…today found guilty of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour. During the trial, jurors heard from one of Dott's victims, a woman now in her 40s, who told the court the Scottish former professional snooker player had s£xually abused her on multiple separate occasions while she was a child. She said the ab…
…units continue to defend roughly 20% of Donetsk, including a belt of strategic industrial towns such as Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.Zelensky dismissed the possibility of Russia completing the capture of the Donetsk region, though he suggested Russian forces might attempt additional incursions into the northern Ukrainian r…
…by attorney Douglas Duncan. Woods had waived his arraignment and requested a jury trial over the matter. His most recent hearing was held on August 4, following a July ruling that allowed prosecutors to obtain Woods' hospital records that were connected to the crash. Martin County circuit court judge Darren Steele appr…
…to develop the kingdom in the areas of good governance, education, commerce and industrialisation. Aiyegbusi called on investors to take advantage of Efon’s climate, peaceful environment and mountain scenery for tourism, hotels and holiday homes. The EDL Vice-President 1 and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee,…
…its activities. One graphic carried the slogans, “Localise national products, industrialise Nigeria,” “Our products. Our pride. Our progress,” and calls to “Create,” “Boost local economy,” “Reduce import dependency,” and “Build a stronger Nigeria.” Another graphic promoted “Drive local production development under the…
…it” – George Santayana, 1863-1952 If there is a state which should have been highly industrialized, Delta State is one. Military and civilian governors have ruled the state for various lengths of time without making any impression on the state’s barren industrial landscape. Delta State has organized Economic Summits be…
…held in Abuja on Saturday. A distinguished Petroleum Engineer, labour leader and industrial relations strategist, Olabiyi-Agoro brings more than two decades of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to the leadership of the influential workers’ association. He currently serves with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
…votes against 84. George Nwoko emerged Deputy President; Dominic Abang, National Industrial Relations Officer; Amaoge Chukwudi, National Treasurer; Tijani Oyabure, National Financial Secretary; Lavin Aghaunor, National Public Relations Officer; Ada Maryam Mbanaso, National Chairperson, PENGASSAN Women Commission; Chidi…
The Ekiti State Government has secured potential industrial and trade investments worth up to $500 million following a five-day investment mission to Egypt that attracted more than 40 Egyptian industrialists and investors. The Ekiti-Egypt Industrial Investment Mission, held in Cairo from 24 to 28 July 2026, focused on…
…according to court documents obtained by TMZ.Prosecutors offered Aronow entry into a pre-trial diversion program that requires her to complete classes, pay fines and satisfy other conditions in exchange for avoiding incarceration. Aronow accepted the offer and paid the program fee, according to the documents.Diversion…
…East Development Commission (SEDC) as a critical vehicle for expanding the zone’s industrial potential. Also speaking on behalf of the group’s Director General, Dr. Mrs. Farida Deborah Ibrahim, National Director on Townhall and Special Duties, underscored the importance of regional stability, security improvements, Sup…
…ensure that those suspected to be responsible are brought to justice through impartial trials. The official noted the authorities’ claim that those taken into custody from Kabulonga were involved in an insurrection plot and that military-grade weapons had been recovered. Chagutah said that despite the allegations, the…
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…was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, during a presentation on ‘Industrialisation and Regional Competitiveness: The Role of Power’ at the just-concluded Nigeria Economic Summit Group event in Lagos. The minister also pledged to align with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s target of reduci…
…at Seme, Idiroko, Imeko and Ilaro borders, generating huge IGR. They are academics, industrialists and professionals spread across Nigeria and the diaspora. Yet, when it comes to executive leadership, they have been subjected to an unwritten rule that consigns them to political subordination. It is a pattern that mirro…
…union remained committed to following due process before calling off the ongoing industrial action.
…player Kai Spears by falsely linking him to a fatal 2023 shooting.Following a nine-day trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, an eight-person jury found in favor of Spears, who was an 18-year-old freshman walk-on at the University of Alabama when the report was published. The lawsuit cente…
…crude oil, PENGASSAN said Nigeria must urgently convert its vast gas reserves into industrial and economic value. The union noted that Nigeria has more than 215 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves but continues to struggle with inadequate infrastructure, commercially sustainable pricing, bankable offtake arrange…
…residents’ taps. Education, workers’ welfare On education, ORF raised concerns over industrial disputes in state-owned tertiary institutions, particularly Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko and Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. It said the indefinite strike at AAUA over unpaid salaries and concerns by unions over the…
…of long-term LNG feed gas and 750 million standard cubic feet per day of domestic industrial gas supply to DFL FZE and Dangote Refinery. Seven additional commercial transactions are also reportedly in the pipeline.Oil production hits five-year highThe group also praised NNPC for reducing operating costs by $3.4 billion…
Industrialist Aliko Dangote, through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, has pledged ₦600m towards the construction of a girls’ hostel at Lagos State University and offered employment opportunities to first-class graduates in Engineering and Sciences, the university management has disclosed. The commitments were announced on…
…collision and instead "fled the scene" in a rideshare vehicle. Aoun is seeking a jury trial and damages for medical expenses, property damage, lost earnings and "various and sundry expenses." Li was born to Chinese and South African parents and raised "across three continents," according to her website. She previously…
Graphic autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur's body shown at Las Vegas murd£r trial after some family members leave court (photos) Prosecutors showed photos from Tupac Shakur's autopsy at the Las Vegas trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that k!lled the rap star. Some…
…see him leave.” Kyei and Vitorino were convicted on May 26, 2026, following a three-week trial, while Ross and Lloyd changed their pleas to guilty during the trial. Crisp, Nelson and Ramen were convicted on Wednesday, August 19, following a four-week trial. McCullough, Boachie, Olumoyegun and Clarke had previously plea…
…The governor described gas as more than a commodity, saying it is a catalyst for industrialisation, job creation, small and medium-sized enterprise development and long-term economic prosperity, adding that the programme demonstrated that Akwa Ibom is not only a major producer of gas resources but is also becoming a de…