Tag: Investigation

Kehinde Fajobi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2024 Ondo State Governorship election, following an appellate court ruling. In a statement posted on its X handle on Friday evening, INEC explained that it had received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu on Friday posthumously awarded the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, during his interment at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, Tinubu praised the late general for his dedication to national security, describing his appointment…

The National Judicial Council (NJC), chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has recommended 36 judicial officers for appointment across various states in the country. The decision was made during the council’s 107th meeting held on November 13 and 14, 2024. In a statement released on Friday via its official website and…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon. Justice T.E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, after finding them guilty of age falsification. The NJC, which has statutory powers to discipline judicial officers, made this decision…

Kehinde Fajobi The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has endorsed Morocco’s locally developed mpox test, marking what it called a “major milestone” in fighting the disease on the continent. The CDC, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, highlighted the test’s significance as the first real-time PCR test…

The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has begun what he described as a “post-tenure vacation.” According to Obaseki, the time off will enable him to “rest and undergo extended medical checks.” This information was revealed by the former governor’s spokesman, Crusoe Osagie, through a statement on the 13th of November, 2024. Osagie…

Edo Queens continued their strong campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League by maintaining their position atop Group B following a 0-0 draw with FC Masar at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, with both teams holding Group B qualification spots with four points from two games. The Nigerian champions, known for their disciplined defense…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), through its subsidiary NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The deal, formalised on Wednesday at Dangote’s Corporate Head Office in Falomo, Lagos, will ensure the supply of natural gas for power…

Kehinde Fajobi At the launch of The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun in Lagos, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, emphasised that Nigeria’s future depends on abandoning the 1999 Constitution for a true federal structure. The book event at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs attracted notable figures, including…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government has enlisted aviation experts from the United States and France to assist in investigating the recent helicopter crash that occurred off the coast of Bonny Finima on October 24, 2024. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5N-BQG and operated by Eastwind Aviation, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean with six passengers…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied allegations that the construction of residential quarters for judges in Abuja is aimed at influencing the judiciary for political advantages. Wike clarified that the project is part of a broader welfare initiative approved by President Bola Tinubu to support judicial independence. During…

In a bid to address the ongoing power supply challenges faced by Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a groundbreaking partnership worth $100 million to develop a 100MW Safe Grid. This move will offer customers 24-hour electricity, with a special focus on industrial sectors, commercial centers, and essential…

Kehinde Fajobi Two soldiers were killed in an attack on an army checkpoint early Wednesday at Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area. According to Punch, a military source, who requested anonymity, reported the attack occurred around 6:18 a.m., with the assailants arriving in a white…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu has called opposition party members “reactionary politicians” while urging Ondo voters to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu’s message was delivered in Akure on Wednesday by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the campaign rally for APC candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Tinubu posed a question to…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, alleged members of a syndicate accused of impersonating EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and attempting to extort $1 million from former Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko. The two appeared before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory…

Recent protests and allegations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, have stirred controversy. Organized demonstrations outside the Department of State Security (DSS) headquarters in Abuja, filled with hired crowds by APC AKIDA sponsored by Tijjani Ramallan and the Zamfara state government with unsubstantiated accusations, reveal a calculated attempt…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government assured university-based unions and organised labour on Wednesday of its commitment to honouring all existing agreements, appealing for patience and cooperation. Education Minister, Dr Olatunji Alausa, made the statement at the 3rd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) in Abuja, emphasising that President…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday accused the ruling All Progressive Congress of sabotaging efforts of opposition parties to participate in the November 16 Local Government Election state. The main opposition party also blame APC for instituting court cases challenging membership of candidates sponsored by the party when…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has sent troops to Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State after a recent attack by the terrorist group Lakurawa left at least 17 dead in Mera village. The deployment follows an urgent request from Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris, seeking federal intervention to…

In a major shake-up within the Edo State Public Service, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of the Executives of all Boards, Agencies, and Parastatals with immediate effect. This decision, according to a press statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, is part of a comprehensive restructuring aimed at…