LAGOS, NIGERIA — Globus Bank Limited, a national commercial bank in Nigeria, has secured credit rating upgrades from two of the industry’s leading agencies, reinforcing the Bank’s strengthening financial profile. Agusto & Co. has upgraded the Bank’s ratings to “A+” (Long Term) and “A1” (Short Term), from “A”, with a Stable Outlook. GCR Ratings (GCR) […]

Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.

The victims’ relatives said they had raised more than N155 million through community crowdfunding in an attempt to secure the release of the captives but alleged that the terrorists rejected the ransom, leaving the victims to remain in captivity.

“‘Once I get elected, you will now start receiving $1.25 million.’ I said, ‘That is a big lie. ‘ Where do you want to get the money from? He said, ‘We did it in UEFA. We turned UEFA around, and we can also do it in FIFA. I have seen my books and consulted.’ When he got elected, he immediately started paying $1.25 million. For a circle, each FA was getting about $6 million.

The gruesome killing of at least about 22 persons in coordinated attacks on communities in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, has triggered a fresh political row in Benue state, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its governorship candidate, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, and Governor Hyacinth Alia exchanging sharp words over the worsening security situation.