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*Bello laments slow pump price reductions, cautions profiteers James Emejo in Abuja Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, yesterday warned operators in the downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by refusing to reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices in retail fuel prices. Bello said ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market by the commission had revealed that reductions in gantry prices by local refiners, marketers, depot operators and retail outlet operators had been marginal and far below what current global crude oil prices should ordinarily justify. In a statement…

SpaceX is preparing to make its biggest move yet into the US telecommunications industry, telling investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for consumers, a step that could transform the satellite internet provider into a direct rival to wireless giants Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The plans, disclosed during a recent investor roadshow ahead of a potential initial public offering, signal that Elon Musk’s privately held space company wants to move beyond providing broadband internet from orbit and become a full-service mobile operator, according to a Financial Times report on Friday. If launched, the service would mark a significant…

The FCC “has sought to delay the production of responsive documents and obfuscate the existence of responsive records,” and “made it clear that it will not undertake a good faith effort to produce responsive documents,” the filing said. “Accordingly, discovery is required and will speed the document production process by helping the Plaintiffs identify responsive documents.” Carr’s phone The filing said there is evidence that Carr has Signal messaging set up on a phone he uses for FCC business. Carr’s phone number was previously disclosed in a FoIA request that turned up a November 2024 email from a Fox News…

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, plans to override opposition to al fresco dining in Soho after the local council failed to apply to a scheme for seasonal pedestrianisation that is being introduced across the capital this summer.From 2027, restaurants in London’s entertainment district will be allowed to put chairs outside in the warmer months despite a longstanding local row on the issue.Khan announced on Monday that 13 London boroughs had received a share of nearly £500,000 to bring outdoor dining, events and extended opening hours to their streets throughout the summer and into autumn.However, this year, pedestrianisation has been…

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has commended the Governor Peter Mbah Administration for setting up what he described as a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre for effective surveillance of the state. Mr Disu, who expressed surprise at the sophistication of the security infrastructure, wished every other state could come over to understudy the Command and Control Centre and set up one to boost security of lives and property in every part of the country. The IGP spoke during a tour of the facility on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal…

Jun 28, 2026, 05:04 PM ETThe video assistant referee causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup, but now we have a 104-game FIFA men’s World Cup to cover, so how are the decisions made this summer and are they correct?For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game. Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and…

Clive Davis was honored at the 2026 BET Awards, as Erica Campbell took the stage to perform a medley of “I Love the Lord” set over the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. The “Shackles” singer noted that the song was one of Davis’ favorites, one that was performed by Whitney Houston and “also written by the maestro, Richard Small.” Le’Andria Johnson joined Campbell in the emotional performance on the song, where Richard Smallwood was also honored. The gospel singer died in late December from complications of kidney failure. Elsewhere, D’Angelo was honored in a special segment introduced by his children. RAYE, Durand Bernarr, Ari…

A N100 million defamation judgment against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has escalated into a major battle over freedom of expression and civic activism in Nigeria, drawing sharp reactions from more than 50 civil society organisations, Amnesty International, senior lawyers and human rights advocates. As SERAP heads to the Court of Appeal, the case is increasingly being viewed as a defining test of the balance between reputational rights, public interest advocacy and the shrinking space for civic engagement in the country. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports  What began as a defamation suit between two Department of State Services (DSS) officials and the…

*Combination expands capacity to support Nigeria’s growth ambitions ProvidusUnity Bank is set to commence operations as a single, unified institution following the successful completion of the business combination between Providus Bank and Unity Bank and the conclusion of all required regulatory, shareholder and judicial processes.The commencement of operations marks the creation of a strong, better-capitalised, and nationally scaled banking institution positioned to support customers more effectively, deepen financial inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s long-term economic ambitions, it said in a statement. ProvidusUnity Bank said it brings together the complementary strengths of Providus Bank’s innovation, customer-centric service culture, and digital…

Carman denied murder and further charges related to moving or concealing a body and taking a minor for sexual purposes, and claimed he had acted in self defence.Media reports state that Carman told police he had agreed to pay Donholma 1,000 baht (£23, US$30, A$43) for sexual services, but that they had an argument when they returned to his apartment and he offered only 500 baht. Thai police told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that Carman also claimed Donhomla had “disappeared from the room” while he was asleep.In a video recorded while he was in custody, the suspect issued a…