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Feb

10

2024

Emefiele’s wife, three others, declared wanted by EFCC for alleged money laundering.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCBN, Crime, Emefiele

The wife of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, Margaret Emefiele, and three other people have been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their alleged involvement in money laundering activities. The Federal Government of Nigeria is searching for Margaret Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile for their roles in a plot to convert substantial amounts of money. The agency accuses them of violating Sections 411, 287, and 314 of the Lagos State Criminal Law in addition to stealing and collecting money under false pretences. The four suspects'…

Feb

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Debt dispute between MTN Nigeria and Globacom is resolved.

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsBusiness, Economy, GLO, Metro, MTN, NCC

An amicable resolution has been reached to the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom). The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this pronouncement on Thursday. The NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, signed a statement stating that this resolution revokes the disconnection authorization that MTN was previously given to disconnect Globacom. In order to minimise any possible disruptions to subscribers, the Commission made additional regulatory interventions after publishing its original public notice. These interventions included resolving disputes between parties and aiding in the reconciliation process. "Strong compliance with licence terms and conditions,…

Feb

09

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court schedules date for Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to resume.

Lifestyle, NewsBiafra, Court, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is scheduled to resume on February 26 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This was disclosed on Thursday by Aloy Ejimakor, the IPOB leader's special attorney, in a message on his X account (previously known as Twitter). Nnamdi Kanu The Federal High Court in Abuja put the 2015 case on hold after the Court of Appeal dropped Kanu's terrorism allegations in October 2022. However, the Nigerian government appealed the court decision through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, and as a result,…

Feb

09

2024

By OHAFIATV

Ohanaeze advises Tinubu to engage Okonjo-Iweala, Ezekwesili, Adesina in addressing Nigeria’s hardship

Business, Economy, NewsBreaking, Business, Economy, Inflation

The revered Igbo group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the incompetence, nepotism-based appointments, and corruption that have plagued the Buhari and Tinubu administrations, respectively, which has contributed to the present economic crisis, inflation, and uncertainty in Nigeria. Essential commodity prices have soared to record levels, causing enormous pain for Nigerians. The widespread indignation in the nation is a reflection of the intolerable suffering caused by the constant threat of starvation that its inhabitants face. Nigerians have become tired of the federal government's empty promises, which have been made worse by the Naira's depreciation as a result of the current FX exchange…

Feb

08

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara commends Gov. Otti for flagging off construction of Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia Road

Abia State, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has applauded Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for flagging off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road. The lawmaker, who made the commendation in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, said such people-oriented projects and initiatives must be commended and supported by all Abians. Osonwa noted that the governor’s action has once again proven that he was well prepared to transform Abia State and impact positively on the lives of the people. He said Governor Otti’s effort to strengthen road network across the state showed that the…