Day: December 23, 2023

Welch Becomes First Female Referee In English Premier League

Ganiyu Amodu

Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee an English Premier League football match when she blew the whistle on Fulham’s game against Burnley at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Welch, a 40-year-old from Washington in northeast England, was working for the National Health Service when she began her refereeing career in 2010. She rose through the officiating ranks and, in 2021, became the first woman appointed to referee a match in the English Football League when she took charge of the fourth-tier fixture between Harrogate and Port Vale. Welch was…

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Last French Troops Bow Out Of Niger Republic

Abibat Babalola

The French exit leaves just hundreds of US military personnel and a number of Italian and German troops remaining in the country. France announced it would pull out its roughly 1,500 soldiers and pilots from Niger after the former French colony’s new ruling generals demanded they depart following a coup on July 26. It was the third time in less than 18 months that French troops were sent packing from a Sahel nation, after fellow former colonies Mali and Burkina Faso following military takeovers. READ ALSO: How Emefiele Used Proxies…

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How Emefiele Used Proxies To Acquire Banks – CBN Investigator

Abibat Babalola

says ex-CBN gov sold banks without payment evidence, recommends lenders’ forfeiture to FG. Report reveals how former apex bank boss approved interest-free loans for cronies The report of the special investigation into the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria has accused the immediate past governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, of using ill-gotten wealth to acquire banks for himself through proxies. According to the report, Emefiele used proxies to acquire Union Bank of Nigeria for Titan Trust Bank Limited, as well as Keystone Bank without any evidence of…

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Procurement fraud: Emefiele Meets Bail Conditions, Regains Freedom

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has regained his freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre upon fulfilling his bail requirements. Emefiele’s release, confirmed on Friday, December 22, 2023, comes following the fulfilment of his bail conditions. The spokesperson for the Kuje Correctional Centre, FCT, Adamu Duza, verified the development to our correspondent, stating, “I can confirm to you that he (Emefiele) has met his bail conditions, hence he has no reason to remain in our facility. He met his bail condition and was released past 2 pm…

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CBN Lifts Ban On Cryptocurrency Transactions

Ganiyu Amodu

The Central Bank of Nigeria has changed its stance on crypto assets in the country and asked banks to disregard its earlier ban on crypto transactions. This is according to a circular dated December 22, 2023, with reference number FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/002/003, and signed by the apex bank’s Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustafa. The circular is titled ‘Circular to all Banks and other Financial Institutions Guidelines on Operations of Bank Accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPS).’ The apex bank stated that current trends globally have shown the need…

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NCDMB Commissions Gas Leak Detection Device, Printed Circuit Board Facility

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday marked a breakthrough in the research and development landscape of the Nigerian oil and gas industry with the commissioning of Amal Technologies Gas Leak Detection Device and Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Facility at Idu, Abuja. The commissioning was performed by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Aleke, the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande and the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe. The project was initiated by Amal Technologies Ltd and…

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EPL: West Ham Defeat Man Utd 2-0 At London Stadium

Ganiyu Amodu

West Ham smashed two goals past Manchester United in the English Premier League encounter at the London Stadium on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute following a lofted through ball from Paqueta which evaded Mainoo and Shaw. The forward shot his first attempt at Onana before the ball ricochetted against him into the net. Five minutes later, Ghanaian winger, Mohammed Kudus doubled the lead to bring the scoreline to 2-0. Following last week’s goal less draw at Anfield, United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, started the line…

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Osimhen Signs New Napoli Contract

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract for his Napoli side as confirmed on Saturday. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this development via his X account on Saturday. He wrote, “Victor Osimhen signs new deal at Napoli — confirmed. Documents also in place.” Earlier on Friday, Romano noted that “the agreement between Napoli and Victor Osimhen on new deal is 100% done and confirmed. READ ALSO Manchester City Defeat Fluminense 4-0, Wins FIFA Club World Cup Viral Video: I Am Coming For You And Your Family After My…

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