The Ogun State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the failed portion of the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway near Sagamu to address the current traffic logjam being experienced by motorists on the road. Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the bad portion of the road on Sunday, stating that as a major road linking Lagos through Ogun State to the South-East and South-South regions of the country, its deplorable condition has caused untold hardship to those who use it on a daily basis. He mentioned that although the reconstruction of the road was awarded by previous administrations, the contractors executed…
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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2024, showing impressive performance across some key financial indicators. The audited financials released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Monday, showed that the bank recorded double-digit growth in its gross earnings and operating incomes. At the end of the first two quarters of the year, and despite the tough global macroeconomic climate in Nigeria as well as the geo-political environment challenges across major countries in Africa where the bank has subsidiaries, UBA recorded a 39.6 per cent…
By Kunle Aremu There is always a limit to every illegality, especially when it is about financial recklessness and misappropriation. Even now that the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello is deploying every legal means to cover up his alleged dirty past, there are strong indications that he may not have his way after all. Having failed to stop his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the trial and appellate courts, Bello is seeking a solace at the Supreme Court. His proceeding at the supreme court appeared to have led to the adjournment of his…
The wife of the late former Governor of the Oyo State, Kemi Alao-Akala, has been summoned by the state High Court to appear before it within 30 days. The court ordered her and her co-defendant in a suit number 1/443/2023 filed before the Court over the alleged illegal obtaining of a letter of administration over the estate of her late husband, Adebayo Alao-Akala without the consent of the claimant. The court gave the order while granting an ex-parte motion on an order of substituted service brought before it by Dipo Olasope, SAN, counsel to the claimant, Toyin Alao-Aderinto, against Kemi…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, on her 65th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Orelope-Adefulire, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos, who clocks 65 today, Sunday, 29 September, 2024, as an Amazon and worthy Ambassador of Lagos State. He said Princess Orelope-Adefulire has displayed exemplary leadership and compassion through as public official especially as former Deputy Governor and now as the Special Adviser to the President on…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the subsidy on fuel, if not curbed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have cost the country a whopping N5.4 trillion by the end of 2024. Governor Abiodun noted that it would have been disastrous for Nigeria to pay such huge amount on subsidy on fuel against the Federal Government’s budget of N6.7 trillion for the same fiscal year. The Governor stated this during the Special Church Service commemorating the 64th National Day celebration held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. He said the money is now…
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified operations against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta. In a statement Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations Lieut. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma said over the past week, 11 suspects were arrested, more than 20 illegal bunkering sites were deactivated, and 22 boats used for criminal activities were intercepted. He added that six firearms and cartridges were recovered, along with over 118,000 litres of stolen oil products. He said in Rivers State, multiple operations were conducted, including the dismantling of four…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an automobile spare parts dealer Ejiofor Chiwuzie over attempt to export consignments of heroin and loud, a strain of cannabis, concealed in LED rechargeable lamps and sofa metal legs through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. A statement on Sunday, 29 September, 2024, by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said Ejiofor was arrested last Tuesday at the Trade Fair complex, Ojo area of Lagos where he sells automobile spare parts following the seizure of his cargo containing auto parts, rechargeable lamps, sofa…
By Desmond Utomwen In the illustrious realm of Nigeria, where tradition meets modernity, one name shines brightly, resonating with grace, elegance and unwavering dedication – Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR. Beyond this, she embodies service and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey is not just one of royalty, but of profound passion and impactful endeavours with fervent dedication to advancing humanity; the rights of women, youths and vulnerable populations. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals embodies a harmonious fusion of regal heritage and an unwavering commitment to fostering positive change. …
By Yusuf Mohammed It is now obvious that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) also have Governor Usman Ododo to contend with in their running battle with Yahaya Bello. As a result, more and more people are beginning to share the opinion that Ododo’s loyalty to Bello ‘’supersedes’’ his loyalty to the people of Kogi state. Speaking of loyalty, I’m sure everyone agrees that loyalty is an admirable quality. Those who have seen the movie, Prison Break all appreciated the loyalty between fictional characters, Michael Scofield and his brother, Lincoln Burrows. According to the plot, Scofield deliberately got himself…