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SEC Goes Tough On Illegal Fund Managers

January 26, 2020 5:24 pm

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restated its determination to go after illegal fund managers in order to bring them to book.

According to a statement issued by the Commission, the SEC acting Director-General, Ms. Mary Uduk, who said this in Abuja at the weekend, said what it had done, apart from continuing to educate people, was to also go after the promoters of these schemes.

She said: “We are stepping up our enforcement mechanisms to ensure that they are apprehended and their offices sealed off. So many of them are being prosecuted in courts, we have secured convictions …

Homesickness: Tough Path To The Top For Georgian Sumo Star

December 12, 2019 5:26 pm

The sumo champion hauls his giant frame from the ground, sand and clay caking his sweaty back and fury flashing from his eyes as he chastises himself for his defeat.

His 178-kilogramme (392-pound) body and white mawashi, or belt, are commonplace, but his bright blue eyes and Western features instantly mark out Georgia-born Levan Gorgadze as different in the traditional Japanese sport.

As a teen in 2006, Gorgadze left his mountain village in the Caucasus near the ancient Georgian city of Mtskheta for the bright lights of Tokyo, a city with 10 times as many people as his entire …

Ogoni Talk Tough On Oil Fields, Threaten Multi-Nationals

December 3, 2019 3:34 am

Recently, Ogoni people met in Zaakpon, Khana Local Government, Rivers State, for the unveiling of the Federal Government roadmap to the economic, peace and security development in Ogoniland, as it concerns the contentious Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11. The gathering, under the auspices of Ogoni General Assembly (OGA), drew attendance from Eleme, Gokana, Khana and Tai local government areas, making up Ogoni ethnic nationality in the state.

Venue of the event, Zaakpon Community Town Hall, was full to the brim, with both old, young and children. They all thronged to the place to hear what the leader of the Conscience …

Omo-Agege, Sanwo-Olu Call For Tough Laws Against Rape

November 18, 2019 12:51 pm

Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, on Monday called for tougher laws against rape and sexual abuse in Nigeria .

Omo-Agege who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and New Media, Lara Owoaye-Wise, made this known at the launch of the campaign against rape and sexual abuse in Abuja.

The event was organised by Federation of West African Freelance Journalist Association, FWAFJA, in collaboration with National Council of Women Society, National Orientation Agency(NOA), Ministry of women Affairs among others.

Omo-Agege condemned the rising cases of rape, describing it and sexual harassment as ”bestial acts” that should be stamped …

Oboh Predicts Tough Fight For AJ, Ruiz Re-Match

November 10, 2019 5:48 am

Former British Light Heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh has said that he foresees a very tough encounter between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz as both heavyweights engage in their re-math slated December 7 in Saudi Arabia.

According to him, even boxing experts in Los Angeles, USA will have problem predicting who will win between the two fighters.

Oboh who won the Common Wealth and WBA International Boxing title said three things that could see Joshua through are Nigerians nature of never say die, self will, and to a larger extent, an element of luck.

“But the real major one which

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IGP Adamu Talks Tough, Dare Trouble Makers

November 8, 2019 3:06 am

The Inspector- General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has dared those planning to disrupt Bayelsa State governorship election to attempt any illegal action and be ready for the full wrath of the law.

Adamu speaking at a stakeholder’s forum organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said those planning to wear Police uniforms, use stockpiled arms to disrupt the election should have a rethink.

“Every nook and cranny of Bayelsa would be covered. Every polling unit would be protected. All INEC personnel, ad-hoc staff and the electorate would be protected. Those planning to wear Police uniform and pose as Policemen, …