CBN assures Dangote of Forex to finance $14bn refinery

Aliko Dangote andCBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given assurance to Dangote Group that it will support it access Foreign Exchange, Forex to build its proposed $14 billion refinery in the country.

Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the CBN, said this during a tour of the refinery which is projected to refine 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

‘Nwobodo joined APC as a fugitive running from justice’

The South-East All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, described ex-governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo’s entry into the party as a grand plan to shield himself from the long arm of the law, following his alleged involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deals undergoing probe by the Economic Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.

Umeh urges INEC To Abide By Court Order For Fair Rerun Poll In Anambra Central

Immediate past  National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and candidate of the party in the Anambra Central senatorial district rerun election, Chief Victor Umeh has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to respect court order by excluding fresh candidates in the rerun polls. 

Jonathan Is Not Immune To Arrest— EFCC boss

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC explained, yesterday, why it has not arrested former President Goodluck Jonathan following startling revelations on how the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki  (retd) allegedly disbursed over $2.1 billion meant for arms purchase to various individuals.

Alarmed by the revelations, the National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has, however, asked Dr Jonathan to speak out.

Ekwunife Tipped For Deputy Senate President----APC

The chairman, All Progressive Congress APC Anambra state chapter, Barrister Emeka Ibe has assured the state of virile development programmes the party will attract if Senator Uche Ekwunife is returned to  the senate.

He was buoyed with hope that her aspiration is in line with the programme of the APC led by President Muhammadu Buhari and solicit for  people's support to ensure she is voted back into the senate.

EFCC arrests DG NBC Over alleged N15bn fraud

The  Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, has been arrested by men of the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over an alleged N15 billion fraud.

I pray For My Critics To Be Delivered Because I left N600 Million In PFN Purse-----ORITSEJAFOR

Immediate past  National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria ( PFN ), Pastor Ayo has Oritsejafor, has urged Christians not to relent on the fight to defeat Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria and solicit for a rallying point to touch lives of the Internally Displaced persons living in different camps in Nigeria.

Former APC Assembly Member Throws Weight Behind Senator Ekwunife's Ambition

                                                 WHO IS AFRAID OF EKWUNIFE?.
I have observed with dismay the number of people who criticize the recent decamping of Uche Ekwunife from PDP. Some even antagonize the APC for "accepting" Ekwunife. Haba. Some

Root of the Matter: Chike Okagbue Returns in a Riveting Book

This is a book of legacies, timed to coincide with the tenth year anniversary of the death of Chief Chike Okagbue (Ezennia).  It is a special tribute collection condensed from the reflections of people most affected by Ezennia’s phenomenal life.  It seeks to uncover, from family members, associates and eyewitnesses; the forces that propelled Chike Okagbue to his outstanding achievements in business, politics and service to humanity.

On Igbo Marginalization President Buhari Erred

During his first media chat, President Muhammadu Buhari while answering the vexed question on Igbo marginalization asked what NdiIgbo wanted. Suggesting that NdiIgbo were not being marginalised as claimed in several quarters.