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Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn says British Boxer with Nigeria Heritage, Anthony Joshua much anticipated heavyweight clash with Briton Tyson Fury is a ‘done deal’, despite recent doubts being raised by the WBC champion’s promoter Bob Arum. The two had agreed to fight for the undisputed world heavyweight titles this summer, with Saudi Arabia expected to stage the blockbuster battle. Arum, Fury’s US promoter, has openly questioned why a deal has not yet been finalised, but Hearn has dismissed any concerns about the fight not going ahead. Earlier this month, Fury said that he could look at alternative options, with Arum…

The Chairman of The Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Victor Murako says state Governments must domesticate the Fiscal Responsibility Law in the interest of good governance. He made the remark in Abuja when a delegation of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum met with him to explore areas of collaboration. Only 18 states have been able to domesticate the Fiscal Responsibility law in their domain. Murako advised the NGF to commence the domestication on regional basis before taking on states. The Director General of NGF, Mr. Asishana Okauru says it is imperative for the Fiscal Responsibility to collaborate with state governments as there is…

A security scare this Thursday, brought banking activities to a halt at most Commercials banks in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital on Thursday. This followed rumours of threats of attacks on banks in the city. As early as 1 pm local time, the entrance gates of some of the banks visited by AIT.live were securely locked as customers were barred from entering the premises by security guards. Transactions through other channels including the Automated Teller Machines, ATM, were however opened for customers to carry out their businesses. Despite the development, the mood in the capital city remained calm, as residents…

Six years after conducting the election that ushered in the current administration, former INEC chairman Professor Attahiru Jega says the government has failed and is advocating a change. Jega alongside Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana was speaking on labour and the Quest for Nigeria’s National Development at an event in honour of professor Omotayo Olorode. Professor Attahiru Jega is concerned about the Senseless killings, abduction of citizens, especially students, increasing Criminality, Banditry, corruption and poor leadership, which he says have undermined governance in the last couple of years. Professor Jega’s position is further buttressed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana…

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says the country’s security architecture is now on life support following its collapse under the APC led Federal Government. Speaking when he played host to traditional rulers from Ogoniland, Governor Wike says apart from mere pronouncements, the Federal Government has shown lack of capacity and commitment to addressing the worsening security situation in the country. Apart from the growing economic hardship being experienced in the country, another issue that’s giving Nigerians sleepless nights is the worsening security situation. People wake up everyday to the disturbing news of killings, abductions, and deadly attacks by rampaging insurgents…

The Senate has invited the Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed to explain her refusal to release the sum of N50 billion to the Nigerian Army for ” Operation Lafia Dole” to prosecute war against insurgents in the troubled Northeast region despite appropriation to that effect. The Senate through its Committee on Army asked the Minister of Finance to appear before it following an alarm raised by the Nigerian Army that the non release of funds appropriated to it by the Ministry of Finance has greatly hampered its war operations in the Northeast. The minister will need…

Forty eight hours after the House of Representatives asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security over the recent taking over of 42 communities in Niger State by Boko Haram and bandits, Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari says such decision won’t solve the nation’s insecurity problems. Gov. Masari said this on Thursday after a meeting with the Chief of staff to the president, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the military are already overstretched, hence declaration of a state of emergency will be stretching them the more. He appealed to Nigerians to…

Raheem Akingbolu reviews the new FirstBank’s corporate website and reckons that it would go a long way in strengthening the ability of the bank’s patrons and other potential customers in addressing basic banking operations. Outside the physical identity of any brand, the most accessible door into operations of a company in today’s market is perhaps the website. With digital technology taking the lead in today’s business environment, website has swiftly become the virtual meeting point for sellers and buyers. As a result of the fact that website can make or mar companies, depending on its message and aesthetic look, companies…

Zamfara State Government says 35 suspected masterminds of the recent attacks of some rural communities in the state have been apprehended by the police in the state. A statement by the Commissioner for Information Ibrahim Dosara, said the suspected criminals comprisis of kidnappers, bandits’ informants and those aiding and abetting banditry in the state. The statement noted that the suspects have since been interrogated and have confessed to the various crimes, and have already been transferred to Abuja, for further action before prosecution. The government and the security agencies are also making frantic efforts, using human intelligence, to make more…

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, South East Nigeria says his administration is working in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission to promote the fundamental human rights of people in the State. Ugwuanyi was speaking at the commissioning of the National Human Rights Commission, Enugu State office. The Governor noted that over the years, Enugu State government has taken a number of measures to promote and enforce human rights among its citizens and residents. He commended the management and staff of the National Human Rights Commission for ensuring justice among common citizens in the country. Also Read: Insecurity: National…