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Ademiku Adetola. The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its decisive action in arresting former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over allegations of a N700 billion fraud. This arrest underscores the EFCC's unwavering commitment to combating corruption and promoting accountability within Nigeria's public sector.  In a statement issued by CACOL and signed by Tola Oresanwo, the anti-corruption organization’s Director, Administration and Programmes on behalf of its Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran,  The statement reads:, “We received the news that the EFCC arrested and detained Mr. Udom Emmanuel after honouring the EFCC's invitation to answer “allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing from the state coffers. It will be recalled that Mr. Emmanuel, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was taken into custody on March 4, 2025, following an invitation to the EFCC...

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called for the prosecution of the first military President of Nigeria, Gen. Babangida (Rtd.) for his actions and inactions that led to the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.  In a statement released to the press and signed by the National President of the human rights association, Debo Adeniran, they outlined various reasons why the current administration must prosecute Babangida and ensure justice is served for the roles he played during and after the election.  The statement reads:  We received with heavy heart the recent admission of the infamous June 12 notorious fact by former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd). His belated public confessions regarding his role in the illegal annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election is an attempt to hoodwink the unwary Nigerians to believe that the mischievous dictator actually meant well by the brazen sociopolitical and moral assault he...

  Search Treasure Newspaper  Deputy Governor Loses Mother, Olori Esther Adegboye At      Share T       Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye,  Ekiti Deputy Governor has announced the passing away of her mother, Olori Esther Iyalaje Adegboye.                   A press  statement  was released by the Deputy Governor  that  Olori Adegboye died at the early hours of Tuesday after a protracted illness. She was 97 years old. Olori Adegboye, a native of Ikere Ekiti, in Ekiti State, as revealed by her daughter, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, said her late mother was a caring and resourceful community leader who played a significant role in community development and fostering unity in Ikere Ekiti, and her contributions will be fondly remembered by the community and the Akayejo Royal Dynasty. Olori Adegboye is survived by extended family members, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildr...

 “JAPA SYNDROME” NEEDS URGENT GOVERNMENT’S INTERVENTION - DEBO ADENIRAN          President of the Committee For the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR ) and Chairman Centre for Anti - Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) Mr Debo Adeniran briefed the media on the state of the nation concerning various socio economic issues such as insecurity, economic hardship, education sector healthcare , environmental challenges, corruption , increase in tariffs, freedom of expression and media, new tax reform , political scene, avi ation sector challenges.     During the briefing he called the attention of Federal government to education and health sectors that has been in a poor state of underfunding and poor management.He said that despite periodical strikes by doctors and lecturers the sectors has remained unattended to.           He said that urgent attention is required to improve funding , infrastructures and working ...

  Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning shared palliatives  and this resulted to stampede which claimed about ten persons life and  left many others in serious injuries.  A similar incident  occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State,  about. few days ago where  stampede at  children’s funfair resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children and left six others critically injured.         The Saturday incident occurred when residents scrambled to receive palliatives distributed by the church.       The event, organised to provide relief to struggling residents, reportedly drew residents mostly from Mpape, Gishiri Village, and other nearby settlements.        However, eyewitnesses claim the incident occurred between 7 am and 8 am on Saturday when the crowd surged forward to receive the palliatives.

The Committee For The Defence Of Human Rights (CDHR) in collaboration with Centre For Anti- Corruption and Open Leadership (  CACOL)  held it's tenth  edition of the Citizens Accountability and Rights Forum (CARF) recently in Lagos with the theme   "Efficient Information Dissemination As A Veritable Tool For Effective Participatory Governance in Lagos  State". The president of CDHR and Chairman CACOL   Debo Adeniran stated in his opening remarks.          Efficient information dissemination ensures that citizens are well-informed about government policies, decisions, and actions. It bridges the gap between the government and the governed, fostering trust, transparency, and inclusivity in decision-making processes. Participatory governance thrives on this interaction, as informed citizens are better equipped to contribute meaningfully to societal development.   Efficient information dissemination is foundational t...