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 A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE AND RENEWED COMMITMENT @ 65! Today, as I mark my 65th birthday, my heart is filled with gratitude to the Almighty God for the gift of life, the grace of leadership, and the privilege to serve the good people of Ogun State. I do not take for granted the journey that has brought me this far — a journey shaped by divine mercy, the unwavering support of my family, friends, and the trust reposed in me by our people. These past six years as Governor of Ogun State have been both humbling and fulfilling. I have learned, grown, and drawn strength from the resilience of our citizens and the collective determination to build a state we can all be proud of. Every milestone we have reached is a testament to what is possible when leadership is driven by purpose and backed by the people. As I celebrate this personal milestone, I am reminded that the true measure of a life well-lived is not in the number of years, but in the impact made. I rededicate myself to the vision of ...

 IMO STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT In line with the government’s reform agenda in the health sector, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, Governor of Imo State, has approved the merger of the Ministry of Tertiary Health and the Ministry of Primary Health into a single, unified structure. Consequently, the newly consolidated ministry shall be known and addressed as the Imo State Ministry of Health, with Dr. Mrs Vivian Egu continuing as Commissioner. This reform is part of the government’s broader effort to streamline operations and enhance service delivery across all levels of healthcare in the state. His Excellency has further directed that all staff and equipment previously under the former ministries be reverted to, and consolidated under, the new Ministry of Health. To this end, the former Commissioner for Tertiary Health, Prof. Chukwuma Ubakah, is to ensure a seamless merger and formal handover to Dr. Mrs Vivian Egu. The Government appreciates the contributions o...

 EFCC Arraigns Woman for Alleged Illegal Capital Market Operation in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, arraigned one Oluwaseyi Hevleen Johnson before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Johnson alongside her company, XY Connects Global Investments Limited, is facing a two-count charge bordering on operating collective investment schemes without a licence either from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, or the Securities and Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC.  One of the counts reads: "That you, OLUWASEYI HEVLEEN JOHNSON and XYCONNECTS GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED, sometime in 2022 in Nigeria, within the Judicial Division of this Honourable court, being an alter ego and a company incorporated in Nigeria respectively, failed to obtain a valid licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria to carry on your business of Investment Management with Solomon Okedara ...

 Courts in Benin City Jail 32 Internet Fraudsters The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of 32 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts, sitting in Benin City. The convicts are: Amos Adievugwhare, Kelvin Osakpamwan, Isaac Kelvin, Obanuso Elliot, Ndubisi Emmanuel, Danjuma Godwin, Abraham Abisere, Enang Shedrack, Wiliki Bright, David Dagul, Imooa Michael, Targema Solomon, Henry Davou, Akinluyi Ayoola Cornelinus, Ifeanyi Nelson Pius and Torkula Henry Luper. Others are: Yahaya Jibrin, Monday Atekha Destiny, Sodiq Ahmad, Anthony Gabriel Onuche, Anyaler Udoka, Seun Ibeg, Dallah Osikadi, Ediwin Asemota, Igbo Aondona, Iyobosa Okoro, Osayande Bright, Isiguzo Chidi Morris, Kadiri Bobby Abdul, Osazee Marvins Osabuohein, Efosa Destiny Omorosa, Kelvin Adams Aisosa. They were prosecuted on separate one-count charge, bordering on obtaining by false pretence, ad...

 OAU Students Decry Surge in Off-Campus Robberies Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have raised alarm over a spike in violent robberies at off-campus residences, with over 30 cases reported in two weeks. Victims have suffered injuries, theft, and bank account breaches. The Students’ Union is demanding urgent intervention from federal, state, and university authorities, warning of mass protests if action is not taken. Meanwhile, OAU’s management stated it lacks jurisdiction over off-campus security and urged police to step up patrols in student-populated areas.

Calabar man docked for destroying police handcuffs, escape from custody A 33-year old man, Obi Amba-Ojong, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Calabar, over alleged destruction of handcuff and escape from police custody. Amba-Ojong, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of destroying police property and escaping from custody. The Prosecutor, SP Solomon Awerikure, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 9, at Adijinkpor Junction, Ikom, in Calabar Magisterial District. Awerikure said that the defendant escaped from a lawful custody and willfully damaged police handcuffs. He further said that the offence contravened Section 135(a)(b) and 451 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C16, Vol. 111 Laws of Cross River State, 2004. The Defense Counsel, Sunny Mgbe, prayed the court to grant his client bail, and promised that he would not jump bail. The Magistrate, Mercy Toney, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N500,000. Toney ord...

