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Aisha Dahir-Umar, PenCom DG The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) Retirement Pack is a joint publication of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). The Pack is a guide for prospective retirees under the CPS. It provides information on the two modes of accessing retirement benefits: Programmed …

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to transfer to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, all the files and processes relating to the 25-count money laundering and fraud charges instituted against former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah and eighth …

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has been urged to probe the alleged complicity of some officials of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) acting in attempt to obstruct investigation into the WAEC certificate presented by Governor Umo Bassey Eno of …

Bola Tinubu and CAN President, Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria on Friday called on the Federal Government to ensure that the fuel subsidy palliatives being considered should go beyond cash transfers. The FG, CAN said, should consider the introduction of mass transport across the states to reduce the …

Abdulkarim Chukkol The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulkarim Chukkol, has threatened to decisively deal with any of its staff who leak confidential information. According to him, the staff members take an oath of secrecy during the process of getting the job, stressing that anyone found …

Police Service Commission Logo The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over cases of “serious misconduct”. The commission also approved the demotion of five others found wanting in their official duties. A statement by the commission spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, on Friday, said the decisions …

James Ibori Judge David Tomlinson of Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday ordered the confiscation of £101.5 million pounds ($130.34 million) from former Delta state governor James Ibori. In naira terms, the confiscated amount is N101,143,847,363.27, about one-ninth the amount shared by the three tiers of government on Thursday. …

A nozzle dispensing petrol The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the Southeast has said that the hike in the price of products due to the abrupt removal of subsidy was threatening the survival of its members’ businesses. Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community said …

The Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to revisit some high profile cases they had allegedly abandoned. HEDA mentioned cases like the allegations of financial impropriety against a former Secretary …

Adams Oshiomhole, former APC National Chairman There was mild drama during senate plenary on Wednesday when lawmakers were debating a motion by Senator Abba Moro, Benue South, against what he termed perceived discrimination against Nigerians on account of age by government agencies and the private sector. Part of the motion urged Ministries …