Author: Vincent Osuwo

In the early hours of Wednesday, armed Customs officers allegedly burgled stores and looted items belonging to traders operating in the Agip Market in the Agege region of Lagos State. Traders recounted their losses during a protest on Thursday, saying officials destroyed their businesses after dislodging the security officers on the premises and stole property worth millions of naira. At the protest which began around 9 a.m, traders, some of whom were seen crying bitterly as they lamented the development, alleged that the accused officials confiscated their guards’ mobile phones to stop them from recording the incident or reaching out…

Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), his three sons, and a daughter-in-law were charged on Thursday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). They were indicted with 17 counts of official corruption, abuse of office, and forgery before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja. The accused, who were all present in court, were charged alongside the six family businesses. Ojerinde was charged with selling a Federal Government property, House No. 4, Ahomko Drive, Achimota Phase Two, Accra, Ghana. Ojerinde and his sons were believed to…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has granted oil marketers in the country the licence to import petrol. This was made known at a meeting between authorities of NMDPRA and oil marketing companies to raise awareness of the requirements of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) regarding the full deregulation and importation of petrol. As stated in a tweet by the NMDPRA, the Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, “emphasized the urgent need for product standardization to prevent situations where consumers might be cheated by the importation of off-spec products into the country. products nationwide”. Nigeria Air: EFCC…

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s annual inflation rose from 22.22% in the previous month, to 22.41% in May. According to the agency, the largest drivers of inflation were food and nonalcoholic beverages. The inflation of the prices of food commodities increased to 24.82% in May from 24.61% in April, accounting for the majority of Nigeria’s inflation basket. Nigeria inflation rises to 22.04% in March The NBS stated that “The rise in the food inflation on a year-on-year basis was caused by increases in prices of oil and fat, yam and other tubers, Bread and cereals, fish, potatoes,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday unveiled Abdulkarim Chukkol, as its acting chairman. Chukkol was announced following the suspension of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, as executive chairman of the EFCC on Tuesday, June 14, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu. Until this new role, he was the Director of Operations of the Commission. Abdulkarim Chukkol named acting chairman of EFCC Here are eight things you should know about Chukkol 1. He is a pioneer staff of the Commission and an illustrious member of the EFCC Cadet Course One, Mr. Chukkol is a consummate and vastly experienced investigator with specialty in…

Naija United, a Nigerian team has been shortlisted to take part in the World’s first Global, Digital Football League. As announced in a Press release by One Football, Naija United which is jointly owned by UFC champion Kamaru Usman alongside Grammy-nominated artist and breakout actor Tobe Nwigwe, will compete with other team’s around the world in the maiden edition of the competition. The league which is powered by two unique artificial intelligence (AI) engines – one in-game and one outside of the field of play, “kicks-off on 23rd June 2023, will see over 250 players from 12 clubs around the…

Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, Nigeria’s tallest man, died at the age of 48 after a protracted illness The prominent reality TV star and actor, popularly known as Nigeria’s tallest man who stood at 7 ft 4 in height, had been ailing for months due to a confirmed struggle with degenerative hip arthritis. He was taken to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday evening, June 14, after developing issues weeks after seeking financial assistance to undergo surgery. However, He died around 7:30 pm last night. BREAKING: Nollywood actor, Don Brymo Uchegbu dies at 57 It has been confirmed that his burial arrangement…

Hadi Sirika, the former minister of Aviation, has been summoned to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning. Sirika is been invited to answer questions about the recently launched Nigeria Air, clad in Ethiopian colors. The minister had, towards the end of Buhari’s administration, launched the Nigeria Air in Abuja using an Ethiopian aircraft. EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren confirmed that an investigation was underway but could not provide any specifics. Nigeria Air ‘Fraud’: Nnolim Nnaji asked for bribe, 5% shares – Hadi Sirika “I can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation in that regard,” he…

Officers of the Ebute-ero Division of the Nigerian Police Force yesterday apprehended a vandal who was seen vandalizing bridge railings on Carter Bridge, Lagos. In a statement by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, the suspect, 30-year-old Mastru Mutairu (m), was apprehended after a concerned motorist tipped the police off to his activities. The statement reads : Gunmen kidnap woman in Abuja “At about 3:15 am yesterday, a motorist informed the police of a vandal on Carter Bridge. Officers from Ebute-ero Division swiftly moved in and caught Mastru Mutairu ‘m’ aged 30 actively vandalizing…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the student loan bill signed into law by Tinubu will lead to many students dropping out of school. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the President of ASUU stated this on Tuesday while speaking with Men of the Press. Chronicle NG had reported that Tinubu, in fulfilling one of his campaign promises, signed the Student Loan bill into law on Monday. Student Loan: ASUU, ASUP express doubts, NANS differ However, the ASUU boss has stated that the law may hurt students who rely on tuition-free institutions to acquire knowledge. According to Osodeke,…