EFCC chairman disowns detains ex-Gov Akpabio’s brother, claims
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, Wednesday disavowed the brother of former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Ibanga, claims saying he had never met him nor spoken with him directly or through a third party.
More foreign airlines threaten to close shops over exchange rate, delayed concession
The Association of Foreign Airlines’ Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN), on Wednesday warned the Federal government that more of its member airlines operating in the country could close shops if the current exchange rate which is not favourable to them persists. It also said its members had yet to benefit from the concession granted to them to access foreign exchange at the inter-bank foreign exchange market.
EFCC arrests Akpabio’s cousin, Ibanga over N10million scam
Reports making the rounds, Wednesday, indicated that the brother to ex-Gov Akpabio of Akwa Ibom state, Ibanga Akpabio has been arrested and detained by @officialefcc for defrauding one Mr. Robinson Uwak.
It is disheartening to see Heartland relegated- Chukwu
Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu, on Wednesday urged fans of relegated Heartland FC of Owerri to rally round to lift the club to regain promotion to Nigeria’s top flight football.
Apprentice docked over alleged N3m cash theft
A 35-year-old apprentice, Nzubechukwu Mbamara, who allegedly stole his employer’s N3 million cash, was on Wednesday docked at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
JAMB adopts pin vending for 2017 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will adopt “pin vending” for the 2017 UTME test, advising intending candidates to get familiar with the new approach.
