Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has set up investigation panel to probe Osun state government’s tax evasion claim and other allegations against Segilola Resources Operating Limited. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, on Wednesday. Sequel to the intervention of the Federal Government following the sealing off of Segilola by Osun state government, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, had announced plan to create a fact-finding committee to investigate the case. According to the statement, the fact-finding committee has been inaugurated by the…

Safiu Kehinde Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his displeasure with Nigerian citizens over their inaction on the country’s economic hardship. Amaechi had, in a recent interview shared on X on Wednesday, said he expected Nigerians to be angry over the economic situation of the country. The former Rivers state governor expected Nigerians to boycott elections in protest against politicians as he lamented over the cost pf diesel. “I’m angry with the citizens. I’ve said it several times. “You can’t see a group of people stealing your money impoverishing you can’t buy fuel, you can’t buy anything. “Look…

Safiu Kehinde  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians of its commitment towards ensuring financial system stability and safety of depositors’ fund. The apex bank made this assurance in a statement issued yesterday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama. As contained in the statement, CBN said that they actively ensures that banks adhere to established regulations and best practices to maintain the integrity of our financial system. CBN further disclosed conducting regular stress testing to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure that financial institutions are resilient. The statement further revealed other measures taken by the CBN…

Safiu Kehinde Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has broken silence over Rivers political unrest, accusing Siminalayi Fubara of inciting the violence that rocked the state earlier this week. Wike made the accusation while speaking at an interview program on Channels TV yesterday. The FCT Minister and former Rivers State governor accused Fubara, his successor, of inciting the violence following his refusal to obey court’s order. “You heard the President said the judiciary can settle all political dispute. And those who came wanted the judiciary to settle the dispute. “And you came out as a governor to say no this…

Safiu Kehinde  Lagos State government has vowed to take due action over alleged attack on the state’s sanitation corps officials by soldiers on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement issued on X by Lagos Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Reacting to the incident which occured at Yaba area of the state, Wahab condemned the unwarranted attack on the sanitation officials which left one sustaining head injury as seen in a video attached to the statement on X. He alleged that the officials were attacked under the directive of one Major Adebiyi and Captain Gowon. Wahab, however,…

Safiu Kehinde  An X user, simply identified as Udaonu, has been charged to explain reason behind labelling the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as “criminal chief”. Udaonu had made the comment under a post by the Force’s PPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, congratulating the IGP over his new role as the chairman of West African Chiefs of Police Committee. “The chairman West African Chiefs of Police Committee, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM. Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. May the Lord guide you, sir. Ire oo.” Adejobi had posted. Amid several comments from netizens over the post Udaonu’s…

Safiu Kehinde The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has arrested the manager of a ferry that capsized on Monday in Lagos over alleged negligence and failure to comply with safety regulations. This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Mrs Sarat Braimah. According to Braimah, the arrest was effected as a result of findings from a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. She said that the investigation was conducted by NIWA. “The arrest is aimed at ensuring accountability and setting a precedence for strict adherence to waterways regulations to prevent future occurrences.…

Safiu Kehinde  Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Usamatu Adamu, the Village Head of Unguwan Tambai, Runka, in Safana Local Government Area for allegedly supplying information to bandits . This disclosed by the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, while parading about 15 suspected criminals in Katsina on Tuesday. Aliyu said that on Oct. 3, based on credible intelligence, the command successfully tracked and arrested the suspect, aged 45, residing at Sabon Gida village, Igabi LGA, Kaduna State. Adamu was arrested in connection with a suspected case of criminal conspiracy and kidnapping. “The suspect was arrested after a painstaking investigation…

Neutral Switzerland, and international Geneva in particular, have long been known as a playground for the rich. But should the Swiss clamp down when some of these people, like Biya, are linked to regimes with dubious democratic records in corrupt countries? According to a report in early 2018 by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), the Cameroonian president has spent at least 1,645 days on private visits abroad since he came to power in 1982, and Geneva is by far his favourite destination. The Hotel Intercontinental in Geneva with its swimming pool and view of Mont Blanc is…

Safiu Kehinde  A 36-year-old man has been arrested by Indonesian authorities for selling his 11-month-old baby on Facebook for 15 million rupiah (US$955) while spending the proceed on betting. As reported by local media, the man, identified only as RA, reportedly used the proceeds to fund his online gambling activities and cover personal expenses. According to Tangerang City Metro Police Chief, Zain Dwi Nugroho, the case came to light on October 1 when the child’s biological mother returned from work in Kalimantan and discovered her child missing. “She pressed RA to share the whereabouts of their child until he eventually…