Author: Vincent Osuwo

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…

A Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Wednesday remanded one Francis Ugachukwu, a blind man, to the Kirikiri Correctional Center for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in the state. The accused is alleged to have committed the crime in November 2022 at No. 16 Kareem Giwa Street, Abule-Osun, Ojoo, Lagos State. The preceding Justice Abiola Soladoye remanded Ugachukwu in custody pending the outcome of his bail hearing and application. The accused was charged with one count of defilement. Abimbola Abolade, the state prosecutor’s counsel, told the court that the defendant committed the crime in…

In response to high demand for the first-ever malaria vaccine, 12 countries in Africa will receive a total of 18 million doses of RTS,S/AS01 for the 2023–2025 period. In a joint statement released on Tuesday, by World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) and the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. The roll out is a critical step forward in the fight against one of the leading causes of death in the continent. The allocations have been…

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday struck out a suit filed by a lawyer, Chief Abdullai Tony Dania, against AIICO Insurance company, over alleged breach of contract. The presiding judge, Justice Yelim Bogoro in her judgement held that the claimant did not wait for the decision of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) over his petition before approaching the court to seek redress. Justice Bogoro struck out the suit and awarded a cost of N100, 000, against the lawyer in favour of the insurance company. The plaintiff had in an affidavit sworn to by litigation manager, Mr. Abimbola Mayowa…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stated its plans to begin the sealing of homes which do not have waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland beginning from July 7, 2023. This was stated in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kunle Adebiyi, the Executive Director, Finance of LAWMA. According to Adebiyi, the decision was arrived at following an earlier issuance of abatement notices to the affected communities two months ago. LAWMA destroys shanties, evacuates street traders in Lekki-Epe way Adebiyi called on property owners and occupants to obtain adequate garbage bins for their residences, noting that they’ve been…

According to the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), forensic investigation has proven that ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s dollar tapes were not doctored. In 2017, an online newspaper Daily Nigerian published videos of Ganduje reportedly accepting payments from contractors. However, speaking at ‘A One Day Public Dialogue on Anti-Corruption Crusade in Kano’ on Wednesday, the agency’s Chairman, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, stated that the with the conclusion of the forensic analysis, the authenticity of the films had been validated. Ganduje sues Daily Nigerian over bribe-taking videos He stated that after the revelation of the videos, many have challenged…

Nigerian students have taken to popular social media and social networking site Twitter to express their grievances over the unprecedented hike in tuition fees across various tertiary institutions, especially universities in the country. Reacting to a tweet by renowned journalist Oseni Rufai, the students couldn’t help but lament their consternations and mixed reactions towards the hike in tuition fees in the country, which is as a result of the signing into law of ‘The Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, otherwise known as the Student Loan Act, an Education Loan Fund to help Nigerians fund their education while they pay…