Oyo APC, Makinde’s govt clash over EFCC probe as court ruling sparks accountability row
By Adeola Badru A fresh political dispute has erupted in Oyo State over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) attempt to obtain financial records of the state government, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Seyi Makinde of trying to evade accountability, while the state government insists it has nothing to hide and […]
Anderson declares Man City ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116 mn move
City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months.
Igbo traders, residents lament burglaries in Bomadi business hub
Community leaders impose fines for theft, robbery Appeal to Bomadi LG council for security collaboration By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Traders and residents of Esenaebe community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised concerns over persistent cases of burglary and theft targeting shops and homes in the riverine commercial hub. The […]
You breached our truce, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio
…As Akpabio apologises, Oshiomhole recalls ‘massaging woman’s legs’ jibe, says no more hostilities “Sorry, we have a truce. Agreement is agreement. Oshiomhole is my brother, friend and colleague” — Akpabio By Henry Umoru, Abuja A mild drama occurred on the floor of the Senate on Thursday as Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) accused Senate […]
Honour our invitations or face sanctions, Senate warns MDAs
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate on Thursday warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) against failure to honour invitations issued by the chamber or its committees, saying defaulting institutions would face sanctions. The warning followed the Senate’s concern over the refusal of some agencies to appear before the Senate Committee on […]
Senate confirms Yuguda as AMCON Board chairman
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, […]
