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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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Pres. Tinubu mourns veteran journalist Kabir Yusuf
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Kabir Yusuf, a revered journalist who passed away on Tuesday. The President’s sentiments were conveyed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday. Kabir Yusuf was a seasoned journalist known for his extensive work as…
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IGP orders expansion of cybercrime operations to FCID annex offices
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the expansion of the National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC) operations to the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) Annex offices. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police disclosed that the initiative aims to curb the malicious activities of internet fraudsters and safeguard the…
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Gov Sanwo-Olu expands Lagos housing stock with new developments
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and other state officials, inaugurated two newly completed housing schemes on Tuesday, significantly expanding the government’s housing stock. The newly commissioned projects include the 10-storey Rising Lagos Apartment and the multi-floor Greater Lagos LBIC/WGC Apartments, both located in the Amuwo Odofin area. Developed by the Lagos…
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