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Ibadan Explosion: We’ve Conducted Structural Integrity Test On 230 Houses- Makinde

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Adeola Idris  Structural integrity tests have been conducted on no fewer than 230 houses possibly affected by the recent Ibadan explosion. The disclosure was made by the state governor, Seyi Makinde on Saturday following the explosion which occurred on Tuesday, killing five persons, injuring 77 and rendering thousands homeless in the state. Makinde disclosed these figures while speaking at the Nigerian Society of Engineers… []

EFCC Accuses Emefiele Of Forgery In Fresh Charges

– Emefiele during one of the court’s session By Adeola Idris Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was on Friday arraigned at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, on 20 count-charge bordering on corruption and forgery. Emefiele was first arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on six counts of N1.2bn procurement allegations. The EFCC… []

CJPAN Pays Abdul Imoyo Last Respect

– Late Abdul Kolawole Imoyo By Adegboyega Johnson  Body of Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, who until his death was the Media Manager at Access Bank was finally laid to rest on Thursday 18th January. Imoyo who was also the Publicity Secretary of Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology,… []

EFCC Chair, Olukoyede Vows To Fish Out Agency’s Investigators Who Take Bribe

– EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukayode By Bunmi Onakan  In his New Year address to staff members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on January 19, chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ola Olukoyede has alleged that some of the commission’s investigators are taking bribes, noting that he had a process in motion to fish them out. The EFCC… []

Ibadan Explosion: How A Hotel Manager Died Of Heart Attack

– The late hotel manager, Tunde Solomon By Adeola Idris  Ibadan popular hotel, BON Hotel Nest has announced the passing away of its Operations Manager, Tunde Solomon. The announcement was made on Friday by the hotel management. Tunde Solomon was said to have died of a heart attack after the shock from the explosion that occurred very near BON Hotel, his place of work on… []

Unemployment: 8,373 Applicants Bombarded Kwara Job Portal In 48 Hours

– Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq By Bunmi Onakan  The job portal created by the Kwara State Garment Factory and opened to hire 300 production workers has been shut after it received 8,373 applications in less than 48 hours. A Government House statement attributed to the management of the new government company said the job application portal was closed seeing that more people applied for… []

Nigerian Army Reacts To Death Of Nigerian Soldier Who Allegedly Committed Suicide

– Nigerian Soldiers By Adeola Idris  The Nigerian Army 81 Division has reacted to the death of a soldier identified as Boyi ThankGod. ThankGod was said to be on barracks standby duty at the 35 Brigade headquarters, Alamala, Abeokuta before his death. Reacting on Wednesday, the army denied that its operative, Boyi ThankGod, attached to 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, shot himself but… []

N100m Ransom: Families Of Abducted Persons Appeal To Tinubu, Makinde

– File photo of gunmen By Adeola Idris  Following the abduction of a Nigerian Air Force officer, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola; his wife, Ganiyat; and a 16-year-old 100-Level student of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Abdulmugniy Folaranmi, the family has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the rescue. Nurudeen Popoola hails from Ile Iyalosa,… []

Ibadan Explosion: Lawmaker Prays For Victims, Calls For Investigation, Arrest Of Perpetrators

– Scene of the explosion By Bunmi Onakan Lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Ms Akande-Sadipe has extended her thoughts and prayers to the victims of the recent explosion in Ibadan Hon.Tolulope Akande has also urged relevant authorities to bring those responsible for the Tuesday explosion in Ibadan to book. Ms Akande-Sadipe, who chairs the House committee on ethics and privileges, said this in a statement… []

Access Holdings Chairman, Bababode Osunkoya Is Dead

– Bababode Osunkoya By Adegboyega Johnson  Bababode Osunkoya, the Chairman of Access Holdings Plc’s Board of Directors, has died. Osunkoya died on Tuesday after a brief illness, according to a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday night. “Consequent upon the tragic event, the company now has a nine-member board comprising of six non-executive directors (two of whom are independent) and three executive… []

Yahaya Bello Orders Kogi State Govt Accounts Frozen 

– Yahaya Bello By Adeola Idris  With effect from Thursday 22 November, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has ordered the freezing of all state and local government accounts with immediate effect. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris said no imprest or any form of payment should be made to anyone from government accounts henceforth. According to the statement, “All Standing… []

Makinde Signs Deal On 110km Ibadan Circular Road, Ibadan Airport Upgrade

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Adeola Idris  Foreign and local investors desirous of investing in Oyo State have been assured of a safe and secure environment, with the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, insisting that the state is one of the safest in the country. The governor gave this indication in an interview with CNBC Africa, on the sidelines of the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2023,… []

Policeman Killed, Six Others Injured As B’Haram Members Attack Yobe Gov. Convoy

– Gov. Mai Mala Buni By Adeola Idris  Suspected Boko Haram fighters ambushed the security convoy of Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Saturday evening. It was a narrow escape for the governor as the bandit killed one policeman and injuring six others, along the Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State. The security team, it was learned, was on the convoy that escorted the governor… []

NBA Rejects Adeleke’s Appointee As Acting CJ Says ‘His Action Is An Abuse Of The Rule Of Law’

  – Gov. Ademola Adeleke By Adeola Idris  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has kicked against the suspension of the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo by Governor Ademola Adeleke. NBA through its National Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal in a statement, yesterday morning, said it would not recognize anyone as Acting CJ. Recalled that the Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday… []

Japa Syndrome: Makinde Enjoins Nigerians To Explore The County’s Limitless Opportunities

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Bunmi Onakan  The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has enjoined Nigerians who believe in the ‘Japa’ Syndrome to reconsider their stance by exploring the limitless opportunities available in Nigeria, especially in the areas of investments and industry. Makinde who made this plea while speaking at the commissioning of Bond Mall, Ring Road by Pharmacist Remi Omotosho on Saturday,… []

Court Remands Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele In Kuje Prison

– Godwin Emefiele By Adeola Idris Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele has been remanded in Kuje prison pending the determination of his request for bail. The order was made by Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Emefiele will remain in prison until November 22, when the court will deliver a ruling… []

Sultan, Emir of Kano, Govs To Grace Commissioning Of New Adogba Mosque Today

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Adeola Idris  The Tadhamunul Muslimeen Mosque also known as Adogba Mosque, Iwo Road, Ibadan, which was rebuilt by the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will be commissioned on Thursday. Governor Makinde is expected to host the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who will chair the epoch-making event. Also… []

Truck Driver Flees As 6 Die, 6 Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Auto Crash

– File photo of Lagos-Ibadan expressway By Adeola Idris  Not less than six persons have died and six others were injured in an auto opposite Redeemed Christian Church of God’s camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The spokesman of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps in Ogun State , Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, told newsmen in Abeokuta that the accident involved an unidentified truck and a Mazda… []

HND/B.Sc Dichotomy:Reps To Investigate NSCDC’s Failure To Comply With Directives 

– House of Representatives during session By Adeola Idris  The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Public Service Matters and Interior to investigate the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over his failure to comply with the Board and Ministry’s approval on the abolition of the HND and B.Sc. dichotomy like its counterpart under the Nigerian Civil Defence… []

Gunmen Abduct UNICAL Director, Patrick Egaga

– Prof. Patrick Egaga By Adeola Idris  The Director of Servicom at the University of Calabar, Prof. Patrick Egaga, was abducted on Sunday night by gunmen at the university staff quarters. Egaga, who is a professor at the Department of Special Education in the institution, was said to have been abducted at his residence. The Police Command in Cross River, which confirmed the abduction in… []