The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on Compliance Officers of Banks across the country to desist from unauthorized disclosure of EFCC’s investigation activities and request from banks to their customers. He made the call on Tuesday, May 7, 2024,… Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the report of the House Committee set up to review the integration of SUBEB-seconded teachers into the Post Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM. The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin gave the commendation… Continue reading
As member representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Bisi Oluranti Oyewo-Michael (BOOM) continues to bask in the euphoria of her 49th birthday, the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has congratulated the lawmaker, wishing her a many happy returns. The Speaker in a congratulatory message… Continue reading
The inaugural flight of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj exercise will leave the country for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, May15, with pilgrims from Kebbi State booked for the first flight. The Chairman, National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, announced this on Thursday at the ongoing 1st National… Continue reading
Investigators of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 arrested sixty-four suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State. According to a release by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, the suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun State… Continue reading
The Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in Oyo State have been charged to justify the confidence reposed in them by the people through good governance. The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, gave the charge on Friday, while presenting the certificates… Continue reading
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a high-ranking Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant, Christopher Oluchukwu, for defrauding innocent individuals seeking employment for their children. This landmark conviction serves as a warning to corrupt officials who exploit vulnerable citizens… Continue reading
Senate on Thursday, May 9, approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country. The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of a report of the Committees… Continue reading
Following the reconstruction of Asunle, Arapaja, Odo-Ona Kekere road in Ibadan, member representing Oluyole State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Waheed Akintayo (Ilumoka) has appealed to the State Government to construct speed breakers at some of the flashpoints on the said road. Hon. Waheed Akintayo made… Continue reading
This is the moment Gazans celebrated after Hamas says it accepted the terms of a ceasefire plan put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. Video shows people jumping up and down and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza. A Hamas official says the “ball [is] now in… Continue reading
US military designs plan for intervention in Nigeria – light, medium or heavy