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There has been a lot of controversy about the new released Airtel Unlimited Data Plans. The plan was silently launched and even without any single word or comment from Airtel. We were all concerned why the three unlimited data plans have different price, but all valid for a month. People asked why the expiring date for the N10,000 plan is same for the N15,000 and N20,000 plans (30 days). Thank God, Airtel has released the official statement to shed light on their new Unlimited Data Plans. Below is the brief about their statement: The new Airtel Home Broadband delivers superfast broadband service via data terminals such as dongle, MiFi and routers as it comes in various packages and affordable price range to suit the lifestyles of different customer segments. Customers can get unlimited data on packages such as Unlimited 10, Unlimited 15 and Unlimited 20, which are offered at N10,000, N15,000 and N20,000 respectively and valid for 30 days. To subscribe to the service on smartphones,...

Glo Jollific8 offers new subscribers, 800% more value on every recharge from N100 and above, as customers get octuplet benefits, including bonus to call all local networks, browse freely and get free data that can be gifted to other subscribers. It is similar to MTN StartPack of 500% bonus, but this is even better than the MTN StartPack, we all understand the difference between 500% and 800%. Benefit of Glo Jollific8 » Every recharge gives 8 times the value of what you recharge » Every recharge comes with free data and free voice » You can also choose to share free data with someone else via gift Explanation » N100 recharge, gives N800 airtime + 10MB » N200 recharge, gives N1600+N100(25MB to gift)=N1700 » N500 recharge, gives N4000 + N200 (50MB to gift) =N4200 » N1000 recharge, gives N8k +N400 (100MB to gift)=N8400 » N5000 recharge, gives N40k + N2k (500MB to gift)=N42k To Join Glo Jollific8 Tariff Plan » Get a new Glo sim card » Register and get it activated (you’ll automatically...

MTN is here again to rescue us with their newly introduced night plan of 500MB for just N25, valid from 12am midnight to 4am every night. This is a better data plan for those that are fun of streaming, movie lovers, games addicted, smartphone and system updating, apps, music, etc, this is actually a cheap bundle you can try. To Get MTN 500MB for N25 » Your MTN sim must be on the MTN Pulse tariff plan, but if you are not sure of the plan you are already on, simply dial *123# to confirm which plan you are on or just dial *406# to migrate to MTN Pulse plan. » Make sure you have a minimum of N30 in your phone » Send NIGHT to 131 via SMS and you’ll get a message like this “Dear customer, you have successfully subscribed to Free Night Browsing between 00:00 and 04:00. N25 has been deducted from your account.” Note: Every SIM card entitled to a one time activation per night, but if you have more than one MTN sim, you can get as much as 2GB at the cheap price of N100 with 4 different MTN si...

4G LTE Service in Nigeria seems to be what’s in vogue and we are now moving out of 3G gradually for 4G service, each of the networks have different frequency bands for their 4G LTE and supported device is going to be the matter of contention. To enjoy super blazing internet speed, it is not as simple as buying a 4G smartphone, inserting your 4G LTE SIM and start surfing with it. Guys, it is much more than that. Lots of people were disappointed when they discovered that their device doesn’t support Glo 4G band 28 (700Mhz) after cat walking into the Glo office to get USIM. It is important to know your smartphone 4G LTE bands and frequency to avoid story that touch. I will urge you to fasten up your seat belt and stay glued to the next information that will follow because I’m about to embark you in an unknown journey; trust me, you will be safe. Read through this article to find out everything you need to know about 4G LTE bands, networks and smartphone compatibility. Right now, 3 ma...

It is a good moved to vote on the separation of the office of ministry of justice from the office of Attorney General. I commend the upper chamber for their 'once for while seriousness and maturity' they displayed. But is that enough to deal with the political influenced omen our criminal justice system stinking over the fairness and justice our laws seek to achieve?. No, for the House to be fully commended and be celebrated as the liberators of our legal system from the influence of politics, here are the left over which need to be dealt with with immediate effect; Over time , in our legal system the two office were and still are controlled and headed by one person who is the minster of justice and as well as attorney general of the federation. Who is appointed by the government on power at that time. (The president appoint ministers, usually his political loyalists in his administration ). It should be that the office of Attorney General of the federation an independent ...

LA Galaxy have signed Mexico midfielder Jonathan dos Santos from Spain's Villarreal in a bid to turn around their season, the Major League Soccer club said on Thursday. Dos Santos, who represented Mexico at the Confederations Cup, will begin training with the Galaxy on Friday before being unveiled at a media conference. "His signing will significantly improve our team as we continue to push for the playoffs and, ultimately, a sixth MLS Cup," LA Galaxy coach Sigi Schmid said in a statement. Jonathan dos Santos will not be available when the Galaxy host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday since he will only be officially added to the roster pending the receipt of his visa and international transfer certificate. The midfielder began his career with Barcelona in 2009 before joining Villarreal, where he has made nearly 90 league appearances and scored four goals since 2014.

