Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

EFCC resumes trial of Former Governor of Ekiti State, Fayose and his firm Spotless Investment Limited are being prosecuted for allegedly laundering N6.9 billion. A former operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Abubakar  Madaki has told a Federal High Court in Lagos how a former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, handed over the sum of N1,219,000,000 in cash to former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose. Obanikoro had earlier narrated before the Court how N1.2 billion was allegedly taken to former Gov Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, using an aircraft. In continuation of his evidence on Friday,…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle tobacco use by children in Nigeria. The Minister of Youth and Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, said this on Friday when she received the Regional Director, Tobacco Control Programme  Campaign for Tobacco–Free Kids, Ms. Bintou Camara, in her office in Abuja. Ibrahim said that tobacco smoking among children was a big challenge facing the country. The minister said Nigeria needs to partner and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to educate Nigerians to understand the health implications of tobacco smoking among young people. “We will focus on adolescent health. It is the area we…

Real Madrid travel to the unfamiliar confines of Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys to take on familiar foes in Saturday afternoon’s El Clásico, with the top spot in La Liga on the line. Barcelona sit one point behind Real Madrid in Spain’s top flight and are unbeaten in 10 games this season with seven wins and three draws. Madrid have lost just once, winning eight and drawing the other. Saturday’s game will be the first ever La Liga Clásico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, where Barça are playing their home games while Camp Nou is refurbished. As such, it’ll become the third…

The federal government has flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative PCNGI, with seven conversion centres across Nigeria. The Chief Of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, officially flagged off the initiative yesterday at the State House, Abuja. In a symbolic handover of the CNG buses to the State House, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG Initiative Steering Committee, Zacch Adedeji, who was represented by the Chief Executive Officer of the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Mr Farouk Ahmed, announced that the government had waived the Value Added Tax on the CNG buses purchase as well as…

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has advised opposition parties against stampeding the judiciary into partisan politics through disinformation, mal-information and misinformation. Bamidele, who chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters in the 9th National Assembly, said this in a statement in Abuja. He chided opposition parties for dragging the judiciary into partisan politics in pursuit of their selfish interests against the collective interest of Nigeria and Nigerians. While celebrating the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the apex court, Bamidele condemned the undue blackmailing of the judiciary even before the petitions of the opposition parties and their candidates were…

Tottenham Hotspur moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table by continuing their superb start to the season with a win at Crystal Palace. After a tight first half in which Odsonne Edouard went closest with a low strike that was pushed away by Guglielmo Vicario, the visitors took control after the break. They benefitted from a huge slice of fortune with the opener when Palace defender Joel Ward turned James Maddison’s cross into his own net. But there was nothing lucky about their second as a lovely move involving Maddison and Brennan Johnson ended with…

Jenni Hermoso made a sensational return to Spain’s squad as she scored an 89th-minute winner against Italy in the Nations League. Hermoso, on as a 68th-minute substitute in Salerno, converted the rebound after Alexia Putellas’ shot was saved by Italian goalkeeper Laura Giuliani. The forward had not played for her country since the scandal that engulfed Spanish football, when federation president Luis Rubiales kissed her on the lips during the trophy presentation after winning the World Cup. The kiss, which Hermoso says was not consensual, sparked outcry and Rubiales eventually resigned as Spanish football federation (RFEF) president. Rubiales, whose actions…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Tunji Olaopa as the new chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The appointment was confirmed in a statement on Friday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. According to the statement, President Tinubu also appointed members of the commission, representing various regions. The appointment of the new FCSC leaders is subject to Senate confirmation. They are expected to resume on November 30, 2023, following the end of the tenure of the current Federal Civil Service Commission chairman and membership on November 29, 2023. The statement reads: “As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154…

Two persons have been reported killed and four others injured as a boat capsized in Isawo community, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Deputy Director Public Affairs Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, adding that the service successfully rescued four female adults. The statement read, “The accident was reported at 20:16 hours on Thursday, prompting the deployment of the search and rescue crew from the agency. The crew collaborated with locals who were familiar with the terrain. “Despite the darkness, the search continued until late at night when it was suspended.…

The Federal government has disclosed that pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), are included as beneficiaries in the recently approved N25,000 conditional cash transfer as a part of measures to curtail the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. The decision was revealed in a statement by the Corporate Communications unit of the Pension Transitional Administration Directorate (PTAD) where it provided clarity on the CCT program to pensioners. PTAD noted in its statement that the decision to include pensioners in the cash transfer program was a sequel to a meeting between PTAD, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), pension…

The Ange-ball revolution continued as Tottenham swept Fulham aside on Monday, returning to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory. Ange Postecoglou’s team face a short turnaround before taking on another London rival this week, but Friday’s trip to Crystal Palace offers them the chance to go five points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal at the start of Matchday 10. Friday’s match represents another milestone for Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson, who will reach 500 games in charge of English clubs across all competitions. Hodgson lost when taking charge of his 100th and 200th such games (the…

The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed medical personnel across the country to treat gunshot victims without asking for Police report. Egbetokun issued the directive while urging health workers to sensitize Nigerians about the issue. The IGP’s directive, based on the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017, was contained in a Police internal memo dated October 25, 2023, and signed by the Force Principal Staff Officer, Olatunji Disu. The memo was addressed to all Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and the Commandants of Police Colleges in…