Senate sets for 23-day probe of Nigeria’s oil sector audit, summons NNPCL, CBN, others
The Committee has directed all organisations to be represented by their Chief Accounting Officers alongside relevant technical personnel who are familiar with the issues contained in the audit reports.
FA introduces minimum 10-match ban for discrimination in English football
The strengthened punishment forms part of the FA’s commitment to creating what it described as “a game free from discrimination.”
Argentina president demands expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against country
Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday demanded a bar on foreigners who express “hate” toward the Latin American country.
Oscar winner Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations after BBC documentary
The documentary, “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret”, released by the BBC on Wednesday, includes testimonies from 10 women, with nine speaking publicly for the first time.
Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca’s Alvarez approach
Argentina striker Alvarez said during the World Cup it would be “the best thing for everyone” for Atletico to let him leave, amid strong Barca transfer interest.
Man vandalises ex-lover’s apartment, docked
He unlawfully damaged three doors and three keys belonging to the complainant, Oluwatoyin Olamide, valued at N650,000.
Tricycle ticket dispute: Pass distributor stabbed to death in Taraba, two arrested
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Operatives of the Taraba State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a commercial tricycle union pass distributor at Angwan Kassa junction, a suburb of Jalingo, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, caused panic among residents and commuters in the area. Vanguard […]
Adidas apologises for plethora of pink boots at World Cup
Adidas on Thursday apologised for a surfeit of pink boots at the World Cup, saying that it was a coincidence that they were sported by a striking number of players.
Remi Tinubu seeks Western education for Almajiri children
The First Lady called for a strategic partnership between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to reform the Almajiri education system by integrating Islamic teachings with formal Western education.
West African regulators seek pricing system for petroleum products
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja West Africa Regulators Forum (WARF) has called for the setting up a regional pricing benchmark for refined petroleum products, arguing that the continent should no longer depend on international markets to determine the value of commodities produced within Africa. Speaking in Abuja ahead of the second West Africa Refined Fuel Conference, […]
Otedola raises FirstHoldco stake to 26% with N222bn share purchase
By Peter Egwuatu Femi Otedola, Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the financial institution after acquiring additional 1.779 billion shares valued at N222.209 billion. The acquisition was disclosed in a statement signed by the company’s Secretary, Abiola Baruwa, and filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday. According to the […]
