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My EP not controversial – Berri Tiga

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My EP not controversial – Berri Tiga

Singer and songwriter, Blessed Agada, aka Berri Tiga, has said that his new Extended Play album titled, ‘Blessed’, does not contain any controversial song, adding that he decided to name the album after himself because he feels blessed.

He told Saturday Beats, “I just released my EP, and none of the songs is controversial. The EP is named after myself because I feel blessed.”

Recall that in 2022, the artiste was involved in a dispute with skitmaker, Oderhohwo Efe, aka Carter Efe, over the ownership of the hit single, ‘Machala’. Though they both featured on the song, both parties clashed over ownership and song rights.

Expressing his love for his fans, Berri Tiga said, “My fans should expect the fire. I love you guys. Keep supporting me.”

Talking about some of the things people don’t know about him, he said, “Some people don’t know I’m from Benue State. Some don’t know I am very talented. Aside from singing, I also draw. Some people don’t know that I am a superstar.”

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Nigeria to be paid P&ID cost in Pounds- Fagbemi

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Nigeria to be paid P&ID cost in Pounds- Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that the United Kingdom Court of Appeal has ordered that Nigeria’s P&ID Post judgment costs be paid in Great Britain Pounds Sterling.

This was contained in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Communications and Publicity, Office of the AGF, Kamarudeen Ogundele, on Friday.

Ogundele stated that the AGF lauded the U. K Appellate Court’s decision that rejected P&ID’s request to pay the judgment cost in Naira which would have reduced the legal cost by a wide margin.

He described the request to pay the fees in naira as another desperate attempt to defraud Nigeria, saying the court’s refusal is another victory won against corruption.

“The Hon. Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef O. Fagbemi, (SAN) is delighted at a report just received from our UK solicitors on the latest victory recorded by Nigeria in its fight against corruption and extortion by litigation hawks. Consequent to our success in defeating the fraudulent USD 11 billion claim by P&ID last year, Nigeria is continuing its efforts to recover its substantial costs from P&ID and its vulture fund backers.

“Today (being the 12th day of July 2024), the United Kingdom Court of Appeal validated Nigeria’s claim for the post-judgment costs to be paid in Pound Sterling (GBP), which P&ID tried to reduce drastically by claiming that Nigeria should only be entitled to recover its costs in Naira, which evidently will produce a much lower cost.

“This was another misconceived and desperate attempt by fraudsters to deprive the Nigerian people of hard-earned public revenue. As a government, we are very determined to recover these costs and make P&ID and its US funders pay for their scam so as to serve as a deterrence to others of their ilk. We commend the dedication and tenacity of our legal team for this accomplishment,” the statement read.

Recall that P&ID had sued Nigeria for allegedly breaching the terms of a gas supply and processing agreement contract signed in 2010.

However, a tribunal in the United Kingdom in 2017 ordered Nigeria to pay the firm $6.6 billion as damages as well as pre-and post-judgment interest that amounted to about $11 billion.

Dissatisfied with the judgement, Nigeria filed an appeal before the UK appellate court that delivered judgment in her favour.

Evra dismisses prison sentence reports as ‘rubbish news’

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Evra dismisses prison sentence reports as ‘rubbish news’

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra has responded defiantly to recent reports of his suspended prison sentence, calling them “rubbish news” in a social media post.

The 43-year-old ex-France captain was reportedly handed a 12-month suspended sentence by a French court for allegedly abandoning his wife and two children.

However, Evra, in a post via his Instagram account seems to mock these claims, stating, “Let me shutdown this rubbish news: look how much I enjoyed myself in prison.”

He released a video following the cryptic message. In the video, Evra can be seen handcuffed and sporting what looks to be a jail costume in the video. Then, in an area that appears to be designed like a jail, he is playing basketball and dancing to background music.

He further added, “France lose at euros then late put something about mister,” hinting at a possible connection between the timing of these reports and France’s performance in the Euro 2024.

This comes after the Nanterre prosecutor’s office reportedly confirmed that Evra had been found guilty of family abandonment from May 2021 to September 2023. The court ordered him to pay substantial damages and allegedly owes €969,000 (£813,640) in unpaid alimony.

Evra’s lawyer, Jerome Boursican, had previously stated that his client filed an appeal against the decision. “Mr Patrice Evra filed an appeal, knowing that he provided his wife with an apartment, a house with a swimming pool in the south of France and that he lent her almost two million euros for her daily life,” Boursican said.

