The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, 26 February, 2024 closed its case against Olugbenga Obadina and his company, Almond Projects Limited before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Obadina and Almond Projects Limited are standing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, official corruption and money laundering to the tune of N2.17 billion, being payment received from the Office of the National Security Adviser on November 28, 2015 without any contractual agreement or approval. Count three of the charge reads: “That you Olugbenga Obadina and Almond Projects Ltd on the 3rd of April, 2014 in Abuja within the jurisdiction…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike As part of plans to help cushion the effects of the prevailing harsh economy, Ogun State Government on Monday, 26 February, 2026, kick-started the process of offering free surgery to pregnant women, market women, poor residents in the state. The Executive Secretary of Ogun State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Afolabi Dosunmu, at the flag-off of the registration for the intervention held at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, said the intervention was a directive given by Governor Dapo Abiodun to provide succour to the people at this difficult time. Dosunmu said hospitals in the state were ready to…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has officially launched the Light Up Nigeria, South East Initiative in Enugu, describing it as the much-expected solution to the power supply deficit that has undermined the nation’s economy and industrialisation. He said the Light Up Nigeria Project, which is part of the priorities set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revamp the nation’s economy and ensure rapid industrialization, heralds renewed hope for industrialists, investors and Nigerians who had to bear the brunt of the country’s power challenges for so long. Senator Shettima during the project launch on Monday in Enugu also commissioned the 181MW…
The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) has initiated a collaborative relationship with the Yaba College of Technology towards accomplishing its set goals in the areas of polymer, textile and printing. This was accomplished at a courtesy visit to the management and tour of facilities of the college by the Corps led by its Commander, Major General Jonathan Ugwuoke in company of his formidable team from the rank of brigadier generals downwards, held at the Council Chamber. Speaking during the visit, Major General Jonathan Ugwuoke said that NAOC is saddled with the responsibility of providing technical support to the defense forces…
Newly inaugurated state coordinators of the Omoluabi Progressives, a caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have been advised to uphold Omoluabi ethos in the discharge of their duties. The advice was given by the former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who is the grand-patron of the group in Ilesa on Sunday, 25 February, 2024. “I want you all to imbibe the ethos of Omoluabi in the new position you have been elected into. I recall there was a time I served at the lowest level in my ward in Lagos, cleaning chairs for political meetings…
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing a friendly environment for investors, particularly multinationals from the United States and Africa, to invest in the State. He said Lagos is open and ready for investments and therefore urged foreign and local investors to see the State as an investment attractive destination, noting that his administration is willing to do what is expected of the government to create a conducive environment for business to thrive. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Corporate Council on Africa led by its President/CEO, Ms. Florie Liser at the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed plans to investigate more than 3,000 financial crime cases. The Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede made this disclosure, explaining that the 3,000 cases approved for investigation were part of the over 5,000 petitions received by the agency from different groups and Nigerians. Olukoyede made the revelation at the 20th Anniversary lecture of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resources Centre, held in Lagos on Saturday, 24 February, 2024. The EFCC boss, who was the guest lecturer at the event, said the agency has recovered over N60 billion and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The private residence of the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, was gutted by fire on the afternoon of Sunday, 25 February, 2024. The property, located on No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, in the upscale Asokoro area of Abuja, was reportedly razed completely by the inferno. Despite efforts to respond to the emergency, including the arrival of fire service personnel, nothing could be salvaged from the property. The Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, Mr. Austin Elemue, confirmed the incident, explaining that the cause of the fire was…
By Doris Uzoka-Anite As the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) approaches, Nigeria stands poised and actively ready to contribute to global dialogue and negotiations. With a commitment to fostering international trade, cooperation, and inclusivity, under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration, Nigeria looks forward to playing a key role in shaping positive outcomes for MC13. The upcoming MC13 scheduled to hold from 26-29 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), will convene trade ministers and delegations from around the world, to update the WTO’s agreements on trade policy, review the functions of the multilateral…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Towering Liverpool Captain, Virgil van Dijk’s header late in the extra time gave an under-strength team a remarkable Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley on the evening of Sunday, 25 February, 2024. Before his last minute header that gave his team victory, Dijk had seen a header controversially ruled out for offside on the hour but there was no reprieve for Chelsea when he headed into the empty net in the 118th minute from a corner cross from Kostas Tsimikas Liverpool’s 10th triumph in the competition was achieved without the availability of star names such…