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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili on Tuesday demanded from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu evidence that buildings marked to demolition at the Alaba Market is not to revenge against traders of the Igbo extraction. NPO Reported earlier that the state government had marked some buildings for demolition owing to their distressed nature. There have been outcry over the exercise. But the former Minister while calling out Sanwoolu said for the sake of transparency the government must come out to prove critics wrong that it is not out on a vengeance mission. Making her position known, the former Minister said “The Governor…
By Halimah Olamide President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The President is believed to have forwarded Odumosu’s name to the National Assembly for approval. The law setting the commission up requires the President to seek the approval of the Legislature for the appointment of a substantive head of the anti graft agency. NPO Reports that the last Chairman of the commission AbdulRasheed Bawa, was suspended last week by President Bola Tinubu. A day after his suspension, he was guest of…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Vice President Kashim Shettima has decorated the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Mr. Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun, who was promoted the police boss on Monday, was decorated in the presence of his wife. NPO Reports that President Bola Tinubu sacked all service chiefs on Monday in an action that also swept away the former Inspector General Usman Baba Alkali. The Police via its verified handle also confirmed the decoration when it tweeted “Vice President Kashim Shettima decorates newly appointed acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun today June 20, 2023, at State House, Abuja.”
By Kamil Opeyemi The Police Command in Lagos State said on Tuesday its men have arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict released three days ago from Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Tuesday. Hundeyin said that the ex-convict was picked along side others while allegedly carrying out the crime in Ijora-Apapa axis on Saturday at about 9.30 p.m. “A well coordinated operations by the patrol teams of the Ijora Badia Police Division, led to the arrest of suspects at different locations on the Total Bridge, along Apapa, Ijora…
By Kamil Opeyemi An FCT High court on Tuesday fixed ruling in the enforcement of fundamental rights suit filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to July 13. Justice Hamza Muazu fixed the date after listening to submisions made by parties in the matter. In his submission, Counsel to Emefiele Joseph Daudu, SAN, argued that contrary to the preliminary objection raised against the originating summon on notice by the respondents, the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the matter. According to him, the offences listed against the Emefiele are state offences that…
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom is currently in custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former Governor was said to have been invited by the anti-graft body for questioning over his stewardship. With Ortom on Tuesday are media aide, Terver Akase, and Principal Special Assistant on Special Duties, Abraham Kwanhgu. Details later…
A project to expand roads and bridges to ease congestion in Cairo has put thousands of tombs in a vast and ancient Islamic cemetery under threat, causing outcry among conservationists and family members. Known as the City of the Dead, the cemeteries along the eastern edge of Historic Cairo have been a resting place for Egypt’s deceased since the arrival of Islam in the seventh century A.D. The UNESCO World Heritage site extends for 10 square kilometres (3.9 square miles) and many of Cairo’s most prominent families maintain a deep bond with the cemeteries, where they continue to bury their…
By Omolade Durojaiye Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shootout victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian hearts. Zlatko Dalic’s side, runners up at the World Cup in 2018 and third in 2022, have never won a major trophy and were hoping Nations League success would cap a glittering international career…
*Report by Omolade Durojaiye Nigeria booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations this weekend, following a dramatic 3-2 win over Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Sunday night. While star striker Victor Osimhen scored a first half brace, Sierra Leone fought back through goals by Mustapha Bundu and Augustus Kargbo, with the score being tied at 2-2 until deep into stoppage time. It took a 95th minute effort by Kelechi Iheanacho for Nigeria to bag maximum points in Paynesville. As a result, the Super Eagles sealed their place in the upcoming tournament,…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Editor of the Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba, has been elected as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Anaba defeated a former Editor of ThisDay Newspapers, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi at the ongoing biennial conference of the NGE holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He will be taking over the mantle of leadership from Isa Mustapha, who had piloted the affairs of the Guild in the last two years. While Anaba polled 250 votes, Adebiyi scored 81 votes. Details later…