The case stems from Evra’s separation from his wife Sandra, whom he married in 2007.

Sandra Evra’s lawyer, Nathalie Dubois, had commented on the initial verdict, saying, “I hope that, thanks to this decision, Patrice Evra will finally understand that he is not above the law and that you cannot abandon your wife and children overnight.”

Evra, who played 379 times for Manchester United between 2006 and 2014, has been in a relationship with Danish model Margaux Alexandra since 2020, with whom he now has two children.

Naira sheds N9 to trade N1, 563/$1 at official window

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Naira sheds N9 to trade N1, 563/$1 at official window

The naira slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Friday.
Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed that the domestic currency lost N9 to trade N1, 563/$1, up from N1, 554/$1 recorded on Thursday.
The intra-day high and low recorded during the day were N1, 586/$1 and N1, 496/$1 respectively, representing a very lean spread of N90$1.
The naira gained N5 against the dollar at the parallel section of the market to trade N1, 560$1, as against N1, 565/$1 recorded the previous day.
The naira gained N10 against the British Pound to trade N2, 040£1 as against the previous day’s N2, 050£1.
The Canadian dollar continues to close flat against the naira to trade at N1,200 | CA$1.
The naira gained N5 against the Euro to trade at ₦1,675/€1 as against the previous ₦1,680/€1.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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Plateau gov mourns students killed in school building collapse 

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Plateau gov mourns students killed in school building collapse 

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has sympathised wiyh the families of students and staff of St. Academy School, Jos, who lost their loved ones in the collapse of a two-storey school building behind St. Murumba, Busa Buji, in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor said he received the heartbreaking news with grief and sorrow, describing the tragedy as unfortunate.

He stated that nothing can be more painful and heart-wrenching than the incident.

The statement read, “The governor appreciated the timely intervention of the search and rescue team, as well as members of the public who rushed to the school premises to assist in evacuating some of the surviving students and staff.

“He directed the relevant government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency and Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, to provide necessary support to the surviving victims of the building collapse.

“Governor Mutfwang expressed deep regret that the students were trapped while writing their promotion examination and extended his condolences to the grieving mothers who lost their children in the unfortunate incident.

“Highlighting the significance and broader purpose of Executive Order 003, recently signed into law, Governor Mutfwang clarified that its intent is to safeguard citizens from such disasters, prevent Jos from deteriorating into a slum, and ensure compliance with building regulations in line with the Greater Jos Master Plan.”

Mutfwang further stated that,  “Words cannot fully comfort the grieving families over their immense loss. He prayed that the God of all comfort will continue to console and uphold them during this difficult period.”

“He prayed that the Almighty God will grant the families, the school, and the extended community the fortitude to endure this irreplaceable loss, and that His consoling presence will bring solace in these trying times.”

Obaseki mourns victims of Plateau school building collapse

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Obaseki mourns victims of Plateau school building collapse

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his condolences to the people and government of Plateau State following the tragic incident where a school building collapsed, resulting in deaths and injuries.

The unfortunate event occurred at Saint Academy in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, claiming the lives of several school children and leaving others trapped under the rubble.

In a statement on Friday, Obaseki conveyed his sorrow over the incident, describing it as disheartening that children died where they had gone to seek knowledge for a better future.

The governor emphasised the devastating nature of the news, stating, “It is indeed a devastating news, and I commiserate with families of those who lost their lives. Our prayers are also with those trapped under the rubble as emergency responders battle to rescue them.”

Obaseki extended his wishes for a quick recovery to those injured in the collapse. He referred to the incident as a really dark day and offered prayers for the deceased.

Speaking on behalf of the Edo State government and its people, the governor said, “I extend heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Plateau State as well as the families of the victims and the injured.”

According Online reports that the school building collapsed around 8.30 am on Friday when the students and teachers were in their classes.

The state Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, disclosed in a statement on Friday that 120 persons were trapped under the rubbles while giving an update on the incident.

The statement read, “The Plateau State Government has expressed deep sadness over the tragic incident at Saint Academy Jos, where a building collapsed resulting in casualties and injured students and teachers still being evacuated to different hospitals within Jos.”

Giving an update on the number of casualties late Friday, Ashoms said that the death toll has increased from 17 to 22 while 154 persons suffered different degrees of injuries.