 NSC Boss Olopade steals spotlight at SWAN Novelty Match, Rewards Sports Journalists  The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, delivered a standout performance both on and off the field during the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match held at the 2024 Gateway Games in Abeokuta. The friendly football match, organized by SWAN as part of the ongoing multi-sport festival, brought together journalists, stakeholders, and sports enthusiasts in a symbolic display of unity and appreciation for the role of sports journalism in Nigeria’s development. In a rare but spirited move, Chief Olopade participated in both halves of the game—first lining up for the Southern Team before switching sides to the Northern Team, who eventually emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. His participation drew cheers from the crowd and highlighted his enduring passion for grassroots sports development. Speaking after the match, the NSC boss ap...

 Ground Rent: It’s illegal to take over people’s properties, Sen Kingibe tackles Wike Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has said it is illegal for properties to be seized, revoked, or sealed solely on account of failure to pay ground rent. Reacting to the ongoing development in the capital city, the lawmaker warned FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, not to run foul of the law. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on the authority of Wike, had revoked over 4,700 properties, whose owners were said to have failed to pay ground rent for decades. The Administration, on Monday, began the sealing of the affected properties, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Peoples Democratic Party’s secretariat, Ibro Hotels, among others, before the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who gave the defaulters a 14-day grace to settle their rents. But reacting to the exercise, Senator Kingibe said the Land Use Act indicated that...

 APC spokesman: I don’t know when Tinubu’s policies will start yielding results Contrary to the submissions by various bigwigs of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies have started yielding results, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Barrister Felix Morka, has said he does not know when the policies of the Tinubu administration would start yielding results. Morka stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from newsmen at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. Nigerians have been groaning over high level of unemployment, poverty, hunger, insecurity, high cost of living and other challenges. But the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas; National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Imo State governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodinma, among others had during a national summit of the party last week said Tinubu’s ...

 Hailey Bieber has officially entered billionaire territory after selling her makeup brand Rhode to e.l.f. Cosmetics in a stunning $1 billion deal. The 28-year-old entrepreneur will receive $800 million in cash and stocks immediately, with an additional $200 million tied to performance metrics over the next three years.  Despite selling ownership, she'll remain as chief creative officer and head of innovation. This comes just months after reports that she was working with JPMorgan Chase to facilitate the sale. From launching Rhode to becoming a billionaire - what an incredible business journey!

 The music world has lost a true legend. Michael "Chicago Mike" Sumler, longtime member of Kool & The Gang, died at 71 following a car crash in Georgia's Cobb County over Memorial Day weekend. The beloved performer had just finished a concert at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre as part of the "Evening of Funk" show before the tragic accident occurred just before midnight on Saturday, May 24. Known as the group's energetic "hype man," Michael joined Kool & The Gang in 1985 and brought his Chicago charm to the stage for nearly four decades.  Colleagues remember him as "always jovial, always kind" and someone who "always wanted to see other people succeed." His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched with his music and kindness.

 Cholera outbreak in Sudan's capital kills 70 in two days A cholera outbreak in Sudan's capital has killed 70 people in two days, health officials said, as Khartoum battles a fast-spreading epidemic amid a collapse of basic services, AFP reported. The health ministry for Khartoum State said in an updated statement on Thursday it had recorded 942 new infections and 25 deaths on Wednesday, following 1,177 cases and 45 deaths on Tuesday. The Sudanese military had accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of launching attacks across Khartoum earlier this month, including on three power stations, triggering a massive blackout that disrupted electricity and water services and unleashed a cholera outbreak. In a statement on Tuesday, the health ministry reported more than 2,700 cholera infections and 172 deaths in just seven days across six states, with 90 percent of cases concentrated in Khartoum state. Compounded by war Cholera is endemic to Sudan, but outbreaks have become...

  Gospel singer Big Bolaji buried in Ibadan Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Bolaji Olanrewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji, has been laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State, following his death on April 19 after a brief illness. He was 50 years old. The final rites began on Wednesday with a funeral service and lying-in-state held at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan. The solemn event drew family members, close friends, and a host of fellow gospel singers who came to pay their last respects. Among those in attendance were notable figures in the gospel music community, including Tosin Bee, Mike Abdul, Bidemi Olaoba, Yetunde Are, and popular comedian, Woli Agba. Emotional moments captured on social media showed pallbearers carrying Bolaji’s flower-decked casket into the venue, as mourners gathered in silence. A moving tribute video chronicling his musical journey and spiritual impact was played during the service, drawing tears and applause from attendees. Following the service, th...

