Author: Friday Omosola

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning to bank compliance officers in the South-East. He urged them to remain professional “gatekeepers” and resist the temptation to facilitate criminal activities. Speaking during a sensitization programme in Enugu, Olukoyede cautioned that compliance officers who deliberately sabotage investigations or tip off customers would face the full wrath of the law. READ ALSO: Olukoyede charges youths to shun internet fraud, embrace ethical conduct Olukoyede, represented by the Enugu Zonal Director, CE Daniel Isei, emphasized that the commission would no longer tolerate excuses for operational lapses.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed deep sympathy to the government and people of Bayelsa State following the death of its Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Fubara, leading a high-powered delegation, visited his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, at the Government House in Yenagoa yesterday. He noted that the bond between the two states is so deep that whatever impacts Bayelsa has a ripple effect on Rivers. READ ALSO: Fubara says defection from PDP to APC was an ‘easy choice’ Addressing Diri, Fubara emphasised the unity between the neighboring states, stating that Rivers people are also in grief over the loss of…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern warning to inter-city road transport operators against the arbitrary and unexplained increase in travel fares during the current festive season. The warning follows a surge in consumer complaints across the country regarding sharp hikes in transport costs. READ ALSO: FCCPC unseals Ikeja electric headquarters following binding agreement to resolve consumer violations In a statement released by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission noted that these complaints are particularly concerning given recent reports of reductions in the pump price of petrol (Premium Motor Spirit) across various regions.…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has heralded the return of the iconic Eyo Festival, describing it as a vital platform to showcase Lagos not only as an economic powerhouse but as a global beacon of culture and tourism. Speaking at the “Ijade Opa Eyo” ceremony held at the Lagos House, Marina, yesterday, the governor received the Opambata, the ceremonial staff of the Eyo Masquerade. This traditional rite marks the official start of activities for the Adamu Orisa Play, which is scheduled to reach its climax on Saturday, December 27, 2025. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu cooks at food festival, highlights empowerment of entrepreneurs This year’s…

Residents of Odigbo, Ondo West, and Ondo East Local Government Areas are set to benefit from a new wave of infrastructure and empowerment projects following a visit by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Continuing his statewide “Thank-You” tour yesterday, the governor assured citizens that his administration is committed to a total economic and structural transformation of the state. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa pledges enhanced media partnership, donates bus to ‘correspondents’ chapel Aiyedatiwa highlighted the Ore–Akure Road as a critical federal project that is significantly improving travel safety and reducing accidents. He revealed that following a request from Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (who was recently confirmed…

The United States Department of State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a transformative five-year bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a major shift in U.S. foreign aid under the America First Global Health Strategy. The agreement, signed yesterday, outlines a massive $5 billion total co-investment aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s health infrastructure while introducing strict new conditions regarding the protection of religious populations. Under the terms of the pact, the United States has pledged nearly $2.1 billion in funding over the next five years.  READ ALSO: Lagos emerges as Nigeria’s leading hub for ease of doing business,…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, press freedom, and a constructive relationship with the media. Speaking yesterday during a dinner for media executives and stakeholders at the Government House Banquet Hall, the governor promised to foster an environment where journalists can operate without fear of intimidation. Aiyedatiwa acknowledged that his early months in office were often marred by misinformation.  READ ALSO: Ondo Deep Sea Port: FG revalidates licence, Aiyedatiwa eyes West African trade hub He explained that his administration has since prioritised appointing seasoned professionals to correct falsehoods and streamline government-press communication. The governor…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued an urgent Freedom of Information (FoI) request to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the public release of certified true copies (CTCs) of the four major tax reform bills signed into law in June 2025. The demand, dated December 20, 2025, follows serious allegations raised by members of the National Assembly regarding discrepancies between the bills passed by the legislature and the versions ultimately gazetted by the Federal Government. In a letter signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it will wait for a definitive ruling from the Court of Appeal before taking a final stance on the leadership struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resolution followed a high-level meeting on Friday, convened by the Chairman of INEC, Joash Amupitan, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting brought together the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Kabiru Turaki, and other rival factions also claiming leadership positions within the embattled opposition party. READ ALSO: PDP crisis: INEC explains decision to invite warring factions for talks Amupitan explained that the…

FccThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the corporate headquarters of Okeja Electric Plc in Alausa, Lagos, after the distribution company (DisCo) cojmmitted to a binding undertaking to address persistent consumer rights violations. The unsealing, which took place on Friday, follows an enforcement action that saw the facility locked for eight days. The commission sealed the premises on December 11, 2025, after Ikeja Electric repeatedly ignored regulatory directives. READ ALSO: FCCPC seals 5 Kano textile warehouses over consumer exploitation, underweight fabric sales The enforcement action was triggered by Ikeja Electric’s refusal to comply with a Nigerian Electricity Regulatory…