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Dangote Breaks Silence On EFCC’s Raid Of Its Headquaters

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4 months ago

January 7, 2024

Contrary to speculations in some sections of the media that the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), carted some documents away from its head office, last Thursday, the management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has debunked the claim, stating that the officials truly visited, but left the office without any document.

In an advertorial published in some National dailies, the Management of DIL stated that EFCC officials truly came to its head office on the 4th of January 2024, and left after some time. The statement revealed that the officials did not take any documents with them as its staff, were in their office with the said documents already. “…our team took the first batch of documents to the EFCC, on the same day they visited us. The officers, who saw our staff in their office did not accept the documents, insisting on visiting our offices.

“Whilst our representatives were still at the EFCC’s office to deliver the documents, a team of their officers proceeded to visit our offices to demand the same documents in a manner that appeared designed to cause us unwarranted embarrassment. Worthy of note is the fact that the officials did not take any documents or files from our Head office during their visit as these were already in their office.”

The Management asserted that the company did not have anything to hide as it operates open and transparent transactions.

“The documents they wanted were from 2014, about 10 years ago and we sought clarification on the subsidiaries or companies within the Group that they required information on and pleaded for time, to be able to put all the documents together.

“However, the EFCC did not provide the clarification sought and did not honour the request for an extension and insisted on receiving the complete set of documents within the limited timeframe.”

Despite the constraints, DIL Management through the advertorial stated that: “We assured the EFCC of our commitment to providing the information and pledged to share documents in batches as we complete the compilation.”

“As a law-abiding and ethical corporate citizen, we remain committed to providing the EFCC with all necessary information and cooperation. We have already delivered the first batch of documents and are actively working to compile and submit the remaining documents, in good time, to aid their investigation.”

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JUST IN: Ladoja Withdraws Suit Against Olubadan-in-Council

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17 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, finally withdrew the suit filed against members of Olubadan-in-Council.

High Chief Ladoja instituted a suit against the members of the Council over the beaded crown worn before the demise of the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.

The coast is now clear for the enthronement of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

One of his aides, Adeola Oloko, told The PUNCH on Tuesday.

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NYSC Urges Corps Members To Sustain Spirit Of Patriotism

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34 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, NYSC Coordinator in Bauchi state delivering her speech during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch 'A' stream II orientation course

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on corps members across the country to sustain the spirit of patriotism, hard work and resilience through their service year and beyond.

The Bauchi state Coordinator of the scheme, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu made the call on Tuesday during the closing ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ stream II orientation course at the permanent orientation camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

She said this would enable them to strive to meet the expectations of Nigerians by contributing towards the progress and development of their fatherland.

“I wish to commend your patriotic zeal as demonstrated by your participation in camp activities and exhibition of high level of discipline.

“Your letters of posting to Places of Primary Assignment will be handed to you soon after this ceremony. In this regard, I would like to remind you of your oath of allegiance in which you pledged to accept posting in good faith.

“I enjoin you to perform your duties with diligence and be guided by the provisions of the NYSC Act and Bye-laws as well as workplace rules and regulations.

“In keeping with the objectives of the Scheme, you are expected to integrate into your host communities while also appreciating and respecting their cultures,” she said.

According to her, the scheme is liaising with financial institutions and other stakeholders with a view to providing start-up loans to enable the corps members actualise their business dreams.

She assured that the management would continue to explore avenues to optimise the impact of the NYSC ‘s programmes.

It could be recalled that 2,172 corps members were posted to the state for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ stream II service year.

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JUST IN: APC Woos 27 Pro-Wike Lawmakers To Impeach Fubara

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1 hour ago

May 7, 2024

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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has called on the 27 members of the State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to immediately commence an impeachment process against Governor Siminlayi Fubara.

The State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha, made the call at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

He said the Governor has continued to disrespect President Bola Tinubu by refusing to implement all the eight-point peace agreement reached in Abuja on the political crisis in the state, to which he appended his signature.

He further stated, “A state as crucial and all-important as Rivers State churned out a dunderhead. We cannot accept that. Our charge to the Assembly is to immediately commence an impeachment process against the Governor.

“And if they don’t do that there is what they call party discipline. We shall invoke the relevant section of the constitution.”

Details later…