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Month: June 2020
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COVID-19: 200 ad-hoc workers protest dismissal in Edo
No fewer than 200 ad-hoc workers of the Edo State COVID-19 Mobile Screening Task Force on Tuesday took to the streets of Benin City, the state capital, to protest their alleged dismissal and non-payment of their two months remuneration. The protesters, comprising medical doctors and related experts who went round the state during the period…
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Lagos Police arrest 3 paedophiles as one Chibuke defiles 11-year-old employer twins
The Police in Lagos State have arrested three paedophiles in different parts of the state. One of them arrested by Ikorodu police, was identified as Eke Kanu, a 61 year-old, residing at Ebute Road, Igbogbo, Ikorodu. He impregnated his 19-year-old daughter. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, announced the arrest on Sunday.…
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$1bn secret govt account: Whistleblower writes Buhari over unpaid reward – Report
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been accused by a whistleblower, John Okpurhe, of refusing to pay him reward after exposing over $1billion government money hidden in Unity Bank Plc. Consequently, Okpurhe, has reported Mr. Malami to President Muhammadu Buhari, via a letter written by his lawyer, Aliyu Lemu,…
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$1bn secret govt account: Malami reacts to whistleblower’s claims on unpaid funds
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said its only pays whistle-blowers after successful recovery not for mere tracing or exposure of suspected illegitimate funds. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Attorney-General of…
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$1bn secret govt account: Malami reacts to whistleblower’s claims on unpaid funds
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said its only pays whistle-blowers after successful recovery not for mere tracing or exposure of suspected illegitimate funds. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Attorney-General of…
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Caught red handed: Access Bank to refund stamp duty deductions after outcry
After social media outcries, Access Bank on Sunday said it will refund stamp duty deductions from accounts of its customers on Saturday. According to reports, the stamp duty deductions applied to all credits received into current and savings accounts in respect to electronic transfer and teller deposits of N10,000 and above. The money is remitted…
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Ajimobi’s wife and Oyo deputy governor exchange words
WIFE of the late former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, had cause to engage in an open exchange of words with the Oyo State deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan on Sunday. This took place during the visit of some governors to commiserate with her and the Abiola Ajimobi family. Mrs Ajimobi complained that the…
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Ajimobi’s wife and Oyo deputy governor exchange words
WIFE of the late former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, had cause to engage in an open exchange of words with the Oyo State deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan on Sunday. This took place during the visit of some governors to commiserate with her and the Abiola Ajimobi family. Mrs Ajimobi complained that the…
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LASTMA drags Officers before disciplinary panel over alleged extortion
In line with its zero tolerance for acts of indiscipline, the Lagos State Management Authority, LASTMA, said plans have been concluded to take all of its identified officers accused of bribery and extortion as well as other infractions of rules of engagement before a disciplinary committee called Personnel Management Board. Acting under the extant laws…
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LASTMA drags Officers before disciplinary panel over alleged extortion
In line with its zero tolerance for acts of indiscipline, the Lagos State Management Authority, LASTMA, said plans have been concluded to take all of its identified officers accused of bribery and extortion as well as other infractions of rules of engagement before a disciplinary committee called Personnel Management Board. Acting under the extant laws…
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