Sauber's planned Formula One partnership with troubled Japanese engine maker Honda from next season has been canceled, both parties announced at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday. Honda, who risk having no team to supply next season if McLaren also decide to end their rocky relationship, said in a separate statement that its "strong commitment" to Formula One remained unchanged. "However, this decision has been made for strategic reasons, and with the best intent for the future of the Sauber F1 Team in mind," added the Frenchman, who was boss of the Renault team until January. McLaren are also considering their options and the Sauber deal would have given Honda a continued presence in the sport, at worst, and two teams to work with on improving the power unit at best. "We had built a good relationship with Sauber, and had been looking forward to entering the 2018 F1 season together," said Masashi Yamamoto, general manager of Honda's Motor ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may be stripped of its powers to investigate financial crime offenders if the President eventually gives his assents to the amendment of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency (NFIA) bill passed by the Senate today. The bill was passed after it was read for the third time by the lawmakers but without the usual public hearing organized to consider opinions of concerned parties on the matter. The Senate had referred the bill to the committee on anti-corruption on Tuesday for review and the committee submitted its report yesterday only for the bill to be unanimously passed today. The Senate says the bill was given accelerated consideration to help Nigeria avoid expulsion from the Egmont group of Financial Intelligence unit.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Office, has recovered N328,988,296,990.62 from some major oil marketers. The retail oil marketers are Conoil Plc, Total Plc, OVH Energy Plc, Forte Oil and Gas Plc, Mobil Plc, MRS Oil Plc and NIPCO Oil Plc The recovery followed a petition against the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its subsidiary, Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC). According to a statement by the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the breakthrough was the consequence of an investigation into alleged diversion of N40 billion by the affected marketers. The statement said: “The petition alleged that a whooping sum of N40 billion had been diverted by the major oil marketers in connivance with the leadership of the NNPC and PPM

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, 93, has been urged by his wife to name his successor in order to end divisions over who the next leader will be. Mr Mugabe looks increasingly frail and has been on three medical trips to Singapore this year. However, his aides have played down fears about his health, saying he goes to Singapore only for specialised eye treatment. "President, don't be afraid. Tell us who is your choice, which horse we should back," Mrs Mugabe told a meeting of Zanu-PF's women's wing, AFP news agency reports. Mr Mugabe was present when his 52-year-old wife made the comments but did not respond. She has been rumoured as a potential successor, as has Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may be stripped of its powers to investigate financial crime offenders if the President eventually gives his assents to the amendment of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency (NFIA) bill passed by the Senate today. The bill was passed after it was read for the third time by the lawmakers but without the usual public hearing organized to consider opinions of concerned parties on the matter. The Senate had referred the bill to the committee on anti-corruption on Tuesday for review and the committee submitted its report yesterday only for the bill to be unanimously passed today. The Senate says the bill was given accelerated consideration to help Nigeria avoid expulsion from the Egmont group of Financial Intelligence unit.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has affirmed that the Federal Government will support every effort to improve the living condition of Nigerians. The Acting President stated this while commissioning the Chokocho-Umuechem-Ozuzu Road and Chokocho-Igbo-Etche-Rumuokurushi inter-change in Rivers State. He asked political leaders across the country irrespective of the party they belong to always work for the people, saying that was the only way the impact of the government can be felt by the public. “Here with us to commission the project of the Rivers State government is Senator Magnus Abe who is from another party. The Federal Government supports every effort that benefits the people”. “Here with us to commission the project of the Rivers State government is Senator Magnus Abe who is from another party. The Federal Government supports every effort that benefits the people”.

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has described attacks by Boko Haram on geologists and exploration staff working for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the University of Maiduguri as a tragic setback in the fight against the Islamist terror group as well as in efforts to boost Nigeria's economy. Earlier today, Governor Shettima’s spokesman, Isa Gusau, issued a statement regarding the governor’s serious concerns about the attacks. The statement disclosed that the governor, who was on his way to visit ailing President Muhammadu Buhari in London, found the attacks shocking. In the governor’s words, “I haven't been my normal self since I received information on that attack. What happened in the first instance was a tragic setback in the fight against Boko Haram and in Nigeria's effort to expand its economic fortunes. I am deeply pained by this incident especially coming at a time when we were beginning to pick up the pieces of our lives

Evoigbe Chidi, a prosecution witness, in the trial of a former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, on Thursday, July 27, 2017 narrated how the former governor of Adamawa State, used own companies to divert state funds during his tenure. Nyako is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 37-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office and money laundering to the tune of N29billion before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja. Nyako and his co-accused were alleged to have used five companies - Blue Opal Limited, Sebore Farms & Extension Limited, Pagoda Fortunes Limited, Tower Assets Management Limited and Crust Energy Limited for the illegal diversion of the funds.

Bayern Munich attacking midfielder James Rodriguez has refused to rule out the possibility of a return to Real Madrid and says he is unsure what the future will hold for him. The 26-year-old cut a frustrating figure at Madrid last season and was limited to just 13 starts in La Liga under Zinedine Zidane. "I don’t really know what the future will be. For the time being, I just want to be focused on Bayern Munich," he said. "The idea is to play as much as I can, win as many titles as I can. When the time comes, I will see what will happen."

