Army General, Akpolobokemi, 2 others for Arraignment Tomorrow over Alleged N19.7 bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will tomorrow, Friday, arraign an army Major General, Emmanuel Atewe and a former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime and Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Patrick Ziadeke Akpolobokemi, over alleged N19. 7 billion fraud before…
Alleged Fraud: SFU File Criminal Charges Against UBA, Oil Firm, 7 Others
The men of Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of Nigeria Police Force, have filed a six-count bordering on conspiracy, forgery and fraud against United Bank of Africa (UBA) and an oil firm, Maters Energy Oil and Gas Limited, and eight others…
Man Utd May Have to Pay Chelsea to Use Jose Mourinho Name
Manchester United may have to pay Chelsea for the right to fully exploit Jose Mourinho’s name when he is confirmed as their manager later this week. Chelsea still own the rights to Mourinho’s name and signature having registered it as…
365 Days in Office: CREMA Initiative Raises Concern Over FG’s Direction
A rights advocacy group, the Citizens Rights and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA Initiative) has counseled President Muhammedu Buhari to get his administration more organized ahead of the next three years, with clearly written economic blueprint to enable him achieve his…
No Recruitment Yet, Education Ministry Warns Over Job Scam
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. (Mrs) Folasade Yemi-Esan has said that the Ministry is not recruiting teachers yet, and that members of the public should disregard any information to the contrary. The Permanent Secretary who…
Alleged Murder: Court Orders Remand of 2 Nigeriens
An Ebute-metta Chief Magistrate’s Court, has ordered the remand of two Niger nationals, Amid Sumata, 42; and Ali Idris, 40, in prisons custody, over alleged killing of a 60 year-old woman, late Alhaja Silifat Isiaq, their employer. …
Edo Govt. Withdraws Letter Approving New Oba of Benin
The Edo State Government has withdrawn a letter earlier issued on the Oba of Benin, saying it was issued in error. In a retraction signed by the Secretary to State Government, Julius Ihonvbere, dated May 25, 2016, the government said:…
FG, NLC Continue Negotiation Today as PENGASSAN Suspends Planned Strike
The ultimatum by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to embark on a nationwide strike effective mid-night, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 has been suspended. This is sequel to the intervention of the Hon. Minister of…
Gov. Sani Bello Assures of Qualitative Healthcare Delivery in Niger
The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has assured the people of the state of qualitative, functional and accessible medical services in the state. He gave the assurance yesterday when he flagged off the 500 Free Eye Surgical…
Buhari Appoints New Prison Boss
A new Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS) has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The replacement of the former prison boss was announced on Tuesday after President Buhari approved the appointment. This is contained in a statement signed…
Alleged N336m loan: Court Dismisses NDIC Suit Against Ifeanyi Uba’s Capital Oil
A Lagos Federal High Court, has dismissed a suit filed by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) against Capital Oil and Gas Limited and its owner, Mr. Patrick Ifeanyi Uba. The court presided over by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke in…
