Ex-PDP Chair, Bello, diverted N120m – witness
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Haliru Bello, who was alleged to have illegally received N300 million from the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, diverted N120 million to his personal use.
Tompolo not arraigned in absentia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, separated the charges filed against former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi and eight others from that of Government Ekpemupolo (also known as Tompolo).
EFCC, military release Dasuki’s ex-aide
Abuja— The Federal Government finally released Colonel Nicholas Ashinze, former Military Assistant to former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), by 2pm yesterday.
Wike sets up panel to probe re-run polls violence
Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the violence and killings that occurred during the March 19, re-run legislative elections in the state
N2.6bn theft: Court adjourns ex-NIMASA boss, others trial
lagos—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, adjourned till April 18 for continuation of trial of former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA boss, Patrick Akpobolokemi and five others, charged with N2.6 billion theft.
Online application for mining licences on the way – FG
THE Federal Government has promised investors in the solid minerals sector of online application for mining licences as the sector receives attention for economic diversification.
