Monday, January 23, 2017

The Gambia: Missing millions' after Jammeh goes into exile

   

    More than $11million dollars is missing from The Gambia's state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh. This was disclosed by the adviser to President Adama Barrow, Mai Ahmad Fatty.    Fatty said financial experts were trying to evaluate the exact loss.

Serena Williams returns to world number one

   

    Serena Williams kept up her pursuit of a record Grand Slam title and a return to world number one as she reached the Australian Open quarter-finals without dropping a set.

Federal government says, No going back on Abuja Airport closure

 

   The Federal Government says that it is not going back on the closure of the NnamdiAzikwe International Airport, Abuja for six weeks for repairs to be carried out.

Delta State Chief Judge orders payment of monthly stipend to Asagba of Asaba stopped

    Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro, has ordered the payment of monthly stipend to His Royal Highness, Professor Joseph Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba be stopped.

CBN Monetary Policy Committee to hold its first meeting for the year today and Tuesday

 

   Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee will hold its first meeting for the year today and Tuesday to review developments in the economy for this year.