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The  Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) , on Friday, took over the assets of Afrijet Airlines Ltd.  owned by Vitalis Ibe , over an unpaid debt of almost N10 billion. This is contained in a statement issued by  Jude Nwauzor , Head, Corporate Communications, AMCON, which was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Lagos. The statement said the takeover was based on an interim injunction granted against the airline by  J ustice Chuka Obiozor  of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division. It said, “the obligor owes AMCON nearly N10 billion. AMCON purchased the Eligible Bank Assets (EBAs), sometime in 2011 from the defunct  FinBank  and Bank PHB . The order also affects Ibe’s Continental Aviation Services Ltd., AMCON has since appointed  Professor Gbolahan Elias  (SAN), as Receiver/Manager. “ The statement also said the receiver/manager at about 11AM on Friday simultaneously took possession of the assets of Ibe including  Afrijet Plaza , the corporate head offi

The Ohanaeze youth forum has called on the Federal Government and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami to call off the proposed arraignment of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekwerenmadu over forgery allegations. PIC.16.CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, SALISU MAIKASUWA (R) SWEARINNG-IN THE DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT, IKE EKWEREMADU AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE 8TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY (9/6/15).WITH THEM IS SENATE PRESIDENT BUKOLA SARAKI. 3016/9/6/2015/CH/BJO/NAN The duo are alleged to have forged the Senate Standing Rules which facilitated their emergence as Senate leaders in June 2016. A statement issued on Friday by the co-chairman, Mazi Okemiri Alex, noted that the presence of separation of powers in the constitution gives room for the Senate to carry out its own investigations. The Ohanaeze youths also warned against the humiliation and embarrassment of Ekweremadu, the highest political office holder from the South E

This is coming after Sheriff accused the caretaker committee chairman of hiring Fulani herdsmen to stop him from entering the PDP secretariat. The chairman of the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee,  Ahmed Makarfi  has accused the embattled party chairman,  Ali Modu Sheriff  of creating  Boko Haram. Makarfi said Sheriff is known everywhere as a violent person, that is why the police withdrew his orderlies. This is coming after Sheriff accused the caretaker committee chairman of hiring  Fulani herdsmen  to stop him from entering the PDP secretariat. Makarfi said   “Sheriff is the one known to have created Boko Haram, therefore, he is continuing in similar direction. “I’m never known to be associated with violence. He made same malicious allegation before the former IGP and DG SSS which was disregarded as baseless. On the contrary, I was there and then given official additional security.” Adding that  “The police had withdrawn all his security both in Maidu

The singer, who is preparing for a concert in London, accused bloggers of not confirming the truth in their reports before disseminating them. Nigerian dancehall singer, Burna Boy, has taken a shot at Nigerian bloggers, referring to them as dummies in connection to reports on his baby mama saga. This was contained in an  Instagram  post on Friday, June 24, 2016. According to the singer, the bloggers who reported the story of his alleged baby mama,  Uju Stella , played themselves by not confirming if the story was true The post also included what looked like a pregnancy result posted from the account of Stella. Another comment in the Instagram screenshot, saw a post by Instablo9ja , confirming that Stella had lied about the pregnancy. The alleged baby mama, earlier made a comment on Instagram, threatening to report Burna Boy to the police for breaking the door to her apartment. Burna Boy quickly switched his attention to his upcoming concert in  London , as

Oloyede said this while speaking as a guest on a Channels TV program, Sunrise Daily. The debate about whether it was legal for the Ekiti state Governor,  Ayo Fayose’s  account to be blocked by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  is not going to end anytime soon. A lawyer,  John Oloyede  has called on the EFCC to publish the court order they used to effect the freezing of Fayose’s  Zenith bank  account. Oloyede said this while speaking as a guest on a  Channels TV  program,  Sunrise Daily. The Ekiti Governor’s bank account was blocked by the EFCC on Monday, June 20, 2016. The EFCC also claimed that funds in the Governor’s accounts were linked to the arms purchase scandal involving the former National Security Adviser (NSA),  Sambo Dasuki. A Professor of Law,  Frank Asogwa  at the  Enugu state University of Science and Technology (ESUT)  also  said the EFCC has the power to freeze the Governor’s account.

