Emefiele, along with his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is facing 26 counts filed by the EFCC before Justice Rahman Oshodi. At Thursday’s hearing, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo ,SAN, argued that the court lacked territorial jurisdiction to hear the case in Lagos. He contended that the alleged offences, including abuse of office, were committed outside the jurisdiction […]
The R21 malaria vaccine has been prequalified by the World Health Organisation, offering a cost-effective solution for combating malaria in Africa. According to a study published by 1Day Africa, a global non-profit, the report highlighted that the vaccine’s cost-effectiveness rivals that of insecticide-treated bed nets, long considered a gold standard in malaria prevention. By comparison, […]
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025.
The program, which commenced in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, earlier today, saw beneficiaries drawn across several segments of society enjoy up to 30% subsidy on basic food items. Subsidized Food items under the Scheme include Rice, sold for ₦2300 as against 3,000 in the market; Beans sold for ₦2700 as against 3,300 in the market; […]
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has described the death of Sheikh Muyideen Bello as a big loss to Nigeria and the Islamic world.
The deceased, who was the Coordinator of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation in the council area was allegedly kidnapped and killed by gunmen in front of his house in Supare Akoko community in April this year. The Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya confirmed the arrest in a statement. Read Also: […]
The Osun Food Bank, a joint initiative of Eniobani Iranwo Foundation, and Noah Olawuwo Oderinu Foundation, with support from Rédíò Afinju, has launched a food subsidy programme in Osun State.
The Kwara State Government has demoted a school teacher, Fatimoh Hamzat, who was accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin in Kwara State.