Romelu Lukaku wants to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo's career at Manchester United as he eyes goals and trophies under Jose Mourinho. "I'm far from that level. But it's the level I want to aim for. I'm 24, I can't say I'm the complete package. I can't say I'm in my prime," Lukaku said. "There is a lot of work to be done and I'm delighted that there is still work to be done. That means I can become even better than I am. That's the state of mind I have — I always want to be better. There is always room to improve. I just want to become the best player I can be. I'll never say it's good enough. It's a pressure I put on myself. When you play for United you have to perform every week." When asked about comparisons to Didier Drogba, Lukaku said, "I'm different. Drogba is more of a hold-up player, a target man. I prefer to have ball to feet and run in behind. We're totally different. We might have physical s...

A controversial new book about the last days of former South African President Nelson Mandela has been withdrawn by the publisher. Mandela's family had complained that the book, written by his doctor of almost 10 years, contained personal details. The publisher said it had pulled the book "out of respect" for the family. It added that the author had told them Mr Mandela's family had asked for the book to be written. The author, Dr Vejay Ramlakan, said he had received permission to write the book Mandela's Last Years, but did not say specifically from whom. On Friday, Nelson Mandela's widow Graca Machel was considering legal action against the book, accusing Dr Ramlakan of breaching patient confidentiality. The book is reported to expose "undignified" episodes at the end of his life, as well as family squabbles.

Naby Keita has developed a well-earned reputation as a team player and fraternal admiration was once again in the air at RB Leipzig as the in-demand midfielder made friends with Diego Demme after a training bust-up on Monday. Liverpool have seen a bid of €75 million rejected for the Guinea international, who looked to be moving a step closer to the exit door when he and Demme became embroiled in a training-match squabble that left the latter nursing a bruised knee. It appears all is forgiven, with Leipzig sharing a touching moment of, absolutely in no way whatsoever staged, reconciliation between the pair.

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is in doubt for the U.S. Open due to his elbow injury, Serbian media reported, citing the country's Davis Cup team doctor. Djokovic retired hurt during the quarter-finals at Wimbledon and said he was considering taking a break from playing to recover from the long-standing injury to his right elbow. Serbia's Sportski Zurnal reported that the 30-year-old could face up to 12 weeks on the sidelines.

Three policemen attached to the Area N Command, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos State, have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force for unlawful arrest and extortion. The dismissed cops are Inspector Okelue Nkemeonye with Administrative Police Number, 136005; Sergeant Braimoh Sunday, with Force Number, 355897, and Yusuf Olukoga with F.No., 359928. _PUNCH Metro_ learnt that the ex-policemen, led by one Bayo Obadia, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, with AP No., 98199, had reportedly paraded themselves as operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad on June 21, 2017. The victim said one of the cops beat him up and the team eventually collected N50,000 from him.

Juventus have confirmed the signing of the Italy international Federico Bernardeschi from Fiorentina for €40m (£35.7m). The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Italian champions. Bernardeschi, who starred for Italy at the European Under-21 Championship in Poland last month, is expected to fly to the US on Tuesday where he will join his team‑mates in Boston before Juventus’s next friendly against Paris Saint-Germain. “Juventus Football Club announces that it has finalised the agreement with ACF Fiorentina for the final acquisition of the right to sporting performance by footballer Federico Bernardeschi,” read a statement on the Juventus website.

JP Duminy has been released from South Africa's squad for the last two Tests in England. Duminy had been dropped for the second Test at Trent Bridge, which South Africa won by 340 runs to square the series, after managing only 17 runs across two innings in the first at Lord's. South Africa have opted to keep Aiden Markram as batting cover instead. Markram, the 2014 Under-19 World Cup winning captain and Titans opener, was part of the South Africa A squad that toured England earlier in the summer and initially included in the squad to cover for the absence of Faf du Plessis, who missed the first Test following the birth of his daughter.

Four Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were, on Sunday night, killed when two male suicide bombers detonated explosives strapped to their bodies at Dalori 2 IDP camp in Maiduguri. According to Borno State Police Commissioner, Mr. Damian Chukwu, the attack occurred at about 11.15pm when the bombers attempted gaining access into Dalori 2 IDP camp through the rear fence. Mr. Chukwu said they were sighted and chased by security personnel on duty, forcing the terrorists to detonate the explosive devices on them. But the Police Commissioner added that he visited the scene visited with members of the Explosive Ordinance Department to sanitise and make it safe. In a related development, a male suicide bomber blew up himself at Red Bridge Building in Dalori quarters, with the explosion injuring a young boy.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has no interest in what Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says, while he is staying calm in the transfer market. Klopp is apparently unconcerned by what his team's rivals are up to. Recently Mourinho had commented that Liverpool will have a tougher workload this season with European football, the absence of which helped them finish 4th last season. Klopp responded: "I'm not interested in what Jose Mourinho says. Why should I talk about Manchester United? Jose is talking about us, yes. We had a season of what Man United had the year before. I don't know if anybody asked us how it felt."

