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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has promised to support the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in tackling the menace of illegal mining activities in Oyo State. The monarch, made this promise when  he received in his palace on Tuesday, the Acting Zonal Commander of the Ibadan Command of the EFCC, Halima Mustafa Rufa’u on a familiarisation visit. Balogun, while speaking, noted that he was aware that the commission has been tackling the menace of illegal mining activities in the state. He then assured the commission of his support for tackling the menace. The monarch further explained that he and his chiefs will support the commission in its bid to tackle the menace of illegal mining in the state. “I applaud you, the Zonal Commander, for coming to my palace at this time when the fight against illegal mining in Ibadan is on the rise and I am happy that the EFCC is a major stakeholder in this fight. “It is evident and we are aware ...

In recent years, a growing number of Nigerians have been opting to leave their home country and seek opportunities abroad, even if it means taking on multiple and often menial jobs. The idea of a better life and greater economic opportunities abroad, often portrayed through social media and success stories of those who have emigrated, creates an illusion of instant wealth and success.  With a severe unemployment crisis in the country and a prevailing lack of confidence in the Nigerian government’s ability to address critical issues, many qualified and talented individuals find themselves without gainful employment, leading them to seek greener pastures in other countries. However, former presidential aide and influential social media personality, Reno Omokri, has shed light on the challenging reality faced by many Nigerians living abroad who strive tirelessly to make ends meet. Omokri said that while some may perceive Nigerians in Canada, America, the UK, and continental Europ...

A   grand jury indicted former U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday for a raft of alleged crimes in his brazen efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election — the latest legal and political aftershock stemming from the riot at the U.S. Capitol two and a half years ago. The four-count, 45-page indictment accuses Trump of three distinct conspiracies, charging that he conspired to defraud the U.S., conspired to obstruct an official proceeding and conspired against people’s rights. “Despite having lost, the Defendant was determined to remain in power,” the indictment charges, saying Trump unleashed a blizzard of lies about purported mass voter fraud, and then tried to get state, local, and federal officials to act to change the vote result. “These claims were false, and the Defendant knew that they were false. In fact, the Defendant was notified repeatedly that his claims were untrue — often by the people on whom he relied for candid advice on important matters, and who were...

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which occurred around a little after 1500hrs local time on August 1, 2023. NSIB spokesperson, Tunji Oketumbi said the aircraft was on a test flight within Lagos with two passengers onboard, when it crashed around Oba Akran area of Lagos State with no fatalities. The aircraft caught fire on impact but the spread was contained by the rainfall at the time of impact, Oketumbi said. The two souls on board were taken to the hospital.  “The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation. “The Bureau can be reached through [email protected] and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of over N275 billion for the immediate resuscitation of the manufacturing and the Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSME). In a nationwide broadcast to the nation on Monday, Tinubu said that was part of the Federal Government efforts to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on Nigeria and its people.  ‘’To strengthen the manufacturing sector, increase its capacity to expand and create good paying jobs, we are going to spend N75 billion between July 2023 and March 2024. ‘’Our objective is to fund 75 enterprises with great potential to kick-start sustainable economic growth, accelerate structural transformation and improve productivity. ”Each of the 75 manufacturing enterprises will be able to access N1 Billion credit at 9 per cent per annum with maximum of 60 months repayment for long term loans and 12 months for working capital.’’ On MSME, the president said that N125 billion would be made available to energise th...

Federal Government has reiterated that the proposed August 2nd industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress is illegal. Recall that in a letter dated July 28, 2023, Sam Ogala of Falana’s Chamber, stated that the right to peaceful protest has not been removed from the constitution. However, the Federal Government in a letter on Monday, by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, and addressed to Falana Chambers on Monday, noted that there is a subsisting interim order restraining NLC from embarking on any industrial action. The letter reads in part, “We reiterate that the interim order clearly restrained NLC from embarking on industrial action of any nature. It is common knowledge that a strike is only a form of industrial action. NLC has expressed intention to embark on nationwide action to force the government (employer) to agree to its demands.  “Furthermore, the participation of workers in the protest w...

…Governor approves 50% fare reduction in BRT ride, waterways transport   …Injects more buses to transport workers   …Vulnerable families to get food packs   Lagos State Government has rolled out relief measures to cushion the current hardship being faced by residents as a result of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government.   Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rising from the State’s Security Council meeting held on Monday in Alausa, announced a 50 per cent fare reduction across the State-owned public transportation services, effective Wednesday.   Commuters using BRT buses and other public transport means operated by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) will enjoy the fare cut.   The Governor disclosed that operators in the informal transport sector (commercial drivers) would be embarking on a similar move towards reducing the cost of transportation, noting that commercial operators in Lagos had agreed to ...