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Who will rescue Nigeria from the clutch of ethnic venom that is gradually but steadily being secreted by ethnic nationalists through their actions and behavioral disposition? I have opted to refrain from specific examples in this write up to water down envisaged reactions from those who may feel offended; but I have also left sufficient allusion for easy mental judgment. There is no singular factor today in Nigeria that threatens the corporate existence of Nigeria more than ethnicism. It breeds all forms of vices in the Nigerian space. Distrust, animosity, corruption, nepotism, deception, and prejudices, among others, are offshoot of…

The EFCC on Tuesday prayed a Federal High Court in Lagos to order `a red bag’ belonging to popular Nigerian Musician, Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley, be removed from his possession in the dock. The defendant had in a case preferred against him by EFCC entered the witness box with a long small red bag, hanging across his left shoulder down to his right waist. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had preferred an 11-count charge against the musician bordering on conspiracy, possession of counterfeit cards and fraud. Also mentioned in the charge is one Yad Isril, who is…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of a popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as ‘Mompha.’ EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Mustapha was arrested by the anti-graft agency in the Federal Captial Territory (FCT), but didn’t give further details. Uwujaren said: “Yes, he has been arrested.” EFCC confirms arrest of Mompha, Instagram celebrity with N600m cars. Photo by NAN Mompho is known for advertising his expensive lifestyle on Instagram with many state of the art cars worth over $1.76 million (N634,000,000). Mompha, who is fondly referred to as the ‘king’…

As part of drive to contribute to the growth of economic drive, Heritage Bank Plc has continued to support The Next Titan Season-six; in ensuring that the entrepreneurial targets of the Nigerian youths are attained. The Next Titan entrepreneurial reality TV show sponsored annually by the Heritage Bank Plc has unveiled the top 16 contenders for the season-6 of the competition. The 16 lucky candidates were selected from among 50 contestants who made it to the Bootcamp after the auditions that saw thousands of Nigerian young entrepreneurs jostle for selection at the audition centres in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu and…

By Tony Obiechina, ABUJA The need to mainstream the Capital Market Master Plan into the national economic development policy has been canvassed. This was stated by Acting Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Ms. Mary Uduk at an Interactive Session with the Senate in Abuja, Tuesday. According to Uduk, it will improve Nigeria’s competitiveness, promote a savings culture, improve market depth and liquidity and catalyze economic growth, also stated that this will be beneficial not just to the capital market but also to the entire economy. She said, “More importantly, since the capital market over time serves as the…

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja It was an evening of tributes and backslapping as some management and staff of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) on Tuesday organized a modest send forth for Mr Joseph Anichebe, erstwhile Director of Public Communications of the organization at its corporate head office in Abuja. Led by the Director General of BPE, Mr Alex Okoh the staff, one after another extolled the sterling qualities of Achebe who is leaving the organization after two decades of meritorious service to the nation. Until his retirement, Anichebe a consummate journalist,was the Director of Institutions and Natural Resources at…

A former Minister of FCT, Engr Muhammed Abba-Gana, has congratulated Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, on his 85th birthday. In a congratulatory message he personally signed, Abba-Gana, described Gowon as a patriot and a man with good intentions. The statement reads in full: Our Dear beloved General Gowon, GCFR. On behalf of my entire family, I want to join the millions of your admirers and well-wishers to rejoice with you and extend our congratulations on your 85th birthday. Your good intentions, good and patriotic actions/deeds and humane/kind character are the hallmark of your Godly personality. You left…

The Buhari Media Organization (BMO) has advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to avoid any action that could truncate smooth academic exercise nationwide just to protest President Muhammadu Buhari’s insistence on full implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The group said ASUU should not allow itself to be seen as saboteurs of a scheme that is bound to weed out ghost workers and improve the efficiency of payroll administration in public universities. In a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, BMO said ASUU’s plan for a showdown over IPPIS…

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Tuesday that the National Assembly will provide the necessary support to the anti-corruption agencies in the fight against corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are the leading government agencies in anti-corruption war. “The 9th Senate and indeed the National Assembly is set to support the anti-corruption agencies to the best of its ability, to enable us eradicate the malaise,” Lawan said. The Senate President gave the assurance in Abuja while declaring open the third EFCC National Capacity Building Workshop for…

Suspected serial killer, Gracious David-West has pleaded guilty to 9 of the 10 Count charge bordering on murder levelled against him by the Rivers state Police Command. David-West pleaded not guilty to the last charge of attempted murder of several female genders in Rivers State. The Police charges claim that David-West was alleged to have, “unlawfully killed several females in different hotels and guest houses in parts of Rivers State which is a punishable offence under section 319 sub one cap 37, volume 2 laws of the state,1999 as amended.” DAILY POST reports that after the charges were read and…