At a meeting held at UBA House, the UBA Group Board today approved the appointment of Kennedy Uzoka as the new Group Managing Director, with effect from August 1st, 2016 and subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Uzoka succeeds Phillips Oduoza, who retires on July 31, 2016, after two terms of…
Day: March 1, 2016
9 Killed In Renewed Agatu Onslaught
Not less than nine persons have reportedly been feared dead in a renewed attack on several communities in Agatu, Benue State, by armed herdsmen dislodged by security forces on Sunday evening This was confirmed by the state governor, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, who lamented the spate of killing in the villages. According to Ortom, the…
BREAKING: Abducted Ese Oruru Arrives Abuja
Reports reaching us have it that the kidnapped 14-year-old teenager, Ese Oruru, has arrived the Force headquarters in Abuja. She was flown in from Kano on Tuesday afternoon alongside her alleged abductor, Yunusa Yellow. Ese is expected to be re-united with her mother, who is coming from Bayelsa State, where she (Ese) was reportedly seized…
Seyi Shay Hospitalised For Undisclosed Illness
Top female Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay has been admitted into a hospital. The Afro-pop artiste is in the hospital receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Seyi Shay, who is a brand ambassador for Pepsi, expressed her displeasure over her stay at the hospital. She disclosed her eager she is to get out of the place…
Ese Oruru's Kidnapper In Police Custody In Abuja
The alleged abductor of a 14-year-old teenager from Bayelsa State has been taken to the Police headquarters in Abuja. Spokesman to Zone 1 of the Force, Rabilu Ringim told Vanguard in a telephone conversation that the suspect, Yunusa Yellow, was flown to Abuja on Tuesday morning alongside the victim, Ese Oruru. According to him, the…
Court Orders Release Of Jonathan's Ex-ADC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been directed to free former Aide-De-Camp to ex-President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Ojogbane Adegbe, who has been in the custody of the anti-graft agency for some days now, precisely since February 11. An FCT High Court in Abuja ordered the EFCC on Tuesday to release Adegbe after he…
3 Die As Petrol Laden Bus Explode In Lagos
No fewer than three persons were burnt to death after a bus carrying petrol exploded in Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday. It was said that the driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle after its brake failed. The bus was reportedly carrying about 15 kegs of 50 litres of petrol each…
CCT Shifts Saraki's Trial To March 11
The commencement of trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has been postponed by one day, the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has disclosed. Saraki is facing trial at the CCT on a 13-count charge of false declaration of assets. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the…
CJN, SEC Clamour For Robust Judicial System
Local and foreign investments will thrive in Nigeria if business owners have confidence in the judicial system especially in the speedy resolution of commercial disputes, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed has submitted. Justice Mohammed made the above point last week at the annual workshop for judges on legal issues in the…