West Ham have confirmed the signing of Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee worth £16 million. The two clubs announced a fee for the striker had been agreed last week, and the Mexico international has now officially joined the Hammers after finalising personal terms and completing a medical. Hernandez, 29, joins on a three-year deal after spending the past two seasons in the Bundesliga. Click here to watch his unveiling📹http://v.duta.us/DCEXDAAA

The leader of the coalition of northern youths, Yerima Shettima, has expressed the intent to influence northern lawmakers to include referendum in the constitution allowing ethnic groups to secede from the country. The move, according to Shettima, will take effect after a response from the United Nations to his letter demanding that the organisation declare the Indigenous People of Biafra and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, terrorists. Shettima stated that the Igbo were free to return to the South-East if they believed in ‘Biafra Republic,’ adding that those who believed in secession had no reason to live in the north. According to him, the unity of the country is negotiable and any group that does not wish to be part of the country should be free to secede through a UN-supervised referendum.

The Chibok Secondary School girls, who were released by the Boko Haram insurgents in May 2017, have appealed🙏 to the Federal Government to devote attention to the release of other abducted non-schoolgirls👧 who are still under the captivity of the dreaded terrorists. The girls were released after the Federal Government’s successful negotiation👏 with the notorious sect The girls, who spoke through their leader, Miss Hauwa Ntakai, made the call while speaking🔈 with journalists during a special luncheon organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Abuja on Saturday. The Chibok schoolgirl noted that government was focusing more attention on the release of the abducted schoolgirls because they were captured inside their college. She urged the government to also direct its attention to other girls in Boko Karam captivity because, according to her, “the Sambisa Forest is a place of sorrow.” Meanwhile, the Federal Government on Saturday assured Nigeria...

Despite an intense build-up to the 🗳elections in the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas of the state, turnout was low in many areas😞 Voting and accreditation had been scheduled to start at 8⃣am and end by 3⃣pm, but heavy rainfall:rain_cloud: in the early hours of the day resulted in a damp and late start to the elections, especially as it left parts of the state flooded. Across several polling units, electoral material and officials arrived behind schedule and when they finally were set for accreditation and voting, only a few voters turned up😞 According to the electoral body, 12 political parties participated in the elections with 1,300 chairmanship and councillorship candidates vying for leadership positions at the local government level. Although the elections did not have the usual intensity associated with local council polls, it is set to produce leaders at the grassroots level with results already being announced in some areas.

Leaders of various ethnic nationalities in Benue and Rivers state have asked Nnamdi Kanu to steer clear of their lands in his bid to expand the territory of his proposed Biafra Republic beyond the 5⃣ states in the Eastern part of Nigeria. Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, alleged that an agent of the Federal Government whose name he did not disclose, offered him while in detention, to secede with the 5⃣ Igbo states but that he rejected❌ the offer because it did not constitute the complete territory of Biafra. But prominent indigenes of the ethnic groups in Benue and Rivers states, which he is seeking to annex, described the Biafran agitator as a jester. Other prominent indigenes of Tiv, Idoma and Igede, the 3⃣ major ethnic groups in Benue State who also lashed out at Kanu included, a first-class traditional ruler in Tivland, the Tor Sankera, Abu King Shuluwa; a former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro; a former Minister of State for Education, Professor Jerry Agad...

*⚽Superb Moses helps Chelsea beat👊 Arsenal 3⃣-0⃣❗* Chelsea avenged their FA Cup loss to Arsenal last season with a dominant 3⃣-0⃣ win in a pre-season friendly game at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing, China on Saturday. Super Eagles duo, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses, were on from the start for Arsenal and Chelsea respectively, while Nigerian-born England U-20 World Cup winner, Fikayo Tomori, was brought on for the Blues in the 2⃣nd half. Chelsea edged the early part of the game following a lovely pass from Cesc Fabregas to the bright Victor Moses whose strike was saved by David Ospina. Chelsea continued to dominate the game and went close again, this time through Michy Batshuayi but his left-foot shot was easily claimed by Ospina. In the 29th minute Chelsea were forced into an early change as Pedro Rodriguez was forced off and replaced by youngster Jeremie Boga after he collided with Ospina. Don't forget to comment and share.

At least 198 Nigerians who have been living illegally in Saudi Arabia have returned home after the Saudi government threatened to expel undocumented workers and illegal immigrants. The Nigerians arrived at the Aminu Kanu International Airport✈ on Saturday morning and were received by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency. It was gathered that they had avoided sanctions by returning home voluntarily under a 90-day amnesty offered by the Saudi Arabian government. The amnesty had been due to expire on June 25 but it was extended by 30 more days. Those who fail to return under the amnesty risk 💸fines, ⛓jail terms and deportation. It is learnt that with this the Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of all 1,800 Nigerians illegally residing in Saudi Arabia. Don't forget to comment and share.

Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez will sign for West Ham from Bayer Leverkusen subject to a medical, the two clubs have announced. The 29-year-old Mexico international moved to Leverkusen from Old Trafford, following a season on loan at Real Madrid, in August 2015. He scored 39 goals in 76 competitive games for the Bundesliga side and will bolster Slaven Bilic's attacking options, with the West Ham boss having already signed Joe Hart on a season-long loan along with the England goalkeeper's former Manchester City team-mate Pablo Zabaleta. A statement on West Ham's official website read: "West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed terms for the transfer of Javier Hernandez to London Stadium." West Ham are also reported to be on the brink of signing Stoke City forward Marco Arnautovic, with a £24m fee understood to have been agreed between the two Premier League sides.

