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. The Governor of Osun State, Sen Ademola Adeleke (left) and the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu during the signing of the MOU in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Osun State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the culture of Integrity and accountability in Osun State. The MOU was signed by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu and the Governor of Osun State, Sen Ademola Adeleke at the Government House in Osogbo and was witnessed by top state functionaries and top officials of ICPC Dr. Aliyu, who was warmly received by the Governor, commended the Osun State Government for showing commitment towards the anti-corruption campaign through the collaboration with the Commission.  He noted that the move was a show of unwavering support for collective action against corruption and pointed out the importance of such action embodies political will against corruption saying, “Thi

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application to vacate a final forfeiture order granted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in a Ninety-Six-million-naira contract fraud.  The ruling was predicated on an application dated and filed on 15th February 2024 asking the court to set aside the interim and final forfeiture orders granted to the ICPC to freeze certain bank accounts believed to have been used to receive the sum of N96 million for contracts that were never executed. In a case involving former Surveyor-General of the Federation (SGF), Ebisintei Bietoru Awudu, Kumeni Services Limited and Geolev Nigeria Limited, ICPC had in December, 2021 and April 2022 secured interim and final forfeiture orders respectively from the Federal High Court over funds believed to be proceeds of crime. However, the second respondent/applicant (Kumeni Services Limited) challenged the jurisdiction of the court to hear the matter just as it

 . The President of the NBA, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, and the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu during the courtesy visit of NBA's delegation to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are to foster a working partnership in the areas of training and sensitization of its members to enhance their capacity in dealing with the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. The idea of partnership between the two bodies was brokered when the President of the NBA, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, and some members of his team paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.  The NBA President stated that the purpose of his visit was to inform the ICPC Boss and his management team of what the NBA had done and is still doing that was directly connected to the mandate of the commission. The visit, he said,

    . The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka The appointment of Jude Chiemeka as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has continued to generate widespread acclaim from industry professionals, who believe his extensive experience and proven leadership qualities will drive NGX towards sustained success. Chiemeka, a seasoned executive with a robust background in finance and management, brings over 30 years of professional experience in securities trading, asset management, and investment banking across African markets. He joined the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the Divisional Head of Trading Business in February 2019 and became the Divisional Head of Capital Markets in 2021. Before his current position, he was the Executive Director of Capital Markets at NGX. As Chiemeka steps into his new role, the Securities and Investment Empowerment Network (SIEN), a prominent professional group in the finance sector, h

. First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu tendering her garden to encourage other women to join the #Every Home A Garden Competition with a N25m prize money. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says women must be seen at the forefront of the Food Security Campaign in the country.  She stated this at the State House Residence while unveiling her vegetable garden which she planted to encourage first time women farmers to join the ongoing Every Home A Garden Competition. The First Lady, who has planted Seven vegetables including spinach, water leaf, bitter leaf, Ewedu, lemon grass, scent leaf and Okro, says a little effort on the part of every individual will go a long way in ameliorating food insufficiency. “This little garden will be able to provide healthy vegetables enough for my household and I would definitely be able to let some of my staff have as well. The solution to any problem lies in everyone contributing their own quota to getting that soluti

 . L-R: First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima when the First Lady paid a condolence visit to Hajia Shettima on the death of her mother which occurred on Sunday 23rd June. The visit was in Abuja on Tuesday 2nd of July The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has extolled the virtue of mothers, saying they are the ones who largely help shape the lives of their children. She was speaking while on a condolence visit to the wife of the Vice President HE Hajia Nana Shettima who recently lost her mother. Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that though female children tend to gravitate towards their fathers, the role and influence of the mother cannot be overemphasised. “The influence of the mother is great. Though our fathers tend not to scold us as much as our mothers, what our mothers do, especially when we are still very young, is really remarkable”. “I know you will miss

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says competition will promote unity, creativity  * Over 100 entries received  . L-R Fashion Designer and One of the Judges, Princess Abba Folawiyo, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Textile Designer and another Judge, Banke Kuku displaying the catalogue of the over 110 entries for the # ONE NIGERIA/ Unity Fabric at the meeting to commence the selection process for the winning entry held at the Conference room, Office of the First Lady, State House, Abuja on Tuesday 2nd July The selection process for the winning entry of the #One Nigeria/Unity Fabric Competition has commenced. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu disclosed this on Tuesday at the commencement of the process which was held at the State House, Abuja. She noted that the quality of the entries show the creative prowess of the Nigerian youth. . First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senator Olur