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A limited liability company A. Johnson&Sons Nigeria Limited has instituted a N17,988.000 million suit against the British Deputy High Commissioner Lagos Nigeria, Mr Ray Kyles over an alleged breach of contract. Joined as co-defendant in the ensuing legal battle is Her Britannic Majesty’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. In a written statement made on oath by the Managing Director of the plaintiff company, Mr Monday Johnson and filed before the court by a Lagos lawyer Barrister Ubong-Abas Inyang the deponent averred that on 5 February, 2008 he had a contract with the defendants relating to the provision…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said it remitted N49.7 billion to the Federal Government in the first quarter of 2018. Mr Tony Ojobo, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs said in a statement on Thursday that the remittance was in compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007 (FRA 2007). Ojobo said the figure represented the “Payment on Account” in respect of operating surplus for period. “According to the FRA 2007, such payments are to be made every year after preparation of Audited Accounts. “However, the NCC has taken the initiative to be making payments on account as it generates…

SuperSport pop-up channel for the World Cup, last week, launched on SS14, giving DStv customers the opportunity to ‘Connect with Greatness’ ahead of the tournament kick-off on 15 June. This week, starting from 25th April, GOtv Plus and Max customers can also get in on the action, as the pop-up channel (GOtv channel 36) goes live. The channel offers an assortment of content, including great legacy footage of players, highlights, documentaries, FIFA films, classic matches and interviews. The pop-up channels will equally provide a telescopic view into the legacy of the FIFA World Cup, from short stories like Africa Odyssey,…

An unusually large quantity of crude oil is floating off the coast of West Africa as Nigeria boosts imports to avoid shortages before a presidential election early next year. Nearly 1.5 million tonnes of the motor fuel is on ships off West African shores, according to industry monitor Genscape, the highest level since it began tracking the data in January 2017. The bulk of the crude oil will likely flow to Nigeria, the region’s most populous nation and Africa’s largest economy, according to traders. Sources in Nigeria said tanks on shore were also brimming after a major import push by…

The Football Association has received an offer, thought to be worth £800m, to sell Wembley Stadium. Shahid Khan, the owner of Fulham and NFL team Jacksonville Jaguars, is the prospective buyer. It is understood the approach includes £500m for the stadium and £300m for the FA to keep the Club Wembley debenture and hospitality business. NFL executive vice-president Mark Waller said having stadium options in London has been “critical to the NFL”. READ: Lionel Messi wins fight to register himself as trademark His statement added: “The potential purchase of Wembley Stadium is a further powerful sign of their commitment to…

A European court has ruled that Lionel Messi, the world’s top earning footballer, can trademark his own name. The Barcelona and Argentina striker fought a seven-year fight to be able to use his name on sports goods. His original application was challenged by the Spanish cycling brand, Massi, which argued that the names were too similar and would cause confusion. But the EU’s General Court ruled that the footballer was too well known for confusion to arise. The ruling comes days after France Football magazine reported Mr Messi had overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest earner in football, with an…

The Kwara State Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) says it will commence an indefinite strike on May 2. A statement issued on Thursday and signed by the state Chairman of MHWUN, Mr Muritala Olayinka, noted that the indefinite strike will commence midnight of May 2. He said that the union had earlier given the state government a 19-day ultimatum to meet their demands, which will lapse on May 1, 2018. Olayinka explained that their demands include: upward review of Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) from 50 per cent to 100 per cent and the promotion of staff…

Nigerian troops of the 177 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army have arrested five suspected militias at Ugyi town in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, army spokesman, the troops also recovered some arms from the militias during a raid. Chukwu also said the troops recovered one Daihatsu SUV jeep, seven motorcycles, six dane guns and one locally made revolver pistol. Other items are four 9mm rounds of ammunition and a cartridge, twenty six daggers and a list containing phone numbers, one sword and forty pieces of customised regalia. READ:…

Liverpool will robustly rebuff any renewed interest from Real Madrid in 25-year-old Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, whom they value at close to £200m. (Mail) Roma sporting director Monchi has defended the sale of Salah to Liverpool, insisting the Italian club had no option because of financial fair play pressures. (Guardian) Real Madrid are considering moves for four Manchester City players – forwards Leroy Sane, 22, and Raheem Sterling, 23, playmaker Kevin de Bruyne, 26, and defender John Stones, 23. (Manchester Evening News) Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he has had no contact with Arsenal over their soon-to-be-vacant managerial position.…

Rapper Kanye West is already under fire after his recent return to Twitter for tweeting his support for US President Donald Trump. West, 40, posted a series of pro-Trump tweets, including a photo of himself wearing one of the president’s red “Make American Great Again” hats. “You don’t have to agree with Trump but the mob can’t make me not love him,” he tweeted. The president responded on Twitter: “Thank you Kanye, very cool!” Thank you Kanye, very cool! https://t.co/vRIC87M21X— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018 West’s wife, Kim Kardashian-West, quickly came to his defence after his tweets sparked…