EFCC challenges pardon granted state officials by Tambuwal

The Economic andFinancial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed an appeal at Sokoto Division of the Court of Appeal, challenging the ruling of the Sokoto State High Court in respect of pardon granted by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, to five persons who were charged for fraud alongside a former governor of the state, Attahiru …

Trump embraces a post-American world – Fareed Zakaria

President Trump’s speech to the United Nations was well delivered. But it was a strange mishmash of topics and tones, in parts celebrating realpolitik but then also asserting the importance of freedom and democracy. There was, however, one overriding theme — the embrace of nationalism. And in striking that chord, Trump did something unusual, perhaps …

Ekpoma Road and GO reaction – (video)

If only he was governor and had the resources to do something. Maybe he is a blogger whose job it is to complain. Three months ago when he became aware of the need to carry out remedial works why sit on your hands and await the Feds. The costs of the reception for the former …

Death at Ogba Zoo – LIB

A staff of the Ogba Zoological Garden and Natural Park in Benin, Helen Juchei, has narrated how three policemen were shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen, after buying them beer. Recall that the gunmen also abducted the Director of the Zoo, Andy Ehanire, the younger brother to the Minister of State for Health, …

Thurrock Council suspend controversial “Grass Tax” charges – YourThurrock

THE Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Rob Gledhill, (Little Thurrock and Rectory ward) has today (Tuesday 26 September) announced the temporary suspension of the grounds maintenance service charge for council tenants. Cllr Gledhill, who is responsible for council housing in the borough, said: “I have received more detailed information, have listened to tenants and other …