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Legal Battle: Teenager detained over mother’s debts takes EFCC to court

8May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Legal Battle: Teenager detained over mother’s debts takes EFCC to court

Facing days in detention and missing out on crucial school exams, Oluwateniola Omidiji, a 300-level Nursing Science student at Babcock University, was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) due to her mother's alleged debt. The 19-year-old was taken into custody by EFCC operatives in Lagos on April 26, 2024, for a debt linked to her mother, Mrs. Omoniyi Omidiji, from a previous business transaction dated back to 2020. In a lawsuit registered as FHC/L/CS/759/224 at the Federal High Court in Lagos, Oluwateniola claimed that she was unlawfully detained by EFCC officials on allegations made by Mr. Charles Nwoko regarding a financial dispute involving her mother. Nwoko asserted that he had invested N100,000,000 in a business venture with Mrs. Omidiji, where Oluwa...

8May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Two suspected kidnappers shot dead by police, 3 Indians rescued in Ogun

In a recent gunfight along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway, the Ogun State Police Command eliminated two individuals believed to be involved in kidnapping activities targeting travelers. SP Omolola Odutola, the command's spokesperson, shared this development in a statement issued on Tuesday. During a coordinated operation to rescue a group of abducted Indian nationals, the suspects met their demise at the hands of law enforcement officers. Making use of local vigilantes for support, the police successfully retrieved the Indian citizens, identified as Tejaram Chauhan, Kaduwal Pradhan, and Medani Kathiwada, who were taken captive on Friday. An amount totaling N7.9 million alongside 1,500 Indian Rupees, suspected to be part of the ransom collected by the abductors, was also sei...

Ogun State Governor calls for partnership between Royal Institute of British Architects and Ogun tertiary institutions

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Ogun State Governor calls for partnership between Royal Institute of British Architects and Ogun tertiary institutions

Encouraging collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects and tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has proposed the introduction of architecture as a course of study. In a meeting with the President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Mr. Muyiwa Oki, Governor Abiodun urged the Nigerians Institute of Architecture (NIA) to organize a competition that would inspire architecture students across the country to enhance their skills and contribute to national development. During the discussion held at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun praised Mr. Muyiwa Oki for his remarkable achievement as the youngest and first black President of the prestigious institute at the age of 32. The governor emphasized the importan...

Travellers on Sagamu-Benin Expressway Abducted and One Fatality Reported

7May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Travellers on Sagamu-Benin Expressway Abducted and One Fatality Reported

Confirmation by the Ogun State Police Command came in on Monday regarding the abduction of several travellers at Ilisan/Iperu axis on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer, informed the press in Abeokuta about the incident, explaining that it occurred last Friday. Odutola mentioned that the police could not provide a specific number of abductees, mentioning that one of the victims, who remains unidentified, was fatally shot by the abductors. The PPRO detailed that the incident, classified as a case of armed robbery, murder, and kidnapping, transpired on the evening of Friday, May 3rd, around 6:55 pm. “A group of approximately seven armed individuals with AK-47 rifles suddenly obstructed the Benin-Sagamu expressway,” she descri...

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Presidency Accuses Atiku of Misrepresenting Facts Regarding Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

In the ongoing debate surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, has taken issue with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alleging that he is distorting facts for his own political advantage. Onanuga contends that Atiku has been inaccurately portraying various issues to serve his personal interests of undermining the current administration. It is crucial to address the misinformation propagated by Atiku to prevent the public from being misled by false claims presented as truths. The administration led by President Bola Tinubu emphasizes the importance of all Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliations, working towards national unity and economic prosperity, rather than discrediting genuine efforts...

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Appointment of Seyi Tinubu to CDK’s Board of Directors in 2018 Was Officially Confirmed by the Presidency

Confirmation has been given by the presidency regarding Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu's son, joining the Board of Directors of CDK in 2018. According to a report by NewsNow, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar claimed in a statement on Sunday that there was a conflict of interest in the awarding of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech Construction Company, allegedly owned by the Chagoury family, due to the President's son's role on CDK's board - a tiles manufacturing company located in Sagamu, Ogun State. In a statement issued on Monday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed bewilderment at the suggested conflict between Seyi's position on CDK's board and Hitech Construction Company's involvement in the Lagos-Cala...

IBEDC initiates revision of tariff rates for band A consumers

6May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

IBEDC initiates revision of tariff rates for band A consumers

Commencing immediate action, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, known as IBEDC, has initiated a downward adjustment of tariff rates for band A customers, reducing it from N225/Kwh to N206.80/Kwh. Following a directive issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, commonly referred to as NERC, the DISCOS have been instructed to revise the tariff rates specifically for band A customers. In response to the protests among electricity consumers regarding tariff increases, the National Assembly urged the commission to step in, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. Speaking to NAN in Ota, Ogun State, Mrs. Busolami Tunwase, Lead of Media Relations at IBEDC, disclosed that the updated tariff rates came into effect on May 4. “Customers who are utilizing prepaid meters ...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

Expect sunny conditions with haziness from Monday to Wednesday nationwide, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. For Monday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy weather in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states, with a possibility of morning thunderstorms in Taraba state. Localized thunderstorms are likely over Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Taraba states. In the North Central region, cloud patches and intervals of sunshine are expected, with chances of localized thunderstorms in the morning over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi states. Later in the day, localized thunderstorms may occur over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states. Over the Inland South and Coastal areas, cloudy skies wit...

Segun Sowunmi Advocates for a Total Overhaul of PDP National Chairmanship

6May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Segun Sowunmi Advocates for a Total Overhaul of PDP National Chairmanship

In a recent statement, Segun Sowunmi, a former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has emphasized the urgent need for a complete restructuring of the party to enhance its stability and competitiveness in future elections across the nation. During a media briefing organized by the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the PDP leader expressed his concerns regarding the party's consecutive losses in gubernatorial elections in Ogun State. Sowunmi highlighted the necessity for the PDP to revamp its internal operational processes to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. He also stressed the importance of revisiting the party's fundamental principles and beliefs to reclaim its former prominence. Furthermore, he ack...

The Decrease in Depot Stock Prompts Marketers to Demand More Fuel

6May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

The Decrease in Depot Stock Prompts Marketers to Demand More Fuel

Amid dwindling stock in depots, petroleum marketers are urging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to extend the emergency fuel supply for an additional two weeks. The persistent scarcity of petroleum products, which has been ongoing for approximately two weeks, necessitates this action. Over the weekend, NMDPRA revealed that approximately 4,000 trucks loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) departed from Lagos depots to distribute the product to various states' filling stations. Last week Monday, the Federal Government, through NMDPRA, initiated a 15-day emergency fuel supply operation to facilitate the widespread circulation of the commodity nationwide. Additionally, the government co...