 Rape admittance: Victim to file complaint against Speed Darlington – Isaac Fayose reveals Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has revealed that the 15-year-old girl whom controversial entertainer Speed Darlington recently admitted to having a sexual encounter with, is going to the police to make a formal complaint.  Akpi during a recent Instagram live session confessed to defiled a 15-year-old girl. Despite the rapper later claiming that his rape admittance was a prank, intended to spark controversy to promote his new song, Nigerians have continued to call for proper investigation into the matter. Fayose has now come out to say that the victim has been identified and was going to file a formal complaint against Speed Darlington to enable law enforcement agencies to commence investigation. Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram page, Fayose said, “Nigeria is the most lawless nation in the world. Even our children the value they ar...

 Quick Facts About AfDB President-Elect Sidi Ould Tah To Succeed Adesina After a decade of impact as the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigeria’s pride, Akinwumi Adesina, will take a bow, leaving a trail of legacies captured in his five priorities to light up, feed, industrialise, integrate, and improve quality of life. To mount the saddle after Nigeria’s former agriculture minister Adesina is Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah. Here are some quick facts about the AfDB president-elect: 1. Tah is Mauritania’s former Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance. 2. Tah has over 35 years of experience in African and international finance.  3. Tah served as president of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for 10 years from 2015. 4. Tah secured an overwhelming 76.18 percent of votes to trounce other candidates in the election including Amadou Hott (Senegal), Samuel Maimbo (Zambia), Mahamat Tolli (Chad) and Bajabulile Tshabalala (South Africa). 5. Tah wil...

 Oyo shuts Church for violating environmental laws Oyo State Government has shut St. Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating severe environmental laws, arising from its dilapidated toilet facilities which has caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area.  The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Seun Ashamu said the situation contravenes the State environmental regulations and required urgent intervention to prevent potential health hazards. He described the situation as a public health emergency, stressing that urgent action was necessary to avert a potential outbreak. “We cannot afford to wait for more casualties before responding. Preventive action is our priority,” he stated. According to him, the Ministry received multiple complaints from residents alleging that the church had been discharging human waste into the environment.    He said that Officers from the Ministry upon inspection observed visible sewage discharge and a ...

 WAEC speaks on late night exams, apologizes The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has explained the delay that led to sitting for one of the papers in its examinations on Wednesday. In a statement released on Thursday, WAEC stated that the delay occurred in an effort to avoid examination malpractice. While acknowledging the oversight, WAEC apologized for the delay which occured in multiple centres nationwide. Moyosola Adesina, the Acting head of Public affairs, reaffirmed that the body was committed to preserving the integrity of the examination. “While maintaining the integrity and security of our examination, we faced considerable challenges primarily due to our major aim of preventing leakage of any paper. While we successfully achieved our objective, it inadvertently impacted the timeliness and seamless conduct of the examination,” Adesina said.Newspaper: Online classifieds WAEC also emphasized its efforts to improve the examination process for candidates in upcoming pa...

 Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo as Edo Gov, dismisses Ighodalo’s case The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State and dismissed the case of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the South-South state. In its immediate response, the PDP said the verdict of the appellate court would be contested at the Supreme Court. At the poll last September, Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 291,667 votes to defeat PDP’s Ighodalo who got 247,274 votes, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) who came a distant third in the race with 22,763 votes. Fourteen other candidates contested the seat but got less than the three frontline candidates. The APC candidate cleared over 10 of the 18 local government areas, leaving the PDP candidate with marginal victory in the other local councils. The APC gained control in two of the t...

 Court Reopens Oyo Mosque After Three-Year Closure A court has ordered the reopening of Ado-Awaye Central Mosque in Oyo State, three years after it was shut due to leadership disputes and security concerns. Jum’ah prayers will resume Friday, May 30, following a May 20 ruling by Justice E.O. Ajayi affirming the constitutional right to worship. The mosque leadership urged members to remain peaceful and united.

 805 Candidates from 10 Parties to Contest Niger LG Polls – NSIEC The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has announced that 805 candidates from 10 political parties will contest the November 1, 2025 local government elections across the state’s 25 councils. NSIEC Chairman, Mohammed Jibril Imam, revealed this during a press briefing in Minna, noting that campaigns will run until October 31. He urged parties to maintain issue-based campaigns and warned against inciting rhetoric. He confirmed IDPs will be allowed to vote and assured the Commission's readiness for a peaceful and credible election.

 Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina. His election was confirmed Thursday at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan after rounds of voting by the Bank’s Board of Governors. Tah, currently head of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, will assume office on September 1, 2025.

 Anambra Ranks among Top Three States in E-Governance By Angela Nwanodu Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI). According to the report — a collaborative effort between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS), Anambra ranks alongside Lagos and Enugu as the leading states in adopting and implementing e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery. In his remarks, Prof.  Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens. “The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,” he said. The report evaluated s...

 Children's Day: Onitsha South Mayor Calls For Drastic Measures On Child Trafficking, Child Labour, Others By Juliana Nwachukwu/ Uchechukwu Molokwu/ Ngozi Iwunze The Mayor of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Chief Emeka Orji has called on parents to take drastic measures to address problems such as child trafficking, child labour, rape, early marriage betrothal  with its consequences. The Mayor who made the call in his welcome address at the Council Secretariat during the children's day celebration stated that children  deserve good education and positive social orientation, he also pointed out that it is a well known fact that untrained and uneducated child is a menace to the society. He said that"Our nation is presently characterized by such vices as poverty, insecurity of lives and properties, moral degeneration, armed robbery, kidnapping and all forms of corruption  "The federal government in collaboration with the states and all the local government in Niger...

 Breakthrough in the Murder Case of Olerato Police have made a major breakthrough in the murder case of Olerato. The vehicle believed to have been used in her killing has been found at a panel beater in Phoenix, Durban. Inside the car, police discovered traces of blood, confirming it was likely involved in the crime. The owner of the vehicle has been arrested, and police are now searching for two men who are believed to be directly involved in Olerato’s murder. Their names are Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Makhanya. Authorities warn that the suspects are considered very dangerous. If you have any information or happen to see them, please contact Brigadier Nama immediately at 082 778 9035. The investigation continues, and police are urging the public to come forward with any tips that may help bring justice for Olerato. More photos below.  A third suspect has been added in the murder case of Olorato — Bongani Mthimkhulu, a known associate of Philangenkosi Makhanya. Please co...

 SANDF Soldier Fatally Shot Near Kurhula Primary School in Lulekani A SANDF soldier in his late 50s was shot and killed in the early hours of Thursday morning near Kurhula Primary School in Lulekani, outside Phalaborwa. According to initial reports, the fatal shooting occurred at approximately 4:00 AM. The motive behind the killing remains unclear at this stage, and authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is urged to come forward. More details will be shared as the story develops.

 BENUE TO BEGIN PRODUCTION OF BEER, JUICE FROM LOCAL CROPS IN AUGUST The Benue state government says it will commence large-scale production of juice and beer using locally sourced crops in August 2025. Raymond Asemakaha, managing director and chief executive officer of the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), detailed the plan on Tuesday during an inspection tour of infrastructure projects in Zone B. A juice processing factory, owned by the Benue state government, has been comatose since 2015. Asemakaha said the initiative is part of the state’s push for agro-industrialisation in a bid to strengthen the local economy while creating jobs. He said several of the company’s ventures are nearing completion, including a juice factory set to begin operations in 90 days and a beer factory which is 90 percent complete. “We are trying as much as possible to introduce businesses that will help drive the economy, including government participation,” he said. “Local people will farm t...

 BENUE TRADITIONAL RULERS ISSUED 14 DAYS ULTIMATUM TO NOMADIC FARMERS AND TERRORISTS TO VACATE BENUE LANDS OR FACE CONSEQUENCES 29th May, 2025   The Tor Tiv and Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council Prof. James Iorzua Ayatse CON and Och'Idoma His Royal Majesty Chief John Elaigwu Odogbo PhD. Has on behalf of Benue State traditional council, issued 14days ultimatum to nomadic farmers and terrorists to  exit Benue lands or be ready to face full wrath of the law.  The traditional rulers made this known today during a township Hall Meeting organized through the office of Technical Adviser to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia on Media, Publicity and strategic communications Chief Dr. Solomon Iorpav  at New Banquet Hall, Government House Makurdi as part of activities marking the 2nd year anniversary of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia's administration.  "Following recent insecurity Challenges in the state where original inhabitants of the State are been gruesome...

