Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senator Gbenga Daniel to immediately return to the coffers of the Ogun State treasury all the pensions and allowances he has collected from the State as former governor. SERAP made this known in a statement announced on its Twitter handle on Friday, July 7, 2023. This comes after the former governor, in a letter titled “Request to Suspend My Monthly Pension and Allowances,” urged the incumbent Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, to stop with immediate effect the monthly pension and allowances being paid to him. Students Loan: Reps warn tertiary…

The Lagos State Police Command has approved the dismissal of Insp. Samuel Ukpabio over alleged baby theft. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, announced the dismissal on Thursday on his verified Twitter handle. Hundeyin stated that the recommendation for Ukpabio’s dismissal was approved on Thursday. Police arrest clergy for impregnating minor Rumuji Police Division, Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, has arrested a preacher known only as Pillar for suspected defilement… “The recommendation for the dismissal of Inspector Samuel Ukpabio has been approved. “This automatically paves way for his prosecution. “The State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, assures Lagosians…

While promising to address the funding and equipment shortages that are impeding the military forces’ operational efficiency in the fight against insurgency, President Bola Tinubu reassured Nigerians on Wednesday of his readiness to combat and put an end to the insecurity in the country. Tinubu stated this during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day celebration, held at the Major General J. M. Inienger Sports Complex, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, in Ibadan. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, noted that his administration is abreast of the issues of inadequate equipment and insufficient funding, among other problems…

Prolific Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has demanded a salary of €7 million annually to extend his current deal with Italian giants Napoli. Get Italy football news, Napoli have already opened talks to extend Osimhen’s contract and are keen on inserting a hefty €200 million release clause in the new deal. Osimhen, who emerged as the leading scorer in Italy’s topflight with 26 goals in 32 games in 2022–23, helped the Partenopei win their first Serie A title in 33 years. Super Falcons plan protest, World Cup boycott following dispute with NFF His outstanding form has led to interest from PSG,…

The Super Falcons are considering a strike and boycott of their opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after the Nigeria Football Federation’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, informed them that their match bonuses for the competition had been canceled by the federation. The decision was arrived at after a lengthy meeting between six senior players: captain Onome Ebi, Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Ohale Osinachi, Tochukwu Oluehi, and Desire Oparanozie. “We are going ahead to press for our demands. We are ready to go as far as missing our first game against Canada July 21 because this has to…

According to human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, “people have lost confidence in the democratic process.” in Nigeria because “plutocracy has replaced democracy in Nigeria”. According to the legal luminary, “out of the 93 million voters that were registered, only 22 million voted in the presidential election”. This according to him, is as a result of the lost confidence in the democratic process Falana made this submissions during a keynote address titled ‘General Elections in Nigeria 2023: A Review of the Nation’s Political Culture and Electoral Integrity’ which he delivered at the 2023 Law Week Programme of the Nigerian Bar…

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has started that it has invited former governor Abdullahi Ganduje to appear before it for questioning over alleged dollar bribe videos. Ganduje was captured on tape taking money from a contractor and concealing it in his shirt when he was governor. Muhuyi Rimingado, the chairman of the commission, confirmed the summon to journalists in Kano on Thursday. Concluded forensic analysis exposes truth behind Ganduje’s Dollar videos Mr. Rimingado stated that the panel expects Ganduje to appear before it next week to clear his name in the continuing probe. “I have signed…

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the disbandment of the Edo state tactical team, who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma.  In a statement signed by, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP said the action was taken with the aim to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force. “Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and  administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated…

Following the Federal Government’s intention to sanction Point of Sale operators (PoS) over the hike of their transaction charges, PoS operators have protested the intentions of the Federal Government. According to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, PoS operators were directed by the commission to desist from any move to hike PoS transaction charges. The commission stated that it is currently investigating price-fixing attempts by PoS operators, and if proven guilty, they will be sanctioned. It said, “To the extent that any combination of undertakings, including AMMBAN indeed met, agreed or decided to impose uniform or coordinated fees/tariffs for…

On Wednesday, the Lagos State Government placed an absolute ban on street traders in the state, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and Eko Bridge. This was disclosed in a statement by Gaji Omobolaji, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services. Omobolaji, in the statement, declared zero tolerance for street trading in the areas. Tinubu lauds AFDB’s $520m Agro-investments  He emphasized that the action was in tune with the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to promote a cleaner and more appealing environment, ensure full implementation of environmental sanitation regulations, and make the state a safer place for everybody. He…