An Indian-origin lawyer who was convicted over a decade ago on fraud and money laundering charges has now been ordered by a UK court to pay over 28 million pounds associated with criminal activity.Bhadresh Gohil, 58, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2010 after being convicted of money laundering, prejudicing a money launderingContinue reading "UK court orders Indian-origin lawyer accused of helping Nigerian ex-governor to pay millions."
PIONEER’S MAN OF THE WEEK: Jared: An Epitome Of Hardwork And Excellence. Philip B. Adams
The name Susarumso E. Jared is a household name among Chamba communities both at home and in the diaspora. His popularity and acceptability among his people stem from his unparalleled generosity, humility, and contributions to the socio-economic life of his people and national development. He is soft-spoken and comes from a humble background with aContinue reading "PIONEER’S MAN OF THE WEEK: Jared: An Epitome Of Hardwork And Excellence. Philip B. Adams"
Aftermath Of Peace Talks: Agbu Relaxes Curfew. Stanley Mijah
Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has relaxed the 24-hour-curfew imposed on Karim Lamido town and its environs following critical appraisal of the peaceful realities and convincing outcome of government, and community engagement since the eruption of violence and hostilities between the Karimjo, Wurkum warring communities of Karim Lamido local government of the state.A statementContinue reading "Aftermath Of Peace Talks: Agbu Relaxes Curfew. Stanley Mijah"
Agbu Sets Up Investigative Panel To Resolve Party Leadership Crisis. Stanley Mijah.
The Taraba State Government is billed to inaugurate the constituted special investigative Panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the leadership crisis of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the state on Tuesday, next week.A statement signed and issued to Journalists by the Chief press secretary to the governor of the state, Yusuf Sanda indicated thatContinue reading "Agbu Sets Up Investigative Panel To Resolve Party Leadership Crisis. Stanley Mijah."
ELITISM AND THE POWER OF PRIVILEDGE: THE BANE OF NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT. Philip Brandford Adams
According to the American-born Sociologist Joseph Sore, his intellectual discourse on the power of privilege examines the nexus between social class and admissions. He uses the glaring classism in the United States of America as an example and proved his assertion without any whiff of askance in which to get admission into America’s top collegesContinue reading "ELITISM AND THE POWER OF PRIVILEDGE: THE BANE OF NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT. Philip Brandford Adams"
Agbu Constitutes 14-Man Habitat Protection Task Force. Stanley Mijah
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved the constitution of a 14- Member Task Force to enforce a ban on mining activities and felling, processing, and sale of Rosewood commonly known as Madrid in the State to protect and preserve natural habitat.A statement signed and issued to Journalists by the Chief press secretary, YusufContinue reading "Agbu Constitutes 14-Man Habitat Protection Task Force. Stanley Mijah"
Man, 24 Chops Off Sibling’s Head. Dolphin Max Stanley
The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended 24-year-old Amos Christopher of Dobi village in Ga’anda District of Gombi local government, Adamawa State over the gruesome murder of his 4-year-old younger brother, Thyson Christopher.Sources close to the family told Pioneer that after the suspect who is the eldest in the family had violently attacked his motherContinue reading "Man, 24 Chops Off Sibling’s Head. Dolphin Max Stanley"
Eid-el-Kabir: Agbu Sues For Religious Tolerance. Mijah Stanley
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has stressed the need for the Adherents of the two basic religions, Islam and Christianity to embrace peace and religious tolerance to stimulate peaceful coexistence, harmony and accelerated development of the state.In a goodwill message to muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-kabir celebration in the state, GovernorContinue reading "Eid-el-Kabir: Agbu Sues For Religious Tolerance. Mijah Stanley"
Agbu poised To Stem The Tide Of Ethnic Violence In Taraba. Stanley Mijah
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has said that his insatiable desire to secure the state from ethnic hostilities and violence has become his strong motivation to increase the capacity of the Taraba State Security Guard Marshall, a local and indigenous security outfit to enhance its operations.Making this known when he visited the headquarters ofContinue reading "Agbu poised To Stem The Tide Of Ethnic Violence In Taraba. Stanley Mijah"
Last Minute Commissioning: Party Chieftain Exposes Former Gov’s Evil Intent. Stanley Mijah
The last minute commissioning of uncompleted multiple projects by the ousted Darius adminssistration has been described as a deliberate ploy to alter public perception of the reality of his failure and to jeopardize the development agenda of the Agbu’s new administration. Speaking to Pioneer in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, the former acting chairman ofContinue reading "Last Minute Commissioning: Party Chieftain Exposes Former Gov’s Evil Intent. Stanley Mijah"
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