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A Federal High Court on Friday ordered Akwa Ibom State government to deposit the sum of N20bn in three banks, namely First Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank and Zenith Bank, respectively, in respect of a suit filed by Mauritz Walton Nig. Ltd against  the government. Mauritz had sued the Minister of Finance, Accountant General of the Federation, Central Bank of Nigeria, and  Akwa State government, as the 1, 2, 3, and 4 defendants over the refusal of the government of Akwa Ibom to pay it consultancy fee over the Paris Club Refund. Mauritz challenged the defendants on ground their refusal to abide by the Court's interlocutory order freezing Akwa Ibom State Paris Club Refund Account,  pending the determination  of suit filed against the state over refusal to pay it  consultancy fee on the Paris Club Refund. Mauritz dragged the state before the court seeking the attachment of the said amount as a result of the failure of the state government to pay the applicant 30 per cent of th

There are clear indications of troubles ahead of the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC)'s Director-General, Foley Coker, 7 months into his appointment to the commission.

On Monday 20th November, 2017.

Eminent personalities and corporate organisations including traditional rulers, captains of industries, philanthropists and political class on Tuesday donated handsomely towards the Oyo State Education Trust Fund, just as the state government awarded full scholarship and free admission to Technical University, Ibadan to the two best students of the state who came first and second in West Africa Secondary School Examination (WASCE). Governor Abiola Ajimobi announced the scholarships to the two students, Miss Irabor Isabelle Gelegu and Master Adekunle Oluwatoni Adedigba of Oritamefa Baptist Model School, who scored A1 parallel in all subjects to be the best students in Nigeria in the 2017 WASSCE at the official launch of the state ETF, held in Ibadan. Governor Ajimobi stated that the State’s ETF  would go a long way in restoring the education legacy of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying that the importance of education to the growth of the State and Nigeria alike cannot be ove

The 3SC Football Club of Ibadan has reacted to a letter written to Oyo State Government by one Mr. Reuben Izu on behalf of the family, appealing for the payment of salaries and allowances owing the club's late player, Izu Joseph. Management of the club in a press statement issued, signed and made available to the press by its Media Officer, Mr Jubril Arowolo stated that: 

Okorocha, T.Y. Danjuma, Dangote, Subomi Balogun, Otedola, others for Oyo ETF launch Tuesday The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Chairman TY Foundation Nigeria, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), the Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Founder, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun, an Ibadan based industrialist, Chief Kola Daisi and Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa are among scores of personalities expected at the launch of Oyo State Education Trust Fund (ETF) to be hosted by Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Tuesday. The Chairman of Oyo State ETF, Chief (Dr) Nike Akande disclosed this on Sunday in Ibadan, adding that the Founder and Chairman, Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, Chairman, Forte Oil, Mr. Femi Otedola, Publisher Guardian Newspaper, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru and Chairman, HEIR Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu are among the guests to be joined by traditional rulers, educationists, phila

As you read this the popular Wallan Hotel formerly known as D'Rovans on Ring Road Ibadan has been put under locks by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).  Details later...

Playing sports betting is not a bad or thrifty thing; but it is only who indulge in it greedily that get caught up in its ugly web, especially via the online. From time immemorial, the sporting betting game has been a universal game, but the positive dimension it is talking in Nigeria and its neighbouring countries is indeed heartwarming. This is because of its relative advantage over the age long betting game called pools staking. A fast growing company that is making a very genuine tidal wave and corresponding benefits for stakers and players is PaddyPaddybet. It is perhaps the latest wave-making one among the lot and is giving others before it a run for their money.  Today, one cannot visit anywhere without getting in contact with the rave of the moment PaddyPaddybet outlet where young and old are trying their luck; especially online. The company, to boot, has even added a boost to the unemployment menace in the country, as it is daily providing steady and gainful emplo

Death has been announced of the All Progressives Congress Leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu's son, Jide. Though details of death couldn't be ascertained as at time of filing this report. But confirming the story, Otunba Henry Oladele Ajomale the State Chairman of APC, in a release to members stated that, "It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Please commiserate with him," the letter reads. 

As the betting world continues to make Nigerians richer through their transparent involvement in genuine sports betting, fledgling Paddypaddybet.com, an upscale betting game company, after kicking off spectacularly in the ancient city of Ibadan, has now spread momentarily to other major cities of the country like Ilorin, Osogbo, Asaba and Lagos, with further plans to spread to other cities in the nearest future.Following this novel move, the company now needs more agents in all these cities to further consolidate their firm grip and existence in the fast-growing and rewarding industry, ditto the agents that will come on board to join the fray. In the same vein, the interim General Manager of Padddypaddybet, Alexander Ezekiel, said emphatically that one of the most encouraging aspects of paddypaddybet.com is that, unlike other betting companies, ”we give 50% on profit and empower our agents to make our them happy, as an agent, if you bring in an impressive amount of money in your fir

The Oyo State Government has fixed November 1, 2017 as the date for a written/weeding test for graduates of Law to be employed as the State Counsel on Grade Level 09 in the Oyo State Civil Service. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Joseph Oladele said that the test is in line with the approval of Governor Abiola Ajimobi to employ state counsels, adding that candidates who have obtained, submitted or updated their applications are invited to participate in the Written/Weeding Test holding on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre by 10. 00. a.m. The Chairman explained that successful candidates in the written test would be invited for interview at the Civil Service Commission Complex at the date to be announced later, stressing that further enquiries could be made at room 49 of the State Civil Service Commission complex.

