The trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations relating to the interception of a telephone conversation involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, continued on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the court replaying a controversial television interview that forms part of the prosecution’s evidence. During the proceedings before…
[mc4wp_form id=33047] Lionel Messi became the leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history on Monday as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash, with the veteran captain delivering another decisive performance for the defending champions. The 39-year-old forward scored twice to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals, moving past German legend…
New Yorkers are set to keep paying for prostitutes’ STD treatments and birth control. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration will spend an additional $1.5 million in tax-dollars on prostitutes’ healthcare, reviving the $1 million pilot program without legislative approval, The New York Post reported Friday.  New York State Department of Public Health, Hochul’s office,…
Ranchers Bees have announced the signing of experienced defender Kabiru Mohammed, DAILY POST reports. Mohammed, who joined the newly promoted side from Kwara United signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old has also played for another NPFL club Abia Warriors. The defender brings a wealth of experience to Rancher Bees , having featured extensively in both…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre until Wednesday. Presiding Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order following the revocation of Sowore’s bail last week. The court decision came after Justice Umar dismissed an application by Sowore…
[mc4wp_form id=33047] Introduction The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent exposure drafts on the Revised Guidelines for Financial Holding Companies and the Ring-Fencing of Closely Linked Entities represent perhaps the most far-reaching restructuring of Nigeria’s financial conglomerate architecture since the introduction of the holding company framework in 2014. Coming at a time when the banking…
