NDDC: IMC’s admission to paying contractors under duress is corruption – Group
Following its admittance that it paid contractors under duress, a group known as Transparency and Accountability Advancement Group, Sunday described the action of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as corrupt, calling on the anti-graft agencies to move into action and arrest those involved.
Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth crosses $100bn mark
Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth passed US$100-billion for the first time on Thursday after Facebook hit a record on optimism about the release of its TikTok competitor Reels. The 36-year-old joins fellow tech titans Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates as the only people in the world who currently have centibillionaire status, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires […]
Verratti included in PSG squad despite continued doubts over availability
Marco Verratti was named in Paris Saint-Germain’s squad to prepare for the Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta despite ongoing concerns over his fitness. The Italy international injured his calf in training and was missing for a 1-0 friendly win over Sochaux on Wednesday. Head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted he was concerned about a “big injury” […]
Ramos feeling ‘bitter’ after Champions League elimination by Man City
Sergio Ramos says Real Madrid have been left with a “bitter aftertaste” after elimination from the Champions League brought their “extremely strange” season to an end. The Madrid captain watched from the stands due to suspension as his side lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Friday, with Pep Guardiola’s men advancing […]
453 new COVID-19 cases recorded by NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded 453 new COVID-19 cases of Saturday, August 8, bring the total to 46,140.
Gunmen kidnap Delta council chairman
By Paul Olayemi Gunmen on Saturday evening kidnapped the Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Amb. Aduge Okorodudu. Okorodudu, who had attended the State People Democratic Party, PDP, Congress in Asaba was kidnapped while being driven home by his driver. The kidnappers reportedly attacked the Delta LG chairman and his driver along Mbiaku Link […]
