Ex-Skye Bank staff who opened 50 bank accounts to steal N78.52m Pension fund arraigned by ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a former staff of Skye Bank, Mr. Yemi-Aris Olaniran, to court for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government of…
Senate set to confirm Magu, screening holds Wednesday
All is now set for the screening and confirmation of Mr.Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The Senate has set Wednesday for his screening…
NNPC yet to remit $15.8bn NLNG dividend to Federation Account – NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is yet to remit 15.8 billion dollars collected from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the Federation…
521 African migrants die in Mediterranean Sea in 9 weeks, Nigeria tops list
So far in 2017, 19,567 migrants arrived by sea to Italy and after the latest shipwreck this past weekend, 521 have died at sea – 50 more compared to the…
Okowa signs N294.5bn 2017 Budget into law, reaffirms focus on infrastructural development
Delta State Governor, Â Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has assented to the 2017 Appropriation Bill of N294.5 billion with an assurance that his administration will not waver in its commitment to infrastructural…
Dollar still bullish at N460 in parallel market despite CBN’s efforts, vendors blame shady bankers
In the face of the renewed push by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pump more dollars into the market place, the green back has continued to stay bullish in…
Vienna is world’s best city to live in, Durban Africa’s best, Baghdad global worst in new survey
Vienna, Austria’s grand capital on the Danube river, has topped consulting firm Mercer’s list of cities offering the highest quality of life for the eighth year in a row, while…
Mass promotion in the police; 28,627 personnel move to next rank
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has approved the promotion of 28, 627 junior officers to their next rank. According to a statement issued by CSP Jimoh Moshood, the…
Court orders arrest of Okorocha’s aides for contempt
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri has ordered the arrest of five officials serving under Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State over alleged contempt of court. The affected officials…
English FA Cup: It’s Chelsea vs Tottenham; Arsenal vs Man City in semi-finals
Chelsea on Monday knocked out holders Manchester United out of the FA Cup after defeating the Red Devils 1-0 in the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge. The victory set up a…