Mixed Reactions Trail Declaration of State of Emergency
There has been an outpouring of varied reactions since yesterday’s announcement of a state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states by President Goodluck Jonathan. Opposition Action Congress of…
Lamorde Urges Compliance with Money Laundering Laws
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde has called on professional bodies classified as Designated Non-Financial Institutions (DNFIs) to comply with extant regulation on rendition of…
Why Government and Banks are Afraid of Dollar Certificates
Notwithstanding government’s unusual reticence to our persistent recommendation for the adoption of dollar certificates for the monthly payments of distributable dollar-derived revenue, a regular reader of this column has suggested…
QPR Remy arrested for ‘raping’ 34-year-old woman
QPR striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape according to The Metropolitan Police and the France international along with two other men is currently in custody in…
Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Of Emergency in 3 States
President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in three security challenged states of the federation. The states includes: Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. However, the governors and legislators in…
Plot to Assassinate Gov. Amaechi and House Members Exposed!
The Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. O Amachree has hinted of a plot to assassinate Governor Rotimi Amaechi. In his words, “The situation in Rivers State has…
NIMASA Names Osamgbi Deputy Director & Head PR
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appointed a renowned journalist and public relations expert, Mr Isichei Osamgbi, as Deputy Director and Head Public Relations.…
President Jonathan, Execute a Survival Benefit and Support System for Police Families
Mr. President, as you and your administration face a Nigeria submerged in the Boko Haram uproar in the North, kidnapping upheaval in the South, militancy hullabaloo in the Niger Delta,…
Electronic fund transactions hit N80b daily, says CBN
The total value of electronic funds transfer in Nigeria has risen to N80 billion per day, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. This, according to the apex bank…
Editorial: The New Policy on Private Jets
Without doubt, the new aviation policy that bars private jet owners from flying friends and associates on their aircraft, while companies with private jets are permitted to carry only employees…