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SERAP gives INEC 7 days to account for ₦126 billion in ‘diverted funds’ or face court action

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “take into account over ₦126.46 billion of public funds allocated for the conduct of elections but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or unaccounted for.” These funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, election equipment and materials, sensitive materials and results sheets, vehicles, …

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Premier League: Haaland’s goal against Manchester United should be disallowed – Referees

Manchester United have been told that Erling Haaland’s controversial goal for Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby should have been disallowed, after Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) admitted an error in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) process. The clarification follows a controversial incident in the 60th minute of the Premier League match between the two Manchester clubs at …

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Carney said economic activity had picked up from the investment summit – National

The protest is set to take place at a prime ministerial summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is friends with business leaders they say are exacerbating the global crisis. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has an unprecedented opportunity to build the economy as global investors flock to Toronto for a high-stakes summit, …

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A curious ordinance on productive investments

The Finance Minister in a warm handshake with President Tinubu The Federal Government recently issued a curious directive on productive investments to Nigerian banks and other financial institutions. Speaking at the 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, who represented President …

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Suspected bandits attack Operation Burst Base in Oyo, Torch Patrol Van

Suspected bandits on Sunday attacked a Joint Security Task Force base, popularly known as Operation Burst, in the Igbeti axis of Oorelope Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State, setting a patrol van and part of the structure on fire. PLATFORM TIMES reported that the attackers allegedly stormed the security base in large numbers and opened fire on personnel stationed at …

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Trump lowers tariffs on Irish whiskey while liquor ban takes effect in Canada

US President Donald Trump was greeted with cheers when he announced tariffs on Irish whiskey would be removed soon. The announcement was made during the Irish Open trophy ceremony on Sunday. “Everyone annoys me,” Trump said. “And I said, ‘In the name of the United States, I will remove those tariffs.’” The President was drowned out by the cheers of …

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BBNaija Season 11: Abi, Araga evicted

Big Brother Naija season 11 housemates, Abi and Araga, have been evicted from the reality TV show, becoming the latest contestants to leave the “Show Ya Sef” edition. Their eviction was announced during Sunday night’s live show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, as the competition entered another crucial stage in the race for the top prize. Abi and Araga’s departure came …

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