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NPA: 18 ships arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, other items
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday said that 18 ships had arrived at the Lagos ports and one of them was already discharging petroleum products and food stuff.
Presidential panel quizzes Ibrahim Magu on N700 million training fund
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, yesterday appeared before the Presidential panel probing him over allegations raised by Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for the sixth time.
Nigerian Army debunks reports of soldiers ‘loss of interest’, suspension of retirement
The Nigerian Army has debunked a report making the rounds that it is facing “morale crisis as 356 soldiers exit over loss of interest”.The Nigerian Army has debunked a report making the rounds that it is facing “morale crisis as 356 soldiers exit over loss of interest”.
Manchester City to play in Champions League after UEFA ban lifted by CAS
Manchester City will be able to play in next season's Champions League after their two-year ban from UEFA competitions was lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Lionel Messi voted as the greatest player of the century
This week, the Independent have been counting down the 100 best players in the 21st century and after careful consideration and a detailed voting system, Lionel Messi has been ranked as the greatest player of modern times. As if that was ever in question at all.
NNPC increases gas supply to power sector by 19 percent
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced an increase of 19.14 per cent in the average daily natural gas supply to power plants in April 2020.
NCF: I wasn’t consulted on new political group – Colonel Umar
The Movement of Unity and Progress says a former Military Governor of the old Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar, is not a member of a new political movement, the ‘National Consultative Forum’.
Judge lifts ban on ‘tell-all’ book by Donald Trump’s niece
An appeals court judge in New York has lifted a temporary ban on the publication of a potentially explosive “tell-all” book by President Donald Trump’s niece, court documents showed.
NURTW: No plan to raise transport fare
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, on Wednesday, says it is not the intention of the union or its place to increase the cost of transportation in the country.
Muhammad Babandede: No fee is charged for NIS recruitment
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned applicants against patronising fake recruitment sites as no fee was charged for NIS recruitment.
NPA: 11 vessels expected at Delta ports
The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) says 11 ships are expected to arrive Delta ports between Tuesday and July 15.
John Bolton responds to Donald Trump’s attacks with a warning
More than 17 months at the White House as national security adviser, John Bolton says he never came across evidence that President Donald Trump had been personally compromised by a foreign power, financially or otherwise.
Edo guber: We’re not ‘tax collectors’ – PDP
Members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied sponsoring any media publication to castigate and malign the person of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike over the ongoing reconciliation of party members in Edo State.
SON approves 168 new standards, national standardisation strategy
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Governing Council has approved 168 new standards for publication and dissemination to various sectors of the Nation’s economy in furtherance of the Federal Government’s economic diversification policy.
Kano university loses deputy vice chancellor,
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Bayero University, Kano, Professor Haruna Wakili, is dead. He died at the age of 60 years.
Mary Uduk hasn’t resigned as acting SEC chief – management
Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, on Sunday denied that it’s Acting Director General, Ms. Mary Uduk, has resigned from the Commission.
South African Airways administrators request further delay for rescue plan
Administrators at South African Airways have asked creditors to approve an extension until June 8 for the publication of a business rescue plan for the struggling state airline, a letter seen by Reuters said.
Ondo governor appoints Amotekun corps commander
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Chief Olu Adeleye as the Corps Commander for Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps.
IMF approves $3.4 billion emergency support to Nigeria
The board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday approved Nigeria’s request for $3.4 billion emergency support to address the severe impact of the COVID-19.
Air Peace chief dismisses presidential ambition
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, has dismissed the insinuation that he is nursing a presidential ambition towards 2023, insisting he is a businessman without any political ambition.
Kano debunks rumour of university vice chancellor testing positive for coronavirus
The Kano State government and Management of Bayero University Kano have described as mischievous and misleading social media reports alleging that the Chairman of the state Fund Raising Committee on COVID-19, the Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Professor Muhammad Yahuza Bello tested positive for coronavirus.
Osun withdraws case against facebook user, as court grants N1 million bail
Osun State Government has resolved to halt court proceedings against a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Saheed Akinloye alleged of publishing defamatory statements against it on his facebook page.
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European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project.
Ryan Mason dedicates first Tottenham win to Ugo Ehiogu
Tottenham Hotspur interim manager, Ryan Mason, has decided his first win in charge to former coach Ugo Ehiogu, who passed away four years ago.
Edo: Police charge 331 suspects to courts in two months
The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday disclosed that no fewer than 332 suspects have been charged to courts in the last two months.
PSG president replaces Juventus supremo as ECA chairman
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been appointed as the new European Club Association chairman, replacing Andrea Agnelli in the wake of the Juventus executive's departure.
George Floyd murder: Minneapolis police to face US federal probe
A US federal investigation has been launched into policing practices in the city of Minneapolis, a day after one of its former officers was convicted of the murder of George Floyd.
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Twitter: APC lacks understanding of governance – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the declaration by the All Progressives Congress, APC, that the by-passing of Nigeria by Twitter to cite its African Headquarters in Ghana as “a non-issue” is a confirmation that the ruling party has little or no understanding of governance.
Ex-President Jonathan: Babangida Aliyu a pathetic fellow
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, last night, described a former governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, as a despicable fellow, who resorted to lies and half-truths to try to remain politically relevant.
Thomas Tuchel’s masterful undoing of Pep Guardiola’s dream of four championships
A lot had been made of the dreamy unprecedented pursuit of a quadruple of trophies this season by English Premier League champions-elect Manchester City that the term “unprecedented” came to qualify their every win in the second half of the 2020/2021 campaign, as they kept the dream alive with one victory after another.
Deji Aliu: National Sports Festival produced new talents for Nigeria
Former Nigeria international and Athletics coach, Deji Aliu, has stated that Athletics at the just concluded National Sports Festival was very encouraging after personally assessing the timing and output of athletes at the Athletics events of the festival.
Kwara reiterates commitment to ease of doing business
The Kwara Government has restated its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for economic growth and development in the state.