For those who might be wondering about personality of the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. His appointment was announced this afternoon by Mr. Femi Adesina, S.A on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. We can, however,  tell you for free that Boss Mustapha has been described as a thorough man with experience. A lawyer cum politician, who has been a progressive since he joined politics many years back.  Mustapha, another Adamawa indigene, replaced Babachir David Lawal, who was formally relieved of his post today  following an indictment for awarding a questionable grass cutting contract, for which he was a beneficiary,  at an IDP camp. Mr Mustapha attended Hong Secondary School, in Hong Adamawa state and North East College of Arts and Sciences Maiduguri Borno state, for his A-Level. He then went to Ahmadu Bello University in 1976, where he  earned his Bachelor of Law (LL.B)  in 1979. He was  called to bar in 19

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has announced on his twitter handle that the suspended Secretary General of the Federation , Babachir Lawal and Amb Ayo Oke, the former Director General of  National Intelligent Agency (NIA) have been sacked by president Buhari. Though details of this development has not be ascertained but it was revealed that Mr. Boss Mustapha has since being named as the new SGF.

The management of 3SC football club has confirmed the Chief Coach of the team, Olumide Edith Agoye, who is also an ex- player, as the substantive Head Coach for the next football season.   Agoye was the Chief Coach under Fatai Amoo as the Technical Adviser in the last dispensation. The decision to make Agoye as the Head Coach was taken by the club management after an exhaustive interview session involving several coaches. The club's Executive Chairman, Mr Gbolagade Busari said the management settled for Agoye primarily because of his knowledge about the composition of the team and to maintain continuity in the development of the young players who will form the fulcrum of the new Shooting Stars. "Majority of our players are from the feeders and to continue inspiring their development, we felt Agoye is in good position to do this,” Mr. Busari said in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon in Ibadan.  He further said the mandate given

Oyo State Government has secured an order that will facilitate the conduct of local government election in the state. In a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday by the Commissioner for information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun quoting the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwaseun Abimbola, the government stated that Order 3 of the interim injunction forbidding INEC from releasing the voters register to OYSIEC for conduct of elections into LGs and LCDAs has been discharged by the court. According to Mr. Abimbola, “in respect of the case filed by Oyo baales challenging the LCDAs and in which the court had issued an injunction preventing the conduct of elections into LG&LCDAs. I made an application to the court to discharge the part of the Interim order preventing our conduct of elections into LGs since the subject matter of the suit is only on the propriety of LCDAs and not LGs. “The other counsels in the matter all conceded to the point as canv

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday disclosed that it is partnering Microsoft and Signal Alliance on its digital literacy programme, saying that 800 computers will be provided across eight centres as the pilot scheme. The Government stated these during a press conference attended by representatives of Microsoft Nigeria, Signal Alliance, Tertiary Institutions, Schools Governing Board and other stakeholders   held at the Film Theatre of the State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism in Ibadan. Speaking at the conference, the Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Education, Dr Bisi Akin-Alabi stated that the state would launch digital literacy centers to prepare the state towards producing a knowledgeable competent workforce in the country. She explained that the state government cum Microsoft and Signal Alliance would give birth to eight centres with 100 computers each, stressing that four centres will be in Ibadan, two in Oke Ogun, 1 for Oyo/Ogbomoso Zon

Nollywood actress and movie producer, Eniola Ajao, has recorded another feat. The actress has been made the ambassador by the fast-rising betting company, PaddyPaddyBet. This is in recognition of her growing fame and popularity and her wide-reaching fan base. With this brand ambassadorship, the beautiful actress is expected to help grow the company and attract more customers among other functions. According to the General Manager of PaddyPaddyBet, Alexander Ezekiel, the deal will see the actress as the face of the brand for the next 5 years with an option to renew the contract after it elapses. Speaking on this achievement, Eniola who has featured in several movie productions said she is excited about being made PaddyPaddyBet first brand ambassador and will utilize her fame and social media platforms to promote the betting platform among her teaming fans. "I am really excited about being made the image of PaddyPaddyBet brand. It is my best endorsement at

A luxurious mansion in the south of France is poised to become the most expensive sale of a residential home in history with a $410 million listing price, according to Bloomberg. Built in 1830 in the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat near Nice, Villa Les Cèdre sits on 35 acres decorated with 14,000 different species of plants, a man-made pond filled with lily pads, a bronze statue of Athena and 300-year-old olive trees, according to Bloomberg. The 18,000 square-foot mansion also boasts views of Villefranche-sur-Mer near Nice and the Maritime Alps. Inside, the walls are decorated with portraits and a library in the home houses 3,000 books on plants, according to Bloomberg, which took a tour of the estate. The property was purchased by the mayor of Villefranche-sur-Mer in 1850, when it was an olive tree farm. It also was a holiday home for Belgium King Leopold II when he bought the property in 1904. After he died, the Marnier-Lapostolle family, who make Grand Marnier Liquer, owned

