May 2024
Delta Govt commences demolition of illegal structures on university lands
On Monday, the Delta State Government initiated the demolition of unauthorized structures erected on lands designated for Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. During the demolition, Chief Frank Omare, the Chairman of the Task Force, stated that their mandate from the state government was to reclaim all government lands unlawfully occupied by individuals or organizations throughout the […]
EFCC nabs 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Command, has arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters at the Nigeria Television Authority and Choba axes of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that they were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related activities. EFCC’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said items recovered from […]
Intervene in Iperu Remo obaship tussle, group begs Abiodun
A human rights group, Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, has urged the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun to intervene in the obaship tussle gripping Iperu Remo, his hometown in Ikenne Local Government area of the state. The Chairman of the local government, Segun Ogunleye, is alleged to be at the centre of the tussle […]
Federal Government Set to Secure $2.25 Billion World Bank Loan for Economic Reforms
The Federal Government is on the verge of securing fresh loan funding from the World Bank, with an anticipated approval date set for June 13, 2024. The loans, totaling $2.25 billion, will be allocated to two significant development projects aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s economic stability and resource mobilization capabilities. The first project, titled Nigeria Reforms […]
A Majestic Celebration Marks the 20th Coronation Anniversary of the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye
On Wednesday, May 8, 2023, the WOSAM Arena in Ogun State gleamed with grandeur as the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Razaq-Adenugbe, concluded the festivities commemorating his 20th coronation anniversary. Arriving in regal splendor, the celebrator was accompanied by a distinguished entourage of friends and royal dignitaries. Draped in a resplendent purple attire, the […]
EFCC Chair Urges Bank Compliance Officers to Safeguard Investigation Activities
Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), issued a stern call on Saturday to compliance officers in banks nationwide. He urged them to refrain from unauthorized disclosure of the EFCC’s investigation activities and requests made to their customers. Expressing concerns about the detrimental support fraudsters receive from Nigeria’s banking […]
Thieves drive away car with 3-year-old inside as father leaves engine running to open gate
A vehicle, with a three years old boy inside, has been stolen in Ogun State. The Toyota Camry car, with registration number PKA 446GV, belongs to one Taiwo Fayobi. The incident occurred in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Omolola Odutola, in a post on her X handle, explained […]
FAAN shuts Lagos airport runway as aircraft skids runway
Barely 16 days after Dana Air was shut down by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another aircraft belonging to XEJET Airlines also skidded off the runway and landed in the grass at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Following this development, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut the 18/Left runway of the […]
Gunmen shoot FIRS official dead in Abuja
Some unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a middle-aged man, identified as Khalid Bichi, in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night. Bichi, said to be an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, was reportedly killed by his attackers just before 9 pm while he was out to get food, the Guardian reports. He was reportedly […]
‘I made a mistake, but will correct it,’ Wike tells Rivers people
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has told the people of Rivers State that he made a mistake and he is ready to correct the mistake at the appropriate time. The former governor of Rivers State who spoke while addressing a grand civic reception on Saturday in Ogu-Bolo, Rivers State, honouring Chief […]