The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has so far recovered funds and assets worth N450billion ($3billion) with a conviction of over 80.

RELIEF came the way of former political Office holders in the 18 Local Government areas of Ondo State between 1999 and 2007 yesterday as the Governor Olusegun Mimiko approved the payment of about N866 million as their statutory allowances and entitlement, irrespective of their political affiliations.

By Jimitota Onoyume PORT HARCOURT—NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has been handed a 21-day ultimatum within which to ensure that its mega floating station built on the waterways in Buguma community three years ago commences operations. Handing down the ultimatum, a repentant militant leader and one of the former commanders of Movement for the Emancipation […]

WHAT has driving in common with great football players? The English Premiership discovered the relationship and has been growing grey hairs over it. It has finally decided to do something about it.

AGAINST all expectations, the 38 ministers-designates recently screened by the National Assembly and confirmed to serve as ministers in a new cabinet under Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, were still waiting to be sworn in as no date has been confirmed by the Presidency.

Atlanta ‘96 Olympic hero and former African player of the year, Victor Ikpeba is unfazed by the exploits of Argentina prodigy, Lionel Messi and his national team mates in various leagues. He is of the opinion that the Barcelona hit man’s form may not translate to an Argentina victory over Nigeria at the South Africa 2010 World Cup.

VERY few countries would want to dine with Argentina in the World Cup, even with a long spoon. What with the array of mercurial players at their disposal. Add that to the deadly form of such players like Lionel Messi, Higuain, Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano and others.

VERY few countries would want to dine with Argentina in the World Cup, even with a long spoon. What with the array of mercurial players at their disposal. Add that to the deadly form of such players like Lionel Messi, Higuain, Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano and others.

Senator Joy Emordi is seeking legal interpretations to two seemingly contradictory judgments of the Court of Appeal, first upholding and then voiding her election.

Eagles technical adviser, Lars Lagerback has requested for another Swedish assistant coach who will be in charge of analyzing the videos of Eagles’ opponent.

FORMER Commissioner for Environment in Lagos State, Mr Tunji Bello, has advocated local government autonomy in Nigeria, arguing that there is need to resolve thorny issues in the local council administration.

Justice Mufutau Olokooba of an Ikeja High Court has fixed ruling till April 19 over the argument on whether or not the court should allow the video recording at the government Special Investigation Panel, SIP, that investigated former Chief Security Officer to the late Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha and three others admitted as an exhibit be viewed publicly or in private.

Nigeria has finally opened a tourism promotion and marketing office in Europe to sell the vast tourism potential of the country, just as an agreement has been entered into with a renowned university for the training of manpower in the industry.

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has appealed to the state House of Assembly to reconsider 2010 budget with a view to making necessary amendment.

The Police in Lagos Thursday said they had begun investigation into the killing of a Lagos-based lady banker whose lifeless body was discovered, Tuesday, inside her apartment in Opebi, Ikeja area of Lagos.