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Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested thirty-four (34) suspected internet fraudsters.

The alleged fraudsters were arrested in the early hours of Monday, June 23, 2025 at Iworoko and Ijado areas of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State following credible intelligence about their suspected fraudulent activities.

Items recovered from them include eleven exotic cars, laptops, several mobile phones, incriminating documents among others.

They will be charged to court when investigations are concluded.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law four landmark tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly, marking a major step toward the overhaul of Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system.

The brief but significant ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. It was attended by key figures, including the leadership of the National Assembly, several legislators, governors, ministers, and senior aides to the President.

The four bills signed into law are:

The Nigeria Tax Bill,

The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill,

The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and

The Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.

These bills were passed by the National Assembly following extensive consultations with stakeholders across various sectors, including finance, industry, and civil society.

The new laws are expected to improve tax collection, enhance revenue generation, and streamline the country’s tax administration framework for better accountability and efficiency.

Sources close to the presidency say the reforms are part of President Tinubu’s broader economic agenda to stabilize public finances, reduce dependency on oil revenues, and foster a more business-friendly tax environment.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced that The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has been renamed in honour of the late former governor of the old Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo.

The governor made the announcement during the interdenominational commendation service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan.

Makinde while speaking at the event, said, “Allow me just say this, today, we are also giving Baba another honour.

“As the first rector of Polytechnic Ibadan, that institution will now be named Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan.”

Peter Obi has decried rising lawlessness in Nigeria after the demolition of his brother’s property in Lagos.

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has spoken out against the worsening state of lawlessness in Nigeria, following the reported demolition of his younger brother’s company property in Ikeja, Lagos.

Peter Obi narrated how he rushed to the scene after a distress call, only to find security operatives blocking access and a demolition in progress — allegedly without a proper court order or demolition permit.

He therefore called for law enforcement agencies to wade in to ensure that Justice prevails and that Nigeria is not turned to Banana Republic.

Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, former senator, ex-governor of Kwara State, and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement, has died at the age of 84.

Family sources confirmed that Adebayo passed on peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja.

Born on February 24, 1941, in the Igbaja community of Kwara State, Adebayo’s public service journey began with his election as senator on the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) platform in 1979. He later served as Governor of Kwara State in 1983, shortly before the military coup that toppled the civilian government.

Between 2003 and 2006, Adebayo served as Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, bringing his statesmanship and reformist stance into the federal cabinet.

A firm believer in democracy, Adebayo was a leading member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), the movement that fiercely opposed military rule and fought to reclaim the June 12, 1993 presidential mandate awarded to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.

In 1993, Adebayo famously rejected a ministerial appointment under the repressive regime of General Sani Abacha—a move that further solidified his status as a man of principle. Two years later, on May 31, 1995, following a bomb explosion in Ilorin, the police arrested and interrogated Adebayo and other NADECO leaders in connection with the incident.

As Abacha’s crackdown on dissent intensified, Adebayo fled into exile in Canada in 1996 to escape persecution.

Until his death, Adebayo remained a symbol of courage, integrity, and the unyielding fight for democratic ideals in Nigeria.

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, a work-free day across the state to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1447AH.

The announcement was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.

The governor said the day had been set aside to allow Muslims and residents of the state to celebrate the Islamic New Year and reflect on its spiritual significance.

Governor Makinde also urged all residents to use the occasion to pray for continued peace, unity, and prosperity in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.

“The Governor enjoins all and sundry to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and prosperity of the state in particular, and the country in general,” the statement read.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed commitment to pursue resolution of the Osun local government question to a logical conclusion through legal means, congratulating people of Osun State over the recent Court of Appeal judgement.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the governor hailed the court ruling as finally reaffirming the truth about the legality of the validly elected and sworn in PDP chairmen and councillors following the court sacking of APC Yes/No chairmen in 2022.

The governor who commended the patience and commitment to due process by Osun people, noted that the latest judgement has put paid to any lie about reinstatement of previously sacked chairmen and affirmed the legitimacy of the PDP chairmen and councillors.

“Unlike the opposition, we are people of due process. The latest judgement is being served on all relevant stakeholders at state and national level. Our expectation is a quick restoration of normalcy in line with the law.

“I appreciate the deep love for peace and unity as demonstrated by the PDP Chairmen and councillors of the 30 local government and area councils since their swearing in. Your patience and support for the law has paid off”, the Governor reiterated.

The state governor further thanked security agencies for their commitment to law as well as peace and tranquility of Osun state even as he urged citizens and residents to continue to peacefully conduct themselves.

“Evil plots against our dear state on all fronts have been foiled. We must continue to remain peaceful and never allow agents of violence and enemies of the people to drag the state into violence and backwardness”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

A staggering 95 out of every 100 fever cases in Lagos are not linked to malaria, according to new data revealed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi. The startling statistic has ignited urgent calls for a shift in fever management and diagnosis protocols across the state.

Prof. Abayomi disclosed the data during the three-day kick-off of the Pathway to Pre-Elimination and Digitization Project, held in Lagos. The event focused on a Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy Comparative Study and a detailed assessment of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors’ (PPMVs) capacity to manage malaria and other febrile illnesses.

“This finding is critical,” Abayomi said, “because the widespread assumption that fever equals malaria is driving misdiagnosis, poor treatment outcomes, and a dangerous increase in antimicrobial resistance.”

The state government is now championing a multi-pronged strategy to tackle fever cases more accurately. The approach involves improving diagnostic capacity, training informal drug vendors, and strengthening public awareness on the need for testing before treatment.

With malaria long regarded as the default diagnosis for febrile illness in many communities, this shift is expected to have far-reaching implications for health policy, clinical practice, and public health education in Lagos.

Abayomi stressed that the misuse of antimalarial drugs and antibiotics, especially when fever is not malaria-related, is not only ineffective but could also worsen Nigeria’s battle against drug-resistant infections.