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JUST IN: FIFA President, Infantino, accuses West of ‘hypocrisy’ in speech
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has accused the West of “hypocrisy” in its reporting about Qatar’s human rights record on the eve of the World Cup. In an extraordinary monologue at a news conference in Doha, Infantino spoke for nearly an hour and made a passionate defence of Qatar and the tournament, reports the b.
Two firefighters killed after plane crashes into fire truck on Peru runway
Two firefighters have died after a plane crashed into a fire truck while taking off at Peru’s busiest airport. The Latam Airlines plane collided with the truck just before 15:30 (20:30 GMT) on Friday at Jorge Chávez International Airport in the capital, Lima, reports the BBC. Video posted on social media shows the plane
Theranos founder, Elizabeth Holmes, jailed for fraud
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood testing start-up that was once valued at $9bn (£7.5bn). The former Silicon Valley star falsely claimed the technology could diagnose disease with just a few drops of blood, reports the BBC. Holmes, 38, who is
War crimes expert to oversee Trump investigations
An independent lawyer has been appointed to oversee the US justice department’s criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump. Jack Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor, was named special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland in a news conference, reports the BBC. He will lead inquiries into how Trump handled classified documents and his
Man Utd explore legal action to force Ronaldo exit
Manchester United are exploring their legal options as they look to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at the club. It is accepted at United that Ronaldo cannot play for manager Erik ten Hag again following his fierce criticism of the Dutchman in his TalkTV interview, reports the BBC. He has just over seven months remaining
FIFA appoints Italian ref, Orsato, for World Cup opener
Italian Daniele Orsato will referee Sunday’s opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador in Group A, FIFA said on Friday. The 46-year-old referee will be making his World Cup debut and will be joined by compatriots Ciro Carbone and Alessandro Giallatini as his assistants, with Massimiliano Irrati on VAR. Romanian Itsvan Kovacs
IMF to FG: Remove fuel subsidy, address oil theft
The International Monetary Fund has again called on the federal government to remove fuel subsidy and tackle oil theft as part of measures to create, “much needed fiscal space.” The Fund, which stated this in the concluding statement of its Article IV mission to Nigeria released yesterday, noted that fuel subsidy remains a formidable drain
Wike, advocate of true federalism, national harmony–Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as an advocate of true federalism in the country based on his development initiatives within and outside Rivers State. Buhari stated this while inaugurating the Dr. Nabo Graham -Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt, built, furnished and handed over to the federal
Drama as Defence Ministry disowns N11bn insertion in 2023 budget
There was a mild drama at the upper legislative chamber, the Senate when the Ministry of Defence through the minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) and the Parmanent Secretary, Dr.Ibrahim Kana disowned over N11 billion allegedly inserted into the proposed 2023 budget of the ministry. The drama began when the Senate Committee on Defence uncovered
Atiku, Tinubu restate plans for Nigerians in 2023
Okowa: I’m dedicating award to all Deltans Ikpeazu: 75% of roads built leads to new market opening Obi Cubana: We’re known for entrepreneurship A night to remember It was a night of glitz, splendour and an atmosphere of relaxation at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, as the Daily Telegraph
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