By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rail Progress: Abuja transit nears completion Federal Capital territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) project is nearing completion, with 97% of the work already done. Wike made this declaration following an inspection tour of the Metro Station in the Central Area and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Relief amidst scarcity: Fuel supply assured in Lagos Amidst the concerns over fuel scarcity in Lagos and neighboring states, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has stepped forward with assurances of uninterrupted supply. Mr. Clement Isong, speaking on behalf of MEMAN, highlighted the commencement of fuel distribution from depots to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi EFCC to challenge Adoke’s Acquittal in Malabu oil case The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Friday its decision to review the recent developments concerning the Malabu OPL 245 fraud case. This includes the dismissal of charges against former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu facilitates funds for vaccine procurement, GAVI offers $250m grant President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action to ensure the availability of vaccines in Nigeria by directing the release of necessary funds for vaccine procurement. Tinubu’s directive came during a meeting with a delegation from GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, led by […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Legal action against Ganduje and others: Kano Government initiates fresh suit The Kano State government has initiated a fresh legal action against former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, and six others. This move underscores the seriousness of the allegations against them, which include dollar bribery, misappropriation, and diversion of funds. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu urges Gavi CEO: Nigerian manufacturers ready for vaccine production. President Bola Tinubu has urged Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines. He emphasized the capability and readiness of Nigerian manufacturers to produce vaccines during a meeting with Gavi’s CEO, Dr. Sania […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Amotekun commander advocates for state policing to tackle criminality The Chairman of Council of Amotekun Corps commanders in the South West, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, emphasized the need for state policing to combat criminal activities effectively. Speaking at a lecture titled ‘Breaking the Barriers to a Secured Society’ in Ado-Ekiti, he urged regional […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi EFCC arrests Bobrisky in Lagos over Naira mutilation Popular cross-dresser, Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, was arrested on Wednesday evening by personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos State. This was confirmed by the agency’s spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale in a telephone conversation […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Elderly couple brutally murdered in Abuja apartment. An 80-year-old man, Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, were brutally murdered in their apartment at the Apo Legislative Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The elderly couple was found dead around 11 pm on Monday, in their Apo area apartment, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Amotekun apprehends man for allegedly keeping Osun housewife as sex slave A 35-year-old man, Abayomi Babalola, has been apprehended by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State for allegedly using black magic to keep a housewife as a sex slave for three weeks. According to Yusuf Idowu, the spokesperson for […]