CIBN de-registers Cecilia Ibru
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has struck-out the name of Mrs. Cecilia Ibru, former Managing Director/Chief Executive, Oceanic Bank International Plc and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute from her Register of members.
25-year-old trader sentenced for stealing cell phone
An Ejigbo Magistrates` Court on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old trader, Abdullahi Balla, to three months imprisonment for stealing a cell phone valued at N20,000 and N5,000 cash.
Newcastle halt moves on striker
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said Wednesday the club will not sign a striker in January after confirming Modibo Maiga’s proposed move from Sochaux has collapsed.
Pope ready for successor, names new cardinals in February
Pope Benedict XVI will host a consistory on February 18-19 to name a series of new cardinals who would have the power to elect his successor, religious news agency I.Media reported on Wednesday.
SERAP flays govt over spate of violence
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has criticized “the failure of the government to exercise due diligence to prevent the continuing violence and unnecessary loss of lives,” arguing that “this failure constitutes a serious breach of the government’s international obligations to protect and ensure protection of the citizens’ right to life and the security of human person.”
Victims describe horror of Madalla church attack
The bomb exploded as Esther Ibu walked out of the church, her five-month-old son in her arms, the power of the blast throwing her and the boy to the ground and leaving death all around her.
