…Sanwo-Olu: ‘It’s A New Journey Toward Developing Lagos’ Lagos State Government has opened a new chapter in its stride towards attaining self-sustenance in finance and governance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, signed documents for the issuance of N100.33 billion bond, which the State raised from capital market to fund infrastructure …
Read More »41 die of Lassa fever in 19 states, says minister •258 cases confirmed
Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health FORTY-ONE people have died from Lassa fever, Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said on Tuesday. He said 258 cases have been confirmed so far from 19 states. Dr. Ehanire said though the disease is endemic due to Nigeria’s ecological profile, it is everyone’s responsibility to help …
Read More »OAU panel submits report on ‘sexual harassment’
Our Reporter The panel investigating allegation of sexual harassment against a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in Osun State, Mr. Olabisi Olaleye, has submitted its report to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede. The university authorities constituted the panel led by the Provost of the Postgraduate College of …
Read More »$1.09b Malabu Oil deal: EFCC seeks arrest warrant to extradite ex-Minister Etete, others
Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Abuja THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory for a warrant of arrest to enable it extradite a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dauzia Loya (Dan) Etete and two others. The others are Munamuna Seidougha …
Read More »Senate speaks on alleged U.S. conviction of Omo-Agege
The Senate has said the alleged conviction of the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, by a U.S court, is not an issue of the Senate. The spokesperson, Godiya Akwashiki, said this while responding to questions from journalists on Tuesday. The lawmaker was asked if the Senate will probe the allegations …
Read More »‘Baba Ijebu’, son in EFCC trouble for alleged multi-billion naira tax fraud
Baba Ijebu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is allegedly investigating Adebutu Kessington, Nigerian businessman popularly known as Baba Ijebu, for alleged tax fraud and economic sabotage, according to PREMIUM TIMES. Segun Adebutu, one of his children who is one of the management officials of Premier Lotto, is reported …
Read More »NDDC: Buhari to appoint new board members
President Muhammadu Buhari will recompose the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and send to the Senate for confirmation. He made this known via a letter to the Senate – which was read out by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary on Tuesday. “The …
Read More »NITDA licenses 27 data protection firms
The Federal Government has licensed 27 data protection companies to guard against data theft and privacy violation in the country. The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the commemoration of World Privacy Day. Abdullahi said the …
Read More »Lagos bans okada, tricycle riders from 15 LGs, LCDAs
The Lagos State Government has banned commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada, and Tricycles, also known as Keke Marwa, from operation on specified routes in six local government areas of the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Omotoso said …
Read More »Court grants Shehu Sani N10m bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail at N10million to a former member of the Senate, Shehu Sani after he was arraigned on a two-count charge of bribery brought against him by the Economic and Finanacial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, who granted the bail application …
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