Category: News

Blackmailing of GTCO, CEO: Court denies Bloggers bail for being Serial Offenders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an accelerated trial of the four bloggers charged with defaming and cyberstalking the management of jGTCO (Guaranty Trust Holding Company), including its Group CEO, Mr. Segun Agbaje. The four accused; Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami—are facing 10 amended charges for allegedly publishing false information about the company through various social media platforms. At the resumed hearing of the matter on the 13th and 14th of November, Justice Faji also dismissed the bail applications, citing…

We will partner with you to sanitize the capital market operation – DG SEC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By James Isaac, Abuja     The Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC), Emomotimi Agama Ph.D has posited that, the Commission and the National Assembly are both partners in making laws that will guide the operations of the capital market where the public’s investment is protected.   This according to him requires updating outdated laws in order to have a smooth operation of the monetary policies and also remove bottlenecks and keep abreast with international best practice.   He made the disclosure on Thursday 14 November, 2024 at the…

Core Public Servants applaud Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A group under the aegis of Core Public Servants, CPS has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Adebowale Adedokun, a thoroughbred Procurement officer as the Director General of Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP. CPS in a congratulatory letter signed by Kudirat Akindero to Adedokun lauded President Tinubu for following due process and picking the most qualified to run the affairs of the specialized agency. In the letter, the ADSC said: “Congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD (MCIPS, CMILT), on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau…

Human Rights Situation Dashboard now Central Tool in tracking and analysing human rights in Nigeria – Ojukwu ….. As NHRC receives 427,606 complaints in October

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission NHRC said the Human Rights Situation Dashboard which was launched in January 2024, has now become a central tool in tracking and analysing the state of human rights in Nigeria. Reflecting on progress made so,the commission said it also compelled to confront the challenges that persist, with a clear commitment to advocate for justice, dignity, and the fundamental freedoms of all Nigerians. The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission NHRC,Dr.Tony Ojukwu disclosed this at the presentation of the October edition of NHRC Human Rights Situation…

Gov Okpebholo asks Police Commissioner to halt cult clashes in Edo within 48hrs …. bans Drivers Welfare Association, Network Empowerment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, asked the Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru Peter Ozigi to halt the violent cult clashes in the State. The Governor has also banned Drivers Welfare Association and Network Empowerment in the State. He directed the Commissioner of Police to instruct his officers and men across the various formations to immediately swing into action and halt the unnecessary bloodbath. Recall on Wednesday, the Governor ordered for the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and…

Gov Okpebholo freezes State bank accounts ….. reverts Roads and Bridges Ministry to Ministry of Works

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor ,Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor had also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. Governor Okpebholo in a, statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,Fred Itua warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order will be severely punished. The statement said “All bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial…

WORLD ORPHAN DAY: Chadash Foundation commissions newly constructed 2- Bedroom for Orphans

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of the activities making 2024 World Orphan Day, the Chadash Empowerment Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, dedicated to the cause of widows and orphans in the society has constructed and commissioned. a new residential building for children at the Marantha Care Initiative Children Home at Kapuwa, Lugbe, in Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony which was attended by Chadash’s team, stakeholders, and heads of communities, Mrs. Temitope Adeola, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chadash said the completion of the 2-Bedroom En-suite building marked the completion of…

Tinubu mourns for Supreme Court Judge,Justice Ogwuegbu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

  President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a former Justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s judiciary, on his passing.   The President also conveyed his sympathies to members of the bar and bench across the nation mourning this distinguished jurist’s death.   Throughout his illustrious career, Justice Ogwuegbu mentored countless judges and lawyers.   Born in 1933 in Amainyi, Ihitte-Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, Justice Ogwuegbu dedicated over five decades to the judiciary, culminating in his appointment as…

Gov Okpebholo suspends Revenue Collections, Orders arrest of Defaulters

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced the indefinite suspension of all state revenue collections, particularly from motor parks and other designated areas, with immediate effect.   In a statement released on Wednesday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo, disclosed that anyone found collecting revenue on behalf of the state government would face immediate arrest.   He also assured that a review of the state’s revenue collection processes would be conducted soon, to determine the next course of action.   The statement read, “The Commissioner of…

FLAILAS approves Two Community languages, Nupe and Gbagyi as new courses

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The management of Fati Lami Abubakar Institute of Legal and administrative studies, FLAILAS Minna has approved two community languages Nupe And Gbagy as New courses in the institution.   The approval was made on the request from the Director of Indegineous Language Learning Center, ILLEC Adamu Idris Manarakis .   The Two languages will be under the Department of General studies.   The management of FLAILAS assured that the Two community languages will kick start in twenty twenty four and twenty twenty five academy session, hence student’s can apply for…