President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy. The president also approved the suspension of the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation in order to augment the …
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Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan could return to Etihad Stadium after spending just one season at Barcelona. The Germany international ended a seven-year association with Manchester City last summer as he moved to Barcelona on a two-year deal. However, Sport reports that the player wants to move out of the …
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As the 2024/25 English Premier League season looms and the UEFA Champions League rekindles its magic, football fans worldwide brace themselves for another round of thrilling matches. Among the myriad of iconic venues, Anfield Stadium stands out not only for its historical significance but also for the intense atmosphere that …
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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of the suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on X.com on Friday, the agency disclosed that it is collaborating with the Lagos State Police Command to investigate the case. The …
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The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04m and seven properties connected to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is investigating alleged …
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The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that 16 people have been killed and 3,936 houses destroyed due to flooding. It said the flood also submerged 2,744 hectares of farmland following torrential rainfall since the commencement of the 2024 rainy season. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Haruna …
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Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has confirmed an attempt to compromise its website domain. The hacking attempt occurred on Wednesday, just a day after the bank renewed its domain name, causing a temporary disruption to the website, which left customers unable to access online services. This led to widespread concern and …
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Bournemouth are splashing out big for Porto striker Evanilson. After selling Dominic Solanke to Tottenham for £65m, the Cherries will use the cash raised to fund a deal for Brazilian Evanilson. Sky Sports says Bournemouth will seek to do business for around £40m – a club record. Evanilson, 24, has been with Porto since 2020, and …
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives has proposed a new legislation, the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which seeks to enforce severe penalties on citizens who fail to recite the national anthem. The bill stipulates that individuals found guilty of refusing to recite the anthem will face a fine of ₦5 million, a …
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The lawmaker representing Kano South, Senator Sumaila Kawu, has revealed that he earns over N21m monthly as a total take-home package. This revelation is coming barely 24 hours after the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission said that each of the 109 senators in the upper chamber receives a total …
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