Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
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…
Safiu Kehinde The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Body of Banks CEOs in Nigeria have decried incessant social media criticisms targeted at Nigerian banks. This was contained in a joint statement, signed by Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, CIBN President and Dr Oliver Alawuba, Chairman, Body of Banks CEOs in Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement highlighted the significance and contributions of the banking sector, stressing that it remained one of the most regulated and integral parts of nation’s economy. It explained that investors have confidence in Nigerian banks, with the sector being a top choice for…
Cameroon’s 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, the government said on Tuesday in a statement, calling widespread reports saying otherwise “pure fantasy.” Biya has not been seen in public since attending a China-Africa forum in Beijing in early September. His failure to appear as scheduled at a summit in France last weekend stoked speculation that the nonagenarian was unwell. “Rumours of all kinds have been circulating through the conventional media and social networks about the president’s condition,” government spokesperson Rene Sadi said in the statement. “The Government unequivocally states that these rumours are pure fantasy … and hereby…
Safiu Kehinde Abuja Federal High Court Restriction Verdict on Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) is not applicable to our directorate, Lagos state government says. Reacting to the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja barring the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services (otherwise known as VIO) from further stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists, Lagos Commissioner of Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has clarified that the verdict does not extend to the state’s VIO. Osiyemi, in a statement issued on Tuesday, maintained that that verdict is only restricted to Abuja. He said Lagos VIO is under the…
Safiu Kehinde The Supreme Court has, on Tuesday, fixed October 22 for the hearing of a suit filed by 16 states challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The states, spearheaded by Kogi, in the suit marked SC/CV/178/2023, had, before a seven-man panel of justice, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, sought the constitutionality of the laws establishing EFCC and two other agencies. As contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports, the plaintiffs argued that the UN Convention against corruption which was enacted into law establishing the EFCC in 2004 did not follow the Section…
Safiu Kehinde Self-acclaimed Biafran Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa has threatened to ‘humble’ Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, if he fails to release fellow Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington in 48 hours. Reacting to Speed Darlington’s arrest allegedly orchestrated by Burna Boy, Ekpa took to his X handle on Tuesday, demanding for the release of the music artist whom he labelled as a ‘Biafran. Ekpa accused Burna Boy of kidnapping Darlington while affirming that the act of impunity will end with Biafra “So Burna Boy is now a government of his own that can kidnap a Biafran with…
Safiu Kehinde Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for the withdrawal of suit filed by Kogi and 15 other states seeking the dissolution of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). SERAP made this call in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday. The group disclosed that the states had demanded for the declaration of EFCC as illegal and also call for the withdrawal of its constitutional power. This, according to SERAP, contradicts the Nigerian Constitution. The post read; “Kogi and 15 other states must immediately withdraw their suit seeking to declare EFCC illegal and curb its…
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State government has endorsed former Commissioner of Youths, Sports, and Social Development, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, for the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) President. The state government’s endorsement of the ex-commissioner was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. According to the statement made available to NPO Reports, the government expressed its support for Oshodi’s candidacy, citing his genuine passion for table tennis over the past decades. While lauding Oshodi for his contribution to the development of the sport in Lagos, the state’s governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as quoted by…
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, over alleged defilement of a 4-year-old girl. This was disclosed in a statement made available to NPO Reports on Tuesday. According to the statement, a complainant had filed the defilement case against the suspect who allegedly committed the crime on the 3rd of September, 2024. The girl who happened to be the complainant’s niece was sexually assaulted by Wahaab. The statement read in part; “On the 6th of September 2024, at about 1410 hrs a case of defilement was transferred from Elemoro Division to Gender Unit, Ikeja.…