The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over 12 “prime assets” belonging to the Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, and had his accounts frozen over a N69.4 billion debt. This followed an order by Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Lagos, according to a statement by the … Continue reading N69.4bn Debt: AMCON Takes Over Jimoh Ibrahim’s Assets

Amid the reactions trailing the defection of Governor Dave Umahi from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congressive, Governor Nyesom Wike has suggested that one more governor will leave the party.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that the 9th House will ensure a policing system that works for all citizens in view of the recent #EndSARS protests.

  President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said Umahi’s defection was based on principle rather than coercion. “I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this bold decision … Continue reading Umahi’s Defection Based On Principle Not Coercion, Says Buhari

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday challenged his Ebonyi State counterpart Dave Umahi, to a debate over the reasons he gave for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

  Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement which upheld his election as the duly elected governor of the state. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja, Diri said Bayelsa State does not need further distractions from politicians, adding that the apex court ruling has laid to rest attempts by the opposition … Continue reading ‘We Do Not Need Distractions’: Diri Reacts To Supreme Court Verdict

The police in Katsina State have arrested nine suspected serial rapists who have been accused of continuously raping a 14-year-old girl, identified as Auwa Mato.

  The sight of Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Gabon teammates sleeping on an airport floor marred an otherwise successful two rounds of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.  Gambian authorities would not allow the visiting Gabonese to leave the terminal because they said the delegation had not complied with conditions aimed at combating the … Continue reading Aubameyang Unhappy As Gambia Airport Drama Mars Africa Cup Of Nations

The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has assured Nigerians that the incremental changes to Nigeria's tax laws do not mean that there will be an increase in taxes.

  The Northern Governors Forum on Wednesday said contrary to some misconceptions in some quarters, it is not against the recent scrapping of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Chairman of the forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong disclosed this in Kaduna during the inauguration of a committee on Youths and Civil Societies. “The … Continue reading Northern Governors Forum Not Against Disbandment Of SARS – Lalong