Author: Nationalmonitor

The race for knockout spots in Europe’s elite football competitions reaches the crunch phase this week, with matchday seven action in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.The stakes are high with some of the big names in danger of elimination. From Tuesday to Thursday, GOtv will broadcast live action of some of the big matches. Here are the key matches you can access on GOtv:Benfica vs Barcelona: The Catalans go to Portugal knowing a win will seal their qualification spot. But the job won’t be easy. Benfica have all to play for in this tie. With 10…

The Asset Management Company Of Nigeria (AMCON), has said, the owner of Arik Air, Sir Johnson Arumem-Ikhide, is owing the company over N455.17billion.Speaking over the weekend, the Head of Corporate Communications Department of AMCON, Jude Nwauzor, said as at December 31st, 2024, Arik Air owed AMCON N227,637,469,394.34 billion; Rockson Engineering, N163,502,837, 397.75 billion, while Ojemai Farms owed the corporation another N14, 031, 457, 980.71 billion, totaling N455, 171, 764, 772.80.Nwauzor, however, stated that, AMCON’s intervention in the troubled Arik Air in February 2017, saved the carrier from liquidation, but vowed that it would ensure the recovery of the total debts…

Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court has ordered the arrest of Access Bank’s acting Managing Director, Bolaji Agbede and three others for allegedly failing to appear for arraignment.The judge’s order also affected Balmoral International Limited, DDSS International Company Limited, and Adejare Adegbenro.Justice Harrison issued the arrest warrant after the Lagos State prosecution counsel, Uthman̈ Rilwan informed the court that he had served the defendants with notice, but they failed to attend the arraignment.The Lagos State government had filed a four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, and attempted theft against the defendants.When the case was called, Rilwan informed the…

…as Alagbole -Ajuwon-Akute road set to be commissioned by end of February Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the 17-kilometer Sango-Ijoko road would be divided into two sections to allow for its quick completion as he announced the immediate construction of the road.The Governor also added that the 3.25 kilometers Alagbole-Ajuwon-Akute road in Ifo Local Government Area of the state would be ready for commissioning by the end of February 2025.The Governor made these known during the inspection of several roads under construction in Ifo 2 state constituency.“About four months ago, we were here in response to…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Audu as the new Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in a move aimed at attracting foreign investments and improving Nigeria’s business climate.This was disclosed in a memo signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday.Before her appointment, Audu, an entrepreneur and technology expert, was the technical adviser to the President on Foreign Direct Investment.She replaced Jumoke Oduwole, who has been named Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment in a recent cabinet reshuffle.The statement partly read, “In a landmark…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, January 20, 2025 arraigned a former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, current Managing Director of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, and Receiver Manager of Arik Air.Kamilu Omokide, alongside Union Bank Plc and Super Bravo Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos on a six-count charge bordering on alleged theft of properties belonging to Arik Air and abuse of office.They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators, will be granting approval for tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevailing market conditions. The adjustment, capped at a maximum of 50 per cent of current tariffs, though lower than the over 100 per cent requested by some network operators, was arrived at taking into account ongoing industry reforms that will positively influence sustainability. These adjustments will remain within the tariff bands stipulated in the 2013 NCC…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele’s marks on the prophetic ministry in Africa are indelible; he has attained so much height that whatever he says never misses.The prophet released his 2025 prophecies in December 2024 and as we speak, more than 50 prophecies have been fulfilled, just in the first month of the year.Day in, day out, these prophecies including those he had released before December keep on coming to pass. One of the latest of them all is the death of member of the Lagos governance advisory council (GAC) which he prophesied four days ago.With…

The Oloworo of Oworoshoki Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo 11 has extends his deepest sympathies to Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1, following the passing of his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe.In a heartfelt message, Oba Saliu expressed his condolences to K1 and his family, praying that Allah grants them the strength to bear this loss. He also wished K1 success in all his future endeavors and prayed for the peaceful repose of Mama Alijana Firdausi.The Olowo of Oworoshoki Kingdom stands in solidarity with K1 during this difficult time and offers his support and prayers…

As the Festival of Joy promo organized by telecommunications giant, Globacom to reward its loyal customers progresses, the company on Friday in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja held a draw to select the next set of winners. The draw was held at the Aminu Kano, Wuse office of the company and was witnessed by a horde of walk-in customers, representatives of media organizations and Martin Oteh, who led officials of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC). The exercise came ahead of the planned presentation of prizes to winners of the promotion which has been eliciting joy and excitement from customers…