Author: David Great

Ban ‘totally unexpected’ – India trade group US urges cooperation rather than export bans Indonesian govt under pressure to control cooking oil prices Global prices at records this year after Indonesian curbs Edible oils markets roiled by Ukraine conflict; few replacements Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer, announced plans to ban exports of the most widely used vegetable oil on Friday, in a shock move that could further inflame surging global food inflation. The halting of shipments of the cooking oil and its raw material, widely used in products ranging from cakes to cosmetics, could raise costs for packaged…

Arsenal are looking to bring Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, 25, to the Emirates, with the Gunners’ technical director Edu having held discussions with the Brazil international’s representatives. (Athletic, subscription required) Mo Salah wants to stay at Liverpool but his long-term future is uncertain with no agreement reached on contract negotiations and the 29-year-old Egypt forward saying money is not the only factor. (Four Four Two) Paris St-Germain have made France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, a contract offer worth 50m euros (£42m) a year, which would make him the club’s highest earner. His much reported move to Real Madrid has…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died at the age of 82, Chronicle NG reports. Alaafin Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state. The monarch who had been sick and was due to travel abroad for more medical treatment when he passed late. A family source said all arrangements to fly the Alaafin was already in place and that tickets for a few wives that would accompany him were already purchased. The remains of the royal father has since been taken to Oyo state in the…

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, says it is impossible to swap inmates in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service with free citizens. The minister said the on Friday in Abuja in his opening remarks at the third and fourth quarter 2021 performance review meeting of the ministry and its agencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that rumour mills had been replete with stories about how the Nigerian Correctional Service swaps inmates with free citizens. “The allegations we hear are worrisome and most are false and almost impossible. Allow eligible prison inmates to vote during elections, Senate…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all registered political parties to submit copies of their membership register to the commission, in compliance with the new Electoral Act 2022, before their primary elections. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the directive at the second regular quarterly meeting of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, on Thursday. Yakubu said that the new Electoral Act made it mandatory for political parties to submit their registered members to the commission 30 days before their primaries. “Let me also seize this opportunity to remind political parties that by the provision of Section 77…

His Imperial Majesty the Olubadan of Ibadan, Dr. Sen. Lekan Balogun Ali-Iwo, Okunmade II has told Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that he will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan made the submission on Friday when the Vice President paid a courtesy call on the monarch in Ibadan, capital of Oyo state. The king has spoken the mind of Nigerians and the people are well pleased. Our President, GCFR of Nigeria.#OsinbajoInIbadanpic.twitter.com/0UDa9PlzPJ https://t.co/f9MbwAsQN8 — PYO (@WhereIsOsinbajo) April 22, 2022 Receiving the Vice President, the royal father said, “In God’s name, you will be President of Nigeria,” to…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has met with some university dons following his declaration to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of APC. Osinbajo who received a team of 13 professors who came to endorse and support his presidential aspiration discussed how to put an end to the ongoing university strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Chronicle NG reports that negotiations between the university body and federal government had hit a snag, with ASUU vowing to continue its industrial action until its demands are met. A source close to the meeting said Prof. Osinbajo was bothered about…

President Muhammadu Buhari says no responsive government can ignore the role of religious and traditional rulers in tackling insecurity in the country. Speaking at an Iftar dinner with religious and traditional rulers on Thursday in Abuja, the President said his administration would continue to count on the invaluable advice and guidance of members of the revered institutions toward improving the current security challenges in the country. According to him, moving Nigeria forward remains a collective responsibility, urging leaders at all levels to contribute meaningfully in making the country a better place. ”Today, insecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing…

AC Milan could move for Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28. (Goal) Barcelona could move for Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford, 24. (Sport – in Spanish) Manchester United could sell Rashford, France forward Anthony Martial, English right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly, ex-England defender Phil Jones and Brazil left-back Alex Telles this summer as part of the overhaul under new manager Erik ten Hag. (Sun) West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, 25, is high on Ten Hag’s transfer wish-list at Manchester United. (Guardian) Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 25, is set to be handed…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday allocated 33,976 slots to all 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for 2022 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, announced the allocation during a meeting with Chief Executives of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, agencies and commissions in Abuja. Hassan said that the commission decided to allocate the seats after careful deliberations and considerations of the 2019 performance. He said that the commission also allocated 9,032 slots to the licenced private tour operators as well as 239…