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Alleged N3bn fraud: ICPC arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant, ex-Navy Admiral
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion. Yusuf, who had been at large until now, was taken into custody from his residence in
Alleged N3bn fraud: ICPC arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant, ex-Navy Admiral
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion.
Yusuf, who had been at large until now, was taken into custody from his residence in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and is set to face prosecution.
ICPC investigations revealed that the former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin (rtd.), allegedly orchestrated the fraud through Yusuf and former Brigadier General Ishaya Bauka Gangum (rtd.).
The alleged scheme reportedly involved the diversion of public funds using 92 fictitious companies that were not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
An investigation by the ICPC traced these funds to Lahab Integrated, Gate Coast Properties, and other affiliated companies, leading to the acquisition of over 18 properties, including filling stations.
Four of these properties have been forfeited to the government so far, while legal proceedings continue regarding the remaining assets.
The ICPC is also intensifying efforts to apprehend other suspects who remain at large.
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OGSG pledges revitalisation of water sector, as special adviser calls for LGs collaboration
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed that revitalizing water infrastructure across the state remains a top priority of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The Special Adviser to the governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo stated this during an infrastructural assessment tour of Remo, Odogbolu, and the surrounding areas as
OGSG pledges revitalisation of water sector, as special adviser calls for LGs collaboration
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed that revitalizing water infrastructure across the state remains a top priority of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration.
The Special Adviser to the governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo stated this during an infrastructural assessment tour of Remo, Odogbolu, and the surrounding areas as part of ongoing efforts to revamp the water sector across the state, focusing on addressing critical water management challenges, replacing outdated infrastructure, and overcoming funding and logistical constraints.
She expressed optimism that the government’s renewed focus on the sector would help resolve longstanding issues and improve water supply across the state.
“Many of our water infrastructure facilities are not functioning optimally, and there are concerns regarding the inadequate utilization of available funding. This is a major challenge, and there is a lot of work to be done. We must act swiftly to rehabilitate critical water infrastructure to provide clean and potable water to the people of Ogun State.
“We urge His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, to support us in expanding water supply to more communities, as access to clean water is a fundamental necessity that requires urgent attention.
“I am confident that this administration, under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that residents have regular access to clean and potable water,” she stated.
Hon. Otubanjo further assured the public that, with a team of experts working alongside her, the state should expect significant improvements in the water sector, even as she emphasized that her team remains committed to identifying and resolving challenges within the sector.
Also speaking, Consultant to the Governor on Water, Alhaja Muinat Jaji, reassured residents that they can expect an improved and more efficient water supply.
She highlighted that the facility assessment also focuses on aging equipment, which the state government has pledged to rehabilitate.
Water schemes inspected included Ogere Water Surface Scheme – servicing Ogere, Iperu, Ilisan, Irolu, Ipara, Iperu Borstal Institution; Akaka Mini Scheme – covering Akaka and Ilara; Ilisan Borehole Scheme; Ikene Borehole Scheme; Odogbolu Reservoir; Ayepe-Ijebu Reservoir; and Sagamu Scheme.
Meanwhile, Hon. Otubanjo has called on local governments to take a more proactive role in addressing challenges in the water sector.
She emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with the state government to tackle aging infrastructure, improve maintenance, and enhance water accessibility for residents.
She noted that many communities still suffer from inadequate access to clean water due to poor maintenance and lack of intervention from local governments.
“Local governments must become active collaborators in progress. These water schemes are situated in their jurisdictions, and they need to take ownership of infrastructure maintenance. Beyond state, federal, or donor-funded interventions, local governments must ensure sustained operations and accountability in the sector,” she stated.
Hon. Otubanjo further noted that as part of efforts to localize the SDGs, the state will establish SDG Desk Officers across all 20 local governments to facilitate partnerships on targeted SDG intervention projects and programs.
She stressed that local government leadership and their teams must play an active role in ensuring that allocated funds for rehabilitating aging pipelines and water networks are effectively utilized.
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Abiodun mourns Alaperu of Iperu-Remo
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, as a deeply shocking, irreplaceable personal loss. Abiodun, a prince of Iperu-Remo kingdom, added that even though he was still trying to come to terms with the news of the passing of the royal father, he
Abiodun mourns Alaperu of Iperu-Remo
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, as a deeply shocking, irreplaceable personal loss.
Abiodun, a prince of Iperu-Remo kingdom, added that even though he was still trying to come to terms with the news of the passing of the royal father, he acknowledged the immutability of the counsel of Almighty God whose decision on human life no mortal can question.
Abiodun, who described the late monarch as a royal father, friend and confidante, said he was devastated to learn of the sudden passing of the highly distinguished, revered and beloved traditional ruler whose reign brought peace and prosperity to Iperu-Remo kingdom, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.
He said: “To say the very least, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo was a paragon of excellence. From his primary education at St James Primary School to his A-level at programme at The Polytechnic, Ibadan; University College London where he studied marine economics, the diploma programmes in importing and exporting at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, and his PhD programme at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo demonstrated undiluted excellence, which also hallmarked his distinguished career at the Customs Service in Europe that spanned two decades.
“His reign brought remarkable progress and development to Iperu-Remo kingdom in so many areas, from infrastructure development to economic advancement, and the expansion of the borders of peace and progress.
” He was a man of great grace who carried himself with dignity and saw to the wellbeing of his people at all times, regardless of creed or political affiliation. He will be sorely missed.”
