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Lawmakers probe banks over N1.2trn unclaimed funds

By Ismail Azeez, Matthew Dennis and Ariemu Ogaga The House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on Unclaimed Funds in Commercial Banks and Infractions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced  investigation of funds stuck in the Deposit Money Banks,…

Gov. Sanwo-Olu signs three bills into law

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday signed three bills into law during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Lagos House, Ikeja. The three bills included the law regulating real estate transactions and the law to provide for the…

Police arraign commercial driver over alleged manslaughter

Abimbola Abatta A 36-year-old commercial driver, Endurance Omoh, was arraigned on Monday before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, in Lagos, over alleged reckless driving and manslaughter. Omoh is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on reckless driving and manslaughter. The…

NSCDC nabs 19 suspected oil thieves in Rivers

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in a raid operation has arrested no fewer that 19 suspected oil thieves in Rivers. The NSCDC State Commandant, Mr Abu Tambuwal, gave the disclosure while parading the suspects and items before…