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The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has indicted the management of the National Assembly and the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) of financial infractions and irregularities amounting to N9.424 billion during the 2019 financial year. About N5.521 billion of such expenditure was credited to the House of Representatives in five different audit queries; N3.595 billion credited to the Senate in seven audit queries; while N307.676 million was credited to the NASC in two audit queries. These queries are contained in the “Auditor General for the Federation annual report on non-compliance/internal control weaknesses issues in Ministries, departments…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested three fake security agents with over 427 kilograms of illicit drugs in Borno State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said three suspects, Yakubu Kotri, Salisu Mohammed and Dada Adekunle wore security uniforms in their aim to escape scrutiny. Babafemi said Yakubu Kotri, impersonating as military personnel, was arrested on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, driving a Golf car loaded with cannabis Sativa weighing 208 kilograms on his way to Bama, Borno State. He said Salisu Mohammed, who adorned the uniform of…

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has intervened in the marital crisis between the Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his estranged wife, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola. It was gathered that Oba Aladelusi, who is also the chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, held separate meetings with Ooni in Ile-Ife and his estranged wife in Akure. Prophetess Silekunola last week posted her divorce from the Ooni on her Instagram account. She cited some irreconcilable differences. But the Palace spokesman, Chief Moses Olafare, says that the monarch still loved Olori Naomi, and that he was packaging a special gift for…

Manchester United scored three first-half goals for the first time in the Premier League since January as they swept Burnley aside at Old Trafford to move back into the top six. Scott McTominay’s eighth-minute curler from the edge of the area was United’s quickest top-flight goal since the Scot scored twice in the opening minutes against Leeds more than 12 months ago. Jadon Sancho’s deflected effort doubled the hosts’ advantage before Cristiano Ronaldo – who had wasted a glorious chance after being sent clean through when the game was still goalless – tapped into an empty net after McTominay’s shot…

The Africa Cup of Nations is being “disrespected” by some negative media coverage, says former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright. The 24-team competition begins on 9 January and will feature a host of Premier League and European stars. Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is among those to also call for the tournament to be given more respect. “Is there ever a tournament more disrespected than the Africa Cup of Nations?” Wright said on Instagram. On the media coverage around Afcon he claimed: “There is no greater honour than representing your country. The coverage is completely tinged with racism. “We…

European champions Chelsea have announced losses of £145.6m after tax for the year to 30 June 2021. The Premier League club won last season’s Champions League under Thomas Tuchel. Their turnover went up from £387.8m to £416.8m thanks to an increase in broadcasting revenue. But the club say playing games with no crowds because of Covid-19 and a reduction in profit on player sales were the main reasons for the loss. Chelsea FC PLC continues to be supported financially by Fordstam Limited, a company owned by Roman Abramovich – with confirmation in the accounts that the club owes more than…

African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries to apply now for the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on tefconnect.com The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries, has opened applications for the 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on www.TEFConnect.com. African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under 5 years, are encouraged to apply now for $5000 seed capital, mentorship, business management training and more on the 2022 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. Since 2015, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme – the only African-funded entrepreneurship catalyst of its kind – has empowered 15,847 African…

As outgoing Commissioner Odumosu, others visit Speaker kicks against harassment of residents Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday cautioned the police in the state against harassment, intimidation and extortion of residents if they wanted to be respected. Dr. Obasa said this on the floor of the House when the lawmakers honoured the outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, who has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police and due to retire in January 2022. Obasa said Odumosu was honoured as the first commissioner of police in the state to stand…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Sunday Babaji, on Wednesday ordered the arrest of officers allegedly involved in extortion in Abuja. It followed a viral video of an alleged case of extortion by the officers. A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said: “The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to the viral video of an alleged case of extortion by some police officers in Abuja. “Consequent upon the above, the Commissioner of Police FCT has ordered immediate investigation and arrest of personnel involved in the alleged unprofessional conduct. IGP orders…

Former Porto and Sporting CP boss José Peseiro was named as the new coach of Nigeria on Wednesday, but the Portuguese will only take charge after the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The 61-year-old, who resigned as Venezuela coach in August due to unpaid wages, replaces Gernot Rohr who was sacked two weeks ago. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), who did not give any details about Peseiro’s contract, added that interim manager “Augustin Eguavoen will lead the Super Eagles to the AFCON 2021”, while the the new coach will be in Cameroon “only playing the role of observer.” “It was…