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The eight oil-producing states in Nigeria received a sum of N377.93 billion as 13% oil derivation fund in the first half of 2022. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the amount received in the review period is 46.9% higher than the N257.2 billion shared in the second half of 2021. The 13% oil derivation fund shared by the communities has increased significantly despite the non-remittance of funds by the […]
Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua has entered the WBC heavyweight rankings. Joshua has been inserted at No.6 following successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, who retained the WBA, IBF and WBO belts. The British-Nigerian’s team confirmed they had accepted the terms laid out by Tyson Fury’s team ahead of a potential all-British super-fight on December 3.
R&B star Robert Kelly popularly known as R. Kelly has been found guilty of child sexual abuse in his second federal trial. The jury convicted Kelly on six out of 13 counts after a four-week case in his hometown of Chicago. He was acquitted of fixing a state trial on child pornography charges in 2008. The latest verdict is expected to add years to his incarceration.
Spain international midfielder, Gavi has signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2026. The player has played for Barcelona since 2015 and was under contract until 2023. He made his first-team debut in August 2021, aged 17 years and becoming the fourth-youngest player in Barcelona history. Gavi has started in every La Liga campaign this season.
Prime Video has announced an exclusive deal with one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers, Jáde Osiberu. Osiberu’s three-year deal will include the creation of original scripted TV and movie concepts, produced by her production company. The deal comes as ‘Gangs of Lagos’ takes part in an exclusive preview screening at the Toronto International Film Festival for press and tastemakers.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has announced a new date to deliver its decision on whether Prayuth Chan-ocha can remain as Prime Minister. The Court revealed that it will declare its decision on September 30, 2022. The opposition brought the case in August, stating that the time Chan-ocha spent in power after leading the 2014 coup should count towards the constitutionally-set term limit. The Prime Minister has been suspended while the court […]
The Senate has begun investigation into oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Chairman of the Adhoc Committee on oil theft, Bassey Akpan, made this known to newsmen at the Port Harcourt International Airport. Akpan decried the massive stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil, describing it as troubling. The Chairman noted that the country had lost huge earnings and failed to meet the quota allocated by the […]
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that his administration will set up a special committee for the rehabilitation of public schools in the state. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, stated that the committee would look into the public schools not included in the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, programme. The statement added that the state government would launch its Education Trust Fund for […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu. Makinde made the call at the South-West PDP stakeholders meeting with the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar. He noted that Ayu’s resignation will allow the people of the South to feel a sense of belonging in the party. The Governor, and the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, […]
