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Amina Gusanu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. Presidential spokeman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that Mr. Olukoyede’s appointment followed the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. He said the president also approved the appointment of Mr. Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda to serve as the Secretary of the EFCC for a renewable term of five years in…

Daud Olatunji In a startling revelation, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, has decried the undue interference of politicians in the recruitment of staff within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. This contentious issue emerged during an interactive program involving the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) in the capital city, Abuja. TETFund’s Echono voiced his concerns regarding the politicization of staff recruitment in higher education institutions. He underscored the need to address this critical matter for the betterment of the education system. This revelation coincided with ASUU’s declaration that…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, the impeachment process against the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has faced an unexpected obstacle.  The state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, has declined to respond to the request from the state House of Assembly to establish a probe panel, further complicating the proceedings. The House of Assembly, during its plenary session last week, had directed the Chief Judge to assemble a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct leveled against the deputy governor, who had previously refused to respond to the notice of allegations served to him. Reports indicate…

Aminat Gusanu In a concerning revelation, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has sounded the alarm on a diphtheria outbreak in Kaduna State.  This health crisis has already claimed 20 lives out of 156 reported cases. Dr. Shuaib brought this grave issue to light during his visit to the Kaduna Diphtheria Treatment Centre at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, where he led the Diphtheria National Task Team. The CEO stressed the importance of public awareness and early diagnosis, underlining the urgency of the situation.  He said, “Since March…

Aminat Gusanu In a major breakthrough, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended 54 suspects involved in a series of criminal activities, including kidnappings and armed robberies.  The operation also led to the confiscation of a significant arsenal of weapons, including 92 firearms of various calibers, 760 rounds of ammunition, 120 magazines, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and counterfeit currency amounting to $970,000. Among the captured suspects are Nneka Okparaf (33), Emu Larry Chidiebere (34), Babatunde Femi (30), Williams Banjo Omotayo (28), and Samuel Balogun (22), each hailing from different states across Nigeria. These remarkable achievements were made possible by…

Aminat Gusanu In a shocking revelation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled that a staggering 1.5 million adolescents and youths met untimely deaths in 2021 due to preventable causes, equating to an average of 4,500 lives lost daily.  These tragic losses are primarily attributed to road traffic accidents and interpersonal violence, with an emerging concern surrounding mental health disorders among this age group. Dr. Anshu Banerjee, a director in the Department of Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at WHO, made this grim announcement during the Global Forum for Adolescents, the world’s largest online meeting of adolescents…

Daud Olatunji Event vendors and planners in Ogun State have collectively appealed to the government to bolster the production of locally made equipment and empower youth in the field as a means to elevate the nation’s economic standards.  This plea came during a symposium held in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, on Tuesday with the theme “The 21st Century Event Vendors.” The leader of M19 Event Planner and convener of the event, Bola Solate, passionately expressed her concerns about the heavy reliance on imported equipment, describing it as a substantial financial burden for event planners and vendors in the…

Wisdom Silas In a groundbreaking move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a pivotal report titled “Mental Health of Refugees, Migrants: Risk Factors, Protective Measures, and Access to Care.”  This comprehensive document marks the fifth installment of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM). The WHO’s groundbreaking study delves deep into the global factors influencing the mental health of refugees and migrants while shedding light on the challenges they face in accessing essential care.  This robust research reveals that approximately one in eight individuals worldwide grapple with mental health conditions, with refugees and migrants standing out as…

Daud Olatunji In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the Apamisede community near Army Barracks, Adavi Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Lokoja, Kogi State, a teenage boy, Goodness Oshodi, was apprehended by the Kogi State Police for allegedly burying his younger brother, Friday Oshodi, alive.  The disturbing act was reportedly carried out as a punishment for Friday’s theft of N10,000 belonging to their mother. The horrifying incident unfolded in the quiet residential neighborhood, with Goodness attempting to execute the directive of his mother, who had instructed him to discipline his sibling for the theft.  Taking the…

Daud Olatunji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a compelling message on Wednesday, emphasizing the necessity for African leaders to discover homegrown solutions to the manifold challenges facing the continent.  During a gathering with a delegation of students and youth representatives from various African countries at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Obasanjo asserted that there is no obstacle too great for Africa to overcome. The distinguished visitors, including student leaders from Ethiopia and the Tigray Region, were led by the President of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU), Osisiogu Osikenyi.  Their visit was an expression of gratitude…