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The Oyo State Government is set to review the allocation of land at the Government Reserved Area (GRA) at Akitipiti in Oyo town and Oke Anu in Ogbomoso in fulfillment of its promise to decongest Ibadan, the state capital. The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Abiodun Abdu-Raheem, disclosed this on Monday at the end of duty tour to the affected GRAs in the two towns. He stated that the lands at Oyo and Ogbomosho GRAs had been allocated for over 10 years without any development carried out on them. The commissioner lamented that the plots of…

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would not arrogate to itself the power of exclusively passing the social media bill into law without inputs from the Nigerian public. Lawan stated this in an address delivered to declare open a Public Hearing on the Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, also known as the Social Media Bill, presently under consideration by the National Assembly. The Public Hearing was organized by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. According to the Senate President, freedom of speech and the inalienable rights of man…

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has lashed out at the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo for tagging President Muhammadu Buhari administration as the worst in the history of Nigeria. It described the clergyman’s position as a jaundiced and fraudulent view fuelled by his lingering bitterness over Nigeria’s rejection of his preferred candidate at the 2019 Presidential election. In a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, BMO said it was disingenuous for Bishop Oyedepo to take to the pulpit to launch a scathing attack on President…

Tony Obiechina, Abuja Women have been urged to continue to break stereotypes that impede their progress in the socio-political set up of the country in a bid to make a meaningful impact. Acting Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Ms. Mary Uduk who stated this during the commemoration of the 2020 International Women’s Day in Abuja, Monday, said this is given the continuing need for more progressive thinking and inclusive behaviors globally. She said, “Women must be ready to challenge stereotypes. We must remove barriers that stand in the way of the progress of women and consciously take…

Justice Giwa Ogunbanjo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the account of an alleged fraudster, Olarewaju Shamsudeen, who allegedly defrauded a U.S. citizen of 10,000 dollars. Justice Ogunbanjo gave the EFCC 60 days within which to conclude its investigation and advised that the anti-graft agency should apply for an extension before the 60 days elapsed if need be. Earlier, EFCC Counsel, Mr Sunday Robert, said that Shamsudeen successfully defrauded Ms Margaret Philips, a U.S. citizen after cajoling her into an online affair with him. The prosecution said…

Awa Eke, a 38-year-old accountant with Chisco group of companies, was on Monday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing N37.8 million. The defendant, whose residential address was not given, is being tried on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. Edward Abiodun, told the court that the defendant conspired with others at large, to commit the offences between March, 2018 and December, 2019 at Chisco group of companies in Lagos. “Eke used his position as the accountant for Chisco group of companies to defraud the company to the tune of N37.8…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been removed from office by Kano state government. Usman Alhaji, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, made the announcement on Monday at the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House. According to the SSG, Emir Sanusi II has not been abiding by instructions given by the state government hence, the decision to remove him from office. Prompt News reports that Kano State House of Assembly last week received fresh allegations against the embattled Emir and subsequently referred the matter to appropriate committee for investigation.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout and neutralised some of the insurgents’ fighters at Mina along the Gulumba Gana-Kumshe Axis in northern part of Borno. Air Commodore, Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the operation was conducted through the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD). Daramola explained that the mission, executed on March 4 as part of the ongoing Operation “DECISIVE EDGE”, was undertaken after a NAF Intelligence Surveillance and…

Following the approval of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission, BOSIEC, has announced Saturday, June 13, 2020 for election of chairmen and ward councillors‘ across the 27 local government areas of the state. Special Adviser on public relations and strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, said in a statement released on Monday, that Professor Zulum is committed to continually release all necessary funds to the BOSIEC which will independently organize a hitch free and credible election, had earlier instructed that elections should be held for chairmen and councils in all the local governments and wards across the state.…

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday struck out a suit filed by Dr Jemila Aruna, widow of a dismissed deceased officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Isiaka, challenging the termination of his appointment after his death. The judge, Justice Oyejoju Oyewumi, struck out the suit following an application by Dr Aruna’s counsel, Mr Abdulganiyu Shuaibu, for the withdrawal of the suit. Shuaibu said the application for withdrawal was made on grounds that parties had reached some form of agreement and that they had decided to settle out of court. Defence counsel, Mr Umar Lawal, aligned with the position…