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N320m Fraud: Court orders revocation of bail for ex-lawmaker Nicholas Mutu over travel violations

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked Nicholas Mutu’s bail, a former legislator accused of embezzling N320 million in a money laundering case, after he breached court-imposed travel limits.Mutu, who served as Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) between 2014 and 2016, has been charged by...

Obasanjo, Makinde, others to storm Osun for Adeleke’s 2nd anniversary

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

The Osun State Government has announced that former President Olusegun Obasanjo will lead a distinguished group of state officials at the celebration marking the second anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke. This information was shared by the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, during a press conference held on Friday at the banquet hall of...

Sanwo-Olu swears in 8 new permanent secretaries, tutors-general

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

•Charges them to lead with integrity, serve with empathy Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday swore in the newly appointed eight Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General in the State Public Service and charged them to lead with integrity, drive innovation, serve with empathy, and collaborate effectively to ensure the State remains a model of...

Dangote Group built a refinery when Shell, Chevron, other IOCs couldn’t –Dangote VP Devakumar Edwin

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, has criticised Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron and other international oil companies (IOCs), stressing they were unable to build a refinery in Nigeria like Dangote Group.He said Dangote Refinery had done what Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, or other international oil companies can’t do by...

CISA kicks off historic dual location festival in US July 2025

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

Council for the Igbo States in the Americas (CISA), an organisation that promotes the rich cultural heritage, unity, and development of Igbos living in the United States of America, USA, has announced a dual location format for the 12th edition of its globally acclaimed arts and cultural fiesta.Themed “Reconnecting with our Ancestors at Igbo Landing”...

Lakurawa: Make Sultan’s safety top priority, MURIC urges security agencies

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

The Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Security Services, DSS, have been urged to make the safety of the Sultan of Sokoto a matter of utmost priority.The call was made by an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) following recent reports that the new Lakurawa terrorist group is...

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks confirmation of Lt. Gen Oluyede as COAS

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.Tinubu also despatched a similar letter to the House of Representatives.In the letters addressed on Friday to both the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives,...

Gov Okpebholo suspends recruitment into State civil service. Orders review of employments executed since May 2024

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of recruitment into the State’s civil service until further notice.The Governor has also ordered a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May and November 2024.In a communication notice signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Musa...

FG will obey court order, stopping FAAC allocation to Rivers state –Accountant General

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

The Federal Government on Friday confirmed that it has stopped the October monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State in obedience to a recent court order to that effect.The development comes amid the ongoing face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike.Spokesperson of the Office...

Osun is proud of you, Adeleke hails ‘Davido’ at 32

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his nephew and global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a superstar Osun State is proud of.In a statement by his Spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor added that Davido’s consistency, energy, and passion are evident...

Customs and NMDPRA tighten export controls to combat fuel diversion

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority are working together to tackle the problem of fuel that is meant for local use but is being diverted elsewhere. This collaboration is an important part of Nigeria’s overall plan to enhance energy security while also increasing fuel exports. This was discussed...

Baby, Female Passenger Die In Ikorodu Road Crash

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a fatal road traffic collision on Ikorodu Road has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and a female passenger. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki noted that the collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between...

At Least 11 Killed In Shooting At Jewish Festival At Sydney’s Bondi Beach

No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australian authorities say, adding that one of the two suspected gunmen was also killed in the “terrorist incident”. A total of 29 people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers, after the attackers on...

UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Major Executive Board Appointments And Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...

Yahaya, Alia, Ribadu, Others Harp On Unity As Hayab’s Daughter Weds In Kaduna

Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...

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