development sets the stage for the couple’s upcoming traditional wedding celebration this Friday in Benin City.
Energy drink tussle: Court rules in favour of Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited
BREAKING NEWS: All nine (9) PDP Members of the National Assembly from Rivers State have endorsed the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
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