Author: Mujeedat
The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Lawal Babale Musa before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on a 57-count charge of forgery, uttering of documents and stealing to the tune of N56,491,000. According to the EFCC, Musa, between 2 November 2022 and 22 July 2024, converted the sum to his personal use after collecting it from Ibrahim Shuaibu, who had gathered the money from 10 intending pilgrims, Jibril Adamu, Suleiman Aminatu, Musa Haruna, Suleiman N. Abdullahi, Audu Bello, Yusuf Umaru, Saidu Musa, Idris Suleiman, Musa…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) counterpart, Peter Obi, have congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for a second term. They felicitated the Accord Party chieftain on Sunday in separate statements shared via their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts. According to Atiku, Adeleke’s emergence for a second term as Osun State governor reflects the choice of the state’s electorate. He went on to commend residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the off-cycle election. Taking to his verified account, Atiku wrote: “I…
khadijah_adeola@outlook.comThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun says its leadership is currently studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the APC Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Sunday in Osogbo. The party said it would explore all constitutional avenues to determine its next course of action. “We are not unaware of the fact that election is a process which begins with the registration of voters, through the primary election to the election proper, and extends to the Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and terminates at the Supreme Court.…
The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) has described the newly signed Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Act, 2026 as a game changer that will significantly boost investor confidence and set the nation’s ports on the path of increased productivity, transparency and competitiveness. In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday, MARCON noted that the Presidential assent to the long-awaited legislation marks a decisive end to years of regulatory uncertainty that had hindered optimal performance in the port sector. The organisation described the Act as a critical institutional reform that finally provides a dedicated statutory framework for…
The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, has reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to strengthening integrity, transparency and accountability through sustained institutional reforms, saying measures introduced by the current leadership are helping to mitigate corruption and promote ethical conduct among officers. Maiwada stated this on Thursday, 13 August 2026, at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during the 4th Economic Confidential Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), where he spoke with journalists on the sidelines of the event themed, “Anti-Corruption Reforms, Economic Stability and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has posted an unprecedented revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the Command. The landmark performance further underscores the strong results achieved under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who earlier guided the Command to another record haul of ₦304 billion in October 2025. Comptroller Oshoba made the disclosure during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. He attributed the record collection to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms…
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have broken ground for the NLNG Research and Innovation Centre for Computer and Electrical Engineering (RICCEE) at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous research, technological capacity and engineering skills. The project, described by NLNG as its largest human capital development institutional strengthening initiative to date, is designed to expand the university’s capacity for advanced, industry-relevant research, specialised training and the development of technological solutions for Nigeria’s energy and industrial sectors. The centre will also host a professorial chair and…
In a strong demonstration of community pride and homegrown enterprise, leading indigenous Itsekiri brands are rallying behind the Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC), lending their platforms, expertise and resources to support the landmark celebration taking place across the Warri Kingdom from August 16 to 23, 2026. Held under the authority of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, and under the auspices of The Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the Homecoming brings together Itsekiri sons, daughters, friends and global allies for a week-long celebration of heritage, culture, community and the future of the Warri Kingdom, while commemorating…
Saudi Arabia increased crude oil production by just over 1 million barrels per day in July, pumping 8.2 million bpd compared with 7.1 million bpd in June, according to data the kingdom reported to OPEC and seen by Bloomberg. The rebound reflects a temporary recovery among Persian Gulf producers during a short-lived ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, even though output remains several million barrels per day below pre-conflict levels. The reported production level is about 780,000 bpd higher than the volume Saudi Arabia is assessed to have supplied to the market, consistent with views that the kingdom is…
More than 100 Pan-Yoruba and Itsekiri groups have met in Lagos and called for collective action against terrorism, religious intolerance and inter-group conflict in Yorubaland, urging an immediate end to attacks between supporters of Aare Ona Kakanfo Iba Gani Adams and Sunday Adeyemo (alias Igboho), leader of the Iru Ekun security network. The meeting, convened by journalist Adewale Adeoye, Chief Adekunle Adesokan and Alhaji Jubril Ogundimu, brought together leaders of self-determination and cultural organisations including the Afenifere Renewal Group, Oodua Peoples Congress (various factions), Yoruba Council of Elders, Agbekoya, Oodua Nationalist Coalition, Oodua Liberation Movement, Itsekiri National Congress and…