 WHY FILLING STATIONS ARE CLOSED IN MAKURDI 29th May, 2025      I’ve just been briefed on the situation surrounding the widespread closure of filling stations across Makurdi. It appears the shutdown stems from a dispute between the Ministry of Trade & Industry, the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), and several fuel stations particularly NZE Oil over issues related to tax renewal and compliance. Reports indicate that NZE Oil refused to comply with a tax payment demand, going as far as breaking the BIRS seal placed on its premises. In response, the association representing filling station operators allegedly threatened a statewide shutdown unless their detained staff member was released. They also escalated the matter to their national and affiliate bodies, even as discussions for an amicable resolution were ongoing at the police station. Let me be clear, if this account is accurate, it is wholly unacceptable for any group to hold an entire state to rans...

 LASG APPOINTS OGUNMUYIWA AS PROVOST OF LAGOS STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING ‎The Lagos State Government has officially appointed Dr. (Mrs.) Ayodeji Ogunmuyiwa as the Provost of the Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Midwifery and Public Health Nursing, as communicated through a letter duly signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. ‎Presenting the letter of appointment on behalf of the State Government at Alausa on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule stated that the appointment comes at a crucial time when the government is working assiduously to reposition its tertiary health institutions and healthcare delivery system for optimal service efficiency and effectiveness. He emphasised the importance of the College in meeting the healthcare needs of Lagos State’s growing population by producing qualified health professionals of international standards.  ‎ ‎Commissioner Sule noted that Dr. Ogunmuyiwa’s appointment was based purely o...

 LAGOS SHIFTS TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY: BOLD MOVE FOR CLEANER, LIVABLE CITY The Lagos State Government has emphatically recommitted to transitioning from a "collect and dump" waste management system to a sustainable circular economy, which aims to ensure a cleaner and more livable state for all residents. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, underscored this commitment during a live appearance on the popular TVC programme "Your View" on Wednesday. He urged all residents to adopt proper waste disposal as a lifestyle, emphasising its crucial role in fostering a sustainable environment. Addressing recent public concerns, Mr. Wahab clarified that while Lagos is evolving as a megacity with a sustainable waste management process, some cosmopolitan cities globally experience localised odours, particularly around landfill sites. He acknowledged that this can occur at Lagos' Olusosun (Ojota) and Solous III (Igando) landfill sites, but asser...

 Massachusetts parents sent their 12-year-old daughter to a  sleep over at a friend's house and never saw her alive again. They want answers.  12-year-old Arya Lebeau left her home in Southbridge, MA on Friday night for what her parents believed to be a harmless fun time. Arya, like many girls her age, was excited to be sleeping over at a friend's house. Sadly, within 24 hours Arya's parents would be making preparations for her funeral and wondering how they got to this point. Arya's mother said she dropped Arya of Friday night and was told that there were adults in the home to supervise the children. However 2 short hours later she received a heartbreaking call. Somehow Arya had fallen from a 3rd story window of her friend's home. Arya would not survive the injuries she sustained from what the Worchester County DA is describing as an "unattended death". She passed away early Saturday morning. What led to Arya's unfortunate passing and exactly how she ...

 A California father has passed away after his teenage daughter went over an embankment while he was teaching her to drive. An absolute tragedy occurred in Laguana Beach, CA on Monday, May 26th. On that day, a 15-year-old girl was out with her 64-year-old father.   The father was attempting to teach the young girl to drive when disaster struck. According to authorities, they believe the young girl got the gas pedal and brake pedal mixed up. This is a common mistake in new drivers. The girl thought she was hitting the brake but instead accelerated rapidly, sending the vehicle plummeting 40 feet down an embankment. The father was pronounced deceased on scene. Sadly, the young girl was rushed to the hospital with significant injuries but she is reported to be in stable condition thankfully. Our thoughts are the young girl and her family . We do hope she realizes that this was an accident and it could have happened to any new driver. ❤️‍🩹

 EFCC PRESS RELEASE   EFCC Re-arraigns Fadama Society Executives for Alleged ₦178m Fraud in Jos   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, re-arraigned two executives of the Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, its Secretary, Okewole Dayo, and Chairman, Bishop Katung Jonas before Justice Sharon T. Ishaya of the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State.   The duo were docked on a 23-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and money laundering to the tune of ₦178,885,000 (One Hundred and Seventy-Eight Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Naira).   Investigations by the EFCC revealed that the defendants allegedly formed the cooperative society to fraudulently induce unsuspecting members of the public into investing substantial sums of money. The funds were then laundered through multiple bank accounts and withdrawn using proxies. The proceeds were allegedly us...