Francesca Odimgbe The Lagos State House of Assembly elected Hon. Mojisola Meranda as its first female Speaker, following the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office on Monday,January 13, 2025. Meranda, who represents the Apapa I Constituency and previously served as Deputy Speaker, was sworn in immediately after Obasa’s removal. In her inaugural address, she pledged to lead with transparency and integrity, aiming to restore public trust in the Assembly’s operations. Obasa’s impeachment comes amid serious allegations, including the purported misappropriation of N17 billion for constructing a gate at the Assembly…
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Joyce Onwuka The funeral planning Committee for the late Professor Bene Madunagu, a distinguished scholar, revolutionary activist, and feminist, has officially announced the details of her burial programme. Professor Madunagu, who passed away on November 26, 2024, will be laid to rest on Friday, January 17, 2025. In a statement signed by Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, the Funeral Planning Committee noted that the service will be preceded by a celebration of her life on January 16, 2025. This event will feature a feminist forum, a funeral conference, cultural performances, and tributes from comrades, friends, and well-wishers, all reflecting her significant…
Tunde Bakare Operatives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue over alleged diversion of N1,294,337,676.53 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety Four Million, Three Hundred and Thirty Seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy Six Naira, Fifty Three Kobo) belonging to the Katsina State Government. The suspects are, Rabiu Abdullahi, Sanusi Mohammed Yaro, Ibrahim M. Kofar Soro, Ibrahim Aliyu and Nura Lawal Kofar Sauri. They were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state government alleging that the suspects colluded and diverted the…
Joseph Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, January 13, 2025 presented four more witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo). At the Monday`s proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, told the court that the EFCC was prepared to further…
Yemisi Izuora Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a leading pension fund administration firm in Nigeria and a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has provided innovative solutions through the self-service channels. This is to ensure that customers get the support they need quickly as it takes brighter steps to enhance customer experience. These self-service options aim to streamline processes and provide easy access to pension management services, reflecting Stanbic IBTC Pension Manager’s dedication to customer satisfaction and convenience; putting them in control of their financial future. One of such channels is MyPension Portal, accessible via the company’s website www.stanbicibtcpension.com. It offers…
Valentine Okafor The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed has ended a 2-day official visit to Nigeria with a strong emphasis on climate action. While in Nigeria, she had a series of high-level meetings, including with H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda; senior government officials; President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Omar Alieu Touray; as well as the UN Country Team under the leadership of the Resident and…
Yemisi Izuora The Lagos State Bureau of Statistics (LBS) in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has engaged the informal sector stakeholders seeking their support in providing factual data that would mirror the true Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state. The appeal was made during a two-day Stakeholder’s Forum with Informal Sector on performance of Economic Data in Lagos, organized by Lagos Bureau of Statistics, under the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget held at LCCI, Ikeja, as the sector has been identified as a key performer in the State’s economic development…
Yemisi Izuora The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has made more millionaires in the country through highly rewarding promos. Over the past six months, from July till December 2024, UBA has through a series of draws; cluster, monthly, and quarterly draws, rewarded over 600 customers with prizes totaling more than ₦200 million. This remarkable initiative has created over 60 millionaires, highlighting the bank’s commitment to enriching the lives of its customers and promoting savings culture, as UBA continues to reaffirm its dedication to launching more impactful initiatives, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial well-being remain at the forefront of…
Ken Okeke Farmers came under attack in Borno State leaving scores dead. Reports say suspected Islamist militants has killed 40 farmers in an attack on the Dumba community in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State on Sunday, a senior state official said on Monday. The militants were believed to belong to the armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), who have been waging a deadly insurgency in northeast Nigeria since 2009 that has displaced millions and killed thousands, with Borno at its epicenter. Reuters reportedly that Sunday’s attack comes amid a worsening food crises in Borno,…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Federal Government is initiating proactive actions against unflagging and unwearying grid collapse while also pursuing measuring to close the country’s yawning metering gap. Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, listed these actions during a budget defence session before the Senate Committee on Power in Abuja. The Minister said that in the short term, the Power Ministry would ensure reduction of frequency of collapses and a 24 hours restoration of power in the event of any such occurrence. He said: “We are proud to say that we almost met all our targets for 2024 with the meagre budget…