The benefitting states still have an outstanding balance of N860.59 billion windfall from the refunds, which was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The presiding judge, Agatha Okeke, committed Mr Bassey to a federal correctional facility in Ikot Ekpene, where he will serve his term. He did not immediately file an appeal.
He commended the quick intervention of Mr Umana and the NDDC on the portions of the East-West road damaged flood.
It is laughable that a man of monumental corrupt tendencies and wanton profligacy could so unabashedly talk when his activities connote unimaginable scam.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan read out Mr Buhari’s letter in a plenary on Wednesday. The letter also listed 15 other names as members of the board.
“I will build a brand new city that will rival Dubai in Rivers,” the APGA candidate, Ugo Beke said.
Mr Ogar said that the trucks were impounded for conveying petroleum products without haulage licences and other required documents.
Mr Okon said that Nigerians expect security agencies to secure the nation especially at this time when the country heads towards another general election in 2023.
One hundred and seventy-six inmates have been freed from Port Harcourt maximum prison.
