The National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to refund funds allegedly spent without proper appropriation. This follows a recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which restricts further fund disbursements to the Rivers State government due to alleged constitutional violations. In her ruling, Justice Abdulmalik barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and certain state accounts from disbursing funds to Rivers State. Reacting to the development, the NDCC, in a statement signed by its president, John Uloko, expressed satisfaction with the judgEment, describing it…
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Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has admitted Manchester City and Arsenal are their toughest opponents in the Premier League title race. The Reds are currently top of the table ahead of City and the Gunners. Chasing Pep Guardiola’s team is far from unfamiliar territory for Van Dijk and his team-mates. Liverpool won the league in 2020, but have twice been denied the title by City despite earning more than 90 points. Arsenal’s evolution under Mikel Arteta saw a three-way title race develop last season until Jurgen Klopp’s side fell off. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Van Dijk was…
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has predicted that the Red Devils could finish sixth position in the Premier League table should they appoint Ruben Amorim as their new manager. Man United recently sacked Erik ten Hag following a poor start to their season. The Premier League giants are believed to be close to luring Amorim away from Sporting CP. United could have the Portuguese coach in their dugout when they face Chelsea in the Premier League on November 3. Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes said: “At the very best, Manchester United could finish fourth in the league. “It’s very hard…
Ex-Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has faulted wage exploitation in Nigeria, warning that poor compensation negatively affects national security and economic productivity. He stated this at the Distinguished Personality Lecture organised by the National Institute for Security Studies, NISS, on Wednesday in Abuja. Oshiomhole highlighted how inadequate wages create a cycle of economic hardship, making workers vulnerable to manipulation and radicalization. The former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said despite the increase in the new minimum wage recently approved by the Federal Government, Nigerian workers were poorer now than before. The lecture, titled “National Minimum Wage: Reward…
The National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, has threatened to disrupt academic activities in tertiary institutions in the South-West without proper student unions in place. The Coordinator, NANS Southwest (Zone D), Owolewa Taiwo, while addressing newsmen warned that banning student union activities on campus is inimical to the welfare of students on such campuses. According to him, some schools, including Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State Polytechnic Iree and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso were among the schools where the management banned student union activities, saying that NANS would not hesitate to embark on mass protests in such schools. He…
In a major recognition of its outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s economy, BAT Nigeria was honored as one of the country’s top-performing non-oil exporters at a prestigious event hosted by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in Lagos. The event, which brought together prominent leading players in the non-oil export sector, served as a platform to celebrate their role in fostering economic growth and diversifying the nation’s revenue streams. Among the distinguished guests were Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director and CEO of NEPC. and Mr. Ifeanyi Okeke, Director-General of the Standard Organisation…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed he has only 13 first-team players available. The Premier League champions suffered more injuries as they lost 2-1 to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. City were already without Kyle Walker, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Jeremy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish for the fourth-round tie. Manuel Akanji was withdrawn ahead of the game before Savinho was taken off on a stretcher in the second half. Ahead of this weekend’s league trip to Bournemouth, Guardiola has admitted his side is in trouble. “We have 13 players (available), so we are in…
Ghana coach, Desmond Ofei admitted the Flying Eagles were better than his side in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo. The Flying Eagles successfully defended their title after edging past Ghana 2-1 at the Stade de Kegue, Lome on Wednesday night. Beyond Limits striker, Kparobo Arierhi grabbed a first-half brace for Nigeria in the encounter. Jerry Afriye pulled a goal back for the Black Satellites in the second half. “Nigeria were better than us on the day,” Ofei acknowledged in post-match reaction. “We also lost to them in Niger two years ago and you know the…
The Nigerian Stock Exchange market recorded a bearish run as investors’ stocks declined slightly on Wednesday by 0.04 percent. This comes as NGX market capitalization decreased by N21 billion, or 0.04 percent, from N59.418 trillion to N59.397 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index dropped by 0.04 percent, losing 35 points to close at 98,023.23, down from 98,058.07 on Tuesday. This decline reduced the year-to-date (YTD) return to 31.09 percent. However, market breadth remained positive, with 33 gains and 23 losses. On the gainers chart, UPL, Vitafoam, and Sky Aviation led by 10 percent each to close at N3.08, N22, and N27.50…
Manchester United interim manager, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, has hailed three players following their 5-2 win over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night. Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes both scored twice, while Alejandro Garnacho also got on the scoresheet. Van Nistelrooy, talking to Sky Sports, said: “I have to say we had some luck as well. “I am so happy for Casemiro though and [Alejandro] Garnacho and Bruno [Fernandes]. “Five goals but the chances against West Ham and Fenerbahce, we created so much and couldn’t finish.” United will now face Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final of the…