Day: July 14, 2022

Nigeria Beat Cameroon, Qualify for WAFCON Semis, 2023 World Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

The Super Falcons on Thursday night defeated their Cameroonian counterparts 1-0 to qualify for the Semi-finals of the ongoing WAFCON. The victory also qualifies the team for the ninth consecutive World Cup appearance. Rasheedat Ajibade scored the only goal in the 57th minute to give the Super Falcons the edge. READ ALSO: Don’t Expect Much From Super Eagles, Okocha Warns Fans Super Falcons Bounce Back, Thrash Botswana 2-0 Nigeria Misses Out As CAF Unveils Final Shortlists For 2022 Awards 14 Jostle For Accountant General Seat, Platforms Africa Report Confirmed The…

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14 Jostle For Accountant General Seat, Platforms Africa Report Confirmed

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Full names of 14 directors in race to be named substantive Accountant General of the Federation   The Nigerian government on Wednesday, shortlisted 14 directors directors on Grade Level 17 in the federal civil service for consideration as the process for the appointment of a new Accountant General of the Federation begins. This, coming after the appointment and removal of the acting Accountant General, Chukwuyere Anamekwe, confirmed an exclusive story by Platforms Africa headlined Buhari removes acting Accountant General 28 days after appointment. READ ALSO EXCLUSIVE: Buhari Declines Ministerial…

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Oil Firms Evade $6.4bn Taxes Payment To Nigeria, NEITI Kicks

Ganiyu Amodu

Why we threatened action against oil and gas companies that failed to remit outstanding taxes, royalties and levies to the Federation Account – Industry Transparency Initiative Boss   The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has threatened action against oil and gas companies that failed to remit outstanding taxes, royalties and levies to the Federation Account amounting to about $6.4 billion (N2.66 trillion). NEITI noted that while a large portion of the amount has been paid by defaulting companies, it warned that it will instigate action against those that have…

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US, Kenya Strike Trade, Investment Deals

Aoko Benjamin

The United States and Kenya have launched a strategic trade and investment partnership through which they will pursue commitments aimed at boosting economic growth, supporting African regional economic integration and other areas, the US Trade Representative’s Office said on Thursday. The US and Kenyan governments will start work within three months to develop a roadmap for engagement in areas including agriculture, digital trade, action on climate change, and trade facilitation and customs procedures, the USTR said in a statement. READ ALSO: UK To Send, Relocate Thousands of Migrants To Rwanda,…

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Meet Osagie Okunbor, 2022 Oil Industry Lifetime Award Winner

Efe Wellington

Here is what the surprised but elated Shell Country Chair/MD said after winning the exalted laurel named in honour of one of the founding fathers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Alirio Parra   Mr. Osagie Okunbor, Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), won Dr. Alirio Parra Lifetime Achievement Award at Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry for 2022. Named in honour of the late Venezuelan Minister of Petroleum and one of the founding fathers…

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BREAKING: Court Slams 16 Years’ Jail-Term On Baba Ijesha

Ganiyu Amodu

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos, on Thursday, handed down 16 years sentence to Olarinwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, for sexual assault involving a minor after an intense year-long legal battle arising from allegations of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl After a judgement that lasted about two hours, Taiwo found the prolific actor guilty of four out of the six count charges, bordering on indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault, but discharged and acquitted him of counts one and six, which were: sexual assault…

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Raheem Sterling Transfer Confirmed As Todd Boehly Completes First Signing As Chelsea Owner

Ganiyu Amodu

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. The England international becomes the first men’s team signing of the Todd Boehly era and has joined up with Thomas Tuchel and the first-team squad for the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States, during which games against Club America, Charlotte FC and Arsenal will be played. Chelsea will pay Man City an initial fee worth around £45million for Sterling. A further £10m will be due to the Premier League champions if a number of performance-related add-ons are met…

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Nigeria Misses Out As CAF Unveils Final Shortlists For 2022 Awards

Ganiyu Amodu

Moses Simon and Akinkunmi Amoo, Super Eagles players, have missed out on the final shortlists of their respective categories in the 2022 CAF Player of the Year awards. Simon and Amoo, who play for FC Nantes of France and Danish side FC Copenhagen respectively, were the only Nigerians to make the initial list on June 30. But on Monday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the final shortlist in the six categories for this year’s award. The list includes Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Salah, Edouard Mendy, Naby Keita,…

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How We Buy Goods With Fake Bank Alerts – Suspect

Ganiyu Amodu

Oyo State Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old man, Adewale Adesanya, for generating fake bank alerts to defraud Point of Sale (POS) operators and business owners. The suspect who was arrested with four bottles of a champagne brand, Dom Perignom, valued at N117,900 each, confirmed to reporters that his colleague in the business trained him in the fraudulent act. Adesanya said they bought goods worth millions of naira with fake alerts they generated with an application on their phone. READ ALSO: 2023: Big Blow For Niger APC As Vatsa Prepares…

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