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The Senate has resolved to fix a date for its leadership and heads of various security committees to meet with the Executive to ensure implementation of its resolutions on the security situation in the country. The Upper Chamber also called for investigation into resurgence of violence in Kaduna State, and urged the Kaduna State government and its federal counterpart to ensure urgent release of the traditional ruler abducted for almost a week. The resolutions followed a motion by Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi (PDP- Kaduna) at plenary Wednesday. The Senate also called on the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to assist victims…

The House of Representatives, Wednesday, resolved to set up a special committee to revisit the probe of the N60 billion allegedly looted by some political office holders and civil servants in the defunct Nigeria Airways. Consequently, a resolution, moved by Abiodun Faleke (APC Lagos), was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on urgent need to revisit Justice Obiora Nwazota’s Commission of Enquiry which was conducted in 2002 into the activities of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited. Faleke, in his submission, argued that there was need to ensure the release of the White Paper and implementation of recommendations of…

The founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, TEF, Mr. Tony Elumelu, Wednesday said Nigeria’s economy was headed in the right direction, describing 2016 as a terrible year for the economy. Elumelu, who said this in an interview monitored on CNN Wednesday, also stated that his Group would in the next few weeks, close a $2.5 billion oil asset acquisition deal in the country. According to him, “things are changing in Nigeria and it appears our economic managers have finally gotten a strong grip on the economy.” The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Plc, however, pointed out that there…

After a hard come-back, Enugu Rangers from a 3-3 draw defeated Kano Pillars 4-2 on penalties to become the 2018 reigning Aiteo Cup champions. Kano Pillars were leading Rangers in 3-0 goals up to 76th minute of the final of the 2018 Aiteo Cup played on Wednesday, October 24 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta state. To qualify for final, Kano Pillars had beaten Katsina United, while Rangers defeated Akwa United to book their places in the final. The game started at a high tempo with Kano Pillars taking the lead as early as the fifth minute when…

Ayodele Fayose, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, granted a N50 million bail may remain in detention until the surety meets the bail conditions. His bail application was granted during his second appearance before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday. Fayose was arraigned before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of corruption. The judge also asked him to provide a surety who must have landed property in Lagos. The guarantor is also required to have three-year tax clearance in Lagos. Fayose is facing an 11-count charge bothering on…

The re-nomination of the 77-year-old Moses Ekpo as the Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State for the 2019 elections is seen “as a clear confirmation of loyalty” by one of  his aides. Mr. Ekpo has served as a Deputy Governor in the state since 2015. Governor Udom Emmanuel, Wednesday, presented Mr. Ekpo as his running mate for the forthcoming election to the state Caucus of the party. He said his choice was based on the stability and strength of character of Mr. Moses Ekpo, saying that his presence and unbeatable profile cannot be ignored in any…

The 25,000-capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, capital of Delta State comes alive on Wednesday as Enugu Rangers slug out with Kano Pillars for the third edition of the Aiteo Cup final. Kano Pillars beat Katsina United 4-1 on penalties after it ended 2-2 at 90 minutes, while Enugu Rangers International beat Nasarawa United 4-2 in the semi-final of the Aiteo Cup 2018 played on Wednesday, October 10 as both winners booked their respective places in the final. Rangers have won the cup five times in the past when it was known as the Challenge Cup. That was in 1974, 1975, 1976,1981…

For the first time since the inception of the 27-year-old University of Uyo, five female students of the institution have bagged First Class degrees in the 2018 Bar Final Examination conducted by the Nigerian Law School in August. They were among the 161 candidates who bagged First Class degrees of the 5,846 candidates from different Law Departments in both public and private Nigerian universities. Of the number which is the highest in the history of the school, females topped the list of First Class graduates with 113 while males were 48. A breakdown shows that University of Nigeria and University…

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Monday named 105 delinquent debtors for failure to negotiate successfully with the corporation. Ahmed Kuru, the managing director and chief executive of AMCON, had in July promised to publish the list of delinquent debtors and directors who have failed to reach or refused to reach settlement resolution with the corporation. Mr. Kuru said after failed negotiations, AMCON would name, shame and embark on take-over of properties of delinquent debtors. Top on the list published by AMCON on Monday is Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited owned by Ifeanyi Ubah, with its current…

During the UEFA Champions league played in Europe Tuesday, October 23, four of the 10 teams won and four lost. A total of 16 goals were scored while two teams played draw. Ajax    1                             Vs                       Benfica  0        Man United   0                   Vs                       Roma   3 Real Madrid  2                  Vs                       Plzen    1 Hoffenheim  3                   Vs                      Lyon     3 Shakhar         0                   Vs                     Man City  3