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O peratives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have invaded the Abuja residence of former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha and arrested him after a siege lasting hours in Abuja. Doors and Plaster of Paris ceiling were destroyed before they gained entrance to arrest the former Imo State Governor who is accused by the commission of jumping administrative bail. They also said he has failed to honour several invitation by the Commission so as to clear up grey areas in the case against him. The operatives arrived the house at No. 3 Nyasa close, off Ontario Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, at about an hour ago at 12 o’clock The former governor is said to be at home, but remained indoors. According to the EFCC, the former Imo governor allegedly conspired with others, including a member of the All Progressives Congress and five companies, to steal N2.9 billion public funds. The commission on January 31, filed a 17-count charge against the former governor before a federal high court in Abuj...

  Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) as an astute finance professional, Mrs Fiona Ahimie, has   emerged the first female Principal Officer, breaking  a 30-year old  record of male-dominated exalted position. A statement from the Institute indicates today (Tuesday ) that Ahimie won a keenly contested election to become the 2nd  Vice President, a position that has put her on the succession lane to becoming the first female President in another four years. Ahimie,  the current Managing Director of  FBNQuest Securities, brings on board, an over one decade of robust industry experience, spanning an array of operational and administrative functions in top -class financial institutions. As the 2nd Vice President, Ahimie is to work very closely with the President, Mr Oluwole Adeosun, the 1st Vice President, Mr Oluropo Dada and the Registrar and Chief Executive, Mr Josiah Akerewusi. Fiona Ahimie, a distinguished Chartered Stockbroker and accomplishe...