European natural gas costs dropped sharply on Wednesday, shortly after Italy announced that it would continue to receive gas from Russian supplier Gazprom. The Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) Gas Futures contract is a virtual trading point for natural gas in the Netherlands and a benchmark for trading in Europe. It fell by about 6 per cent to 160 euros (158.69 dollars) per megawatt hour. This is the lowest level since it hit 155 euros in late July. The news came after Russia said it planned to continue pumping gas through Austria to Italy following a short supply halt at…
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The police, on Wednesday in Lagos, arraigned a 46-year-old man, Tejhrin Adebare, for stealing N2.1 million under false pretence. Adebare, whose address was not disclosed, is facing a three-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the offences.The prosecutor, SP Chinalu Uwadwu, told the court that in May 2019, at about 2.00 p.m., at Computer village, Ikeja, Adebare along with others at large committed felony to wit: stealing. Uwaduo said the defendant stole N2.1 million belonging to one Elizabeth Nwajei under the guise of purchasing a Toyota Matrix 201, which he knew was false.According to…
The police on Wednesday in Lagos arraigned a 29-year-old man, Lateef Isah, for allegedly shooting one Temitayo Obifemi to death. Isah, whose address was not provided, is facing a six-count charge bordering on murder, conspiracy to murder, attempted murder and willful damage. He appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, who has a tattoo inscription “Lati” on his neck, was crying when the charge was being read to him. The prosecutor, Insp Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on March 26 and April 23 about 1:00 p.m. and 10:15 a.m., respectively, at Orile-Iganmu, Lagos State.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Adepoju Sunday as the new Postmaster General (PMG)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). This is contained in a statement signed by Uwa Suleiman, the spokesperson to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Suleiman said: “ The appointment followed the recommendations made by Pantami.’’ She said that Sunday was appointed for an initial term of five (5) years. The new appointee is a professional accountant and a former member of the House of Representatives…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has proposed to proceed with a deal to buy Twitter at the original price of 44 billion U.S. dollars, according to a financial filing. The offer came ahead of a trial scheduled at the Delaware Chancery Court on Oct. 17, in which Twitteris set to seek an order directing Musk to close the deal for 44 billion dollars. In a letter sent to Twitter, Musk offered to continue the deal if the court can adjourn the trial and all other related proceedings. In a statement, Twitter said it received the letter and intends to close the…
London’s Old Bailey Court on Wednesday said Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, who threatened to kill late Queen Elizabeth at her Windsor Castle home in 2021, would go on trial in 2023. Chail was charged under Britain’s Treason Act. He was accused of threatening to kill the 96-year-old monarch, possessing a loaded crossbow with intent to use it to injure the queen, and possession of an offensive weapon. Elizabeth, who died in September, was at the castle on the day of the intrusion with her son and now King Charles and other close family members Chail, who appeared at Wednesday’s hearing…
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 40-year-old man, Francis Amanze at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, having been accused of defiling two minors aged nine years and 10 years. Presiding Chief Magistrate, B. O. Osunsanmi, refused to take Amanze’s plea and ordered his remand until Oct. 31, to await advice from the office of Director of Public Prosecution. Amanze, a data analyst, resides at Flat 2, Block 362, Iba Housing Estate, Lagos. Prosecuting ASP Raji Akeem had earlier told the court that Amanze committed the offence in July at his residence during the summer coaching classes. Amanze’s wife…
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By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau Ahead of the 2023 General Election, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has solicited the support and partnership of all stakeholders to enable the Commission deliver a free, fair credible and inclusive polls next year. This is even as he said that 18 political parties have nominated a total of 837 candidates including presidential candidates and their running mates while for state assembly constituencies, 10,240 candidates are vying for 993 seats. Prof. Yakubu’s appeal is containedin his opening remarks at the Expert Meeting on Election Logistics for the…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Tuesday, appeared to soften his tone amid the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking after meeting with members of the party’s Board of Trustees at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Wike said he was committed to achieving peace within the PDP. “The most important thing is to have peace,” Wike said. “The house is united. I am hopeful we will resolve the issues, because I am alive. “Only those who are alive are hopeful. We have said repeatedly that we will not leave the party. We believe the internal issues will…