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  The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ruled that the National Assembly has the power to increase – or review upward – budget estimates laid before it by the executive.  This followed a suit by popular advocate, Femi Falana, in which he listed the President, the Attorney-General of the Federation, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Tuesday withdrew the detention order against Honourable Aliyu Ahman Pategi who stood surety for Ms Jumoke Akinjide, a former Minister of State, Ministry of Federal Capital Territory under President Goodluck Jonathan, after she turned herself in at the Ikoyi office of the Commission in …

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, has officially handed over the construction works on the rehabilitation of Apapa – Wharf road to AG-Dangote Construction Company Limited. The Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, performed the handing over ceremony of the 2 …

The Department of Theatre Arts of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State has vowed to live up to the expectations of its establishment by arousing social change through their theatre performances. This was revealed recently during the debut performance of two plays – “The First Lady” and “The Honourable …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the Agency will ensure that Nigerians benefit optimally from shipping and also assured that the maritime domain will be safe, secure and clean for all to do business.  The DG who stated …

   With the alarming number of market women, artisans and underserved population who are unbanked, Heritage Bank Plc has deepened its retail banking structure by growing its agent banking base to 400 ‘Corner Shops.’ This is in line with the financial inclusion strategy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as …

From: Madu Ezenoha,  Enugu Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, Mr. Ahmed Kuru has disclosed that 350 business men in Nigeria owe the Corporation N2.5 trillion that represent about 80 per cent of AMCON’s total obligor debt. This is even as the House of Representatives …

Eminent jurist and constitutional lawyer, Professor Ben Nwabueze SAN, has showered encomiums on Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, describing him as an impressive leader and a great hope for leadership in Nigeria. Speaking at the public presentation of his new book titled “Save Our Constitutional …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has stated that Nigeria is in dire need of a Maritime Transport policy which will complement the existing National Transport Policy and advance the country’s global maritime trade. The DG stated this at the opening …

Following its intervention in the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market, last week, to the tune of over $800 million, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, June 19, 2017, injected a total sum of $195m into the inter-bank forex market to meet the requests of customers in the various segments …

  Justice A. S. Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Monday, June 19, 2017 admitted in evidence two documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, who is standing trial for alleged …

  Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, has indicated that government will work hard to increase revenues so as to be able to fund the Budget. Senator Udoma also said that in spite of criticisms about government borrowings, the country’s fiscal deficit is still well within …

From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu All Progressives Congress ( APC) Enugu state chapter has announced the suspension of five stakeholders from the party. The members who were suspended for a period of one year were alleged to be involved in anti party activities. Among those suspended include the guber candidate of …

turnpot@gmail.com  0705 263 1058 As would be expected, the discharge and acquittal of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has generated and will continue to generate discussion and controversy. Some are for the CCT decision while many others are against. The Presidency -which of the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore-in new Commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) with a charge on the new appointees to add value to the corporate governance, growth and all round development of the State. The Governor also swore-in members of the State’s Public …

The Lagos State Government recently arraigned a suspected land grabber, Chief Kamorudeen Lamina, before a Special Offences Court sitting in Oshodi over alleged unlawful dispossession of residents of their legitimate rights to land ownership. Famously referred to as ‘Sir K’, Lamina was charged to court along with six others on …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI 17 people were killed, while 11 others were injured in a multiple suicide attack suspected to be carried out by Boko Haram insurgents in Kofa village of Konduga local government area of Borno state at the outskirts of Maiduguri Metropolis. Confirming the incident, the Police Public …

Becoming a successful entrepreneur in a business terrain such as Nigeria is a venture fraught with peculiar challenges. Considering the many little details that naturally go into setting up a business and nurturing it to a path of profitability and sustainability, many entrepreneurs can be forgiven for getting lost along …

Sokoto State Government has established an agency for poultry development to enable citizens of the state tap from the potential available in the sector. This is contained in a statement issued in Sokoto Monday by Malam Imam Imam, the media aide to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. “The new agency will …

Governor of Ebony State, Engr. David   Umahi, has called on churches not to join the bandwagon of those spreading hate speeches across in the country. Umahi, at the  2017 Father’s Day celebration by the Christ Embassy in Abakaliki on Sunday, pointed out that hate speeches were capable of igniting war …

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 comprising of Lagos and Ogun States Police Commands, Mr Adamu Ibrahim on Monday assured the public especially parents of the kidnapped students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla-Epe that all hands are on deck to ensure the safe …

The Senate has expanded the responsibilities of one its Committees to include taking petitions from members of the public on allegations of corrupt practices in any government establishment across the country. Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, who stated this in his speech at the 11th Annual Business Law Conference …

  UAC Nigeria Plc held its Annual General Meeting, AGM, at the Golden Tulip Festac –Amuwo –Odofin in Lagos on 14/6/2017. Pictures show some of the personalities that graced the occasion.