The former Managing Director of Finbank Plc, Okey Nwosu alongside three other directors of the bank, yesterday, asked a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja to dismiss the alleged N10.9 billion theft charge preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Bayelsa State governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson, yesterday, described as frightening, the ongoing environmental despoliation being perpetuated by crude oil thieves in the hinterland of the state.

Another major revelation in the various complaints of investors is that of attitude of regulators and market operators to the problem of unclaimed dividends. Severally, we have received complaints from investors, who have invested for years and they have never received dividend. Many of them want to collect their dividend and they had made attempts, but they were deliberately frustrated. A classical example is the complaint from Mr. Udenta Christopher, who said:

The National Boundary Commission, NBC, has been urged to expedite action at resolving unresolved lingering inter- and intra-boundary matters in order to establish perpetual peace and mutual understanding in the affected areas.

President Goodluck Jonathan has charged African leaders to work harder on improving the continent’s human development indicators.

The last may not have been heard about the fuel subsidy scam by some oil companies as the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, have charged four companies and two Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers to court for allegedly obtaining N2.9 billion from the Federal Government under false pretence of importing petroleum products into the country.

The contribution of the oil and gas sector to the Nigerian economy declined significantly in the second quarter of 2013, as revenue accruable to the Federal Government from the sector dipped by N35.7 billion.

IF Blessing Okagbare, the 25-year-old Nigerian lady who is putting the country’s name on the global map, were a footballer, Nigerians would have appreciated her achievements more profoundly.

The National Assembly will resume today after its vacation amid fears that the crisis in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party may affect the leadership of the Senate as a result of its alleged loyalty to the embattled PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. In this interview, Senate Leader, Chief Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, says the crisis will not in any way affect the leadership of the upper legislative body. He also speaks on the expectations of the people from the Senate and the best way to resolve the PDP crisis. Excerpts:

Youths in Anambra North senatorial zone on the platform of Odimma Anambra North Youths Initiative, yesterday, advised the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against any attempt to replace Mr. Tony Nwoye as the governorship candidate in the November 16 governorship election in the state.

The Federal Government, yesterday, announced the introduction of new yellow card with six security features.

Nigeria advertising industry spend on Above-the-Line Advertising activities dropped by 10.6 per cent to N91.846 billion in 2012 as against N102.755 billion in 2011.

The 15th Abuja International Motor Fair is targeted at attracting more investments as well as government attention to the sector. Disclosing this in a chat with journalists, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the event said that every effort have been deployed to ensure that the sector receives the needed support from both the government and the private sector to enhance its’ rapid development.

Super Eagles led by Mikel Obi have vowed to crush Ethiopia in the final playoffs so as to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

WORRIED by the rising incidence of death in the country from noxious portable generator-induced fumes, a member of the World Health Organisation, WHO, Advisory Panel of the Human Genetics Programme, Professor Olu Akinyanju, has called for urgent educational and awareness measures to stem the tide.