EFCC appeals Omatsuli, firms’ acquittal over alleged N3.6bn money laundering
By Innocent Anaba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC, has filed a comprehensive appeal at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, challenging the acquittal of former Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Executive Director, Touyo Omatsuli, and three others over an alleged N3.645 billion money laundering scheme. Also listed as respondents in the appeal are Don […]
Makinde, Ajadi, PDP Stalwarts roll out the drums for Sunmonu at 67
The ancient city of Oyo was agog with political dignitaries, traditional rulers, and party faithful on Thursday as Oyo State governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, joined Governor Seyi Makinde, and other top stakeholders to celebrate former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, on her 67th birthday.
Stakeholders raise alarm over funding gaps threatening fight against NCDs
Government officials, health experts, civil society organisations, and development partners have identified funding shortfalls, weak policy implementation, and poor coordination as major challenges undermining Nigeria’s fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Psychological warfare! By Donu Kogbara
I’ve concluded that President Tinubu’s relentless and often clandestine assaults on his opponents boil down to psychological warfare. He WANTS us to lose faith in the system and throw our hands up in despair and lose the will to actively seek alternative leadership. If you make people suffer, they become physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted and it […]
Climate shocks hitting Nigeria’s building, housing sector – Olugbami
By Matilda Ikediobi Chief Executive Officer of 1159 Realty, Comfort Olugbami, has raised concerns about climate change in the building industry, saying it is affecting construction and how occupants live. Olugbami urged developers to design buildings that were resilient, efficient and environmentally responsible, saying the distinction between dry season and rainy season in a place […]
Customs Operation Whirlwind auctions 14,875 litres of seized PMS
By Godwin Oritse In a bid to curb the smuggling of petroleum products, the Operation Whirlwind Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned 14,875 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) seized from smugglers. Speaking yesterday at the auction ceremony held at the Customs Training College in Ikeja, Lagos, the Unit Commander, Deputy Controller […]
