Ondo votes N3.5b for renovation of public schools
CITIZENS COMPASS--The Ondo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved a N3.5 billion counterpart fund for the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to support…
EFCC vs ‘Kogi’s siamese twins’
By Yusuf Mohammed CITIZENS COMPASS--It is now obvious that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) also have Governor Usman Ododo to contend with in their running…
EFCC versus Yahaya Bello: What’s the role of DSS, Police?
By Kenny Osifisan CITIZENS COMPASS--The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, now appears to be larger and higher than the laws of the land. Though he no…
First Bank CEO, Alebiosu reiterates positive role of financial inclusion in poverty eradication at UNGA ‘79
CITIZENS COMPASS–– The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, Olusegun Alebiosu, has highlighted poverty eradication as a pressing…
Osun threatens to petition Toronto Exchange over Thor explorations UK’s refusal to pay for Osun’s Shareholding Interest in Tropical Mines Ltd
CITIZENS COMPASS--Osun State government has vowed to petition Toronto Exchange Over Thor Exploration UK's refusal to pay for its acquiring interest in Tropical Mines Ltd. Speaking on behalf of…
LG highlights achievements in education, organises inter-school competition in Ikorodu
By Abimbola Joseph CITIZENS COMPASS--Mr Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Lagos State, on Thursday, highlighted some of his achievements aimed at improving the educational sector…
Offa robbery suspects to die by hanging
CITIZENS COMPASS--Five suspects who were involved in the Offa, Kwara State, robbery of April 5, 2018 are to die by hanging. Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High…
Party mobilises to suspend governor
CITIZENS COMPASS–The national body of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), May suspend its only governor, Prof Charles Soludo. The intending suspension is occasioned by the internal crisis rocking…
Bobrisky: Government suspends senior prison officials
CITIZENS COMPASS--The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday, suspended some senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) over N15m bribery allegations against them by the controversial crossdresser, Idris…
Group urges Nigerians to support anti-corruption fight
CITIZENS COMPASS--A pro-democracy organisation, Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR) has urged Nigerians to own the fight against corruption by reporting corruption incidents and promoting transparency and accountability. Speaking at…
