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Customers of Fidelity Bank are in for a treat this Valentine as the Bank has announced plans to host a delightful evening of music, fun games and delightful experiences for its customers. Tagged The Euphoria and scheduled for Saturday, 19 February 2022, the event would be headlined by leading music acts, Johnny Drille, Chike, Fave and other guest artistes. There will also be numerous activities to make the night truly memorable for all invitees. Admission is strictly by invitation. However, to stand a chance to be part of The Euphoria, intending guests must download the Fidelity Mobile Banking App while…

Visits family of murdered Kano pupil, Hanifa Abubakar Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says democracy and social justice are vital structures required for nation building, because the pursuit of justice lies at the heart of the quest for a better society. This is the more reason why the legal profession must maintain its integrity and ethos as it is one of the pivots civilization rests upon. He stated this on Tuesday, at the 53rd Conference of the National Association of Law Teachers, held at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), with the theme: “Law, Democracy and the Electoral Process.” After attending the conference,…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says petrol with high quantity of methanol have been withdrawn from circulation. In a statement on Tuesday, NMDPRA management said the affected petrol has been withdrawn from circulation. “The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (The Authority) wishes to inform the general public that limited quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification was discovered in the supply chain. “Methanol is a regular additive in petrol and usually blended in an acceptable quantity. “To ensure vehicular and equipment safety, the limited quantity…

The Senate has approved the establishment of six new campuses of the Nigerian Law School across the six geo-political zones of the country. The newly approved law schools, in addition to the seven existing ones, bring the total number of law schools in the country to thirteen, excluding that of the Federal Capital Territory. The approval of the new law schools followed the consideration of a report by the Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the Legal Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill was sponsored by Senator Smart Adeyemi (Kogi West). Accordingly, the Senate approved the Jos Law…

Newcastle moved out of the bottom three with a huge win over fellow strugglers Everton in Frank Lampard’s first Premier League game in charge of the Toffees. Eddie Howe’s energetic side were superior to their visitors as they earned successive wins for the first time this season with a performance which will give them hope they can avoid relegation so soon after their takeover. Despite going behind to a Jamaal Lascelles own goal after Jonjo Shelvey was fortunate to receive only a yellow card for a challenge on Anthony Gordon, Newcastle responded within 108 seconds through another own goal. Mason…

Manchester United slipped out of the Premier League’s top four as Jay Rodriguez’s first goal in 50 league games earned bottom club Burnley a precious point at Turf Moor. For the second game running, United dominated the play and had most of the chances, with Paul Pogba putting them ahead with his first goal of the season. But just as against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup, the visitors were made to pay for their profligacy. ???? Wout a turn, what a goal! Here’s the highlights from tonight’s game ???? #BURMUN | #UTC pic.twitter.com/BcFW6wfzkX — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 8, 2022…

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Professor Ayo O. Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State. Omotayo’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Joint Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters; and Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs. Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Danjuma La’ah, in his presentation on behalf of the Chairman, Ibrahim Shekarau, described the nominee as an “asset” who possessed the requisite legal requirements specified under sections 3(2b) and 5 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies 2004. Buhari…

The number of senators on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reduced to 38 following the defection of former Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Emmanuel Bwacha (Taraba South) to ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing the official defection of Bwacha, Senate President Ahmad Lawan noted that Bwacha’s defection brings the number of APC Senators to 70, PDP 38 Senators and Young Progressives Party (YPP) 1. Announcing his decision to leave the opposition party, Bwacha said that his defection was based on the Senate Rules. Relying on Order 42 of the Senate Rules (Personal Explanation), Senator Bwacha…

As Bwacha formally defects to APC The Senate on Tuesday received a letter from the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorcha Ayu, nominating Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau (Taraba North) as the new Deputy Minority Leader in the Senate. Ayu said Senator Lau’s nomination was against the backdrop of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha’s defection from the opposition party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last week. The letter was read at the Start of plenary by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads in part, “following the defection of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha to the ruling APC, the PDP Senate…

West Ham United have “unreservedly condemned” Kurt Zouma for hitting his cat after a video emerged of the France defender kicking and slapping his pet. The video shows 27-year-old Zouma kicking the cat across the floor and slapping it in the face. He has apologised and the club say they will deal with the incident internally. “I want to apologise for my actions. There are no excuses for my behaviour, which I sincerely regret,” the centre-back said in a statement. “I also want to say how deeply sorry I am to anyone who was upset by the video. I would…