The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed all forgery-related charges brought against the Chairman of Cleanserve, Azubuike Ishiekwene, and the company’s Managing Director/CEO, Olalekan Abdul. In a judgment delivered on January 30, 2025, Justice Mojisola Dada ruled that the case be struck out, and the defendants discharged and acquitted under Section 73 (1) and (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), 2021. The duo had initially been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 26 counts, including conspiracy, forgery, use of false documents, possession of fraudulent documents, stealing, and unauthorized document creation.…
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To strengthen the workforce in public primary schools, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the recruitment of 1,100 teachers under the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB). This decision follows the conclusion of the recruitment exercise and comes shortly after over 1,000 teachers were approved and documented for public secondary schools in the state. The Executive Chairman of ODSUBEB, Mr. Victor Olabimtan, commended the governor for his commitment to improving basic education. He emphasized that the recruitment would help address teacher shortages caused by retirements and enhance the pupil-teacher ratio in public schools. A statement issued…
Businessman and social media personality, Isaac Fayose, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding singer Asake and his ailing father. In a video circulating online, Fayose emphasized the importance of kindness and compassion, particularly within family bonds. He advised men to plan for their future independently rather than relying solely on their children for support. He noted that fathers often face old age alone, especially when maternal influence strains their relationship with their children. Addressing Asake directly, Fayose encouraged him to set aside any grievances and prioritize his father’s well-being. “No matter what, you have only one father—show mercy,” he…
As the rainy season approaches, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State has advised motorists to be patient and adopt defensive driving techniques to prevent accidents on highways. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure on Sunday, the FRSC State Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, emphasized the need for vehicle maintenance ahead of the rainy season. “With the rainy season gradually setting in, it is important for all drivers to prepare by ensuring their vehicles are in good condition,” he said. He highlighted the need for motorists to check essential vehicle components such as wipers,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he will not interfere with the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, in carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. Speaking at a Thanksgiving and Civic Reception organized by NEW Associates in Abalama Town, Kalabari Kingdom, Wike accused the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, of fueling the ongoing political crisis in the state. He also told Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he was ahead of him in political maneuvering and that more victories would come his way. Addressing recent controversies, Wike claimed his comments about…
A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, has reportedly died by suicide after shooting himself at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he was assigned as part of the security team. The incident occurred on Thursday, according to information gathered by PUNCH Online on Sunday. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the discovery was made by an officer from the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, identified as Tolorunloju Stephen. Stephen had returned from Ikeja around 1:20 p.m. and found Inspector Oloyede with his head resting on a table inside the security office. When Stephen inquired about…
The Imo State Executive Council (SEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has imposed a three-month suspension on 30 members of its State Working Committee (SWC) following an alleged attempt to unseat the state chairman, Calistus Ihejiagwa. The decision was made during a meeting in Owerri on Saturday after a motion was proposed by Richardson Madumere from Ezinihitte Mbaise and seconded by John Nwaigwe. This move came in response to an earlier effort by some party members to suspend Ihejiagwa. During the meeting, SEC reaffirmed its support for the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and endorsed the leadership of the state…
A serving corps member in Lagos State has raised concerns over alleged threats from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after her social media post criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the corps member, visibly emotional, lamented the rising cost of living and described Tinubu’s government as “terrible” for not addressing the continuous increase in commodity prices. She stated, “If more Nigerians speak up about what we are experiencing, perhaps there will be change. I don’t know if there has ever been a president as terrible as this, but this…
The Federal Government has justified its decision to award the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech Construction Company Limited, assuring that due process was followed. During an inspection of the project in Lagos on Saturday, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, addressed concerns about the procurement process. He explained that the law allows for three types of procurement: restrictive procurement, selective or competitive bidding, and open bidding. Umahi stated that the government specifically sought companies with at least five concrete pavers, a requirement that was not common in Nigeria at the time. He pointed to Hitech’s successful reconstruction of…
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N30 million for the release of Abdulsalam Rabi’u, the winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition. Rabi’u, a native of Katsina State, recently emerged as the champion in the Hizb 60 with Tajweed category at the competition held in Kebbi State. In recognition of his achievement, Governor Dikko Umar Radda hosted him at the Katsina Government House on Tuesday, March 11. Tragically, on his way back home to Faskari, Rabi’u was abducted along with his father and five other family members. Speaking to Sunday PUNCH, the Katsina State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Bala…