CBN board approved AMCON takeover of Arik Air, EFCC tells court
By Henry OjeluThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday told a Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja that the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria approved the takeover of Arik Air Limited by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria following the airline’s alleged severe financial decline. The disclosure was […]
Oborevwori celebrates Victor Ochei At 57
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, extended warm felicitations to the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, as he marks his 57th birth anniversary on February 25. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ochei as an accomplished politician, astute […]
2027: Rift deepens between Aiyedatiwa, Ondo NASS members amid replacement claims
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The cold war between Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and All Progressives Congress (APC) members representing the state in the National Assembly has reportedly deepened ahead of the 2027 general elections. A top party source in Akure alleged that the governor has vowed that none of the nine House of Representatives […]
NDDC raises alarm over vandalism of Niger Delta projects
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concern over the increasing rate of vandalism and theft of public infrastructure across the Niger Delta communities, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to sustainable development in the region.
Police investigate ADC Secretariat, Odigie-Oyegun’s residence attacks
THE Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said it was already investigating Tuesday’S attacks on the State Secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City shortly after leaders of the party, including Peter Obi, received the Labour Party (LP) 2024 governorship candidate in the state, Olumide Akpata.
Sweden to increase deportations of convicted immigrants
Sweden’s government on Wednesday said it wanted to drastically increase the number of immigrants deported after being convicted, saying any crime with a penalty higher than a fine should lead to a deportation as a rule.
