87 m. ago RCCG offers free surgeries, dialysis to mark Adeboye’s 83rd birthday

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part Read More

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7 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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8 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa storms Assembly, hold plenary with 3 lawmakers

• As 36 lawmakers reject him, Police restore Meranda’s security details By Sunday Ani and Christopher Oji The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly took a disturbing dimension yesterday,  as ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, stormed the Complex, alongside some armed men and forced his way into the Speaker’s office. Obasa was on January […] The post Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa storms Assembly, hold plenary with 3 lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly amid lawmakers’ rejection

Mudashiru Obasa, embattled ex-speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only about read more Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly amid lawmakers’ rejection

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13 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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13 h. ago Makinde, Abiodun, Lawal pay tribute as Oyo monarch buries mother

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State were among the dignitaries who gathered in Ogbomoso on Thursday to pay their last respects as the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, laid his mother, Yeye Alao, to rest. Other prominent attendees included Kwara State Deputy Governor Read More

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13 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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13 h. ago Police Nab 2 Female Child Traffickers, Reject ₦1m Bribe In Imo

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have rescued two children from their female abductors in two separate incidents, even as they rejected a ₦1million offer as bribe. Police spokesperson in the state, DSP Henry Okoye disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. Okoye disclosed that on February 4th 2025, operatives […]

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14 h. ago Trafficking: Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue two children in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, highlighting a strong display of professionalism by officers who rejected a ₦1m bribe to ensure justice prevailed. *”On Feb. 21, operatives of the Read More

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14 h. ago Airtel Plans $500m Investment In Nigeria As Telco Chair Meets Tinubu, Defends Tariff Hike

A delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the company’s ongoing investments in Nigeria and the recent tariff hike in the telecommunications sector. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with President Tinubu, Mittal […]

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14 h. ago Lagos Assembly Members Reject Obasa, Reaffirm Meranda As Speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected claims by the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, that he was back in office and remained the Speaker. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, escorted by a large contigent of security operatives, stormed the House of Assembly on Thursday, declaring that he was back in office. The development […]

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15 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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15 h. ago Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa, insist Meranda remains speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the parliament. Speaking with journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday, the lawmakers refuted Obasa’s claim that he remains the speaker. The 36 lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the current speaker, Mojisola Meranda, insisting that she is the speaker Read More

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15 h. ago Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile

Tribune Online Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile-Igbon Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday led notable dignitaries from all walks of life at the final burial ceremony of the late Yeye Oba Alao, the mother of the Vice-Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, at Orile Igbo Community. Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile-Igbon Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to remove judge over bias allegations

A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed an application by Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria read more Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to remove judge over bias allegations

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23 h. ago “Corrupt Foreigners Recruiting Young Nigerians Into Criminal Activities” – EFCC Boss Alleges

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has alleged that some organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing their cells in Nigerian cities. In a statement on Wednesday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Mr. Olukoyede made the revelation while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course from the […] The post “Corrupt Foreigners Recruiting Young Nigerians Into Criminal Activities” – EFCC Boss Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Africa Energy Bank: We’ll reject investments that undermine our objectives–APPO

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) has announced that it will not sacrifice the objectives of setting up the African read more Africa Energy Bank: We’ll reject investments that undermine our objectives–APPO

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24 h. ago Codar Africa Announces 2025 Admissions with Scholarships Up to 50% for Tech Courses

Codar Africa, a Forbes-recognized tech training institution, has officially opened admissions for the 2025 academic year! To support aspiring tech professionals, Codar is offering up to 50% scholarships on tuition fees for qualified applicants. 🔗 Apply Now: www.codarhq.com/apply Making Tech Education Accessible In Nigeria, many individuals face barriers—financial and informational—when trying to break into tech. Read More

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27 h. ago TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others

Nigeria tax to GDP ratio below global average -Abbas From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government and former presidential adviser, Professor Auwalu Yadudu have kicked against the proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current […] The post TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Foreigners forming criminal cells in Nigerian cities – EFCC chair

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns that organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing criminal cells in Nigerian cities and recruiting young Nigerians into cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. A statement on Wednesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed that Olukoyede made these remarks Read More

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