SENIOR workers in the nation’s financial institutions, yesterday faulted the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over phased implementation of the on-going “Special Examination” of the banks’ accounts which led to the sacking of five banks executives, saying that the action could make the 14 yet-to-be audited banks to cover their tracks and have competitive advantages in an industry that is highly sensitive and volatile.

The Ijaw of the troubled oil rich Niger Delta said Wednesday in Abuja that officials of Delta State government in colaboration with the Joint Task Force for Niger Delta, have concluded a fresh plot to disrupt the prevailing fragile peace in Warri, Delta State, and its environs, with the aim of scuttling the ongoing amnesty process which took off a few days ago.

The Benue State House of Assembly has given approval to the executive arm of government to procure loan facilities from major finance houses to the tune of over N20 billion.

By Anayo Okoli Aba – A doctor with the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Dr. Bassey Edem, has rejected a child adopted by his wife, Mrs. Nubaridoo Edem, and even dragged the wife to court, accusing her of child trafficking. Dr. Edem alleged that the wife, who  he claimed had filed  for divorce, fraudulently […]

By Chidi Nkwopara Owerri – A senior  lecturer in Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) (names withheld), has been arraigned before an Owerri Magistrate Court, Imo state on a three-count charge of attempting to have unlawful carnal knowledge of his student (names withheld), without her consent. The lecturer, according to the charge,  is also accused […]