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Full disclosure in the administration of crude sales remains an issue at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) despite current efforts at enthroning transparency in the conduct of government business. An account reconciliation activity for crude oil transactions found gaps in the corporation’s reporting and remittances to the Federation Account for the month of October 2017. State governments had boycotted the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting on November 23, accusing the NNPC of cutting corners in reporting and remitting of receipts from oil in the period under review. The states insisted on thorough collation and reconciliation through representatives agreed…

Lagos business man Dr Ambrose Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako, whose arrest was ordered by a federal high court sitting in Lagos South West, Nigeria, over an alleged disobedience of the court’s order has filed an application before the court staying the execution of the order of the court pending the hearing and final determination of the appeal filed against the order. Dr Ojiakor is also urging the court to restrain the Deputy Sheriff of the Court, the Inspector General of Police and all officers under the command of the Nigerian Police force from executing the order of the arrest pending the…

Romelu Lukaku found himself in the firing line in Sunday’s Manchester derby after inadvertently contributing to two Manchester City goals at Old Trafford. The Belgium international has found the net regularly since joining Manchester United from Everton, but still faces doubt over whether he can produce the goods in big games. He was definitely a threat in the area on Sunday, but unfortunately for the hosts mostly in his own area. Read Also Record breaking Man City cruise on in derby victory Lukaku was at fault for both City goals after giving the ball away in dangerous areas, and he…

Manchester City clinched a record 14th consecutive top-flight victory in the sweetest possible manner with a 2-1 win over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi scored the goals as Pep Guardiola’s men opened up an ominous 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League with victory in the 175th Manchester derby. Marcus Rashford had punished a defensive lapse from Otamendi and Fabian Delph in first-half stoppage-time, but United were unable to find a second as a stunning double save from Ederson denied Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata from snatching a point. United’s third defeat…

An Ndi-Igbo Group, Orlu Gburugburu Cultural Union of Nigeria has called on Southeast states governors and parents, to ensure compulsory teaching and learning of the Igbo language to preserve Igbo cultural heritages. Chief Nwokedi Orabuchi, chairman of group, spoke at the group’s End of the Year Get Together and Award Presentation in Kirikiri Town, Lagos. “We are here to bring to the knowledge of our people the Igbos – that our language that is going into extinction should be revived for the good of our prosperity. “Our language is our identity, our security, our strength, and our pride. “It is…

Wayne Rooney scored from the penalty spot as Everton came from behind against Liverpool to earn a draw in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. Mohamed Salah’s sublime curling finish from an angle towards the end of the first half was reward for the total dominance of Jurgen Klopp’s side. Sadio Mane wasted a great chance to double the lead before Everton, who had only one shot on target from open play, were awarded a 77th-minute penalty when Dejan Lovren pushed Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the back. Rooney stepped up to beat Simon Mignolet from the spot for the former England…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says Nigerians are looking to the main opposition party, PDP, to rescue them from the present All Progressives Congress, APC, led government. Atiku who switched from the APC to the PDP described the government led by President Muhammadu Buhari a ‘mis-government’. He noted that APC is the ‘enemy’ of the PDP and the people of Nigeria. In a statement by Atiku Media Office, the former vice President asked for unity amongst members of the PDP, following the election of the party’s executive at its National Convention on Saturday. He congratulated Prince Uche Secondus…

Pope Francis on Sunday renewed a call for “wisdom and prudence” over US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, which has sparked protests and clashes. “The Holy Father renews his appeal for the wisdom and prudence of everyone, and raises fervent prayers so that the leaders of nations, in this time of special gravity, commit themselves to avert a new spiral of violence,” a statement from the Vatican said. There were fresh protests in the Middle East and elsewhere Sunday over Trump’s declaration, a move that drew global condemnation and sparked days of unrest in…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said that 577 firms have indicated interest to secure the insurance renewal contract for its oil and non-oil assets. In a statement signed by Mr Ndu Ughamadu, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, on Sunday on Abuja, it said the bidding was part of corporation effort to ensure transparency. It quoted the NNPC Group General Manager, Risk Management and Insurance, Mr Modupe Bameke to have said that the bidding was also a requirement of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). “The essence of this public bid opening is to ensure that the Corporation…

Olivier Giroud proved to be Arsenal’s super-sub once again as he rescued a 1-1 draw two minutes from time at Southampton. Charlie Austin fired an early opener for Mauricio Pellegrino’s hosts – his fifth in three Premier League starts this season – and the striker was unlucky not to have more to show for the palpable sense of panic he and the Southampton attack injected into a shambling Arsenal backline. Arsene Wenger’s men recovered their poise and some swashbuckling attacking play as they sought an equaliser before half time made for a captivating contest. Read also GOtv Boxing Night 13:…