The members of the 10th State Executive Council for the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, on Thursday April 25, 2024, hosted Heads of state—wide youth Organisations, youth Coordinators of the twenty Local Government, and Heads of its Directorates at the second quarter of its State Management Meeting held at the Local Government Secretariat Hall, Itooro, Ijebu Ode Local Government. The State meeting convened outside the State capital for the first time, and in line with the provisions of the NYCN 2018 Constitution, as amended, was part of the restructuring effort of the Ol ..read more

The historical backdrop of Yewa/Awori’s quest for a governorship position in Ogun State isn’t just a tale of aspirations unfulfilled; it’s a testament to resilience and the pursuit of fair representation. Since Ogun State’s inception in 1976, the region has yearned for a leader who comprehends its unique challenges and can steer the state towards inclusive development. However, this pursuit has faced numerous hurdles, from internal political divisions to external forces shaping the political landscape. Enter Senator Olamilekan Yayi, a figure whose rise signifies a paradigm shift in Yewa/Awori ..read more

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has extended his benevolence to his hometown, Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti state. In an event held yesterday Friday, 26th Of April 2024, Primate Ayodele commemorated the planting of a new church in his hometown with another edition of his palliative market which has been held twice in his Lagos headquarters. The unprecedented programme which started with a rally on Thursday, 25th of April 2024 witnessed thousands of Ikere-Ekiti indigenes in attendance including very important personalities like the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti,Oba Adejimi ..read more

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice,  have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The suspects are: Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar A ..read more

A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13, 2024, to show cause why an order of committal should not be made against him for allegedly disobeying court order. The EFCC boss is facing a contempt charge for carrying out “some acts upon which they (the EFCC) have been restrained” by the Court on February 9, 2024, pending the determination of the substantive Originating Motion. Justice I. A. Jamil, delivering a ruling in Suit No: HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No: HCL/190M/2024, ordered th ..read more

In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria has emerged as a standout performer in the country’s telecommunications sector, marking significant gains in market share over the past year. According to the NCC data, by the end of March 2024, Airtel Nigeria has grown its market share over the last year into a remarkable 29%, solidifying its position as a leading telecom provider in the region. In stark contrast, other mobile network operators such as MTN and 9mobile have faced considerable setbacks, with MTN witnessing a notable 3.19% decline in market ..read more

Kadiri Folashade – The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has underscored the importance of maintaining a clean environment, to combat the spread of malaria. He said this in a statement marking this year’s World Malaria Day, themed: ‘Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’. The World Health Organization (WHO), had noted that approximately 249 million cases of malaria were reported worldwide in 2022, with an estimated 608,000 deaths, occurring mostly in tropical and sub-tropical regions, and remaining a major ..read more

Tope OYEKAN – The Manchester, United Kingdom-based Hospitality Entrepreneur and Showbiz Promoter, and CEO, ACE Incorporated, Otunba Olalekan ONASANYA, will tomorrow, alongside his siblings and the entire ONASANYA Family of Ikenne Remo, Ogun State, celebrate the life and times of his late father, Alhaji Aruna Olusola ONASANYA. The final burial ceremony, which holds at the Recreation Ground, Obafemi Awolowo Square, Ikenne, shall commence with a Special Prayer to be led by Islamic Clerics at 10 AM. This shall be followed with the reception of guests which starts by 2pm at the same venue. The late ..read more

When the management of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in July 2023 announced that it was reclassifying Fidelity Bank Plc from small-price stock to medium-price stock, financial analysts concluded that the road to attaining Tier1 status by the bank is closer than ever imagined. In full year 2022. Fidelity Bank briefly fell into the Tier 1 category and saw the highest gross earnings of N337.10 billion and profit before tax of N53.68 billion. The bank’s higher interest income relative to interest expense led to a net interest margin of 7.70 per cent, ahead of other similar banks. Regarding i ..read more

In an ongoing trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja, a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Winifred Oyo-Ita, a former Head of Service of the Federation (HoS), of diverting over N3 billion in public funds through shell companies. Hamma Adama Bello, the eighth prosecution witness (PW8), testified before Justice James Omotosho that Oyo-Ita, alongside her special assistants and several companies, face 18 charges bordering on misappropriation, corruption, money laundering, and criminal diversion of funds. Bello alleged that Oyo-Ita used two companies, Slopes Int ..read more