Senate passes Whistleblower Protection Bill into law The Nigerian Senate has passed the Whistleblower Protection Bill into law. The Bill, which seeks to encourage and facilitate the disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies was presented by the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator David Umaru, the member representing Niger East in the 8th National Assembly. Otherwise known as “An Act to Protect Persons Making Disclosures for the Public Interest and Others from Reprisals, to Provide for the Matters Disclosed to be Properly Investigated and Dealt with and for other Purposes Related Therewith”, the Bill also seeks to ensure that persons who make disclosures and persons who may suffer reprisals in relation to such disclosures are protected under the law.

The Kogi State Governor, Yahya Bello, has said that he decided to proscribe the state university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities because the association had turned itself into an opposition political party. He said it was apparent that some forces who he did not name were using the union members against his government. Bello spoke with State House correspondents on Wednesday night after attending a meeting of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor said his administration inherited what he described as “a comatose university” and needed to carry out “certain surgical operations” in order to re-position the education sector in the state.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has submitted a virement proposal of N135.6bn to the National Assembly. The money is meant to cover projects across many MDAs, particularly the Ministry of Power/Works/Housing. Don't forget to comment and share.

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of eight more Resident Electoral Commissioners.The confirmation is coming after the Senate resolved not to confirm any nominee from Acting President Yemi Osinbajo until all issues as regards confirmation of appointments are resolved. However, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki explained that the Senate would only limit confirmation to the agencies stated in the constitution of which the electoral body INEC, is included. Twelve nominees had been awaiting the confirmation of their appointments after the lawmakers earlier approved the appointment of 15 others out of the 27 nominees whose names were sent to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari. Don't forget to comment and share.

*BREAKING💥: Chelsea🔵 Agree £70m Deal to Sign✍ Morata* Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, the club have announced. Reports suggest the Premier League champions will pay £70 million for the Spain international, who is yet to agree personal terms or undergo a medical. Morata will arrive at Stamford Bridge and will be tasked with replacing Diego Costa, who is set to join Atletico Madrid after being told he is surplus to requirements by Antonio Conte. He will become the Blues's fourth signing of the summer, with Willy Caballero, Antonio Rudiger and Tiemoue Bakayoko already secured. He scored 20 goals in all competitions for Zinedine Zidane's side, but struggled to hold down a regular starting berth with Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo acting as competition. Don't forget to comment and share.

Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani's Intercepted Phone Conversations Reveal She Knew Oil Deals Were Fraudulent Telephone conversations by Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Petroleum Resources Minister, have revealed that she deliberately connived with her business partners to steal Nigeria’s oil money. As Petroleum Minister between 2010 and 2015, Mrs Alison-Madueke used her influence to facilitate illicit business opportunities for Messrs. Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore, who used shell companies to receive billion-dollar contracts to sell Nigeria’s crude oil. The oil swap contracts were the controversial Strategic Alliance Agreements (SAAs) through which middlemen were used to sell Nigeria’s crude oil in exchange for refined products. The telephone conversations were intercepted by US prosecutors tracking money laundering and hefty bribes paid out to Mrs. Alison-Madueke and are contained in an assets forfeiture court process filed against the former minister and Messrs. Omokore ...

Manchester City are set to sign their second right-back in a week with Real Madrid’s Danilo on the verge of following in Kyle Walker’s footsteps and joining Pep Guardiola’s side. City have reached an agreement with Real to sign the 26-year-old for €30m (£26.5m) with a potential €5m in add-ons. The signing would mean City have spent £76.5m on the two right-backs, with Walker costing an initial £50m. Guardiola was always likely to target the full-back positions after releasing Gaël Clichy, Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna at the end of last season. Guardiola and City had reached an agreement in principle to sign Dani Alves after he left Juventus but the former Barcelona player opted to join Paris St-Germain. The French club had offered the Brazilian almost twice as much in wages. Guardiola has added Monaco’s attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva (£43.6m) and the Benfica goalkeeper Ederson (£34.9m) to his squad and is keen to sign Pepe Reina from Napoli but the Italian club want to ...

A mob has reportedly set two banks in Apapa, Lagos on fire after a policeman attached to Diamond Bank on Burma Road allegedly shot dead some trailer drivers. According to reports, the mob also set a Sterling Bank branch on Wharf Road ablaze. It was gathered that the trailer drivers had indiscriminately parked in front of the bank. Policemen from Rapid Response Squad, anti-riot squad and Area B command, as well as operatives from the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECEOFT have been deployed to the scene of the incident.

Jose Mourinho is yet to be satisfied by Manchester United's dealings in the transfer window, despite the arrivals of Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof. United missed out on signing Antoine Griezmann and have decided against bringing in Alvaro Morata up to now, while a reported chase of Eric Dier is expected to fall short due to Tottenham's demands. United beat Chelsea to the signing of Lukaku, who netted his first goal against Real Salt Lake on Monday, but Mourinho is targeting two more signings - with Ivan Perisic and Nemanja Matic thought to be top of his wishlist. "We always want more," Mourinho told ESPN. "We always feel there is room to improve, and I cannot say that I am happy with our transfer window. "What I can also say is that it is a difficult transfer window and I don't blame anyone - it is just a reality of things. The market is going in such a direction that many players are difficult to get, not to say impossible."

