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Ladi Adebutu docked over vote buying, money laundering
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last gubernatorial election in Ogun State, held on March 18, 2023, Mr. Oladipupo Adebutu, on Wednesday docked at the High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, over allegation of money laundering and voting buying. The Prosecuting counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs, in his submission, called a…
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Lagos reaffirms issuance of regulatory permits to borehole drillers
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State government has reaffirmed its position on issuance of regulatory permits to borehole drillers operating in the state. The government said the regulatory permit is to avoid the depletion of groundwater resources and bring about effective water governance, management and appropriate regulations by the state. At a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water…
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Court orders FG to fix price of goods, petroleum products within 7 days
The Federal High Court, sitting at Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the federal government to fix the prices of goods and petroleum products within seven days. Justice Ambose Lewis-Allagoa granted the order sequel to an originating motion filed and argued by the applicant and human rights activist, Femi Falana SAN. He said: “I have had the applicant Femi Falana in…
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LASG to convert Ijora under-bridge into recreational space
The Lagos state government has announced its plan to convert the recently cleared Ijora under bridge to a creational space. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his X handle, revealed that the cleared space would be used for the public benefit of Lagos residents. He wrote, “Following the expiration of the Commissioner’s five-day…
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Abdulrazaq briefs stakeholders on government efforts in curbing high inflation
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has briefed different segments of the state on developments in the country, including efforts of the government in addressing the high inflation. Abdulrazaq held different sessions with labour union chiefs, transport sector leaders, artisans, leadership of market unions, and students. He said ” Different federal government committees are working round…
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Durosinmi resumes duty as AIG Zone 2
Following the recent posting and deployment of Assistant Inspector Generals (AIGs) by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, AIG Olatoye A. Durosinmi, has resumed as the AIG in-charge of Zone 2 Command, comprising Lagos and Ogun States. Durosinmi succeeds AIG Ari Mohammed Ali, who has been deployed as the AIG in-charge Community Policing, Force Headquarters Abuja. He was…
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BREAKING: Tinubu returns from France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a 2-week private visit to France. Tinubu who arrived Tuesday night at about 8pm was welcomed by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and some ministers.
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AFCON 2023: Ogun setup viewing centres ahead Nigeria-South Africa semi final match
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Semi-final match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa will be aired live at various accredited viewing centres across Ogun State on Wednesday. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka, stated that the state Governor, Prince Dapo…
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EFCC arraigns car dealer, one other for selling forfeited properties without due authorisation
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a 56-year-old car dealer, Rasaq Abolaji Mumini and one other for selling a forfeited property without due authorization and obtaining money under false pretence. Mumini and one Mrs Lawal Olawande Mariam were arraigned on two counts before Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin of the Oyo…
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EFCC nabs 41 illegal miners, seizes 12 trucks in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Command has arrested 41 illegal miners and impounded 12 trucks allegedly containing different types of solid minerals without license. A statement issued by the Zonal Command on Tuesday, said the offence is punishable with life imprisonment under Section 1(8) (b) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17, 1983.…
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