Hip-hop singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has been held by the police in Lagos for giving false information following the mysterious death of a friend that was on a night out with him. According to NewsmakersNG, Davido is being held at the Lion Building Police Station in Lagos for questioning over Tagbo Umeike’s death. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal told journalists today at a briefing in Ikeja that the police were investigating a case of sudden and unnatural death which happened on September 3, 2017. “Recall that actress, Caroline Danjuma, the victim’s fiancé, published on her Instagram page that her fiancé died in the company of friends including one David Adeleke aka Davido. To be objective and in my usual style of fact finding, I called for a pre-investigative meeting in my conference room. In that meeting were all parties including the family, friends of the deceased, family and friends of Davido and of course that of Danjuma and the DPO at Lio

Another upscale betting game company, Paddypaddybet.com, has just sprung up in the ancient city of Ibadan. The firm with clear vision of re-defining sport betting industry already has 20 major outlets scattered around the capital city of Oyo State, Ibadan. Sport betting game is gathering momentum and many are now moving into the business but Paddypaddybet’s incursion into the business is about adding value to the economic growth of Nigeria, without ripping the hard-earned money. With the 20 outlets that opened up, Padddypaddybet outfit has extended its invest-in-people policy by generating employment opportunities for over 500 youths in and around the largest city in West Africa, Ibadan. According to interim General Manager of Padddypaddybet, Mr. Alexander Ezekiel, ‘People are so much in love with football in this part of the world. Like in the USA, we know they like soccer and basketball. We have twenty-two sports on our live betting platform and we also have the

The Patriarch of Awolowo’s family, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chairman, Elizade Toyota Nigeria Plc, Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo and First Female Broadcaster in Africa, Chief Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams were among prominent Nigerians honoured at the weekend at the maiden edition of Ibadan Mesiogo Golf Open Award. The event tagged IMEGA Award 2017 held at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan was also used to honour former governor of the Western State, General David Jembewon (rtd), BOVAS Group Chairman, Architect Bamidele Samson, the multiple Paralympics Gold medalist in Weight Lifting, Yakubu Adesokan MON, and the Commader of Operation Burst while former governor of the Western Region, Late Adekunle Fajuyi, literary and Cultural Icon icon, Late Adebayo Faleti and the former Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Late Chief Omowale Kuye were also given post humous awards. In his address at th

Caroline Danjuma, in an exclusive interview, has talked on Davido's late friend, Tagbo. What transpired the night that the sad incident occurred and many other issues.  Firstly I would like to address this whole razzmatazz about David killing Tagbo and that I said so, I never said that but yes, I did call out Davido to know the whereabouts of Tagbo but I never said he killed him, I never used that word ”Killed Tagbo”. The last time I heard from Tagbo was on Monday when I just got back from MFM Church praise and worship which took about 7-8 hours Around past 8pm to ask me where I was. I had invited him for the programme but he didn't show up. He called and asked where I was and when I said I was home, he said he was coming over. I was tired but didn't want to sleep off because if Tagbo comes he would ring the bell. So Iwent upstairs to watch CNN to keep myself awake until he comes and for some reason I slept off and woke up by part 1am or 2am and as you know

The Northeast Zonal coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abdulsalam Badamasi is dead. He was reportedly slumped in a hotel room in Maiduguri, and later died at the hospital he was rushed to early hours of Friday. NEMA Information Office, Mr Sanni Datti, confirmed the sad incident.  “Yes, He is dead, after he slumped at his room early hour on Friday and he was rushed to hospital but later gave up," Sanni said. Meanwhile, it has before now reported that some staff of NEMA have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over non-payment of N665 million staff claims. The claims, tagged unverified, the staff said have been generating crisis between the workers and the management of the agency which said the claims are not verified. There are reports that the workers who are under the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) are also protesting the transfer of the secretary of the Women Commission Member of the Trade Union Congre

A former director of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Professor Benjamin Ogunbodede, who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment on Tuesday, has claimed that he and two other convicts spent N177million naira to bribe lawmakers and some employees of the Federal Ministry of Finance. Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, had on Tuesday, sentenced Ogunbodede, to 40 years imprisonment for corruptly enriching himself to the tune of N177 million. Zacheus Tejumola, a former Chief Accountant of the institute, was also sentenced to 40 years imprisonment while Clement Adenose, another staff, bagged four years in jail. In a judgment which lasted over two hours, Ayo-Emmanuel said that he convicted the trio based on the overwhelming evidence against them. The judge, however, said that he had no reason to convict them on count 13 due to want of evidence. “There is no ambiguity in the facts tendered by the prosecution that