Author: Olugbenga Fashina

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, arraigned a former Deputy Director , Highways, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, alongside a surveyor, Sulaiman Abdulkadir Muhammed of the Department of Highways and Planning before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. They were arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on alleged diversion and misappropriation of public funds amounting to N1,936,961,649.00 (One Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty-Six Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-Nine Naira ). The alleged offence is contrary to Section 19…

Transcript of the Press Conference on Wednesday 19 March, 2025 at the State House, Abuja Opening Remarks by Prince Fagbemi: It’s no longer news that the president of the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, yesterday, took the bull by the horns to do what was required of a statesman, a patriot and a head of State and commander in chief of the armed forces.The events in Rivers State started long ago, and he tried to intervene many times. Apart from that, well-meaning Nigerians, leaders of thought, and concerned citizens have also attempted to settle the matter without any result.…

I As IGP Mourns Fallen Officer Who Died During Operation. In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., for all state commands to implement action plans aimed at minimizing crime, several police commands across the country have intensified efforts towards this goal, curbing the persistence of various violent crimes, including robbery, kidnapping and banditry. The Benue State Police Command, through its Operation Zenda Joint Taskforce, has undertaken a series of raids across the state that are part of a concerted effort to combat criminal activities and enhance public safety. On March 19,…

No fewer than 23 states chairmen and other executives, throughout the federation, were inaugurated on Wednesday by the national leadership of the Chartered Institute of Transport Admnistration of Nigeria, CIOTA.The inaugural ceremony of opening state chapters of CIOTA, which was conducted in Abuja by the President, Dr. Segun Obayendo, accompanied by other national leaders was also done through virtual meeting with Zonal Executives in attendance.TheCaveat.com.ng reports that the TRACE Area Commander, Ogun West, Cdr Ajibade Adekunle, emerged the current Chairman of Ogun State Chapter of CIOTA, and took the oath of office and allegiance alongside seven other Executive officers.Other executive…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the posting of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, fipma, mnim, as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State Command. This deployment aligns with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to enhancing security and ensuring effective policing in the state. CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, a highly experienced and dedicated officer, has served in various operational, investigative, and administrative capacities, including as a Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police, and Commissioner of Police in the Homicide Section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department. His extensive experience in operations, intelligence, and…

17th March 2025 State governors have launched a fresh push against the planned disbursement of federal allocation to the local government councils in a renewed bid to delay the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict on LGA autonomy. Some of the governors, during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, last Tuesday, kicked against payment of the LG allocation through the Central Bank of Nigeria, citing the need to address the multi-billion dollar debts allegedly incurred by the councils. Presidency officials said the governors used the opportunity of the Iftar dinner to lobby the President and…

By OLALEKAN AYENI Following the directives of Commander General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) Dr Olaseni Ogunyemi, which ordered all operative commands to embark on public enlightenment, enforcement and implementation of all other safety precautions, Ijoko Unit Command’s personnel on Wednesday · March 13, 2025, officially visited Veevee Paper Products Company to warn their divers against indiscriminate parking, route violation, excessive speed, drunk driving and other related factor causing crashes on the roads. The team was led by the Command’s Unit Commander, Cdr Temitope Oseni. The meeting has in attendance of…

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Please, share this story: The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has halted the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirates Council Law, pending the Supreme Court’s determination of an appeal on the same matter. The ruling was delivered on Friday by a three-member panel led by Justice Okon Abang. The court granted a stay of execution, effectively maintaining the status quo in the ongoing legal tussle over the Kano Emirate dispute. The appellate court had earlier set aside a June 20, 2024, ruling by Justice Abubakar Liman of the…

A Today marked a significant milestone with Hon. Engr. Sola Olofin’s inauguration as the Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) at the Minister Conference’s room in Abuja. Notable dignitaries, including the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, the Director-General/CEO of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, and the directors of the commission, chaired the event. Hon. Sola Olofin delivered a compelling speech during the inaugural ceremony, emphasizing the importance of protecting workers’ rights and promoting a safe working environment. His vision aligns with the NSITF’s mission to provide social security benefits to employees in the private sector,…