Don’t rubbish Oyegun’s name, Edo group warns APC
THE Edo Forum of Patriots, a socio-political organization in Edo State has admonished leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State to be wary of any action that tends to rubbish the name of the national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
Traders to sue A-Ibom govt over demolition of shops
TRADERS affected by the recent demolition carried out by officials of Uyo Capital City Development Authority, UCCDA,in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, have threatened to take the state government to court over last week’s demolition exercise.
Shareholders task SEC on proper monitoring of operators
THERE are lots of sharp practices in the Nigerian capital market and it is time for regulators, especially the apex regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC to hold the bull by the horns by scrutinising annul reports of public companies and other activities of operators.
Royal exchange to commence agric insurance
ROYAL Exchange Plc has secured the approval of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to underwrite agric-business. The company said that the move is part of efforts to unlock new growth potentials that will increase consumer value and better returns on investment to its shareholders.
Naira appreciates to N360.05/$ in NAFEX
The naira, yesterday, appreciated to N360.05 per dollar in the Investor and Exporter (I&E) Foreign Exchange Window.
Former governor Ibrahim Idris denies N4.5bn deal with anyone
FORMER governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has described as false and unfounded allegations that he paid N4.5 billion to Ex-governor Idris Wada, to make him (Idris) governor in 2012.
Diamond Bank enters 61 euros equity divestment deal with Manzi Finances
DIAMOND Bank Plc has concluded arrangement to divest its 97.07 per cent equity stake valued at €61 million (Sixty One million Euros) in Diamond S.A through a deal with Manzi Finances.
Akachi Adimora-Ezigbo, two others relive Fanny Coker’s memory
Three female African writers – Ros Martin (UK), Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo (Nigeria) and Vida Rawlins (St Kitts), in a creative unity, weaved a moving tale in a film in memory of Fanny (Fumnanya) Coker (1767-1820) titled “Daughters of Igbo woman” to mark her 250 birth anniversary and to commemorate the International Slavery Memorial Day.
Parading the beauty of Nigeria’s diverse cultures
It is wide, colourful, multi, diverse, regal, and rustic. For the commentator who ran the closing ceremony commentaries, “the dances are vigorous and rigorous”. Those are the sum descriptions of the cultures of the people of Nigeria as showcased, exhibited, and paraded at the 2017 NAFEST hosted by Kaduna State Government.
27-yr-old arrested for impersonating Abba Kyari, DIG, AIG
UGHELLI—POLICE have arrested one Ushie, aged 27, in Delta State for impersonating the Head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT of the Nigeria Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and other Deputy Inspector and Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the South-South.
Lasaco customers to worry less as company resumes annuity business
Lasaco Assurance Plc has resumed the underwriting of annuity business that would make beneficiaries earn salaries for life after leaving office.
