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The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday took a decisive action against erring officers, dismissing and approving the prosecution of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) for misconduct, dishonesty, corruption, sabotage and acts unbecoming of public officers. This decision was part of several resolutions after the Commission’s 2nd Plenary Meeting at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. PSC also demoted six senior officers for similar offences. Among those penalised are two Superintendents of Police reduced to Deputy Superintendents, one Deputy Superintendent demoted to an Assistant Superintendent, and three Assistant Superintendents downgraded to Inspectors. Also, ten senior officers found guilty of…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state Civil/Public Service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. He urged the new Permanent Secretaries to work hand in hand with his government to achieve its vision of sustainable development in the state. The governor stated this at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday, shortly after the oaths of office and allegiance were administered to the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. Governor Makinde described the event as historic, adding that the…

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta has announced the indefinite closure of the institution, effective Monday, January 13, 2025, in response to ongoing protests by students. The protests follow a decision by the school administration to verify the National Diploma results of students from their former institutions. According to the school administration, this is being done to protect people and property because some students objected to the management’s decision to confirm their National Diploma results from their previous schools. MAPOLY’s spokesperson, Yemi Ajibola, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying: “Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta,…

Cyril Ndifon, a law professor and suspended dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), opened his defence on Monday in the alleged sexual harassment case. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) charged the lecturer with alleged sexual harassment and an attempt to perverse the cause of justice. Mr Ndifon, while being led in evidence as first defence witness (DW-1) by his lawyer, Joe Agi, SAN, told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he was earlier exonerated from the allegations by the former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon…

 The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday unveiled the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau reiterated his call for Nigerians to come together and support the gaffer, while promising that the football-ruling body will give Chelle all the support to succeed in his assignment. He said: “I see in the new Head Coach the right spirit and the right attitude, and I have faith that he will take the Super Eagles to the next level. He sees the job of…

Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached by 32 members of the house. The deputy speaker, Mojisola Ojora, representing one of the state constituencies in Apapa, was elected as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. In removing the speaker, the lawmakers alleged multiple financial and statutory violations against Obasa, the longest-serving speaker of the Lagos State Assembly. Before becoming speaker, Ojora was the assembly’s chief whip and recently served as the deputy speaker. Obasa had before his impeachment been accused of allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement.

The much-anticipated 2024/2025 season of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership is set to commence on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with thrilling matchups across the nation. The 2024/2025 campaign carries extra significance as clubs begin their race to qualify for the Inaugural Women’s World Club Cup 2026. The winner of the NWFL Premiership this season will compete for glory in the WAFU-B regional qualifiers and secure a ticket to the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League finals, aiming for a place in the first-ever global club football showpiece for women’s clubs. NWFL Chairperson, Nkechi Obi, has extended her best wishes…

An Oyo State High Court, sitting at Ring Road on Monday granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. The Nation reports that Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, gave the ruling following a bail application filed by the Counsels of the trio. The Court fixed Monday for the ruling afterSilekunola, Hazmat and Fasasi’s lawyer on January 7 argued the bail application. The Judge gave five conditions for the bail to include: N10 million and two sureties who must submit landed documents within the jurisdiction of the court. The other conditions are that the applicant must…

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Abimbola Owoade. This is coming a few days after Makinde announced Prince Owoade as the new Alaafin to succeed the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who died on April 22, 2022. The presentation of staff of office took place on Monday despite an opposition from five of the Oyo kingmakers, known as Oyomesi. In a statement addressed to the governor, the kingmakers described the appointment of Prince Owoade as illegal because they did not recommend him. The kingmakers named Prince Luqman…