EFCC Raid Targeted on Orji’s Sons, not Atiku Siblings – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday said it raid raided and searched an apartment belonging to the sons of a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji contrary to claims by the Atiku Abubakar media office that it targeted the sons of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The EFCC […]
N1.4BN FRAUD: CACOL Backs Arraignment of NBA President, Usoro
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), has backed the final arraignment of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN), over an alleged 1.4bn fraud. According to news reports, it was stated that: “The EFCC claimed in the charge sheet that Usoro converted and laundered the money in connivance […]
Frontline Communities Leaders Challenge Shell at UN Climate Talks
Today, communities directly impacted by Shell’s abusive practices spoke out as fossil-fuel trade association IETA hosted representatives from the Big Polluter for an event at the U.N Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 24th conference of the parties (COP24). The side event happened just days after a Shell executive bragged about the corporation’s influence over the […]
Omisore, APC Peace Committee Meet in Ibadan
The South-West Peace and Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress today in Ibadan met with the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the September 22 Osun State governorship election, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The committee led by Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, also met with other aggrieved APC aspirants who participated in the party […]
Air Traffic Controllers Appoint New Officers
Members of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association NATCA have elected new executives to run its affairs for next four years with Mr Agoro Abayomi emerging as the new president. The post of Deputy President went to Alhaji Ahmed Adamu Bello while Alhaji Ahmad Abba Vice President Professional and Technical The position of Vice President […]
CBN Governor Condemns Otedola’s Son-in-Law over Dreadlocks
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele today tongue-lashed the betrothed husband of billionaire businessman’s daughter, Mr Femi Otedola, for wearing dreadlocks as a panellist at the 2018 Bankers Committee Retreat in Abuja. Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, a Nigerian singer, entrepreneur and pioneer of Banku music who was recently engaged to […]
Court Adjourns Arraignment of NBA President, Usoro
The much touted arraignment of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Paul Usoro SAN before a Federal High Court, Lagos did not take place on Monday as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Mr Usoro of evading service of the money laundering charges filed against him. Although all parties were […]
Court Nullifies Segun Oni’s Case Against Fayemi
Justice Uche Agomoh of Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital has nullified the case of the former governor Segun Oni’s who challenging Governor Kayode Fayemi’s eligibility to contest the primary election till 12:30 pm today. Oni, who came second distant in APC’s governorship primary election in Ekiti State, is contending that Fayemi […]
Fraud: NBA President, Usoro in Court, Olanipekun Leads 12 SANs in Defence
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Paul Usoro,SAN arrived Federal High Court, Lagos on Monday morning for his arraignment over N1.4 money laundering charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). As at 9.02 a.m, Mr Usoro was already inside the court of Justice Muslim Hassan where the arraignment is scheduled […]
FAAN Withdraws Services to Osubi, Other Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified airlines of the withdrawal of services to Osubi Airport, Warri, Gombe Airport and Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2). In a Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Saturday, FAAN stated that it will be withdrawing Aviation Security, fire fighting and rescue operations from Osubi, Gombe and […]