Popular musician Innocent Idibia also known as Tuface who is on a tour in Borno where he thrilled the troops and dedicated a song to the IDPs. The African Queen crooner emphasised the need for the peace to rain in the country, especially in the northeast. He commended the Nigerian Army for the gallant fight they are putting in the counter insurgency war. Tuface who is the ambassador of the UNHCR has been on a tour in Borno state interacting with displaced persons in Ngala and camps around Maiduguri. The partnership between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and ace singer Tuface Innocent Idibia is to give a voice to happenings in northeast Nigeria.

RB Leipzig owner Dietrich Mateschitz has revealed the club have received a €75m (£66.3m) offer for Liverpool target Naby Keita. The highly-rated midfielder is a top target for Jurgen Klopp's side this summer, with an opening offer of €65m (£57m) having been rejected. However, Mateschitz has since revealed a higher bid has been tabled for Keita, though he has reiterated the club do not want to sell their prized asset. Speaking to German publication Bild, Mateschitz said: "Lately we got a €75m offer for Naby Keita. No way! He has a contract and he will accomplish it. “To sell him would not only be a proof of distrust to our fans but also the wrong sign for our players like Timo Werner, who is in demand too."

Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli has been named as the most expensive player under 21, having been valued at over €20 million more than Kylian Mbappe. After scoring 26 goals in all competitions last season as Monaco won the league and reached the Champions League semi-finals, 18-year-old sensation Mbappe is expected to overtake Paul Pogba as football's most expensive player in history if he leaves this summer. However, the latest Soccerex report on players born on or after January 1, 1996 by Prime Time Sport has given 21-year-old Spurs man Alli a valuation of £73.6m (€82.6m). Mbappe trails him with a price tag of £55m (€61.7m). Borussia Dortmund youngster Ousmane Dembele, 20, is third in the list with a worth of €60.9m – last year it was €14m – while Leroy Sane (€51.1m) and Marco Asensio (€42.7m) make up the top five. Marcus Rashford is only the second English player to make the top 20, coming in seventh and tipped to cost €40.6m – up from €22.5m last season – but he com...

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Kazeem Ademola Alimi is dead. The lawmaker, who represented Eti Osa Constituency 1 in the Assembly died on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017, two weeks after his 50th birthday after a brief illness. A statement by Musbau Razak, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, confirmed that the late lawmaker died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). A two time lawmaker, Hon Alimi until his death, was the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. He is survived by his wife and children. A sources said Alimi had been sick immediately he marked his 50th birthday two weeks ago and never recovered from the illness. He was said to be at the Critical Care Unit at LASUTH for four days until he died.

Juventus have completed the signing of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Arsenal for an initial fee of €12.2million. The value of Szczesny's transfer could eventually rise to €15.3m depending on certain conditions being met over the course of his contract. He joined Arsenal from Legia Warsaw as a youngster and went on to make 181 appearances in all competitions before the arrivals of David Ospina and Petr Cech left him looking elsewhere for first-team opportunities. Szczesny's path to the starting XI at Juve is likely to be blocked by an all-time great, with Gianluigi Buffon preparing for a career swansong in 2017-18. Juventus lost a second Champions League final in three seasons against Real Madrid in Cardiff last month and Szczesny wants to help get a side so dominant at home during the present era over that hurdle.

Pensioners in Osun State under the aegis of Forum of 2011/2012 Pensioners on Wednesday staged a fresh protest to demand payment of the arrears of their pensions and gratuities. This fresh protest came just a day after Governor Rauf Aregbesola confirmed that he had received N6.314bn as the second tranche of the Paris Club loan refund. The Chairman of the forum, Mr Omoniyi Ilesanmi, who led the protest said the governor should use the money to pay the entitlements of pensioners. He said the pensioners were being owed one-year full pension arrears and gratuities from 2008 to 2012. The pensioners stormed the State Civil Service Secretariat at Abere and blocked part of the road but they allowed workers and others to go in and out of the place. Armed with placards with various inscriptions the retired workers sang anti-government songs and rained abuses on the governor.

EU foreign ministers have agreed to restrict exports of inflatable boats and outboard motors to Libya in a drive to curb the smuggling of migrants. The restrictions will not apply to legitimate Libyan businesses, such as fishing crews, an EU statement said. It is not clear how the EU will check that such exports do not end up in the wrong hands in the lawless country. Meanwhile Luxembourg has warned that EU funds may be helping to drive migrants into Libyan "concentration camps". Many migrants exploited by people-smuggling gangs in Libya have suffered brutality, including sexual abuse. The country is plagued by violence and lawlessness. More than 88,000 migrants have crossed the Mediterranean to Italy so far this year, and more than a quarter of them arrived in June alone.

