Idemili North Mayor Appoints Seasoned Grassroots Mobilizer, Hon. Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu, Special Adviser (SPAD) On Youth Mobilization And Development

The Youth-friendly Mayor of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) has appointed a renowned grassroots mobilizer cum veteran journalist, Hon. Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu, his Special Adviser (SPAD) On Youth Development and Mobilization. Hon Onwumelu, until his appointment, was the Media Aide to the Council Boss. Presenting the appointment letter…

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Court Orders EFCC To Pay N3m For Rights Violation, Release Businessman’s Passport

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N3 million in damages to businessman Idaresit Monday Ekpo for violating his fundamental rights. Justice Deinde Dipeolu ruled that the EFCC’s prolonged confiscation of Ekpo’s international passport since 2015 was illegal, unconstitutional, and a breach of his fundamental…

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FG Backs Creation Of Lagos’ IFC

The Federal Government has formally endorsed the creation of the Lagos International Financial Centre (IFC), a strategic move aimed at positioning Nigeria as a top-tier global financial hub. Speaking at a high-level engagement with EnterpriseNGR, Citi UK, and senior Lagos State Government Officials, yesterday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale…

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Slave Trade Is Back On African Soil, Says Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has raised the alarm that slave trade is back on African soil with a one-sided ferocity, all the more obscene and blasphemous for being camouflaged as a religious mandate. He noted that “Chibok – plus its insatiable clones and enabling environment – places a searing question mark on Africa’s authentic…

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Lagos Financial Centre Excites UK Firm, Sets Stage For Collaboration

Lagos State has taken a significant step towards establishing itself as Africa’s foremost financial hub, as the Lagos Financial Centre (LIFC) received a boost from TheCityUK, a top UK-based financial institution. A strategic meeting was held between TheCityUK representatives and top Lagos State government officials, including Commissioners for Finance, Economic Budget and Planning, Commerce, and…

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