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ABUJA – A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to arrest Mr. Richard Laing, Managing Director, ExxonMobil Nigeria. Justice Okon Abang granted the EFCC’s application on Friday, January 29, 2021, for a Bench Warrant to arrest the Managing Director of …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – Ogun State House of Assembly has made a renewed call on the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to, as a matter of urgency direct the entire security apparatus domiciled in the State to restore normalcy in Ogun East Senatorial District. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun has denied allegation leveled against him by a minor over alleged sexual harassment. The Commissioner denied the allegation in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, January 2, 21. The 16-year-old girl had accused the Commissioner …

LAGOS – In its bid to have a hitch-free Yuletide celebration in Lagos State, the Police Command has intensified its strategies to curb crimes and criminality, particularly traffic robbery across the state. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by SP Olumuyiwa …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga Ambassador on Culture and Tourism to Oyo State Government, Alhaji Taiwo Abdulrasheed Akande Adebisi, Apesin of Fuji music, fondly called Taiye Currency is not just a man but a selfless, courageous and distinguished Nigerian. The man who has constantly remain a force in the music industry and …

By Raymomd Osho ABEOKUTA – Some residents of the Aseese in Mowe area of Ogun State have reportedly beaten three persons to death. The residents had allegedly held five travellers with their vehicle on allegation of theft and then killed three of them. The Police Spokesperson in the state, Abimbola …

By Raymomd Osho ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Police Command has warned that it would not condone another violent protest in the state as planned by some individuals. The protest, tagged “ENDSARS Phase II” was scheduled to hold today Monday December 7, 2020. The Police Spokespersons, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi in …

ADO-EKITI – The Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has said governors are frustrated over the security challenges facing the country. The governor stated this on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 when he led some governors on a condolence visit to their Borno State counterpart, Babagana Zulum, over the recent Boko Haram …

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – Some children were on Monday, November 30, 2020 rescued from a baby factory discovered in Ofada, Mowe area of Ogun State by men of the State Police Command. The Police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi explained that the operator of the factory who is now on the …

By Folasade Oduwale IBADAN – Six gaming centres within Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, were shut on Friday, November 20 2020 by the State Gaming Board for violating the rule of allowing underage betting,, especially students in uniforms during the school period. The Oyo State Government had earlier declared that …