The president noted that Nigeria has enjoyed remarkable goodwill, support and understanding under the leadership of the outgoing Prime Minister over the years. President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the resignation of British Prime Minister, David Cameron which will come to effect from October, 2016. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,  Garba Shehu , on Friday, June 24, 2016, President Buhari said the Prime Minister's decision was a demonstration of courage. The president noted that Nigeria has enjoyed remarkable goodwill, support and understanding under the leadership of the outgoing Prime Minister over the years. He said Cameron’s resignation in response to the outcome of a referendum that supported Britain to leave the European Union "Was a demonstration of courage by a democratic leader who respects the will of the people, even if he didn’t agree with their decision. "By putting the will of the people befo

The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) chairman, Comrade Oladipo, said the suspension of the strike will give room for more consultation. Ekiti state workers have called of their strike and entered into an agreement with the state government. Speaking to newsmen, the   Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) chairman,  Comrade Oladipo,  said the suspension of the strike will give room for more consultation. The industrial action was called off following the signing of a seven point resolution by the state government and the workers. The resolutions include the payment of the January 2016 salary, negotiations with commercial banks to reorganise loan repayments, payment of leave bonuses etc. Daily Post  also reports that the Head of Service,  Dr Gbenga Faseluka  commended the worker and  Governor Ayo Fayose for his commitment to ensure workers are taken care of properly. Faseluka said  “When you have such a situation on hand, it is obvious that when you get to 12 months, there woul

Fayose had accused Mrs Buhari of participating in a 2009 bribery scandal involving US Congressman, William Jefferson. Ogun State Senator,  Buruji Kashamu  has urged Ekiti State Governor,  Ayo Fayose  to leave the  wife of the President , Aisha Buhari  alone and address the allegations levelled against him. Fayose had accused Mrs Buhari of participating in a 2009 bribery scandal involving US Congressman,  William Jefferson . Kashamu made the call via a statement issued in Abuja. It reads in part: It is interesting that Mr. Fayose is talking about the rule of law and the need to do things within the ambit of the law. I never knew that he has ever heard of the concept of the Rule of Law. When he trampled on other people’s rights in a bid to abrogate their tenure in office where was the Rule of Law? Now he is crying out because he is afraid he might have to get a taste of his own medicine because a man must certainly reap whatever he sows. Mr. Fayose is talking about the fact

Saraki also told the government to be prepared for a long legal tussle, adding that he was going to prove his innocence. The Senate President,  Bukola Saraki  has called on the Federal Government to focus on insecurity and the economy, rather than trying to remove him. Saraki also told the government to be prepared for a long legal tussle, adding that he was going to prove his innocence. The Senate President also said the forgery case against him is an plot by those who want him removed. The Independent  reports that he said  “The police in their investigation were conscious that the incumbent Senate president was not in office prior to June 9, 2015 and that was why in their letters inviting some individuals for their investigation, they only mentioned officers of the 7th Senate. The last of the letters was written to the clerk of the National Assembly on June 7, 2016 and he was not among those invited. “Those who decided to smuggle the name of the Senate president into t

The suspects were apprehended after the victim raised an alarm concerning the fake promise. They were about to collect an additional sum of N500,000 from the woman. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have paraded two fraudsters in Kwara State, for attempting to dupe a businesswoman of the sum of N700,000. According to the  Daily Post , the suspects promised to double the money for the woman using a chemical. Pedro Awili , the state commandant of the NSCDC, said that the men first approached the woman telling her that they needed N100,000 to buy the chemical. ALSO READ: Three young Nigerians set to receive honours Following this, it was reported that they returned to collect a N500,000 balance for the job. It was at this point that the woman reported them to security operatives who arrested them. Awili said,  “This led to the arrest of the two men who gave fake names and states of origin to the woman,” the Commandant added, noting that the two men confe

The Scottish DJ and producer recently ended his relationship with the singer after fifteen months of romance. Swift is now dating Tom Hiddleston, a British actor. Scottish DJ, Calvin Harris, has reportedly re-followed his ex, Taylor Swift, on Instagram, a week after the pair deleted traces of each other on the social media platform. This happened on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, with Harris also reported to have followed Swift’s brother,  Austin . According to Mirror UK, Harris has also initiated ties with another ex,  Rita Ora.  A screenshot from Instagram captured the DJ awaiting confirmation on her contacts list. Is he unto a rebound? Only time will tell. Taylor Swift wasted no time moving on from their 15-month relationship. The singer is now happily in love with  British  actor, Tom Hiddleston . ALSO READ: Singer shares kiss with Tom Hiddleston play The Sun was the first to release images of the pair as they were kissing.  (The Sun) Swift began a friendsh