Pic.8. Scene of Collapsed of Saint Academy School, Jos on Friday (12/7/24).
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Plateau school building collapse
People rescue one of the students of the Collapsed Saint Academy School, Jos on Friday. Photo: SundayAdah/NAN

NGX: Equities market recovers as investors gain N172bn

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NGX: Equities market recovers as investors gain N172bn

The equities market reversed four days of consecutive losses this week with investors posting a N172 billion gain at the close of trading on Friday.
This followed the growth in share prices of CUTIX, LEARN AFRICA, and CAVERTON, amongst others on the trading floor today.
After five hours of trading at the capital market, the equity capitalization increased to N56.4 trillion from N56.2 trillion posted by the bourse on Thursday.
The All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 99,671.28 from 99,468.90 recorded the previous day.
The market breadth was negative as 21 stocks advanced and 22 declined, while 69 others remained unchanged in 7,617 deals.
CUTIX, LEARN AFRICA and CAVERTON led other gainers with 10%, 10%, and 8.97% growth in share price each to close at N4.62, N3.52, and N1.58 from the previous N4.20, N3.20, and N1.45 per share.
READ ALSO: NGX: Investors begin week with N51b loss as stocks tumble
On the flip side, REDSTAREX, DAAR COMMUNICATION, and GUINNESS led other price decliners as they shed 9.80%, 8.77%, and 7.14% each to close at N4.05, N0.52, and N65.00 from the initial N4.49, N0.57, and N70.00 per share.
On the volume index, FIDELITY BANK led trading with 96 million shares valued at N1.01 billion in 524 deals followed by ELLAH LAKES which traded 46 million shares valued at N140 million in 60 deals.
GTCO traded 42 million shares valued at N1.94 billion in 223 deals.
On the value index, GTCO recorded the highest value for the day trading stocks worth N1.94 billion in 223 deals followed by FIDELITY BANK which traded equities worth N1.01 billion in 524 deals.
ACCESS CORP traded stocks worth N501 million in 755 deals.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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I promise you I am OK, Biden tells supporters

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I promise you I am OK, Biden tells supporters

US President Joe Biden tried to reassure voters he was in good shape Friday as he returned to the campaign trail amid mounting pressure from Democrats to step aside.

“We’ve got to finish the job. And I promise you I am OK,” the 81-year-old told supporters at a diner in Northville in the battleground state of Michigan, which he must win in November to beat Donald Trump.

Details later…

 

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Multinational troops kill two suspected Boko Haram terrorists, 5 surrender in Borno

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Multinational troops kill two suspected Boko Haram terrorists, 5 surrender in Borno

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Monday killed two suspected Boko Haram fighters in Borno State.
The spokesman for the MNJTF, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He said: “As part of Operation Lake Sanity 2, troops of Sector 3 of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully carried out a covert operation on 8 July 2024, targeting a terrorist hideout in Kwatan Dowoshi, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
“During the operation, the troops engaged in a firefight with the terrorists, resulting in the neutralization of two Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters.
“The operation led to the destruction of the terrorist hideout and the recovery of several items, which include AK-47 rifle magazines, 148 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 2 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 4 magazine carriers, 172 tax/levy receipts for farmers and fishermen, 2 Baofeng radios, and a large number of assorted drugs.”
READ ALSO: Nigerian govt to resume prosecution of Boko Haram suspects in detention
The spokesman revealed that five terrorists surrendered to troops on Thursday.
“Additionally, on 11 July 2024, in the Task Force Wulgo, comprising combined Cameroonian and Nigerian troops, 5 Boko Haram/ISWAP members surrendered.
“The surrendering individuals are identified as Babagana Ali, 25, Modukau Abatcha, 20, Alhaji Bako, 27, Muhammad Bataye, 18, and Babagana Mohammed, 15,
“These individuals emerged from Tunbouma Village and Kutungulla Village in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State and are currently undergoing further investigation.
“The Force Commander, Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, commended the troops of Sector 3, Task Force Wulgo, and the hybrid forces for their bravery.
“He called on other remaining terrorists to lay down their arms and surrender.”
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Gunmen abduct Benue poly rector, three others

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Gunmen abduct Benue poly rector, three others

Gunmen on Thursday abducted the acting rector of Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Dr. Emmanuel Barki, and three others.
The other victims are two management staff of the institution and their driver.
They were kidnapped along the Otukpo-Otukpa Road after an official assignment in Makurdi, the state capital.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Catherine Anene, confirmed the abduction.
She said the command has commenced an investigation into the incident.
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