The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has on Wednesday disclosed that it has seized assets and frozen bank accounts belonging to a Nigerian businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim over failure to pay a debt of N69 billion. In a statement, AMCON said seized assets have been taken over by its debt recovery agent, Pinheiro Legal Partners. These assets include NICON Investment Limited at Plot 242, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja; NICON Hotels Limited building at Plot 557, Port-Harcourt Crescent, off Gimbiya Street, Abuja and the building of NICON Lekki Limited also at No. 5, Customs Street, Lagos.
Ahead 2023; We Are Yet To Zone Our Presidency Ticket – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that it has not yet zoned its presidential candidate for 2023 general election. Mr Kola Ologbondiyon, the National Publicity Secretary of the party made this known while speaking to Arise TV today.
Twitter To Limit Replies in Effort to Curb Online Abuse
In a bid to combat cyber bullying and online abuse, Twitter Inc. has on Wednesday disclosed that it will be testing new features that would allow users to control who can reply to their tweets, limiting access to a person's tweets.
COVID-19: Nigeria records 381 New Cases, Highest Daily Figure
Nigeria has recorded 381 new cases on Thursday, May 7, being the highest confirmed number of COVID-19 cases in a single day since its first case in February, thereby bringing the total number to 3,526, with 601 discharged and 107 deaths.
Edo APC Crisis: Edo Assembly Sacks Suspended Esan West LG Chairman, Writes Obaseki
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday sacked Mr. Patrick Aguinede, the suspended chairman of Esan West Local Government Council, over alleged unremitted Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Why Kwara Can't Pay Minimum Wage Now- Government
Kwara State Government on Tuesday explained reasons why it can’t accept the demands of the state’s organised labour unions wholly over the new national minimum wage.
Pantami Inaugurates 25-man Committee To Develop New National Broadband Plan
In line with the Federal Governments vision of digitizing Nigeria's economy, the minister of communication and digital economy, Isa Pantami has inaugurated a 25- man committee saddled with the responsibility of developing a new national broadband plan.
Fakenews: We Didn't Deny Winners Chapel General Overseer, Oyedepo VISA –US Embassy
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has denied reports that it rejected the visa application of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners' Chapel International. According to Punch, a newspaper had reported that the cleric was denied a visa, a report which went viral on social media.
Local Council Election: Hope Rekindles As Reps Move To Amend Its Electoral Laws
The bill to grant full autonomy for the Local Government Council election has passed a second reading in the House of Reps, the bill when finally approved will allow INEC to conduct the election for Chairman, Vice Chairman and councillors of the Local government.
MultiChoice Commences "Set Up Campaign"
MultiChoice has launched its "Set Up Campaign", upgrading the viewing coverage of its active customers on the DStv Access, Family, Yanga, Confam, Compact, and Compact Plus packages for a 30 days. The 'Step Up' campaign also allows existing GOtv customers to view various higher package programmes at the price of the lower packages.
Political Coups an Order of The Day By African leaders – Jonathan
Former President Jonathan has yesterday accused African political leaders of becoming coups plotters that were formerly identified in military juntas instead of entrenching good governance. Jonathan made this allegation during the 17th convocation ceremony of the Igbenedion University Okada, Edo state after being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree of science.