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Yesterday, the Department of State Services (DSS) apprehended Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, better known as Auxiliary, the former Chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS). Recall that TODAY SPLASH reported that Auxiliary was arrested around 4:00 pm on Tuesday at his residence in the Olodo area of Ibadan, the state capital. While the exact motives for his arrest remain undisclosed by the authorities, sources suggest a possible connection to an interview he granted on Saturday, May 4. In the interview, conducted in Yoruba by media personnel Ajibola Akinyefa, Auxiliary criticized Seye Famojuro, an associate of Oyo State Governor Seyi…

The Court of Appeal has set aside the Lokoja High Court order against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a contempt case filed by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Joseph O.K. Oyewole, granted the EFCC’s motion for a stay of execution and proceedings in the contempt case, pending before the Kogi State High Court. The court held that the motion ex parte had merit and adjourned the hearing of the motion on notice to May 20, 2024. It also ordered substituted service of all processes…

Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-nine candidates who accepted the admission granted them by the University of Ibadan are expected to participate in the 2023/2024 Matriculation Ceremony scheduled to hold on Tuesday 23 April 2024. The programme is expected to be virtual, and participants are to join online at 10 a.m. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor K. O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, will declare the Matriculation Ceremony open and deliver an address. A Matriculation Lecture entitled “Harnessing the Giant in You for Giant Strides” will be delivered by Dr. Victor T. Alabi, of the Centre for Language Studies, Brown University, U.S.A. The Registrar,…

The political rivalry between Abba Yusuf, current governor of Kano State and his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, took a new twist on Wednesday as a Kano State High Court affirmed the latter’s suspension as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The court in an ex parte order affirmed the suspension of Ganduje and restrained him from parading himself as the National Chairman, as well as a member of the party. The court also ordered, that henceforth, Ganduje should desist from presiding over all affairs of the National Working Committee, NWC, of APC. The order followed an ex parte…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday issued a stern warning to members of the public, stating that it is a criminal offence to obstruct the commission’s officers from carrying out their lawful duties. The EFCC Establishment Act, Section 38(2)(a)(b), makes it clear that obstructing EFCC officers is punishable by up to five years in prison. The warning comes in response to a growing trend of individuals and groups under investigation attempting to hinder EFCC operations by hiring thugs to disrupt legal procedures. Several times, EFCC operatives have had to restrain themselves from reacting to such provocations to…

The campaign momentum of the Oyo State PDP surged today, April 17, 2024, as it made a significant stop at Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo federal constituency, where Hon. Kazeem Olayanju, alongside his vice, Hon. Adetoro Adegbola, received the party flag to represent the PDP in the upcoming election on April 27, 2027. Led by the Director-General of the Election Management Committee and the Secretary of the party in Oyo State, Alh. Wasiu Adeleke, the campaign drew members of the State’s executive council and the election management committee. Also present were Hon. Yusuf Yinusa, the Oyo North Senatorial chairman of the party, Hon. Oladele…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s readiness to partner with investors to unlock the tourism potentials of the state. The governor also promised to support and work with relevant stakeholders and foster the partnership that would lead to sustainable development and guarantee the success of their investments.Governor Makinde stated this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the International Tourism Summit tagged #ITSOYOSTATE 2024, held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The two-day event was aimed at bringing local and international stakeholders in the tourism sector to showcase the cultural diversity and tourism potentials…

The Civil Society Organizations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), has achieved a significant milestone as it signed a partnership agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The delegation, led by CSCHEI Director-General Kunle Yusuff, emphasised the importance of this partnership, which is the first of its kind between UNITAR and a Nigerian civil society organizations coordinating platform. Yusuff presented working documents outlining CSCHEI’s role as a coordinating platform for civil society organizations, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations working on social development,…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have stormed the Abuja home of a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, located in Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory. Photographs seen by our correspondent on Wednesday show some armed EFCC personnel laying siege to the ex-governor’s home on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. As of press time, our correspondent could not independently confirm the reason behind the siege on Bello’s home as the spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, did not respond to inquiries concerning the development. However, the EFCC had earlier dragged Yahaya Bello, his nephew Ali,…

Celebrity socialite and bar man Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has reacted after his bail by Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos State. The Nation reported that Justice Ogundare granted Cubana Chief Priest, N10m bail with two sureties in like sum. The businessman pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Following his bail conditions, Chief Priest wrote on Instagram: “Seeing All You Messages & Love I’m So Humbled. Now It’s Confirmed CP No Small. Money, Na Water”. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three-count bordering…