archiveOctober 7, 2020

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Office on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 arraigned the trio of Adegoke Johnson Adebayo, Ayodele Elijah Olubunmi Sunday and Adelowo Waheed Adewole, before Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan for N83,500, 000 (Eighty Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand)...

  …inaugurates committees to oversee reproductive, maternal, programmes The Government of Oyo State, on Wednesday, launched the ‘T’ỌMỌ T’ÌYÁ Initiative,’ an effort aimed at reducing infant and maternal mortality rate in the state. The programme, which was inaugurated at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, was equally aimed at...

 The Federal Government has announced a total shutdown of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for three days from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday to carry out special repair works on the 11.8km platform. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, said in a statement that...

President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State for his massive developmental projects in the state, saying he deserves to be elected for a second term. Buhari made this known in his zoom message at the final campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on...

England’s Football Association and leagues have urged the government to allow fans to return to stadiums, assuring supporters in an open letter that they can hold matches safely. The government was hoping to allow the return of 25 to 30 percent capacity crowd from Oct. 1, but last month Prime...

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has successfully treated and discharged 357 patients, who have recovered from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), reporting 118 fresh infections in the country. A report in its official twitter handle on Tuesday, indicated that 357 patients were discharged in the past 24 hours, raising the number...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption...

  Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a travel advisory to United Arab Emirates (UAE) bound passengers in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Relations Officer, Sunday James, released the information in a statement on Tuesday. He noted that passengers are expected to be in possession of confirmed return ticket...

The Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes has expressed the desire of the Upper Legislative assembly to see a reformed and rebranded Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country. This was conveyed by the Chairman, Senate Committee on...

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) recorded its largest daily gain in more than five years, surging by 4.9 per cent on Tuesday, 6 October 2020. The 12-day rally saw equities market capitalization cross the N15 trillion mark, bringing the Year-to-Date gain of the ASI to 7.7 per...