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‘Nigeria Owing Us,’ NNPC Demands N4.7trn Petrol Imports Refund

August 10, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has demanded a refund of N4.71tn from the Federal Government to settle outstanding debts used to import Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, into the country, sparklight news has learnt. Mr. Wale Edun Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, disclosed this at the June meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee. According to a report,exchange rate differentials refer to the income accrued to banks or government agencies from the difference in value between two currencies at different times through foreign…

Tonto Dikeh For Questioning Over Alleged Defamation

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has been invited to the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in connection with an investigation into criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other charges. The Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit, which is handling the case, issued the invitation. In the invitation letter signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, A.A. Elleman, it was stated that the actress’s name prominently appeared in the investigation being conducted by the unit. The letter, dated 5th of August, read: “This office is investigating a case of criminal defamation,…

Gutter Systems In Buildings: Protecting Your Property From Water Damage, By Dennis Isong

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

Gutter systems are essential components of a building’s exterior that collect and divert rainwater away from the structure. Typically installed along the roofline, these systems consist of horizontal gutters and vertical downspouts. Gutters catch water as it runs off the roof, while downspouts channel this water away from the building’s foundation. Why Gutter Systems? The primary purpose of gutter systems is to protect buildings from water damage. By efficiently managing rainwater, these systems prevent a host of potential issues that could compromise the structural integrity of a building and the…

When You Miss Your Step, By Funke Egbemode

August 10, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

She has lost two children. One via miscarriage, the other through still-birth. They just couldn’t afford basic medical-care. So, when she gave birth to her son, she was not just over the moon, she vowed to protect him with her life. She told herself she would breastfeed him for 18months and work as hard as she could to give him a great life. However, fate had other plans. Tola’s breasts, as full as they were couldn’t produce enough milk to feed her son. She ate, drank everything that was prescribed…

Two Men Jailed In UK For Inciting Racial Hatred Online

August 10, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

Two men were jailed for a total of five years today for their role in publishing Facebook posts ”intended to stir racial hatred”and also calling for the destruction of a hotel housing 200 asylum seekers in Leeds, during the recent riots in the UK. Jordan Parlour, 28, of Brooklands Close, Leeds, appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday charged with publishing written material intended to stir racial hatred. The charge related to posts he put on Facebook in relation to the Britannia Hotel in Seacroft, which houses refugees and asylum…

Film Review: House of Ga’a, By Mujeebat Idris

August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

You’ve read reviews done by many on the epic movie, you probably have not read the one woven in flowery prose by a 2021 bronze winner of Commonwealth Essay Competition, and a first-class undergraduate of Law at Crescent University Abeokuta. The Movie As an Epic House of Ga’a is a captivating historical drama that delves into the life of Bashorun Ga’a, a powerful and notorious figure in the ancient city of Oyo. This film not only explores themes of power, betrayal and vengeance but also vividly brings to life the…

Dangote Refinery: Business Place or Tourist Site? By Bosun Adetiloye

August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

With exactly a week to go in his presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari on May 22, 2023, inaugurated the Dangote Refinery, a 650,000 barrels per day facility reputed to be the largest Single-Train petroleum refinery in the world. There was pomp and circumstance as the refinery reportedly came on board, but as it would later turn out, Buhari would appear to have been goaded into inaugurating an uncompleted refinery. It might also be that the former President was just too eager to have his name inscribed on what was perceived as…

How Ex-CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Died 24 Hrs To 78th Birthday

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Passionate sports fan,’ Tributes FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, other penned on man who served as the president of CAF for 29 years A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead. Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a Thursday post on his Instagram stories. Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim, FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council member, Issa Hayatou. “As a passionate sports fan and IOC member, he…

Subs Warming Up, Multiball: All You Need To Know About New Premier League Rules

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

The English Premier League has announced new rules for the upcoming 2024/25 football season. As the domestic league games begin on Friday, August 16, 2024, with an opening match between Manchester United and Fulham, there will be a significant difference in the rules guiding the games, a statement on the EPL website read on Thursday. “There will be a difference this campaign in how match officials will be applying the rules of the game,” the statement partly read. Subs warming up The number of substitutes in a single match is…