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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to transfer the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a comprehensive probe. President Bola Tinubu had suspended Emefiele on Friday, 9 June, 2023, and shortly after, the Department of State Services (DSS) picked him up. The secret police is currently shopping for an order to keep Emefeile in its custody for full investigation, according to reports. In a statement issued on…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least five people were confirmed dead and several others injured in a accident that occurred in Ikaram-Akoko, in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday, 11 June, 2023. The casualties were recorded in an accident involving an 18-passenger Toyota Hiace bus with registration number DKA 256 XY. It was gathered that the bus lost control when one of its tyres burst while moving at high speed. Aside from those who died, other passengers reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries. Rescue efforts were carried out by members of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested ten people, including a police officer and vigilante members for allegedly killing a woman over alleged witchcraft. The command Public relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement signed and issued on Sunday, 11 June, 2023, said, “Adamawa State Police Command came across an unfortunate video which has gone viral in some sections of the media, especially social media, where an Inspector of Police and some members of Vigilantes attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters, were sighted maltreating and assaulting three women in an unprofessional manner. “The women were stripped…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will join millions of Lagosians on Monday, 12 June, 2023, to celebrate June 12 Democracy Day in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu will observe the 30th anniversary of the June 12, 1993 election believed widely to have won by the late Chief MKO Abiola. He will join leaders of pro-democracy groups and Civil Society Organisations to celebrate the acclaimed freest and fairest poll in the political history of Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu will deliver a Keynote Speech at the 30th Anniversary of…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Kano State Government on Sunday, 11 June, 2023 resumed demolition of structures built on public places that were allegedly sold out by the immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. This current demolition exercise is coming barely a few days after two former governors of the state – Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Ganduje – were involved in war of words over the demolitions. The duo had visited President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, 9 June, 2023, and issue of the demolitions was raised. While Ganduje said he told the President that the demolition was illegal and dangerous for…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an alleged informant and logistics supplier to a kidnapping and banditry group terrorising the FCT and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, 11 June, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power. Adeh, who said the suspect, arrested by the anti-Kidnapping Unit at the Mongoro Forest, had been on the wanted list of the command, just as she also added that the suspect was arrested over involvement in the supply of…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Security officials attached to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja have arrested some legislative aides and National Assembly workers for allegedly engaging in last-minute looting of the offices of lawmakers and carting away valuables belonging to the second tier of government, Sunday Punch reports. Some of the items, according to the medium, are television sets, cabinet shelves, electronics, computers, printers, furniture, air conditioners, rugs and carpets, and solar power systems. The medium gathered that outgoing and re-elected members of the Senate and House of Representatives were also engaged in moving those items out of their respective offices and…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bauchi State on Saturday, 10 June, 2023 moved to vaccinate girls in the state against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It plans to target girls between the ages of nine years and 14 years as HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. The Bauchi Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA) consequently inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) to develop activities geared to support the move. The TWG has medical experts, religious and traditional leaders, civil society organisations, and development partners as members. Addressing the group in Bauchi, the Executive Secretary of BASPHCDA, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, said 16…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike with agency report A survey conducted in Germany has revealed that more than a third of men in the country find violence against women “acceptable.” In the survey results that campaigners described as “shocking” on Sunday, 11 June, 2023, said a total of 33 percent of men aged 18-35 said they found it “acceptable” if “their hand slipped” occasionally during an argument with their female partner. The survey set to be published by the Funke newspaper group on tomorrow Monday, 12 June, 2023, also added that 34 per cent of respondents admitted that they had been violent…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that he did not want Manchester City to win the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan. Recall that City beat Inter 1-0 to clinch their first-ever Champions League trophy in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday night, 10 June, 2023. Burna Boy who made history as the first African artiste to perform at the Champions’ League Final, spoke with Paramount+ shortly after the game. He said he didn’t want City to win because he is a fan of their rivals, Manchester United. “This was most…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Securities and Exchange Commission has called on Nigerians not to partronise, a cryptocurrency site known as Binance, declaring its activities illegal in the country. The Commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its website, adding that Binance is neither registered nor regulated by it, and its operations in the country are illegal. It noted that anyone conducting business on the exchange does so at their own risk. “The attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) has been drawn to the website operated by Binance Nigeria Limited, soliciting the Nigerian public to trade crypto…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the media to educate Nigerians on the rationale behind the recently removed subsidy on fuel by the Federal Government. He also charged the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to eliminate the menace of fake news in the profession. Abiodun spoke on Friday, 9 June, 2023, in Abeokuta at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) South West Zonal Meeting and Award Ceremony. The governor was conferred with the Grand patron of the Ogun State chapter of the Union at the occasion. Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr. Taiwo Oluwatoyin, the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike with agency report Manchester City Football Club on Saturday, 10 June, 2023 in front of a capacity crowd at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey beat Italian giants, Inter Milan by a lone goal, courtesy of Rodri Rodri’s side-footed finish midway through the second half broke Inter’s resistance and though Federico Dimarco hit the crossbar with a header before Ederson saved sensationally from Romelu Lukaku, City held on to make history in the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. Having already overhauled Arsenal to retain the Premier League trophy and beaten Manchester United to lift the FA Cup at…

Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has called for thorough investigation of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Friday, 9 June, 2023, suspended the CBN Governor sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. The suspended CBN Governor became a guest of the Department of State Services following his arrest in Lagos by operatives of the secret State Service and airlifted to Abuja. Responding to the Emefiele’s suspension in a tweet on…

Popular politician and Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson, Hon Seye Oladejo pulled a surprise one on the Lagos social circle when he got married to Dr. Oluwatoyin Ramon on Friday, 9 June, 2023. The lavish marriage ceremony took place at the prestigious Marriott Hotel, GRA Ikeja Lagos. The occasion was spiced up with music from hip-hop sensation, Naira Marley. Dignitaries at the event include: the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa, Akinshiku of Lagos and Bobrisky.

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-affirmed its commitment to complete all on-going projects in the Niger Delta region, including those in Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking after inspecting the canalization of Oporoza creek, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, noted that the project would provide easy access and navigation for the communities and the oil company operating in the Gbaramatu kingdom. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer, who was accompanied by the Executive Director Projects Mr. Charles Ogunmola and other Directors of the Commission, assured that work on all infrastructure projects would be…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Kano State Police Command has confirmed arrest of at least 57 suspects over alleged looting of public properties. This was contained in a statement signed by The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullah Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the development in a statement he issued on on Saturday, 10 June, 2023. This is coming after the Kano State Government launched the demolition of illegal structures in the Kano metropolitan area. According to Kiyawa, the arrest followed reports that some hoodlums were taking advantage of the demolition exercise to loot people’s properties. “This is in addition to the 49…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Police in Zamfara State have dared the immediate past Governor of the State, Bello Matawalle to prove that his cars were stolen. After the raid on his residences in Gusau and Maradun, Matawalle had claimed he was robbed. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor had said, “I have never seen this kind of stupidity where someone’s house will just be entered without any permission as if we are in a lawless country. “I am in Abuja and nobody told me that any court gave that order or invite me and I refused to…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that as from now on, he would be devoting more time to politics and would soon embark on a statewide tour to sensitise people in the state. The former Governor of Osun State also commended the state government for keeping the state safe, adding that the move had encouraged social interactions amongst residents in the state. Speaking during a grand luncheon in his honour in Osogbo, the state capital on Saturday, 10 June, 2023, Aregbesola said all the activities organised to welcome him back to the state…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A new research published Thursday, 8 June, 2023 in the journal Nature Medicine has revealed that any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing at least one of more than 60 diseases. The 512,000 study participants, of whom 41% were men, were recruited from 10 areas across China. Oxford University researchers studied the effects of alcohol on men in China, finding that even occasional drinkers were at a higher risk for certain conditions, including more than 30 illnesses that were not previously linked to alcohol. The lead study author Pek Kei Im, a research fellow…