Supreme Court tie blocks Obama’s immigration plan

President Barack Obama’s efforts to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation suffered a major setback at the US Supreme Court on Thursday.

Justices in the under-strength court were split four-four over Obama’s bid to change immigration policy by executive action, thus leaving lower court rulings blocking the effort in place.

The court would normally have had nine members, making a tie less likely, but Justice Antonin

Tough times don't last....only tough people do- Ben Murray Bruce

Chairman of Silverbird group Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has given a swift and short reply to the seizure of his properties, including the famous Silverbird Cinema by AMCON over N11 billion debt. Bruce, who said he has been on international flight since morning disclosed that like other companies, Silverbrid group has grown in 36 years and must face challenges.

"I have been on an international flight and have only just landed. The situation is being resolved and

Ben Murray-Bruce in trouble as AMCON takes-over his Properties over N11bn debt

Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce might be in big trouble as the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday morning took over the assets of three companies belonging to him. The companies affected by the takeover are Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird Promotions Limited, and Silverbird Showtime Limited.

AMCON had, by notice of appointment dated April 18 appointed Muiz Banire as Receiver/Manager over the sprawling assets of the three companies located at 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Plot No 1161 (Silverbird Galleria); Central Area Cadastral Zone AOO, Abuja; and Abonnema Wharf Road and Abali Park in Port Harcourt City of Rivers State.

The takeover followed the interim orders granted by Justice Cecilia Olatoregun-Ishola of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on June 17 which allowed the Receiver/Manager to take possession of the said properties.

The properties were seen locked up by the agents of the Receiver/Manager in an exercise carried out under the supervision of men of the Nigerian police as directed by the Court order, a copy of which was made available to PREMIUM TIMES.

In the said order, Ben Murray Bruce’s companies are owing AMCON the sum of N11 billion which

DSS allegedly arrests Major-General Ihejirika (rtd) after recovering N400m cash & 12 cars from his House in Abuja

A Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd.), has allegedly been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS).

The retired Major- General was arrested late last night at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, in connection with the arms purchase scandal for which several former military and political chiefs are currently undergoing investigation or trial, among them the immediate past National Security Adviser