ICPC, NDPC join forces to shield Nigerians’ data, tackle corruption Kola Oyelere Kano The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) are set to deepen collaboration to protect Nigerians’ data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 This was in a move designed to close loopholes exploited for fraud, identity theft, and corruption in public and private institutions. Making this known,while speaking during a courtesy visit by NDPC officials to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN represented by the Commission’s Secretary, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri…
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ICPC secures conviction of Edo’s civil servant over double salary fraud Kola Oyelere Kano The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a civil servant, Mr. Ewere Morgan Eseosa, for receiving double salaries in gross violation of anti-corruption laws. Following a detailed investigation, the Commission uncovered that Mr. Eseosa had been simultaneously drawing salaries from two separate government entities: the University of Benin, where he was originally employed, and Ikpoba Okha Local Government Council, where he subsequently got another employment. This was made known by the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the…
” Dangote Refinery refutes shutdown rumour, says PMS’s gantry price remains N850 Kola Oyelere Kano The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly refuted the recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, reassuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable. Making this known in an official statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management emphatically debunked claims that truck loading has been suspended or that production has been interrupted. The statement read :”The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any…
Ibom Air passenger arrested for assaulting crew, Permanently banned Kola Oyelere Kano Another passenger ,who boarded Ibom Air, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, has been confirmed for allegedly assaulting its crew members and security personnel during and after a flight from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday. However,the incident comes barely a week after a Fuji musician attempted to disrupt an aircraft’s taxiing at Abuja International Airport. According to the airline, trouble began before take-off when Ms. Emmanson repeatedly refused instructions to switch off her mobile phone in line with aviation safety regulations. But as the trouble continue,while the device was eventually powered…
Reverse privatization on electricity,not adding value to people– Professor Mande — No, to water privatization Kola Oyelere Kano PROFESSOR Hosea Mande of Kaduna State University,has called for reversal of electricity privatization adding that since 2013 the sector has not added any significant value to the need of the people He also called on Trade unions as well as stakeholders to unite and form a formidable force that will enable them fight against privatization of water sector,so as not drawn the country back to present epilepsy the country faced over the electricity privatization “Within a period of time , from 2023 to…
Governor Yusuf disburses empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six enterpreunership institutes Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,in an effort to bolster the jobs creation drive to teeming youths across the state,has disbursed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six enterpreunership skill institute’s Speaking at the occasion Governor Yusuf said the empowerment is about rekindling hope, restoring dreams, and unlocking the enermous potential of youth to become self-reliant, productive, and innovative contributors to the economy of the state. He maitained that the institutes were originally established during the administration of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso with the vision of…
Kano attack: Woman, teenage girl kidnapped, 13-year-old shot Kola Oyelere Kano Tragedy struck , as gunmen have abducted a 50-year-old woman, Mrs. Laure Audu, and her teenage daughter, Miss Basira Audu, at Yarmariya village in Tudun Wada local government area of Kano State. According to a sources who confirmed the incident to security analyst Zagazola Makama said the armed assailants, wielding dangerous weapons, stormed the residence of Alhaji Audu Shehu at about 1:45 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025. It was however,stated that they reportedly whisked away his wife and 15-year-old daughter after shooting his 13-year-old son, Ibrahim Audu, in…
NDLEA arrest notorious drug dealer Umar in Fagge, Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command has arrested, a notorious drug dealer, Faisal Yusuf Umar, aged 23, following a meticulous surveillance operation that was initiated based on community complaints regarding his illicit activities. On July 18, 2025, officers from the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command attached to Fagge Area Command executed a strategic operation at the residence of Faisal Yusuf Umar located in Dandali, Fagge Local Government Area. During the operation, a significant quantity of controlled substances was recovered, including 40 bottles (4KG) of Benylin…
Former PDP Chairman, ex-Minister Audu Ogbeh dies Kola Oyelere Kano Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ex-Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu gbeh, has died at the age of 78. However,Mr Ogbeh passed away on Saturday, August 9, with his family confirming the news in a statement. It was stated that” He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community,” the family said. “We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the examples he set.” They added that details of his funeral arrangements would be announced later, while expressing…
Kano accident:Gov Yusuf, commends Tinubu’s over donation of N110 million to 22 victims Kola Oyelere Kano Kano state governor Alhaji governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ,has expressed deep appreciation to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over her donation of ₦110 million to the families of the 22 Kano athletes who lost their lives in a tragic accident earlier this He then described her intervention as “a clear demonstration of compassion, leadership, and shared humanity.” Making this known in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, each family received ₦5 million through the First Lady’s intervention under the…