The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed between January 8 and 28, 2024 after being arraigned before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan and Justice A.A. Babawale of the Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta on a separate lone count charge each. The convicts are: Akinbode Abiodun, Samad Tijani Owolabi, Ademola Olabamiji Quadri, Evewiekpoamare Tivere Jackson, Adeagbo Stephen Adegbenro, Adesanya Olamilekan Dare, Yusuf Saka Olaoluwatobi, Akinbode Adedolapo Joshua, Musa Ayinde Olorunnisola and…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde, has, again, called for the establishment of state police, noting that it has become imperative to surmount the insecurity challenges facing different parts of the country. The Governor, who maintained that the refusal of the Federal Government to approve South-West Governors’ demand to establish state police a few years ago led to the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, said it is important for the Federal Government to revisit the matter. Makinde stated this on Tuesday, 30 January, 2024, when he received the Conference of Speakers of State Legislators, South-West…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has directed his Special Assistants on Federal Constituencies to deliver the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in their areas in the April 2024 Local Government Elections. The Governor said this on Tuesday, 30 January, 2024, while inaugurating the Special Adviser and Special Assistants on Federal Constituencies at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He tasked them to work hard with him to extend dividends of democracy to the people at the federal constituency level, stating that there is a lot of work to be done. He said: “I want to congratulate…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s statement accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of fiddling amidst some security and economic challenges is to say the least, reckless. Coming days after he made an equally reckless allegation against the President on the crude for loan deal for NNPC Limited, his latest statement fell short of what is expected from an elder statesman. We like to believe that Alhaji Atiku is still not nursing hangover of his electoral defeat and now latches on any issue to attack President Tinubu. President Tinubu did not travel without informing Nigerians of his whereabout. He announced a private visit to…
In line with its decision to recognise excellence through a highly competitive and prestigious annual award, Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of the New Telegraph newspapers, has unveiled recipients of its 2023 Awards. The newspaper is using the award to recognise individuals and businesses that have distinguished themselves by their remarkable contributions to the development of the country in both the public and private sectors. The award, billed to hold on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, is expected to galvanise and inspire awardees towards greater excellence, while also helping to encourage…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep grief on receiving the news of the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola. President Tinubu condemned the mindless and brutal bloodletting, pledging that the perpetrators will not escape justice. The President condoled with the families and subjects of the traditional rulers, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and the people of Ekiti State on this deeply agonizing development. In the same vein, the President also directed the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped around Eporo-Ekiti area…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have gathered stakeholders in the environmental sector to prepare framework for Nigeria’s carbon market, which has potential of unlocking major industrial revolution in the country. Speaking at the workshop on Nigeria’s Carbon Market Framework: Article 6 Training & Implementation Design organised by NCCC and UNDP in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal said It is essential to note that carbon markets present very important tool to reach global climate goals in short and medium term. The Minister who was represented at the workshop by…
I received with deep sadness the report of yesterday’s killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, the Onimojo of Imojo- Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola. These two traditional rulers, according to media reports, were gruesomely murdered by their assailants while returning from a security meeting. The tragic incident, again, speaks to the challenges of insecurity in our country, which the President Tinubu-led administration is working very hard to surmount. On behalf of my family, I send our condolences to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji; the government and people of Ekiti State, especially…
Akeju Abass, widely known as Akeju, a distinguished US-based Nigerian media executive and founder of Prime Music Partners, recently shared a heartwarming moment captured in a picture with the legendary singer and songwriter Olivia Longott. The encounter not only sparked excitement within the industry but also stands as a testament to Akeju’s ascent as a influential figure in the entertainment realm. Akeju has consistently demonstrated his commitment to promoting and advancing music genres, particularly Afrobeat and Afro, through various initiatives. His impactful contributions include the groundbreaking “Faces of Afrobeats” and the captivating documentary series “Loud in Africa,” both showcasing the…
Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it is prepared to go into partnership with an indigenous cassava starch manufacturing factory in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to create job opportunities for the youths.The NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai, gave this indication when he visited the Ebedebiri Starch Company Limited, in the company of some directors of the commission. He stated that the move would promote the local industry and create employment for youths in the Niger Delta region. He explained: “I have gone round the factory with some management staff of the commission and I can attest that the…