The popular singer starts up a radio station in his hometown Ondo, which would be operating by the name M&C 106.5FM. Legendary Juju music  singer  Chief Sunday Adegeye popularly known as   King Sunny Ade (KSA)  has launched a radio station named  M&C radio  with frequency modulation 106.5. The popular singer floated the station in his hometown Ondo State. with Governor of Ondo state Segun Mimiko advising the management of the station to work together as one for the benefit of Ondo people. KSA tows the same line with another popular performer  Yinka Ayefele  who established  Fresh FM  in Ibadan about three years ago. Sunny Ade's station joins the likes of Adaba 88.9 FM (Akure), FUTA Radio 93.10 (Akure/FUTA), OSRC 96.5FM(Akure), and FRCN Ibadan Positive FM (102.50)(Akure) in occupying the airwaves and keeping  the company of listeners in the state.

The death has been announced of Caroline Chinweolu Onoh  (Mmili-Aku; Nee Eke), the wife of former governor of old Anambra State, and mother of Nigeria’s immediate past Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UNWTO,  Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu . Born on 26th December 1935, Late Carol Onoh was the first child of  Anselm Eke , one of the first indigenous railway engineers and train operators in Nigeria.  She was the only child of her mother who passed away when she was barely 2 years old. She died on Tuesday at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Park Lane, Enugu after a brief illness. She is survived by 6 Children:  Hon. G,B Onoh  (a two-time Commissioner and former Mayor of Enugu Municipal);  Alexandra Onoh  (Author);  Nwoga S. Anyanebechi;  Ambassadorial Nominee  Lilian Onoh;   Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu ;  and  Hon. Josef Onoh  {SSA (projects) to the Governor of Enugu State and former member of the Enugu Legislature}

Bawcha said this on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on the floor of the Senate chambers. The Deputy Minority leader of the Senate,  Senator Emmanuel Bawcha  has announced that 49 Senators in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  have withdrawn their support for  President Buhari. Bawcha said this on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on the floor of the Senate chambers. This is as a result of the fresh forgery charges which the Federal Government filed against the Senate President,  Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President,  Ike Ekweremadu. You will recall that the 49 PDP Senators declared their support for Buhari in August 2015. Reports also say the PDP Senators frowned at the freezing of the Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose's account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  on Monday, June 20, 2016. Bawcha  said  “We condemn the plot to remove the senate president and his deputy through illegal means. “We will no longer cooperate with the APC government until they

The Ekiti Governor, who was visibly angry, said the bank's denial shows that there is a conspiracy to implicate him. Top officials of  Zenith bank  were caught on camera allegedly begging  Governor Ayo Fayose  of Ekiti state not to expose more details of the transactions that transpired. You will recall that the Governor had earlier revealed that he was funded by the bank and other donors. But the management of the bank in a swift reaction,  issued a statement denying Fayose’s claim. The Ekiti Governor, who was visibly angry, said the bank's denial shows that there is a conspiracy to implicate him. Fayose, in a statement signed by  his Chief Press Secretary,  Idowu Adelusi,  said “I stand with my claim that Zenith Bank Plc majorly funded my election in June 2014. “I don’t expect an organisation like Zenith Bank to stay in a corner in matter of national concern like this and be talking. “Rather, I expect the Zenith Bank to issue an official statement not as

The report revealed that AMCON will take over SilverbCinemas by Thursday morning, June 23, 2016 over the N11b loan default. The Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria, AMCON, has gotten an order by a Federal High Court in Lagos, Nigeria to take over Ben Murray Bruce owned Silverbird Cinemas. According to a tweet by SaharaReporters, the court has granted AMCON an order to take over companies owned by 'common sense' legislator for owing N11bn. It was further reported that Senator Murray-Bruce and his business family members have defaulted in the repayment of N11b loan to AMCON, hence, the order by the court to take over the companies, which is led by the th Silverbird Cinemas.