The ongoing investigative probe of the embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is meant to give him the opportunity to respond to allegations leveled against him. There were indications on Tuesday afternoon that Magu’s suspension might have been recommended by the panel investigating him, although no official source was available to confirm this as at the time of filing this report. A reliable presidential source, who explained the reason for Magu’s investigation, also said the Justice Ayo Salami-led investigative panel became necessary because of the anti-corruption bent. The source also noted the…
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“Buhari, is time to save our Country from political crisis” I welcome you all in the name of God to this very important gathering marking the inauguration of our party’s campaign council for the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial elections in Edo state. For us in PDP the Edo election has been made easy going by the records of achievements of our flag bearers, His Excellency Governor Godwin Obaseki and his running mate, His Excellency Philip Shuiabu. What we seek therefore, is a level playing field where the peoples’ votes will count. We recall that it’s in Edo state that President…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday paid unscheduled visit to some schools in Ibadan metropolis to ensure that primary and secondary school management and students complied with with the guidelines stipulated by the state Covid-19 Task Force on the resumption of schools for pupils and students are at terminal classes. In some of the schools visited by Makinde in company of the state Commissioner for Education,Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, SUBEB Chairman,Dr Nureni Adeniran and TESCOM Chairman, Akin Alamu. Governor Makinde expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance from the school management and students. The schools had washing…
…He Should Step Aside To Forestall Destruction of Evidence The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to show the genuineness of its war against corruption by allowing the unhindered investigation of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was contained in a release issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan. The party said Nigerians are already aware that Magu has been pulled in for questioning, adding that the fact that he has to be accompanied by an attorney shows that the said “invitation”, is beyond the routine.…
The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public that it did not arrest Ibrahim MAGU, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been reported by sections of the media. The Service, has since, today, 6th July, 2020, been inundated with enquiries over the alleged arrest. You recall reports earlier in the day had it that Department of State Services (DSS) had arrested Magu He was arrested over allegations that he owns four properties and that he was allegedly transferring funds abroad through a third party. The DSS in a 2016 report revealed that…
The Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu psc, wishes to inform the peace loving people of Oyo that the Annual celebration of secret Cult groups popularly known as ‘’Aiye confraternity’’ on 7th July, and ‘’Buccaneer’’ also known as Eiye confraternity on 8th of August every year across the south-west States of Nigeria has come to the notice of the Command and adequate security measures have been emplaced to forestall any unlawful Assembly and breakdown of law and order/ loss of life associated with such unauthorized activities. The Police command further wishes to reassure the people and…
The Caretaker Chairperson of Orire Local Government, Hon Mrs Lydia Bankole has celebrated the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Oyo State, Hon Mrs Fumilayo Orisadeyi as she adds a year today. She wrote: ,“Happy birthday to Hon Mrs Fumilayo Orisadeyi the Hon Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, a woman of substance, a truly wonderful woman. Throughout your life you have been a source of love, strength and blessings to your loved ones and all those around you. “We celebrate you today and we pray that the Lord grants you many more years of peace, joy,…
The caretaker chairman Afijio West LCDA, Hon Sunday Akindele Ojo has flagged off the construction of three culverts in his council. Hon Akindele said it became necessary for residents of the council to have unhindered access to their farmlands. He noted that the residents had logged complaints about the situation of the roads linking their homes to their farmland had constituted problems to them over the years. The council boss said one of the culverts is located ay Alamo area behind Atanda Baptist Private Secondary School ILora, while the remaining two are located at Olododo street, Oke Gege area, ILora.…
The Oyo State Government has expressed concerns about porous security in public schools across the State, noting that challenges such as theft of furniture and destruction of facilities in schools would be brought on the front burner by the present administration. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this today, during inspection of some selected Primary schools within Ibadan metropolis. Dr. Adeniran noted that the repositioning and transformation agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde led-administration in the Education sector would also ensure the overhaul of security in the sector, so that teachers and students would…
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services. He was arrested over allegations that he owns four properties and that he was allegedly transferring funds abroad through a third party. The DSS in a 2016 report revealed that accused of living in a N40m mansion paid for by one Umar Mohammed, a retired air commodore who is allegedly involved in shady deals. “In December 2010, the Police Service Commission (PSC) found Magu guilty of action prejudicial to state security – withholding of EFCC files, sabotage, unauthorised removal…