archiveFebruary 19, 2025

Amidst illegal occupation of local governments in Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke today met top British diplomats and accused the Inspector of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun of executing and imposing illegality on local councils in the state. “It is unfortunate and a disservice to democracy that the Inspector General of...

If feelers from the camp of  Peter Obi’s Labour Party is to be taken seriously, Val Obi’s Valentine period in the Party is about to end. Although it was predicted, what is happening could make a seer appear validated. A man who is becoming more mobile while seeking  political relevance...

The Tenth Prosecution Witness , PW10, Mifbahu Idris in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 told a Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho how he received the sum of N777,538 (Seven Hundred and Seventy-seven Million, Five Hundred and...

Oyo State Government has vowed to go hard on crimes and criminalities in the state, reassuring residents of the state of adequate security and safety of life and property, especially around parts of the state that are experiencing security challenges. Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Oluoyede has charged local government Chairmen across the country to take the issue of accountability seriously as they do not have immunity from investigation and prosecution for fraud. He gave the charge in Gombe, Gombe state on...

The Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians to warn and to prevail on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to desist from enabling orchestrated attempts to assassinate the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The party Chairman, Sunday Bisi, while addressing newsmen at the party’s Secretariat in...

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country. In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank...

Governor Charles Soludo welcomes a high-profile delegation from the Shanghai Jianhang Investment Company Ltd, led by its Board Chairman, Mr. Peng Yizhong, to Anambra, as they visit to explore investment opportunities in key sectors such as power, agriculture, and tourism. While addressing the company's team, Governor Soludo emphasised his administration's...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange company Binance Holdings Limited, demanding $79.51 billion and ₦231 million in compensation for alleged economic losses caused by its operations in the country. The lawsuit, filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the Federal High Court...

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has carpeted the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), stressing that the sharp drop in the inflation rate from 34.8% to 24.48% in January 2025 is primarily due to the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rather than a real reduction in...