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Immigration Service introduces contactless passport application system for Nigerians in Europe
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced its readiness to introduce a contactless passport application system in some European countries to ease the burden of passport acquisition and renewal for Nigerians residing in those countries. A statement issued in Abuja by the Service Public Relations Officer, SPRO, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, quoted the NIS Comptroller General,
Immigration Service introduces contactless passport application system for Nigerians in Europe
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced its readiness to introduce a contactless passport application system in some European countries to ease the burden of passport acquisition and renewal for Nigerians residing in those countries.
A statement issued in Abuja by the Service Public Relations Officer, SPRO, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, quoted the NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, as saying that the contactless passport application system would be introduced in Europe on February 7.
Nandap stated that Nigerians in the United Kingdom, UK, and Ireland would be the first beneficiaries in Europe. It would be recalled that the service launched the contactless passport application system in Canada on November 5, 2024.
She added that the rollout in Europe marked the second phase of the service’s initiative for Nigerians in the diaspora.
“For emphasis, the contactless passport application, which is currently available on Google Play Store (NIS Mobile), is designed to allow Nigerians to renew their passports without visiting any passport center for biometric enrolment,” she said.
The NIS Comptroller General reiterated the service’s commitment to innovative and efficient service delivery to Nigerians worldwide.
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Sudan: UN official warns against escalating violence in two states
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, has said that South Kordofan and Blue Nile states in Sudan are on the brink of catastrophe as violence continues to escalate at an alarming rate. In a statement on Thursday, Nkweta-Salami said the latest outbreak of hostilities in Kadugli, South Kordofan, had reportedly claimed at least eighty
Sudan: UN official warns against escalating violence in two states
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, has said that South Kordofan and Blue Nile states in Sudan are on the brink of catastrophe as violence continues to escalate at an alarming rate.
In a statement on Thursday, Nkweta-Salami said the latest outbreak of hostilities in Kadugli, South Kordofan, had reportedly claimed at least eighty civilian lives and left scores more injured.
She condemned the reported use of children and women as human shields, the obstruction of humanitarian aid, and the detention of civilians, including children.
According to her, civilians have, for far too long, been unable to access lifesaving assistance and basic services due to a severe lack of medical supplies, limited humanitarian access, and the ongoing conflict.
“This is a critical moment, as the consequences of food insecurity are already being felt in parts of South Kordofan, where families are surviving on dangerously limited food supplies and malnutrition rates are rising sharply,” Nkweta-Salami stressed.
She cautioned that if the fighting continues, more people will be left without access to vital aid, human suffering will deepen, and more lives will be lost.
NAN reports that the Sudanese army and its military rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been engaged in deadly fighting for control of Africa’s third-largest country since April 2023.
Nkweta-Salami urged all parties to the conflict to de-escalate tensions and protect the lives of civilians and infrastructure.
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EFCC arraigns nine Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., over allegations of cyber terrorism and internet fraud. The defendants, who were arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The defendants were Su Dong Fu,
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., over allegations of cyber terrorism and internet fraud. The defendants, who were arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The defendants were Su Dong Fu,
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King Charles III to visit Vatican in April
King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will travel to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis in April, Buckingham Palace has said. “Their majesties, the King and Quee, will undertake state visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy in early April 2025,” the palace said in a
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King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will travel to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis in April, Buckingham Palace has said. “Their majesties, the King and Quee, will undertake state visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy in early April 2025,” the palace said in a
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Obi demands transparency after ₦54trn budget rise
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for greater transparency and accountability following the recent increase in the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion due to reported revenue growth. In a statement on Friday via X, Obi noted that while the sources of revenue were detailed, there was no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to
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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for greater transparency and accountability following the recent increase in the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion due to reported revenue growth. In a statement on Friday via X, Obi noted that while the sources of revenue were detailed, there was no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to
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Kebbi: Avoid cutting corners, Gov Idris warns contractors
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has cautioned contractors handling the state’s mosque rehabilitation project against delivering substandard work, warning that any attempt to cut corners will attract consequences. This was contained in a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity to Kebbi State Governor on Friday. According to the statement,
Kebbi: Avoid cutting corners, Gov Idris warns contractors
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has cautioned contractors handling the state’s mosque rehabilitation project against delivering substandard work, warning that any attempt to cut corners will attract consequences.
This was contained in a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity to Kebbi State Governor on Friday.
According to the statement, the governor gave the warning while speaking on the ongoing Kauran Gwandu Mosques Project 2025, which involves refurbishing 100 mosques across Kebbi’s 21 local government areas.
The governor emphasized the need for strict adherence to project specifications.
“All contractors must ensure quality work in line with the approved standards. Cutting corners will not be tolerated, and anyone found compromising will face consequences,” he warned.
To enforce compliance, a monitoring team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imran Usman, embarked on an inspection tour across the state.
The team, which included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, began its assessment in Argungu Emirate, covering Argungu, Augie, Arewa, and Dandi local government areas.
During the inspection, Engr. Usman reiterated the governor’s commitment to ensuring that worshippers have a conducive environment.
“This initiative is aimed at renovating mosques that have fallen into disrepair. Solar power installations, tiling, and other necessary improvements will be provided to enhance the comfort of worshippers,” he stated.
However, he stressed that contractors must meet the required standards.
“Any contractor found delivering substandard work will be held accountable,” Usman cautioned.
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Abiodun gifts three Ogun poly best graduating students N7.5m
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded the three best graduating students of Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences Ilese-Ijebu, with a cash gift of N2.5m each in recognition of their academic excellence at the institution’s 3rd combined convocation ceremony held on Thursday. Those awarded the cash prize are Famuyewa Aminat from the
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded the three best graduating students of Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences Ilese-Ijebu, with a cash gift of N2.5m each in recognition of their academic excellence at the institution’s 3rd combined convocation ceremony held on Thursday. Those awarded the cash prize are Famuyewa Aminat from the