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Lucas Leiva's 10-year spell at Liverpool has ended with the Brazilian completing a reported £5 million switch to Lazio. Signed by the Reds for the same amount from Gremio on May 11, 2007, he sat out Friday's 1-1 friendly draw at Wigan Athletic to travel to Italy and finalise the move. Both Liverpool and Lazio confirmed the deal Tuesday, for the midfielder, who also functioned at centre-back for Jurgen Klopp at times last season. Having come close to departing Anfield several times over the past few transfer windows, Lucas has finally found a fresh challenge to accept. He was recruited as a replacement for Lucas Biglia, who traded Lazio for AC Milan in a deal worth an initial £15m.

West Ham have completed the loan of Joe Hart from Manchester City with an option to buy. The 30-year-old has two years left on his deal at the Etihad Stadium, but will be able to join the Hammers on a permanent deal at the end of 2017-18 for around £15 million, having been told by Pep Guardiola to find a new club. "I've obviously left Manchester City on loan this season, but the club as a whole, especially the supporters, have always been fantastic to me," Hart told West Ham TV. "I'd never change how I feel about that club, as it'll always be a very special club to me." After six seasons as City's first-choice goalkeeper, Hart was sent to Torino last term following Guardiola's arrival, making 36 appearances in Serie A. Upon his arrival in London, Hart will link up with former City team-mate Pablo Zabaleta after the Hammers signed the right-back on a free transfer earlier this summer.

Juventus have confirmed they will no longer be signing Sampdoria striker Patrik Schick amid reports he failed a medical. The two clubs had agreed a fee of €25 million for the 21-year-old, but the Bianconeri will now turn their attention elsewhere for attacking talent. Juve confirmed the decision with a short statement on Twitter which read: "Juventus and @sampdoria_en confirm that they have agreed not to finalise the transfer of Patrik Schick." Reports have claimed that a discrepancy in Schick's medical led to him having to undergo more tests, but neither club has yet confirmed the reason behind the breakdown. Despite this, Juve continue to be active in the transfer market, with Douglas Costa having joined on loan from Bayern Munich last week.

Antonio Conte has signed a new two-year contract at Chelsea, the Premier League champions have confirmed. Former Juventus and Italy head coach Conte led Chelsea to glory in his first season in England's top flight, with the Blues finishing seven points clear of Tottenham at the summit. The new contract is an improvement upon the terms of the three-year deal the 47-year-old agreed when he joined Chelsea, meaning he is still tied to the Stamford Bridge club until the end of 2018-19. Conte told Chelsea's official website: "I am very happy to have signed a new contract with Chelsea. We worked extremely hard in our first year to achieve something amazing, which I am very proud of. Now we must work even harder to stay at the top. Conte has bolstered his squad with the arrival Germany defender Antonio Rudiger from Roma and midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, although his decision to freeze out striker Diego Costa and the failure to secure an attacking replacement ...

Jose Mourinho would like to remain Manchester United manager for another 15 years, but believes emulating Alex Ferguson is impossible. The Portuguese tactician arrived at Old Trafford last season and led United to three trophies – the Europa League, EFL Cup and Community Shield – in his first campaign. Mourinho, 54, is prepared for 15 more years at the helm at United, but accepts success is a must. "I am ready for this. I am ready for the next 15, I would say. Here? Yes, why not?" he told ESPN FC. "I have to admit that it is very difficult because of the pressure around our jobs, everybody putting pressure on managers and things that people say – that we have to win, but in reality only one can win and every year it is getting more difficult. "But what I try to do in the club is show that my work goes further than the football results, that it goes to areas that people don't think of as a manager's job. In my vision, my job is much more than wha...

The Lagos State government has said it is committed to the relocation of Computer Village from Ikeja and denied approving the construction of an ICT mall in its place. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner For Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Wasiu Anifowose, said the government was not involved with Master Plan Reality International Concept Ltd, an infrastructure firm, allegedly claiming it had the approval to build an ICT mall beside the newly built Ikeja bus terminal. "This information is false, Lagos State Government did not issue any permit to him because his plans are not in sync with the State Government's regeneration plan so it is not possible for him to obtain approval from the appropriate authorities," Anifowoshe said.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service collected a total sum of N1.782tn in tax revenue between January and July this year. The figure represents an increase in tax revenue of N224.14bn when compared to the N1.558tn collected in the same period in 2016. The Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr Tunde Fowler, announced this on Tuesday while defending the budget of the agency before the Senate Committee on Finance in Abuja. He also projected raising the current N828bn annual Value Added Tax collection to N1.8tn this year, representing over 125 per cent increase. The FIRS boss said the agency had also set tax revenue targets for 2017 based on the Federal Government’s 2016-2018 Medium Term Revenue Framework amounting to N4.89tn. Fowler said the FIRS budget was focused on the capacity to increase VAT and other non-oil revenues.

The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said it was unacceptable that Nigerians spent $5bn on generators annually. He said the house would support the Executive to find a permanent solution to the power problem in the country. Dogara stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Power on three Bills pending before the lower chamber. He explained that the lawmakers were reviewing some of Nigeria’s energy laws to provide the appropriate legal framework that would facilitate the exploitation of renewable energy to the benefit of the economy. According to him, power is arguably the single most important driver of the national economy.

