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Contempt: Court sends EFCC boss, Bawa, to Kuje prison, directs IGP to arrest him
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been committed to prison for disobeying a Court order. The court also directed the Inspector-General of Police to effect Bawa’s arrest and remand him in kuje prison for the next 14 days until he purges himself of the contempt.
Yobe North: Supreme Court affirms Lawan as APC senatorial candidate
Tunde Oyesina, Abuja The Supreme Court on Monday in a split judgment of three to two affirmed the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan as the Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yobe North Senatorial District. The Apex Court in the majority judgment voided and set aside the judgments of
JUST IN-Financial Breaches: Man City face Premier League expulsion
Manchester City could be expelled from the Premier League after they were charged with more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules. Another possible punishment is a points deduction for the reigning champions – although the situation is unprecedented. The investigation into the club’s dealings has lasted for four years.
UPDATE: More than 1,000 killed, 5,000 wounded as huge quake rocks Turkey, Syria
A rescue operation is under way across much of southern Turkey and northern Syria following a huge earthquake that has killed more than 1,000 people. The 7.8 magnitude quake struck in the early hours of Monday while people were asleep and dozens of aftershocks have been felt since, reports the BBC. Turkey’s President
JUST IN: Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara Govts Drag FG To Supreme Court Over Naira Scarcity
Worried by the effects the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s naira redesign policy is having on the residents of their states, the governments of Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara have dragged the Federal government before the Supreme Court, seeking a restraining order to stop the full implementation of the policy. In a
Navy confirms six evacuees onboard vessel dead
Bayo Akomolafe Six people evacuated following a distress call from MT Alimat around Atlas Cove Jetty in Lagos at the week have died. It was not clear if the vessel was carrying petroleum products in its tank when the accident occurred. However, the latest statement from the Nigerian Navy Ship
Grammy Awards: Tems Wins, Burna Boy loses out of 2023 edition
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems won the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ category on Sunday night for her role in ‘Wait for U’, the 2022 hit song by Future, featuring Drake. Tems is the first female Nigerian artiste to win a Grammy award. Tems rose to prominence after she was featured
‘I Paid N1,000 For A Litre’: Oshiomhole Laments Fuel Scarcity, Price Hike
A former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiohmole has lamented the scarcity of fuel and the hike in the pump price of the product, claiming he recently paid N1,000 for a litre. In several parts of Nigeria, queues have resurfaced in filling stations with many buying the product for as much as
Serie A: Inter beat Milan in derby clash
Inter Milan beat rivals AC Milan 1-0 at a sold-out San Siro on Sunday, condemning Stefano Pioli’s side to their third consecutive loss in Serie A. Striker Lautaro Martinez gave Inter the lead in the 34th minute when he nodded in a corner from close range. Inter dominated the first half with
Barca thrash Sevilla to extend LaLiga lead
Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla on Sunday. The locals were in control from the beginning but managed to score only after the break when substitute Franck Kessie set up Alba inside
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