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EFCC Witness Tells Court How Funds Were Moved From CBN Through Emefiele’s Wife
The inflows were for services rendered by the companies for CBN. A business relationship manager with Zenith Bank PLC, Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, has told a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja how funds were moved from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through Zenith Bank to some accounts linked to Mrs Margaret Emefiele, wife of a […]
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Alleged N4.8bn Fraud: Ibeto Has Paid Back N2.25bn, EFCC Tells Court
The EFCC had filed a 10-count charge of conspiracy, fraud, forgery and fraudulent use of documents against the businessman and his companies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday told Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja that the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Cletus Ibeto, has paid […]
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Ibadan based firm ,Sumal Food Limited speaks on worker’s protest
…says it never received any palliatives from FG An Ibadan based food processing company, Sumal Foods Limited has described as unfounded and deliberate misrepresentation of facts , the viral publications in some newspapers and online blogs that the company failed to implement Federal government directives on Fuel Subsidy palliatives. In a statement issued by the […]
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Dark Day As 25 Die, 53 Injured in Kano-Zaria Road Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS1.2 Kano Sector Command, confirmed the tragic event which occurred around 3:30 AM. In a tragic incident early Monday morning, a fatal road traffic crash at Dangwaro Flyover along Kano-Zaria Road, claimed the lives of 25 persons, leaving 53 others injured. The accident involved a trailer (IVECO) with registration […]
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Local refining may crash petrol price to N300/litre – Modular refineries operators say
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria says the pump price of petrol may crash as low as N300 per litre once indigenous producers and operators of modular refineries in Nigeria such as Dangote begin operation. In an interview with Punch, the Publicity Secretary of Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) said; […]
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers Demand His Release, Submit Nine Judgements To AGF
The legal team also asked President Bola Tinubu to release the IPOB leader and respect the various judgements, directing his client’s release. Members of the legal team of the detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, have submitted a full list of judgements in the matter to the office of the […]
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Why EFCC Should Probe Corruption Allegations Against Ex-Govs – Analyst
He said the report of the probe of the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry should be made public for Nigerians. A public affairs commentator Ken Okolugbo has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe corruption allegations levelled against former governors. Okolugbo, a former commissioner of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), stated […]
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Punish my abusers within 48 hours or face lawsuit – Student bullied by her classmates threaten school authorities
A letter from her lawyers, Deji Adeyanju and Co, to the school reads “We are Solicitors to Miss. Namtira Bwala (acting through her next friend), hereinafter referred to as our client, on whose instruction we act. Our client and several other parents in Lead British International School have informed us and we verily believe them […]
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Minister of State for Youth Development Promotes SAED, Pledges Start-Up Capital for Top Corps Members
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, has inspired and encouraged Corps members to participate in the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme of the Federal Government designed to equip young Nigerian graduates with additional value beyond certification. The Minister who made the remark during a visit to the Oyo State […]
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Global Tour and Party Ride LLC ,US , Commends President Bola Tinubu,Minister Lola Ade John
Global Tour and Party Ride LLC, an intercontinental Nigerian tourism promotion conglomerate based in Arlington, US, would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary decision to appoint Mrs. Lola Ade John as Nigeria’s first Minister for Tourism. Amb Oluwafemi Olayinka Kajogbola, the President of Global Tour and Party […]
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NLC explains why there is ongoing protest in Lagos, Abuja and different parts of the nation
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has explained why there is ongoing protest in Abuja, Lagos, and different parts of the country . While speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, February 27, Ajaero said; “There’s absolute hunger, and we’re told not to speak out; should we die of hunger?” Ajaero […]
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Another private plane land crash in Ibadan with 10 persons aboard
A private jet having about 10 persons onboard including Very Important Personalities (VIPs) has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. An impeccable source said the jet crash-landed on Friday around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway into the nearby bush. Firefighters and rescue […]
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Ibadan explosion: PDP BoT commiserates with Makinde, victims
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), has commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State, following the tragic explosion in Ibadan. The PDP BoT expressed its deepest sympathies to the victims and their families, and said that it was praying for the quick recovery of those who were injured. […]
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Ibadan explosion: Alake vows to bring justice to victims.
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, has assured residents of Ibadan of justice over the explosion that rocked the city. While vowing that jutice would be done to victims of the unfortunate incident, Alake also assured that perpetrators of the dastard act would be brought to book. The minister gave the assurance, while […]
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Nigeria Lady Arrested For Throwing Her 5-Month Baby Into Ogun River
Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old mother, Oluwabunmi Ajayi, for allegedly throwing her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, into a river at Sagamu. The woman allegedly dumped the baby in the river in what the police tagged premeditated drowning. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident said the […]
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Bodija Explosion: Makinde Presents Report To Tinubu
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the report of last Tuesday’s explosion at Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan to President Bola Tinubu. Makinde was at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to present the report to the president, at the weekend. The president had earlier commiserated with the government and people of Oyo […]
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Olubadan commends Tinubu’s support for NIMC
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the country was yesterday commended over his resolve to bequeathe to Nigerians a country that has accurate data through maximum support for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This commendation was given by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II while […]
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Ibadan Explosion:Olubadan visits hospital, affected houses.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday afternoon visited the scene of Bodija, Ibadan explosion where he expressed grief over the dastardly incident and prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased. Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, who paid the visit on behalf of His […]
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Explosion: perpetrators of evil’ll be brought to book-Makinde
…Tinubu sympathises with state, promises support …as state sets up emergency centre, provides accommodation to victims Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state has identified the company that stored up the explosives, which caused Tuesday explosion in Dejo Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan and that they will be brought to justice. […]
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Ibadan explosion: Oyo Govt sets up emergency situation room
The Bodija incident in Ibadan, Nigeria, has prompted the Oyo State Government to take swift action in setting up an Emergency Situation Room. Led by Professor Temitope Alonge, this coordination center aims to streamline the ongoing response efforts. Search and rescue operations have been underway throughout the night at the site of the incident. The […]
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