Greater Lagos and okada tyranny
By Gbenga Omotoso Lagos: NOW that the dust raised by the restriction – mislabeled by some as “ban” – on commercial motorcycles and tricycles has more or less settled down, it is fit and proper to examine the matter dispassionately. This will enable the ferocious critics of the action – I won’t join those who […]
Oyo acquires new operational vehicles for OYRTMA
THE Oyo State Government has handed over two brand new vehicles to the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), as a replacement for the operational vehicles burnt a few weeks ago at Akinyele Trailer Park, Akinyele Local Government Area in Ibadan.
Fraud: How woman lost N13,400,000 to friend of 31 years
A headteacher at Saint Peter’s Anglican School, Ogun State, Christiana Ikara, has been accused of defrauding her friend of £28,000 pounds. She was docked for fraud.
Chinese scientist sentenced to prison in US for technology theft
A Chinese scientist was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for stealing next-generation battery technology from the American petroleum company where he worked. Hongjin Tan, 36, a Chinese national and permanent legal resident of the United States, was arrested in December 2018 and pleaded guilty in November of last year to stealing trade […]
Coronavirus: Latest developments worldwide
The list of countries hit by the coronavirus grows. Mecca suspends entry for pilgrims. Several countries close their schools, stock exchanges plunge. Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. – 50 countries hit – Some 82,560 people have been infected worldwide and 2,813 have died, according to the latest AFP toll from official […]
Makinde hints ex-public office holders to return looted state funds or face ICPC
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has hinted ex-public office holders in the state to return stolen funds in their possession or be reported to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
