EFCC Arraigns Five for N25m Fraud in Maiduguri
The suspects were docked on a twelve-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, using forged documents as genuine, false information and
Read More
Fuel tankers take over Oshodi-Apapa Expressway as fear grow Fuel tankers have taken over the Oshodi-Mile 2 Expressway at an unprecedented rate, signifying more gridlock on the road. In April 2024, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave tanker drivers, an ultimatum to vacate the road but the drivers disregarded the warning. It will be…
Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, others to discuss Security, Safety
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila will grace the special summit on security and safety scheme/Award Ceremony being organised by the National Watch. The theme of the programme is National Security: Appraisal, Assessment of Security Efforts, Interventions, Challenges, Achievements and Way Forward, 2024 Under Review. National Security…
Yahaya Bello bows to pressure, honours EFCC invitation
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Wednesday complied with an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had previously declared Bello wanted on charges of fraud and corrupt enrichment during his tenure in office. It reads: “The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted…
Isolo LCDA give 7000 students bag, school uniforms, others in Back to school initiative
For its maiden back to school programme, the Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has given 7000 school uniforms, exercise books, pen, three sets of socks, a pair of sandals, bags and pencils. The best teacher in the council was rewarded with N1 million, the best head teacher went home with N500,000 while the best…
Google, Facebook, Amazon, others paid N2.55tn tax in six months – Report
Google, Netflix, Facebook and other foreign companies operating in Nigeria paid N2.55tn in taxes to the Federal Government in the first six months of 2024. The amount represents an increase of 158.76 per cent from N985.27bn collected in the preceding period of 2023. The figure includes Company Income Tax and Value Added Tax, collated from…
Tinubu Didn’t Sign Peace Accord, We Can’t Force Edo PDP — Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah, says the failure of political parties and their candidates to sign the Peace Accord to shun electoral violence sends a wrong signal to Nigerians. He stated this Sunday in Benin City, during the Edo Election Security Townhall, a programme organised by Channels Television in partnership…
PMAN’s Leadership Crisis Deepens as National Treasurer Disassociates Himself from Ex-NWC
In an unfolding leadership crisis within the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), the association’s National Treasurer, Baba Ojonugwa (J.F.O), has formally disassociated himself from the actions of the ex-members of the National Working Committee (NWC). This development, revealed in an official letter dated 6th September 2024, could severely impact the ongoing legal battle…
Abiodun Mourns Charles Gyamfi, Former Correspondent of The Guardian in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the former correspondent of The Guardian in the state, Mr. Charles Coffie Gyamfi, as a thoroughbred professional who positively impacted society. Mr. Gyamfi died in Abeokuta today, September 13. Governor Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, described Gyamfi’s death as a…
HURIWA charges INEC to deliver free, fair, and peaceful gubernatorial election in EDO
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election, slated for Saturday, September 21, 2024, is conducted free, fair, and peacefully, devoid of rigging or malpractices. HURIWA, in a statement yesterday stated that the credibility of INEC is under…