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The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to provide clarification over alleged mismanagement of loans amounting to US$321 million and N18.2 billion allocated for projects aimed at expediting the development of transmission and distribution interfaces, lines, and substations. The summon was issued by Chairman of the …

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin,Saturday, August 26,2023 defeated ASO Chlef of Algeria 4-3 in a penalty shootout to advance to the second round of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup preliminaries. The game, however, ended 1-0 in favour of ASO Chlef (Algeria) following Souibaah Mohammed’s 41-minute stylish finishing, which levelled up the tie for his side at the Salem Mabrouki …

A socio political group, ARISE Ambassadors in Akwa Ibom state, Monday  strongly condemned the spate of blackmails and campaign of calumny against Governor Umo Eno following the recent amended Traditional Rulers Council law in the state. The group, which described the action as a misadventure and unnecessary vituperation, noted that it was the handiwork of mischief makers capable of misinterpreting …

Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume has disclosed that the controversial N5 billion presidential yacht deal included in the 2023 supplementary budget has already been signed and delivered. Ndume made this shocking revelation on Friday, during an interview with Arise Television. The senator said, “The deal has been signed and delivered, but not paid, and that’s what brought the inclusion …

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned the Nigerian public against the consumption of a recalled energy drink known as ‘G Fuel’ due to the high level of caffeine it contains. The warning which came from a public alert with No. 034/2023, issued in Abuja on Thursday by NAFDAC Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, …

Police operatives in Benue have arrested one Aondohemba Joseph in connection with the death of a retired President of the state Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret Igbetar, The spokesperson for the state police command, Sewuese Anene, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday in Makurdi. The 73-year-old judge was found with deep cuts on her back on Friday. …

The operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested the impeached Chairman of Ijebu-East Local Government Area, Wale Adedayo, at his residence in the Ijebu-Ife area of the state. Adedayo had dragged Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, before the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), demanding the investigation of the governor over alleged …

Ali Bongo, 64, has survived a stroke and a coup attempt Voting has taken place in the oil-rich central African nation of Gabon where President Ali Bongo – who came to power when his father Omar died in 2009 – is hoping to win a third term. He faces competition from 13 people. As polls closed, the government announced a …

The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed the claim on the service of the impeachment notice on him by the state House of Assembly. The Assembly had last Wednesday directed the clerk of the House to write the deputy governor on the allegations of gross misconduct levelled against him. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Olatunji …

Neymar, on Thursday, underwent surgery at hospital in Brazil to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage suffered during a national team match last month. The Brazilian team doctor who performed the surgery, Rodrigo Lasmar, said: “The operation was a success. We’re very satisfied with the result. “He had a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and the …