N100bn Pension Assets: EFCC probes ex-lawmaker, South African bizman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has launched a probe into the over N100 billion worth of pension assets being managed by First Guarantee Pension Limited, with a view to preventing undue stripping.
Umuchinemere MFB disburses N248mn in Q1 2016
Umuchinemere Pro-credit Micro Finance Bank (UPMFB) said it has disbursed N247.72 million micro credit fund to 796 active poor people in Enugu State in the first quarter of 2016. The bank also said that the amount disbursed in the period under review was below its planned budget for disbursement, while attributing it to high cost of living that affected virtually all business activities in the country.
Brussels suicide bomber’s brother makes Rio Olympics
Mourad Laachraoui, the brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers, has won gold at the European Taekwondo Championships and is now set to compete for Belgium at the Olympic Games in Brazil. Older brother Najim, 24, was one of two suicide bombers who blew himself up at Brussels Airport on March 22.
FG bans wood, charcoal exportation
THE Federal Government has banned wood and charcoal exportation, following exporters’ refusal to adhere to the directive of cut-one plant-two policy.
Gov Ortom offers N5m reward for whereabouts of kidnapped cleric
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has offered a N5 million reward to anyone with information on the whereabouts of the Rev. Fr. John Adeyi, the kidnapped Vicar General of Otukpo Catholic Diocese.
Ondo Gov Poll: APC slams Mimiko over plans to appoint brother-in-law OSUSTECH VC
The opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, has accused Governor Olusegun Mimiko of purported plans to impose one of his key political loyalists and brother-in-law as the Vice Chancellor of the State’ s University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa.
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Infantino hails Yobo
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has congratulated former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo for his service to the beautiful game, ahead of Yobo’s testimonial game coming up on Friday, 27th May 2016 in Port Harcourt.
Okagbare places 2nd in Rabat
Reigning Commonwealth Games double sprint champion Bles-sing Okagbare Ighoteg-uonor Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat, Morocco overcame a slow start to place second in the 100m event at the first ever IAAF Diamond League meeting on African soil.
Delta Govt implementing PDP programmes with sincerity – Hon. Oborevwori
Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is member representing Okpe constituency in Delta State House of Assembly. He is one of the strong voices in the House and has been able to influence some projects to his area in less than one year in the legislature.
Obaro of Kabba, Olobayo dies at 71
The Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, Oba Michael Olobayo has died, aged 71 years.
Announcing the demise of the first class traditional ruler in Kabba on Sunday, the Obadofin of Oweland, Chief Mike Yusuff, said he died on May 21.
