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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has formally welcomed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, back to the Ministry following his reinstatement by the Federal Government. The reinstatement follows the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, after Mr. Pheelangwah was cleared of any involvement in the alleged fake agency scam. The Permanent Secretary’s reinstatement demonstrated Mr. President’s administration commitment to upholding due process, fairness, and zero tolerance for misconduct, while also ensuring that innocent public officers are not unjustly punished. The Minister received him at the office today and expressed confidence in their cordial working relationship and emphasized the importance of building on the existing synergy between the Ministry's leadership to promote effective administration and service delivery. In his response , the Permanent Secretary expressed profound appreciation to Preside...

  The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has reiterated that the pursuit of justice in the murders of Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Demola Akinloye must remain a priority.    CHSR said in a statement by its President on Wednesday, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, that the families of the deceased, affected communities and the general public deserve a transparent, diligent and timely judicial process that establishes accountability and ensures that those found culpable are brought to justice.   The group also emphasised that the constitutional rights of all defendants, including the right to fair hearing and adequate legal representation, must be respected throughout the proceedings. Upholding due process is not an obstacle to justice; it is an essential foundation for a credible and sustainable outcome.   "The Centre therefore calls on the prosecution to comply promptly with the court's directive and urges all parties to cooperate in ensuring that the ...

How more than 1,700 kilometres of roads are reshaping mobility, opening up rural communities, strengthening industrial corridors and redefining infrastructure development across Ogun State By Kayode Akinmade Infrastructure development is one of the most visible measures of governance because its impact is felt in the everyday lives of citizens. A good road connects communities, shortens travel time, facilitates commerce, improves access to healthcare and education, enhances security and creates opportunities for economic growth. Beyond the convenience of transportation, roads are critical instruments of social integration and economic transformation. For Ogun State, whose strategic location places it at the intersection of major commercial and industrial activities in Nigeria, road infrastructure is particularly important. Sharing boundaries with Lagos, the country’s commercial nerve centre, and serving as a major gateway to the Southwest and other parts of the country, Ogun requires a...

My attention was recently drawn to a malicious and vicious publication of a trump up charge by the Special Fraud unit acting the script of a certain Barbara Komolafe who entered into a transaction with a certain Arc Adelaja and his company Quatro Associates and hoped to drag me into into it with intent to extort money personally from me for a transaction I know nothing absolutely nothing about. I hereby wish to state the truth and reveal the falsehood in the entire charge which I have instructed my lawyers to obtain and challenge. The Truth. I have been the lead Counsel involved in the prosecution and enforcement of a Receivership involving some plots of land situate in Alma Beach and conveyed in Debenture Trust Deed Registered as 75/75/1949 of the land Registry, Lagos. The enforcement since 2016 had been fierce and very contentious. It had involved the Courts and Security agencies weighing in on various degrees to enforce the Receivership. In the midst of the disturbances, the Receive...

  Ahead of the 2027 general election, The Minister for Interior, Dr. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, in his bid to ensure that at least ninety percent of the register voters in Ondo East and West Federal constituencies vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued a parley meeting with key groups in the constituency.   In a separate meeting held on Wednesday and Thursday in Ondo city, the Minister, through the first officer of the Positive Crew, Otunba Bola Fisayo, addressed artisans in the construction industry comprising tilers, POP makers, aluminum technicians, bricklayers, carpenters, and others on Wednesday while on Thursday, meeting with beauty technicians comprising hairdressers, barbers, make up artist and others was held. The two meetings saw over five thousand members of the group in attendance    Otunba Bola Fisayo, during the goodwill message from the Minister, reaffirmed the commitment of President Tinubu led administration to the welfare of Nigerians amid...

Despite concerns over his alleged Stage 3 kidney disease, the defendant was ordered back into custody, raising fresh questions about his medical welfare and whereabouts. The Lagos State High Court presided over by Justice A.T. Muyideen has refused the bail application of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, the third defendant in a murder case involving two other defendants, and ordered his remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility amid renewed concerns over his deteriorating health. In a further development, sources familiar with the matter have indicated that the Ikoyi Correctional Facility again declined to admit Akanbi on medical grounds, leaving uncertainty over his current whereabouts and the arrangements for his continued medical care. The development has heightened concerns among his family, supporters, members of the Ajiran community and other sympathisers who have followed the proceedings over the past several months. From Hospital Bed to Courtroom Controversy The controversy surrounding ...

Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment to meeting its obligations to investors and reinforcing its track record in the international debt capital markets. Issued on 28 October 2021, the 5-year Eurobond matured on 28 October 2026 and carried an annual coupon of 7.625 per cent, payable semi-annually. Fidelity Bank met all scheduled coupon payments throughout the life of the instrument and has now fulfilled its final repayment obligation in full, covering both principal and accrued interest. The redemption was funded from internally generated liquidity as part of the Bank's forward-looking liquidity management strategy. Through a dedicated sinking fund, Fidelity Bank progressively provided for the maturing obligation, enabling the Bank to meet its commitment while maintaining business-as-usual operations and compliance with applicable regulatory liquidity requirements. Commenting on the devel...