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The Concerned Muslim Youths in Nigeria (CMYN), supporters of Bashir Hadejia, have called for the arrest of Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal over their alleged links to the suspected criminal. The group condemned the arrest of Hadejia by the Force Intelligence Department-Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) over alleged treason and subversion against the state, describing it as a clear case of victimization and selective justice. In a statement signed by Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya, the youths demanded to know why Bashir Hadejia was being held in custody while those who instigated and funded him, including Badaru…

In a recent interview in Abeokuta with the Executive members of Federated Chapel of Ogun NUJ led by Comrade Juwon Opayemi, Hon. Segun Kaka, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing the Ijebu North State Constituency II, praised the state governor’s remarkable achievements and visionary leadership. Hon. Kaka highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to developing the state’s infrastructure and empowering its youth, noting that the media has not adequately highlighted these accomplishments. The lawmaker highlighted several key projects, embarked on by the Governor, he also commended the governor’s initiatives in the agricultural sector, particularly the introduction of…

Determined to entrench transparency and accountability in tax collection processes and operations at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has constituted a 12-member Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) with the mandate to ensure zero tolerance for unethical acts and corruption within the revenue-collecting agency. The body, which is to collaborate with anti-graft agencies, was inaugurated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Revenue House in Abuja, on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Adedeji, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Koleosho, urged the newly inducted members of…

The Centre for Accountability and Transparency (CAAT) has called for an investigation into Matrix Oil’s importation of blended crude oil, alleging violation of international sanctions on Russian oil. Speaking at a press conference, convener Okwa Dan claims Matrix Oil’s actions have caused economic sabotage, environmental pollution, and health risks to Nigerians. The group alleges that Matrix Oil imported adulterated petroleum products from Malta, resulting in a $2.8 billion bill for Nigeria in 2023 alone. Dan adds that the company’s actions violate international sanctions on Russian crude oil, which could lead to diplomatic crises for Nigeria. “The oil products imported from…

SME Scale Up, a leading initiative aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, recently partnered with First Bank Nigeria to host a two-day workshop designed to ignite organic business growth and help SMEs reach their maximum potential.The workshop, held on August 23rd and 24th, was headlined by Ziad Maalouf, the Managing Director Seven-Up Bottling Company, the Visioner of SME Scale Up; Oyeyimika Adeboye, the MD of Mondelez; and Seleem Adegunwa, the MD of Rite Foods. These industry leaders shared their invaluable insights and experiences with a captivated audience of SME owners. The event, aptly titled “From Seedling…

The Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle Repairers and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), have supported the 4th edition of ValueJet/SWAN Security cup final with trophy and medals. The ACOMORAN Chairman in Ogun State, Chief Kayode Sowunmi and the RTEAN Secretary, Comrade Tiwalade Akingbade announced the donation in Abeokuta while receiving the Executive members of SWAN, led by its chairman, Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji. The duo while congratulating the Association for the success of the 4th edition of the competition which ends on Monday 26th August 2024, reminded the need to sustain the competition…

Ogun West PDP Leaders Forum has expressed their unwavering support for Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu, despite recent criticisms from Hon. Abdulkabir Akinlade, the party’s deputy governorship candidate in the last general election. In a statement, the forum addressed what they described as “ungentlemanly” remarks from Akinlade, who hails from Ogun West. They emphasized that Adebutu had played a pivotal role in bringing Akinlade into the party, despite Akinlade not being a member of the PDP as recently as 2022. The forum highlighted Adebutu’s efforts to integrate Akinlade and his followers into the party’s mainstream, particularly in Ogun West. The leaders…

Plans have been concluded to stage the 6th edition of the National Under 18-Boys Football Competition tagged: ‘MKO Abiola Cup’. The competition being organized by the Ogun State chapter of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, will attract participants across the Six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The Chairman of the group in the state, Alhaji Waheed Lawal told Journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, that the tournament would kick off on Saturday 31st of August, 2024. Alhaji Lawal, who revealed that the competition had suffered a set back due to lack of funds and sponsorship in the past, explained…

The Yoruba Progressive Coalition (YPC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL), over allegations of corruption and mismanagement. In an open letter to the President, the YPC expressed deep concerns about the state of affairs at the NNPCL under Kyari’s leadership, describing it as a “fountain of corruption” and a “golden conduit pipe” for siphoning the country’s wealth. The group further alleged that Kyari’s actions have led to devastating consequences for the economy and the Nigerian people. The YPC accused Kyari of lacking vision, commitment to good…

It was indeed an episode to remember, when the lovable governor of OSUN sate, Ademola Adeleke was a guest at the upscale hospitality center White Rock Hotel, in the heart of Ondo town in Ondo state.The governor who was full of praise to the owners of the hotel because of the premium facilities it possesses, disclosed that it could pass for the hotel of the state, with what he has seen there. The governor who was there for three day to observe a deserved rest , made sure he dropped the toga of a VIP and freely mixed with people…