As part of the renewed fight against financial impropriety the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Kuru and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline of N76 billion and another $31.5 million. The other four defendants are a former Receiver Manager…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declined jurisdiction in a case filed by the suspended chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State. The court presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, had adjourned the matter to Monday, the 20th of January, 2025 for hearing of a Motion on Notice for an…
Petroleum markers nationwide have reduced their fuel pump prices despite a rise in the global crude oil benchmark A reliable source revealed that petrol prices at several filling stations visited are now above N1,000 many other filling stations remained closed as managers await instructions from their head offices on the following price adjustment. According to…
Nigeria Pastors seem hell bent on continuous manipulation of their seemingly gullible devotees through commercialization of Religion. The embattled RCCG Pastor Iluyomade was reportedly seen dancing during the inauguration of his own Ministry. The former Redeem Christian Church of God big Pastor was celebrating with members during their inaugural service held at the Civic Centre,…
Renowned Notorious Terrorist Bello Turji in what appears as a desperate and bizarre bid to evade capture by Nigerian troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, has reportedly activated a network of prayer warriors to intercede on his behalf. Sources revealed that Turji’s reign of terror has long been supported by spiritual leaders who offer prayers and…
After 31 days of constant power supply, residents in the Aba Ringfence comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State experienced their first power outage this weekend. The Aba Power Managing Director, Ugo Opiegbe, confirmed the outage today. In his words “We are sorry we lost supplies from Heirs Energies, working…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on extended heartfelt congratulations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, as he celebrted his 59th birthday.The President in a statement issued to newsmen and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser (Information and Strategy), President Tinubu commended the transformative leadership of CGC Adeniyi since his appointment as…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed hearty felicitations to Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON, CFR, CON, a distinguished African diplomat, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, elder Nigerian statesman, and foremost Anambra State personage, on the occasion of his 92nd birthday on January 18, 2025. In his congratulatory message, Governor Soludo enthused that…
The Oyo State Government has commenced a major road rehabilitation project in key areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility. The projects cover roads, including Bashorun Oluwo-nla, Agbowo road, Eleyele-Water road, and Zion plaza-Olusoji Road.They are expected to be completed in less than 8 weeks. This is…
As Aba Power, Nigeria’s 12 electricity distribution company (DisCo), today marks its 31 days of providing power without interruption to nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State in the Aba Ringfence, its Managing Director has congratulated the staff on the achievement but with a warning not rest on their laurels. “You have…
