Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5m fraud.       The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 5, 2022, arraigned …

Big Brother Naija star, Tacha has advised ladies against mistreating their men.    In a post shared on X today November 19, the reality TV star wrote; ‘’Never mistreat your man because you have men showing you attention. Fact’s you might be attractive for “FUN” but not for “KEEP.”

Reuters Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) will propose the measure to a judge on Wednesday, Bloomberg has reported. Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google operates an online search monopoly in August, and has been considering what remedies or …

Canada has increased the permissible work hours for eligible international students during academic terms from 20 to 24 hours per week.  This adjustment aims to provide greater opportunities for students to gain work experience while maintaining their focus on academics.  Marc Miller, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister, stressed the intent behind this policy change, saying, “This change will give …

The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested on suspicion of rape, police have said.  Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon, and the son of Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship. He has no royal title or official duties.  Borg Hoiby was arrested late on Monday, Nov. 18, in Oslo on a preliminary …

On November 19, 2024, he took to X to express his belief that Nigerian politicians, both past and present, share responsibility for the country’s current state of underdevelopment. However, he singled out members of the current administration, stating that they have no moral right to criticise their predecessors while failing to address the pressing hardships facing Nigerians today. He wrote …

President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act.  The loan, if approved, will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget.  The president’s request was read by the speaker during plenary on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  The president …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old ex-convict, Jaafar Lawan, for armed robbery.   The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, said the suspect had previously been arrested and convicted for an attack on a commercial motorcycle rider.   According to the PPRO, Jaafar and …

Here are five things we can learn from her experience: 1. Facing Criticism with Grace Chidimma found herself at the centre of xenophobic backlash in South Africa after allegations surfaced regarding her citizenship status. Despite the hostility, she maintained a composed demeanour, choosing to prioritise her family’s safety over personal ambition. Her actions remind us that in moments of public …

The reports suggest the lure of money – with 40 £1m-a-season contracts reportedly on offer for marquee players – and greater periods of rest, will attract big names. The English Premiership currently has an 18-round regular season, with post-season play-offs and European action adding to player schedules. The French Top 14 has even higher demands with 26 regular-season games for …