The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday withdrew the arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachi, manager of gospel musician Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye issued a bench warrant against the music producer last week following an ex parte order filed by the EFCC. The commission asked to withdraw the warrant in a request by its lawyer Bilikisu Buhari.   …

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss South Africa contestant whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and a government investigation withdrew from the beauty pageant Thursday. Chidimma Adetshina’s announcement that she would not take part in Saturday’s final came a day after the Home Affairs ministry accused her mother of fraud and identity theft. “After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult …

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, withdrew the suit filed against members of Olubadan-in-Council. Ladoja instituted a suit against the members of the Council over the beaded crown worn before the demise of the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The coast is now clear for the enthronement of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi …

The retired Justice S.A. Omonuwa’s seven-man panel set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, The seven-man panel investigating allegations of gross misconduct against the Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu on Wednesday ruled that it would continue its task as there …