Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
Ibori ‘ll still be tried in Nigeria – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said yesterday that the former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori who pleaded guilty to a 10-count charge of money laundering at a London Court will still stand trial whenever he returns to the country.
MONEY LAUNDERING: Ibori pleads guilty to 10-count charge
Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, yesterday in a United Kingdom court, pleaded guilty to a 10-count charge of money-laundering and conspiracy to defraud. Chief Ibori who was arraigned before the court was accused by the British police of stealing $250m (£160m) over eight years. About $35m of his alleged UK assets were frozen in 2007.
DERIVATION FORMULA: N/Delta gov, senators, Reps blast northern govs
GOVERNORS of the South-South region are meeting this week to articulate a formal response to increasing agitation from northern leaders for a reduction in the flow of derivation proceeds to oil producing states in the region.
Negligence killed Sultan, others in plane crashes – Report
Pilots errors resulting from flight rustiness, negligence on the part of regulatory agency were some of the major reasons for the series of air clashes witnessed in Nigeria between 2005 and 2006.This is contained in the Report made available by the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
Kebbi: Why S/Court sacked Dakingari
The Supreme Court, yesterday, sacked Governor Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari of Kebbi State from office and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct fresh gubernatorial election in the state within 90 days.
