Story Highlights Dr. Steve Olusegun Ogidan returned N1.5 billion to the EFCC to avoid conviction in a case involving former NIRSAL MD, Aliyu Abdulhameed, citing it as legitimate earnings from consultancy services. The EFCC pursued interim forfeiture of the funds, alleging they were proceeds of unlawful activities, while Ogidan and Abdulhameed argued the money was rightfully earned under a PMRO contract approved by NIRSAL’s board. The case, involving allegations of coercion by EFCC officials and a subsequent application for final forfeiture by EFCC lawyers, is scheduled for mention on October 10, 2024, pending the court’s decision. A private consultant, Dr.…
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Pensioners in Ekiti state havebegged the Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji to run for a second term noting that his administration had brough relief, hope and courage to different segments of the populace through various programs and initiatives. The senior citizens made the appeal during the disbursement of One Billion Naira gratuity to 450 retirees of April to July 2014. The Retirees who filed out to express their joy at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House ground Ado Ekiti described the giant stride and achievements of the administration in the past twenty month as unprecedented, noting that the Governor had continually demonstrated…
The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria has appointed Coordinators for Southwest. The coordinators are the Alara of Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo; and the Oore of Otun Ekiti and the Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Ekiti State, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo. The appointment of the two frontline monarchs was announced in Abuja on Monday during a Special Meeting of the Council having in attendance select traditional rulers from the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. The Chairman of the Council, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and the Co-Chairman, the Ooni of Ife,…
Ekiti State Government has said that the N70,000 new national minimum wage approved for workers did not meet the state unawares. Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, Akintunde Oyebode, says that the new minimum wage stress is not insurmountable to the state. Oyebode said that now that a national minimum wage has been approved, “each state will reserve the right to negotiate with its labour unions on the consequential adjustments”. Speaking on whether Ekiti State can pay the new minimum wage, the commissioner said, “This did not come to us by accident. The conversation has been going on for months. If…
The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has alleged that some officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have a blending plant in Malta from where they bring in poor quality products into Nigeria with fake certificates. Dangote made the allegation when he appeared before the House of Representatives on Monday in Abuja. He said: “Some of the terminals, some of the NNPC people and some traders have opened a blending plant somewhere off Malta “We all know these areas. “We know what they are doing.” On the diesel from his refinery, Dangote said what he produces locally…
Over the years, Alison Dangote has built stupendous wealth on alleged government supports and patronage. He knows what strategic support from a government in power could do to a private business enterprise. Recently, he has engaged the media on a number of issues trying to save his business and that is obviously out of character. Those moving against his business need to watch it and apply caution. They may get more than what they bargained for. Nothing! I mean absolutely NOTHING stops Dangote from running for the Presidency in 2027 and funding would never be a problem even though, he…
Dreams about fighting with a deceased father can be complex and emotionally charged, often reflecting deep-seated feelings and unresolved issues related to the father figure. Here are some key interpretations: Unresolved Issues and Emotional Turmoil Dreaming of fighting with your deceased father often signifies unresolved conflicts or emotions that you may still harbor. These could include feelings of guilt, anger, or regret about things left unsaid or undone during his lifetime. The argument in the dream may symbolize an internal struggle with these unresolved issues, reflecting a need for closure or reconciliation with past events. Need for Guidance and Support…
I am looking forward to when Donald Trump tears Kamala Harris apart in a debate. He is going to be vicious, really vicious. Those fools saying Harris’s prosecutor experience is going to help her, I doubt it very much. I’m not buying into this new portrayal of Harris as the all-American power woman, when she has been a walking joke in the last four years with her incoherent rambles and that awful laughter which I am sure psychiatrists are still trying to diagnose. There is something wrong with this woman and we have all seen the strange behavior; it is…
I have just found out that my songs, which I have written, have been consistently used in Hollywood movies without my knowledge and without any compensation. It’s a terrible thing to realize that the theft of music is still rampant. One has to have all kinds of legal representations to monitor these activities. The movies in question are not just minor productions but major Hollywood films featuring A-list stars. For instance, my music has been used in Nicholas Cage’s movie “Gone in Sixty Seconds” and Russell Crowe’s “The Next Three Days.” These are films that generate millions, while I remain…
Aare Bashiru Fakorede, also known as “Bashy Ajagungbale,” who is alleged to be a renowned and notorious land grabber, has extended his land-grabbing activities to the Epe axis, specifically targeting the Oko Orisan village This village is said to have been gazetted by the Lagos State Government to various families, including the Oko Orisan, Oni Orisan, and Obadimeji Oshodi families. Fakorede, infamous for his exploits in Ajiran communities, has allegedly partnered with a faction of the Oni Orisan family, exploiting his expertise in land grabbing. In a recent development, Fakorede was accused of manipulating the Lagos State High Court to…