Etisalat confirms 9mobile as new brand name The company’s new chief executive officer, Boye Olusanya, in a statement released on Tuesday, described the new name as presenting its “0809ja heritage” and “our evolution over 9 years of operations in Nigeria”. Olusanya said, “Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, which previously traded as ‘Etisalat Nigeria’ wishes to inform its over 20 million subscribers, government, regulatory agencies and all relevant stakeholder groups that the telecommunication company has changed its name to 9mobile as a further testament of our unwavering commitment to ensuring business continuity as Nigeria’s fourth largest telecom operator,” he said. “Our new trading name, 9mobile represents our 0809ja heritage, our 9ja-centricity, and our evolution over 9 years of operations in Nigeria. Although our trading name has changed, we remain true to the same values on which our company was built.

The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, on Tuesday said the recent video showing its officials assaulting the driver of a moving vehicle in the FCT was manipulated. The Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Public Education Officer of the FRSC, Bisi Kazeem, in Abuja. Mr. Oyeyemi said investigation revealed that the video released by the driver of the vehicle only told one side of the story, adding that the driver would be prosecuted to deter others. “An investigation panel revealed that a patrol team flagged down a driver for routine checks. When his car was to be impounded for running foul of traffic laws, a female staff was attached to the offender’s vehicle. She was to accompany the vehicle to a nearby FRSC office for other necessary processes as contained in the operational procedure to be effected, but the driver sped away with the female staff. A patrol team, obviously concerned about the motive of the fleeing driver, had to apply forc...

No fewer than 37 people were killed in a violent clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kajuru local government area in Kaduna State, TheCable reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the conflict began when a suspected herdsman was killed in Banono village on Sunday, allegedly because he had been harassing members of the community. Angered by the herdsman's death, youths from his community attacked five youths from Kadara who they believed were responsible for his murder. A witness told TheCable that while the bodies were buried in a mass grave, news broke that nine more corpses were discovered in the bush. Kaduna State police spokesman Yakubu Sabo confirmed the incident to TheCable, but did not confirm the number of casualties.

An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced 19-year-old John Julius to life imprisonment for raping a 35-year-old woman, Alice Ozar. The offence was contrary to Section 357 and punishable under Section 358 of Criminal Code Cap 16 Laws of Ekiti State of Nigeria 2012. The incident occurred on July 16, 2016 at Okemesi Road in Efon Alaaye while the convict was first arraigned in court on March 7, 2017. Ozar told the court that Julius kicked her and she fell to the ground, after which he pressed her to the ground, tore her underwear and raped. She said the victim met her working on her farm on the fateful day and pretended as if he wanted to help her. Justice Adeyeye held, “Unfortunately, it will appear I have no discretion on the issue of sentence in view of the decision of the Supreme Court in Lucky v State (Supra) where it was held thus: ‘Any person who commits the offence of rape be liable to imprisonment for life.

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Senate wants Acting President Osinbajo to remove Ibrahim Magu as acting EFCC chairman - It also wants two others things which sources say are easier for the Presidency to do than remove Magu - The presidency has reportedly begun moves to achieve the easier two of the three conditions For the disagreement between the executive and legislative arms of government to end, the National Assembly has revealed three things the Presidency must do. According to The Nation, fresh efforts to end the rift between the two sides which is threatening to cause a shutdown of government has led to a list of what Acting President Yemi Osinbajo must do for peace to reign. 1. Magu’s removal First on the list is the removal of Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 2. Withdrawal of ‘no-going back on Magu’ statement This must be accompanied by withdrawal of a statement credited to Osinbajo through Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai that th...

- The Nigeria Police Force will recruit 31,000 personnel annually to address the challenges of inadequate manpower - The Inspector-General, Ibrahim Idris says the fight against crime cannot be successful without adequate manpower The Nigeria Police Force will recruit 155,000 personnel within five years to bridge its manpower shortage, according to the Inspector-General, Mr Ibrahim Idris. Idris told newsmen on Friday in Kano that 31,000 personnel would be recruited every year, for five years.He said that the force did not recruit rank and file personnel between 2011 and 2016, a development that had created “a huge gap”. “We want to meet the UN standard of one police man to 400 people; the fight against crime and criminality cannot be successful without adequate manpower,” he said. ‎On the quit notice issued to Igbo people by some northern youths organizations, the police boss declared that no individual had the authority to eject any Nigerian from any section of the country. ...

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The Indigenous people of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have warned that should the country eventually break up, they will seek an independent status. They said they would ask the United Nations to govern the 8,000sq kilometres territory through a transitional arrangement until it can become an autonomous city-state with socio-political and economic sovereignty. They however, declared their support for a united Nigeria based on proper devolution of governmental powers rather than dismemberment of the nation as canvassed by separatist groups. Their resolution was contained in a statement by the President of the Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja, OIDA, Pastor Danladi Jeji, and signed by the Media Adviser, Sumner Shagari Sambo. According to OIDA, “We have watched with dismay as federal authorities and security agencies look on as separatist and expulsionist groups have a field day calling for dismemberment of Nigeria or giving quit no...