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Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that benefits of fuel subsidy removal would be reaped soon. Gbajabiamila gave the assurance after casting his vote at Poling Unit 014, Ward 08 at Elizabeth Fowler Memorial School, Surulere, Lagos state, in the House of Representatives by-election in the constituency on Saturday. The Chief of Staff in his reaction to the current economic situation being faced by Nigerians, said the President and his administration remained concerned about the plight of the people. He, however, noted that it was a universal issue and must be handled with all…

Dr.Gbenga Adeoye The bible says when the righteous rule, the people rejoice.(Prov 29 : 2) It is so simple and that is because the righteous will do what is right. What amazes me most about leadership in Africa is that too many people in position of leadership falls below acceptable standard and in Law we say nemo dat quad non habet (You cannot give what you don’t have). If you do a list of best brains, highly intelligent people, upright men and women; you find out that they are very few in government and that MUST CHANGE if we…

Daud Olatunji In commemoration of Ogun State’s 48th anniversary, Governor  Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to state development and citizen well-being.  Despite challenges, he acknowledged Ogun’s ascent as one of Nigeria’s most prosperous states, crediting the efforts of successive administrations. Commending his predecessors for laying the foundation of the state’s success, Prince Abiodun also praised the people of Ogun for maintaining peaceful coexistence for nearly five decades. He urged them to sustain this unity for the state’s continued progress. Under the ‘Building Our Future Together’ mantra, encapsulated in ISEYA, the governor assured continued upward growth trajectory.  In…

In an impressive feat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully recovered a staggering N70.56 billion within a 100-day period from October 2023 to January 19, 2024. This was outlined in the recently obtained ‘Operations and Recoveries’ document. The detailed report, accessed recently  reveals that the EFCC’s efforts led to the recovery of N60.97 billion, $10.52 million, £150,002.10, and €4,119.90.  This substantial recovery underscores the commission’s unwavering commitment to combat financial crimes and promote transparency. During this period, the EFCC received a total of 3,325 petitions, responding actively by accepting 2,657 of them.  Impressively, the commission secured convictions…

Aminat Gusanu  In a significant development on Friday, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) inaugurated a 27-member caretaker committee in Ogun State.  Alhaji Mustapha Adewale, widely known as Yaro, assumed the role of chairman, with leaders from Abuja overseeing the ceremony. The inauguration took place on Friday,  at the NURTW Secretariat,Asero,Abeokuta. Expressing gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his support in the election, Chairman Yaro pledged to prioritize members’ interests, forge strong partnerships with security agencies, and collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation for a peaceful tenure. Yaro affirmed, “I promise the Governor and the entire Ogun State…

In a recent development, the Judicial Service Commission in Nasarawa State has suspended Chief Magistrate Vincent W. Gwahemba following allegations of bribery and abuse of power. The suspension, conveyed through a letter dated January 30th, 2024, instructs Gwahemba to respond within 24 hours to accusations of magisterial misconduct raised by senior lawyer J.S. Okutepa, SAN.  The letter outlines the immediate suspension pending the investigation of the charges. Gwahemba is expected to present his side of the story before the Judicial Commission at a later date, as communicated by the Commission. The allegations, documented in complaint number S/JSC/AD/OFF/12/VOL. XV/XXX, were addressed…

 In a demonstration of frustration and concern, Gurasa bread bakers in Kano State held a peaceful protest at Jakara in the Dala Local Government Area on Friday morning.  Led by Fatima Auwal Chediyar, the chairperson of the Association of Women Gurasa Bakers, the protestors raised their voices against the exorbitant prices of flour, a crucial ingredient in their local bread. Chediyar expressed the dire impact of the rising cost of flour, emphasizing that the commodity, once purchased at N16,000 per bag, now commands a staggering N43,000 per bag.  This astronomical increase, she asserted, has compelled them to contemplate an indefinite…

In a troubling turn of events, the quest for justice by two individuals, Ikechukwu Uduji (23) and Ikechukwu Okolie (38), remanded in a Nigerian prison over allegations against Divisional Police Officer CSP Benjamin Ugwui, faces a significant setback due to a missing case file. The ordeal began when the Enugu State police commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, ordered the arrest of Uduji and Okolie following their petition against CSP Ugwui for alleged extortion and demand for a refund.  The arrest occurred on October 29, 2023, after the duo’s refusal to disown their petition, leading to their detention at the Awgu Police Station,…

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented Barrister Mike Ikegbunam He was brought before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Independence Layout, Enugu State, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The charges against him include money laundering and obtaining ₦91 million under false pretenses. Ikegbunam faced a seven-count charge, with one count stating that on August 16, 2022, he induced the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions of Nigeria to deliver ₦25 million under the false pretence of acquiring land at Umuagu Ndiukwuanu Town…

Yobe Police command has apprehended a group of individuals accused of posing as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) to carry out a fraudulent scheme amounting to N78,900,000.00. In an official crime bulletin released on Friday, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the arrests, emphasizing the force’s commitment to tackling such criminal activities through comprehensive investigations. The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged by Ibrahim Mohammed and Abubakar Usman of Abasha Ward, Damaturu, citing criminal conspiracy, cheating, and breach of trust.  The complainants alleged that Mohammed Modu of Nayi Nawa Ward, Damaturu, had failed to honor…