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Uzodike Urges IPOB, Ndigbo To Stop Actions That Will Increase Their Marginalisation
Foremost industrialist, Chief Dr Ajulu Uzodike, yesterday said that Ndigbo can still do better and live above their obvious marginalization in Nigeria if they refrain from actions that also worsen their marginalization by the Federal government of Nigeria. Speaking with Vanguard in an interview in his house in Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State, Chief Uzodike also said that Igbo do not...
Sen. Kalu Targets 300 Beneficiaries As His First Phase Of Christmas Giveaway Starts Saturday
Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has concluded arrangements to reach out to a minimum of 300 persons as first phase of his Christmas giveaway starts on Saturday. The Abia North Senator said this is in response to the comments of his followers and spirit of the season. In a Facebook post sighted by ABN TV on...
In An Amended Charge, EFCC Re-arraigns Fayose, Others Over Criminal Breach Of Trust
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, re-arraigned former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, and his company, Spotless Limited, before a Federal High Court, Lagos. Fayose and his company were re-arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke for alleged money laundering and non-declaration of his assets. In the amended charge, Fayose and one Abiodun Agbele, who is also standing trial...
Establish Branches In South Africa, Ramaphosa Urges Nigerian Banks
President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerian banks to set up branches in South Africa as the country signs more pacts with Nigeria on power, oil and gas, and other areas. At a joint press conference at the State House when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari, the South African president said: “We are particularly encouraged by the interest...
Buhari Departs Abuja, Set To Participate In Expo 2020 In Dubai
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Dubai where he is expected to attend the Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. The Expo 2020 Dubai is aimed at creating an environment for Nigerians to join over 190 countries to forge true and meaningful partnerships. According to a statement by the president’s spokesman, Femi Adesina on Wednesday, the expo will provide...
FG Wants Perpetrators Of Incest, Rape Castrated
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has called for castration of perpetrators of incest and rape in the country. She spoke Monday during a news briefing as part of activities to host the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, Natalia Kanem, who visited Nigeria. Describing castration as the most suitable punishment for perpetrators, the minister...
EFCC Nabs 60 Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ During Award Night In Ogun
EFCC Nabs 60 Suspected 'Yahoo Boys' During Award Night In Ogun Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 60 suspected internet fraudsters during an awards ceremony at the Conference Hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The EFCC said investigation revealed that the event tagged ‘Peer Youths Awards,’ was organised to reward high-level internet fraudsters. Items recovered...
EFCC Chairman, Bawa Commends Ikpeazu For Organising Anti-Corruption Workshop For Accounting, Financial Officers
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has commended the governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu for organising a special workshop on anti-corruption for all finance and accounting officers, saying the anti-graft agency is ready to assist State Governments to improve transparency and accountability in governance. Bawa described it as key in driving good governance. At the...
IPOB Hits Back At Gunmi, Calls Him Bandits Advocate
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday hit back at Sheikh Gumi, describing as total madness and mischievious for anybody to compare it with bandits. The group contended that some once respected Nigerians have turned themselves to bandits advocates and doing everything possible to demonize IPOB, to give the impression that it is a killer group like Boko Haram, killer...
General Who Was Killed By Boko Haram, Four Soldiers Laid To Rest In Yola Amidst Tears
The burial service of Brigadier-General Zirkushu Dzarma and four other soldiers who died fighting against Boko Haram terrorists was held on Friday at the Saint Stephen’s Protestant Church in Yola, Adamawa State. The names of the other late soldiers are: Major Luka Barde, Lance Corporal Simon Solomon, Pte. Chagumeji Victor and Pte. Danyaro Umar. Dignitaries at the funeral included the Secretary...
