The trial of former Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Dr. Ngozi Olejeme continued on Monday, November 8, 2021 before Justice Maryam Hassan Aliyu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi Abuja with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its first witness. Olejeme is …
Read More »BREAKING: EFCC quizzes Lucky Igbinedion over alleged N1.6bn fraud
Lucky Igbinedion Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former governor of Edo State, has been arrested and is being grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over what a source described as alleged criminal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.6 billion. The former governor, who arrived …
Read More »Missing Vanguard reporter, Tordue Salem, found dead
Vanguard missing reporter, Tordue Salem, has been found dead in Abuja. Details of the circumstances surrounding the recovery of his remains were still sketchy as at 9:30pm on Thursday. After the close of work that day, he was said to have alighted from a cab at Total filling station, close …
Read More »Alleged N220m Contract Scam: How Ope Saraki Procured 80KVA Generators Against 100KVA Approved by Govt – EFCC Witness
The fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Ope Saraki, a cousin to former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Monday, November 8, 2021 told Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin how the defendant, while being the Special Assistant to the Kwara …
Read More »UBA Foundation Sensitises Staff, Customers on Mental Health Awareness, offers Therapies, Creative Opportunities, Giveaways
In line with its commitment towards giving back and impacting lives, UBA Foundation – the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc – has kicked-off a week-long series of activities aimed at promoting mental health awareness for staff and customers starting with a panel session on Wellness …
Read More »Fresh Crisis Hits FCMB As Customers Close Accounts In Droves
It may not be the best of times for the troubled First City Monument Bank (FCMB) as depositors in the bank are reportedly closing their accounts with the bank in droves. According to media reports, the development came about, as a result of a leaked internal memo within the bank, …
Read More »Heritage Bank, CBN adopt novel approach to boost wheat production capacity
…To add 750, 000MTs via rain-fed cultivation, reduce annual import by 60 In a bid to meet high demand amid poor production capacity of wheat, the Central Bank of Nigeria and Heritage Bank Plc have adopted a novel but more robust approach to boost local production and reduce dependence …
Read More »Soludo wins Anambra governorship election with 112, 229 votes
Charles Soludo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof Chukwuma Soludo as governor-elect of Anambra State. Professor Florence Obi, Returning Officer of the election, made the declaration at exactly 1;50am on Wednesday. She said Soludo scored the highest number of votes cast and certified all the requirements of …
Read More »Anambra guber: Soludo hails Buhari, INEC, says election most credible
Charles Soludo Chukwuma Soludo, governor-elect of Anambra, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring that the recently-concluded election was free and fair. Florence Obi, returning officer for the state, announced Soludo as winner of the election at 1:51 am on Wednesday. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) …
Read More »EFCC re-arraigns ex-minister, four others over Diezani’s N450m loot
Diezani Alison-Madueke The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, re-arraigned a former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Abdu Bulama, before Justice Fadima Aminu of the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, on a seven-count charge of criminal conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of …
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