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EFCC hands over recovered N42.5m to 70-yr-old widow victim in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a bank draft of N42,500,000 (Forty-two Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) in favour of one Mrs. Margret Taye Odofin, a 70-year-old widow and retiree, recovered from her fraudulent account and investment officer, Mrs. Kehinde Olawale Yusuf, who worked in one of the new generation banks. The handover, which took place…
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EFCC urges coalition with media, CSOs to enhance fight against corruption
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Commission, the media, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Southeast to enhance the fight against economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, November 6, 2025, during a one-day capacity-building workshop organized by the EFCC for…
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Kwara ranks 5th least dependent state on federally distributed revenue – KW-IRS
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), Shade Omoniyi, has revealed that Kwara achieved a 36 percent year-on-year growth in internally generated revenue between 2023 and 2024, making it the fifth least dependent state on federally distributed revenue. Omoniyi made the disclosure on Thursday at the grand finale of the 2025…
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FEC approves construction of judges’ residences in FCT, Maitama 2 infrastructure
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several key projects for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the construction of official residences for heads of federal courts, expansion of water supply to satellite towns, and the development of engineering infrastructure for the new Maitama 2 District. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing…
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Akwa Ibom exco approves ₦1.39trn budget for 2026, reviews major projects
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved a proposed ₦1.39 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, focusing on consolidating the gains of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda through agricultural development, infrastructure expansion, job creation, and improved healthcare and education. The approval was given on Wednesday at the executive council meeting presided over by Governor Eno at Government House,…
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OSGOF hosts ONSA, OSGF, NNPC over oil community dispute in Rivers State
By Kunle Sanni – The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting involving key federal agencies and stakeholders to address an ongoing dispute between Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited and the Rumuewhor Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The meeting, held at the OSGOF headquarters in Abuja,…
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Three sentenced to death for armed robbery, conspiracy in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced three persons to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice O. M. Folorunsho held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the defendants — John Ndubuisi Nbakogu, Bolakale Quadri, and Toheeb…
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Fear of God, not wealth, defines true greatness- Gov Eno tells women
By Folashade Olorunfemi Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged women to embrace the fear of God as the foundation for greatness, honour, and lasting recognition. The governor gave the charge while addressing participants at the 2025 Healing Service of the Women International Convention of the Gospel Foundation Mission (GFM), held in Etinan. He noted that true…
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NRC confirms no casualties as Warri–Itakpe train derails near Agbor
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that two coaches of its Warri–Itakpe Train Service derailed on Saturday evening near Agbor, Delta State. According to a statement signed on Sunday by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. at Kilometer 212+8m on the route. Preliminary investigations suggest that…
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Western Post correspondent emerges new secretary of Kwara NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State correspondent for Western Post newspaper, Mosunmola Ayobami, has been elected as the new secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. Ayobami secured 27 votes to defeat Olufemi Akobi of African Independent Television (AIT), who garnered four votes. The Tribune newspaper correspondent in the state,…
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