Author: statereporter
According to Italy’s Corriere dello Sport, the French champions tabled the mega offer in an attempt to secure the services of both players. However, Napoli are only willing to consider offers for Osimhen this summer. PSG’s interest in both players is well documented, but Napoli remain firm in their stance regarding Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian international is considered indispensable, and the club have no intention of parting with him this summer. Osimhen, who has been heavily linked with a move away from the former Serie A champions, has a release clause in his contract reportedly set at €130m. However, with a…
From the books: Shoulders of a GIANT, 19 Laws of JKING’s MUSICAL POWER. King (Dr) Robert Ebizimor Vs Sir Shina Peters Some years ago, the law of outstanding performance played out in Warri city, Delta State, in the 90ṣ. It happened between two great musical icons, the famous Sir Shina Peters of Lagos and King (DR) Robert Ebizimor of the Niger Delta. It was described as a show of underlying strength and who could be the best in the music industry in Nigeria. The first appearance was given to Shina Peters, for the promoters of the show (being from Warri)…
Bayelsa Governorship Tribunal. Court of Appeal dismisses appeal filed by Udengs Eradiri of Labour Party for lack of diligent prosecution of his petition. The court noted that Eradiri and his lawyer had abandoned their petition by raising fresh issues on appeal which were different from those raised at the tribunal. The Court also observed that curiously, neither the petitioner nor his lawyer signed the record of appeal. That’s lack of seriousness! Senator Douye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo of the PDP remain validly elected Governor and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State respectively.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has lamented the collapse of the East-West road, calling on President Bola Tinubu to hand over the reconstruction of the road to the Niger Delta Development Commission if the contractors engaged by the Federal government would fail in delivery.
Nigerians pay over $1 billion in cash bribes.
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,560 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated N1,554.55 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,554.55 per dollar from N1,561.98 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N7.43 appreciation for the naira. The volume of dollars (turnover) traded on the window rose by 47.4 per cent to $348.82 million from $236.7 million traded on Wednesday. Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NAFEM rates widened to N54.55 per dollar from…
Yesterday’s talks between President Bola Tinubu and the Organised Labour on minimum wage were adjourned until next week. The Tripartite Committee on the new national minimum wage had recently submitted two figures to the President as the organised private sector and the government team offered to pay N62,000, while the Organised Labour demanded N250,000. Following the disagreement on the figures, the President had delayed sending any figure to the National Assembly through the Executive Bill to consult with all the relevant stakeholders in order to resolve all the contentious issues. Ajaero, who addressed State House Correspondents after the meeting, said…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman be remanded in Kuje prison in Abuja pending the consideration of his bail application. Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Thursday, July 11, after Mamman was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering offences. He pleaded not guilty to the charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following which the prosecuting lawyer, Olumide Fusika (SAN) sought a date for the commencement of trial. Lawyer to the defendant, Femi Ate (SAN) said he filed a bail application shortly…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the unpleasant consequences of achieving success. The reigning CAF African Footballer of the Year warned that success often attracts jealousy, bitterness, and gossip from others. He wrote on Instagram: ”Your blessing comes with side effects. Expect a case of jealous, bitter, gossiping people. But keep your joy regardless”. Osimhen’s post included photos of himself and his daughter, Haly, posing outside a private jet, showcasing his luxurious lifestyle.