3 h. ago I rejected N500m offers during my mother’s burial – EFCC chair

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti-Corruption at National and Sub-National Read More

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4 h. ago Police arrest 2,322 suspects, recover N784,000 from corrupt cops in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed significant achievements in its crime prevention efforts for 2024, highlighting the effectiveness of its community policing strategy. According to the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Ahmed Wakil, a total of 1,182 cases were recorded, resulting in the arrest of 2,322 suspects. He explained that of these, 678 Read More

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4 h. ago Obasa apologises for assault on DSS operatives at Lagos assembly

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has apologised to the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police Force for the attack on their officers at the Assembly on February 17. Obasa issued the apology in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He described the assault as unfortunate. Read More

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6 h. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils The Oyo State government, on Thursday formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions

By Sunday Ani Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a stern warning over the widespread reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting a number of the state’s civil servants, declaring the act an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s […] The post Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Obasa Apologises To DSS Over Assault On Operatives By Lagos Assembly Workers

Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has apologised to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the Lagos State Assembly premises. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the House in January, stormed the Assembly premises on Thursday with the aid of Police escorts and […]

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9 h. ago Court Overturns Cybercrime charge against Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele, Orders EFCC to tender Public apology

A High Court sitting in Warri has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) to publicly tender an apology to Mr Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele for adding his name on a suit for Financial fraud The court In charge No. FHC/WR/110C/2019, filed on December 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Read More

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9 h. ago Osun court jails two friends seven years for assaulting road user

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede has sentenced two friends, Oluwashina Wakeel and Yusuf Adewale, to seven years imprisonment for conspiracy and assaulting a road user, AbdulSalam Oyewale. The convicts, who first appeared before the court in March 2023, were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder, and assault occasioning Read More

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9 h. ago “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede has expressed displeasure over Nigerians’ approach to governance in the country. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday, the EFCC’s boss stated that leadership position is not as easy as people sees it. He emphasized that some individuals, who promised to […] The post “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigerians see governance as means to make wealth – EFCC boss

Stakeholders have called for sustained efforts, collaboration, and a focus on ethics and integrity to ensure progress in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu; Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Read More

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11 h. ago Ondo gov demands diligence, zero tolerance for corruption from appointees

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that his administration would not tolerate any act of corruption and indolence from any of his political appointees. To this end, Aiyedatiwa charged all his appointees to carry out their duties diligently, saying his administration was committed to delivering rapid and effective governance. The governor stated this Read More

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12 h. ago Manufacturers back tax reforms, urge crackdown on illegal levies

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for introducing four executive bills aimed at reforming tax administration in the country while calling for an end to the unlawful activities of non-state actors. MAN made the call on Thursday during the second day of the public hearing on the tax bills in Abuja, Read More

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13 h. ago Anambra Monarch Drags 2 Town Union Leaders To Court Over Alleged Assault

The traditional ruler of Nimo Community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, Owelle Maximus Ike Oliobi has dragged two leaders of his town union before a Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting him and members of his cabinet. The accused persons who were arraigned before the Abagana Magistrate Court 3 presided by Magistrate Obiora […]

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14 h. ago PHOTOS: Lagos tackles environmental violators, shuts hotels, churches, others

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has intensified its crackdown on businesses and institutions violating environmental laws, sealing multiple establishments across Surulere, Lagos Mainland, Agege, and Kosofe. The enforcement operation targeted noise pollution and the illegal siting of gas refilling plants in residential areas, both of which pose serious risks to public health and safety. Read More

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14 h. ago Witness denies knowledge of N860m transactions in Obiano’s corruption trial

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Willie Obiano, former Anambra State Governor, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja. read more Witness denies knowledge of N860m transactions in Obiano’s corruption trial

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14 h. ago Benue community donates 110 hectares of land for proposed federal polytechnic

Tribune Online Benue community donates 110 hectares of land for proposed federal polytechnic Community leaders in the Adikpo area of Benue State have donated 110 hectares of land and other primary infrastructure for the take-off of the proposed federal polytechnic in the area. The member representing Kwande/ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Hon. Terseer Ugbor disclosed this in Abuja during the public hearing on four bills organized by […] Benue community donates 110 hectares of land for proposed federal polytechnic Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Threat To Life: Afenifere Asks Tinubu To Protect NAFDAC Boss, Others

The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fortify security around the Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and other public officials. NAFDAC DG had on Wednesday raised the alarm about threats to her life and that of some staff of […]

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15 h. ago JUST IN: FG to review electricity tariff for Band B, C customers

The Federal Government has announced plans to regularise electricity tariffs in a bid to address disparities in the current billing system as well as encourage investment in the power sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known at the ongoing public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan Read More

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17 h. ago Lagos Assembly Workers Remanded Over Alleged Assault On DSS Officers

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of three Lagos State House of Assembly workers in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged assault on its officers. The workers – Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola – were accused of conspiring to assault DSS officers while performing […] The post Lagos Assembly Workers Remanded Over Alleged Assault On DSS Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NANS urges Egbetokun to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to rescue the abducted female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, appealed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online correspondent on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the female students Read More

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