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Kogi Assembly Demands Immediate Dismissal of EFCC Chair Over Alleged Assassination Attempt on Gov Ododo and Ex-Gov Bello

.Alleges assassination attempt on Gov Ododo, ex-Gov Bello The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, over his unprofessional handling of the case against the immediate past Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The legislators, during plenary in Lokoja, the state capital, on ... Read More »

Yahaya Bello and the EFCC: A Tortoise-and-Elephant Tale of Legal Maneuvers. By Lere Olayinka

Those of us in Yorubaland who were told the tales of “A ó mérin j’ọba ẹ̀wẹ̀kú ẹwẹlẹ” (We will crown elephant as the king…) will understand the Igbo’s Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo tales. Just with a slight difference, while “A ó mérin j’ọba ẹ̀wẹ̀kú ẹwẹlẹ” was about Ìjàpá ọlọ́gbọ́n ẹ̀wẹ́ (Tortoise the trickster) tricking the elephant to the King’s palace ... Read More »

Edo 2024: Police Launch Post-Election Security Measures, Urges Peace

As the Edo 2024 Governorship Elections gradually winds to an end, the DIG in-charge of the Elections, DIG Frank Mba, mni has activated the post-election security strategy of the Force. This include, but not limited to, Show of Force Exercise, designed to boost the confidence of citizens and to reassure of the readiness of the Force to respond appropriately to ... Read More »

Edo Election Fallout: INEC’s Actions Threaten the Credibility of Nigeria’s Democracy – Deji Adeyanju, Esq.

In the aftermath of the Edo election, I express deep concern over the actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which undermined the principles of free and fair elections in Nigeria. INEC’s refusal to deploy voting materials on time to certain strongholds of political parties during the election raises serious questions about the commission’s commitment to ensuring a transparent ... Read More »

Access Holdings Grows Revenue by 133% to Hit ₦2.2 Trillion in H1 2024

Lagos, Nigeria – September 21, 2024: Access Holdings Plc, a leading global financial institution, announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024. The results underscore the company’s continued resilience, focus on delivering sustainable performance and commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders. Performance Highlights Access Holdings Plc demonstrated strong performance across all key balance sheet ... Read More »

Political Thugs Apprehended in Edo State for Vote Buying, Police Recover Weapons and Fake IDs

In yet another comprehensive operation, police operatives conducted synchronized raids on identified black spots on September 20, 2024, at approximately 1900hrs. The well-coordinated effort led to the arrest of two key suspects, who are members of the PDP, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), both from Ufunama community, Ovia South West LGA, Edo state. The suspects, connected to a ... Read More »

“Lawyers Dispute Babatunde Gbadamosi’s Ownership Claims Over Redbrick Homes and Amen Estates”

Babalakin and co, lawyers to Redbrick Homes International Limited, Amen City Ltd, Ashlead Estates and Ms Folasade Balogun have refuted the claim by one of his former directors and politician Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi on social media that Amen Estate and Amen Estate Phase 2 of Eleko Beach Road, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State are not only assets of Redbricks and Ashlead but ... Read More »

“Speaker Obasa Hails First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as Nigeria’s Shining Light on Her 64th Birthday”

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 64th birthday describing her as a compassionate Nigerian dedicated to impacting the citizens of the country. In a message by the Speaker’s media office, Dr. Obasa noted the First Lady’s courage, commitment to a better society, support for the President, Asiwaju Bola ... Read More »