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Three individuals arraigned for assaulting IBEDC officials in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Three individuals have been arraigned before an Osun State Magistrate Court in Osogbo on charges of assaulting and obstructing officials of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) while they were on duty. The accused, Babatunde Taiwo (28), Adeyemi Jamiu (34), and Yunusa Saheed (21), are alleged to have assaulted IBEDC officials Abeebullah Asiru, Adejumo Dasola, and…

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Oyo Police Commissioner reconciles Ogbomoso King, Chief Imam Agba

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Ayodele Sonubi has brokered a truce between the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, and the Chief Imam Agba of Ogbomosoland, Yunus Tella Olushina Ayilara. Ayilara has been accused of alleged breach of Oath of Office for refusing to inform the palace before traveling out of base and appointing a…

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FG launches initiative to achieve $1 trillion economy by 2030

VP Shettima at the event By Kunle Sanni The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative focused on Economic and Financial Inclusion, aimed at propelling Nigeria towards a one trillion dollar economy by 2030, This ambitious project, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to combat poverty and foster sustainable economic growth from the grassroots level.…

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RMAFC advocates stronger ties with EFCC to combat revenue leakages

(From L-R) RMAFC Chairman Muhammad Bello and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has called for intensified collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to enhance Nigeria’s revenue collection efforts. RMAFC Chairman, Muhammad Bello Shehu, stated this during a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, in Abuja on…

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Leadership failures responsible for poor development in Nigeria, Africa – Olaopa

Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Professor Tunji Olaopa has pinpointed the failures of leadership as the primary reason Nigeria and other African nations trail behind the so-called Asian Tigers, the UAE, and Japan. He stated this recently in an address at the South-South States’ BRACED Commission Strategy Retreat, held in the Edo state capital of Benin City.…

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Beware of public protest by shadowy group, EFCC warns Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding a suspected plot by an unidentified group to organize a protest against the Commission. In a statement on Wednesday by its Head, Media & Publicity Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that the suspected group has been actively using social media to recruit young Nigerians, including students, to…

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IATA lauds Nigeria for clearing $831 million airline funds backlog

Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo (L) and IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi (R) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has praised the Nigerian government for swiftly clearing a backlog of over $831 million in trapped funds belonging to foreign airlines. This commendation was given by Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa…

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Flooding: LASG appeals for calm following incessant rainfall

By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has urged residents to remain calm following flash floods caused by relentless rainfall across the state. In an official statement, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, detailed that Lagos has experienced approximately nine hours of continuous rainfall starting from the early hours of Wednesday. This recent…

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35 lives lost in Ogun road accidents in June – FRSC

Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Anthony Uga The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that 35 people lost their lives in 49 road accidents across the state between June 1 and June 27. This statistic was disclosed by Mr. Anthony Uga, the FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

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Tragic accident claims life of commercial motorcyclist in Ibadan

A commercial motorcyclist, Mr. Edward Bamidele, has lost his life after being crushed by a water-laden tanker, in a tragic incident in Oyo state capital of Ibadan. The accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 7:30 AM on the bustling Alesinloye Market road, near the Iyaganku Police Area Command. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened when Mr. Bamidele attempted to overtake…

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