…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The European Union later named him in its sanctions regulations as someone "complicit in forming or directing repressive state policy."He subsequently entered electoral politics, winning the Bikita West parliamentary seat in 2013 on a Zanu-PF ticket.Beyond politics and fin…
Russia has denounced Japan’s new round of “ill-considered” sanctions, accusing countries within the Euro-Atlantic area of inciting Tokyo’s animosity. Japan announced its 27th package of measures on October 2, targeting 33 Russian entities, nine individuals and several companies based abroad. The measures affected shipp…
…Inter Lagos have 48 hours from the date of the notice to appeal the sanction. NPFL sanctions Inter Lagos over security breach
…Congress APC have petitioned the party’s National Working Committee NWC, demanding sanctions against a former Benue State Chairman, Mr Austin Agada, over his alleged role in the Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition and his open support for candidates of other parties in the state. The petition, signed by the National O…
…of foreign ambassadors. “There is no military solution, nor any solution based on new sanctions,” he continued, adding that “only negotiations based on justice and fairness” could end the conflict. The two sides agreed a Memorandum of Understanding in June aimed at providing a framework for a permanent resolution, but…
…sectors.Proposed penalties extend beyond companiesAlongside the proposed corporate sanctions, individuals could face fines of up to ₦50 million.Additional penalties of up to ₦10 million are proposed for specified breaches, including failure to deliver promised promotional prizes and false statements in applications.The…
…really melted my heart,” he said. Social media users expressed divergent views over the sanctions meted out by the university authorities. An X user, Ize (@santaluceya), backed the university’s decision, stating that the students breached known institutional guidelines. “They respect and value their name and their imag…
…player is to be disclosed by Thursday, October 1, for further disciplinary action. The sanctions were contained in the NPFL’s Summary Jurisdiction decisions issued after the match and signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahman, on September 29. According to the decision, Ranchers Bees were foun…
…“systematically broken” its rules over nearly a decade. City could now face a range of sanctions, although no final punishment has been decided. Possible consequences include a substantial fine, a points deduction or expulsion from the Premier League. Any sanction could also be subject to appeal. The Independent Footba…
…on Saturday, underlining his conviction that City would be vindicated. Potential sanctions could include a severe points deduction and possibly even expulsion from the Premier League, while other clubs are understood to be taking legal advice about possible compensation.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Goo…
…and Lebanon, the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian assets, the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil and the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports. In return, Tehran would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while both countries would resume negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. US President…
…statement, also warned that other airlines indebted to their members could face similar sanctions if they fail to comply with agreed payment arrangements for services already rendered. AGHAN, while acknowledging the difficult economic environment affecting airlines and other businesses across the aviation industry, sai…
…for the money and recover and remit the amount to the Treasury. It further recommended sanctions under the Financial Regulations if the recommendations were not implemented.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Another finding concerned N547.21m paid for the procurement of various store items in 11 trans…
…joint statement issued by the initiative’s members that commits “to coordination of sanctions, designations, and financial actions against terrorists and criminals who undermine security, rule of law, and democracy.” Those listed for visa revocation included 12 Bolivians, two Colombians, two Ecuadorans and one Peruvian…
…Manchester City got to do that instead.” The Etihad side are still waiting to hear the sanctions but have already confirmed they will appeal. Guilty verdict: Tony Pulis wants one of Man City’s trophies given to Stoke City
…seek sanctions, community vigilance to curb building collapse, legal failures Deputy Registrar, Lagos State University (LASU), Ms Temitope Ladipo-Scott, and expert in built sector, Builder Builder Mubarak Gbaja-Biamila have called on regulatory bodies and gatekeepers to discharge their duties in line with extant rules…
…of financial misconduct. The Premier League champions face a wide spectrum of potential sanctions if found guilty, ranging from financial penalties and points deductions to expulsion from the top flight. However, sports legal analysts note that demotion to the fourth tier combined with a multi-year transfer ban would b…
…of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Russia’s VTB Bank for aiding Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington said VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in assets. The U.S. government pledged continual targeting of…
…to stand firm against administrative intimidation, official roll calls, or threats of sanctions from ministry management. At the heart of the nationwide shutdown is the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) unilateral approval to hand over King’s College, Lagos, under an alumni or concession agreement. The unions revealed…
…Milei said. The president announced that he was signing a decree intended to accelerate sanctions procedures linked to commercial activity in waters and territories claimed by Argentina."Tonight I am signing a decree to grant greater swiftness to sanctioning procedures regarding Argentine territory under British occupa…
US sanctions and a blockade of Iranian oil exports are deepening the economic crisis in Iran, as crude prices surged towards $100 per barrel amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed to $97 per barrel on Thursday before retreating to $95.50, according to Oilprice.com, a…
…threatened to respond with similar measures.EU foreign ministers are discussing further sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting the so-called “shadow fleet” of ships used to transport Russian oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said European countries cou…
…nations since late July, interrupting Washington's recent shift toward applying economic sanctions over direct military action. Following news of the strikes, global oil markets reacted immediately, with Brent crude rising 2.8% to $90.57 a barrel and US crude climbing 2.7% to $85.64 a barrel. Trump in recent weeks has…
…self-appointed enforcement body or group seeking to impose rules, restrictions or sanctions on citizens outside the established legal framework of the Nigerian state. "No individual or group has the authority to appoint itself the government of Plateau State. The responsibility for enforcing the law belongs to duly con…
…bodies and civil society organisations, which have questioned the absence of effective sanctions against politicians and their supporters who engage in inflammatory rhetoric or acts of violence. The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, said although the objective of the peace accord was commendable, p…