Former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, was on Thursday arrested by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at his Abuja residence. Ohakim was later taken to the Commission’s office in Maitama, Abuja, where he was questioned over alleged bribery and money laundering. He was initially invited by the anti-money laundering agency,…
Wednesday, July 1, 2015, has been fixed to rule on the N100 million alleged fraud involving former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Justice Rita Ofili Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State explained on Thursday that she could no longer deliver judgment in the case, as earlier scheduled, owing to the absence…
By Njamanze Fidel Niger Delta leaders have described former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva as a leader with credibility, character, calm, and strives to better the reputation of the country, saying his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari is unshakeable. Rising from a meeting in Port Harcourt, the leaders praised Sylva for sacrificing his comfort to…
Friday, July 24, 2015 has been fixed for the grand screening for the 6th edition of the much talked about Miss Global Nigeria, MGN. According to a statement from the organizers of the pageant reputed to be Nigeria’s fairest, the need to have a check and balance after feeling the pulse of the stakeholders informed…
By Nwaorgu Faustinus The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter has expressed shock over comments by Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Attahiru Jega, suggesting that the massive electoral fraud perpetrated during the last general elections in Rivers State was not as huge as being reported. The party, in a statement signed…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday restated the hope of a brighter Nigeria and reiterated his commitment of enacting legislation to sustain an investment-friendly atmosphere with the view to bring the country out of its current economic downturn. Saraki made this comment in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, James…
One of the leading banks in Nigeria, Heritage Bank, has announced its partnership support with the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) for the launch of a Biometrics Card Scheme for members of the music body. The PMAN Biometrics Card Scheme, a flagship multi-purpose identity card project which was initiated to re-validate the association’s…
A merger between Casers Group and Mawal Group has been announced. This followed a series of meetings between the two firms. Enyi Odigbo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Casers Group, explained that the acquisition of Mawal, a leading marketing communications network in French West and Central Africa, is a demonstration of “our commitment to…
Police in Bayelsa State on Thursday blocked an attempt by some unknown gunmen to kidnap a brother to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, Egedegu Agamal. The hoodlums, four in number, were on their way to Yenaka, a community the former Minister hails from, to carry out their plan when the security operatives foiled…