National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party will not shield its members from investigation or prosecution if they are found guilty of corruption. Speaking on TVC’s Fireworks, Abdullahi said the ADC was working to distinguish itself from Nigeria’s traditional political class by introducing an ethical code that…
Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, conveyed his decision in a letter dated this year, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri ward. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives cited the lingering internal…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a minor reassignment of key officials in the state’s revenue sector to strengthen its revenue drive. According to the statement, the Chairman of the Edo State Audit Service Commission, Odior Osirenimhe, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service. He…
By Michael Adeyemo The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Oyo State chapter, Mr. Lade Olugbade, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to sign the Oyo State Building Control Agency and the Physical Development Law of the state recently passed by the State House of Assembly. Mr. Olugbade made the appeal while…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with multiple Security Agencies, has conducted a successful clearance operation targeting illegal fuel merchants operating at the Toll Gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The operation resulted in the discovery and impoundment of several litres of illegally stored petroleum products. The joint…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and the arrest of two suspects connected with the theft, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the State. A report was received at the Ile-Ido Divisional Headquarters following a phone call…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to work hand-in-hand with the six newly elected Area Council chairmen, stressing that political differences will not obstruct development in the capital. The minister made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja when the council leaders visited his office to collect their certificates of return…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the issuance of import licenses for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol or fuel, for the second consecutive month as regulators move to enforce provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act. The development comes as authorities begin implementing the law’s requirement that petrol imports should only be…
The Kano State chapter of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has announced an upward review in the price of sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” citing rising production costs. In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the association, Anas Idris Hassan said the price of a bag of sachet water, previously…
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegation of unprofessional conduct by operatives of the Jobele Division in Afijio Local Government Area of the state, which reportedly resulted in the protest witnessed earlier, on Tuesday. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade,…