Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has rejected the public apology issued by her colleague, Eniola Badmus, describing it as fake.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Bakare expressed her displeasure in an Instagram post on Tuesday, where she dismissed Badmus’ apology in a brief statement.

“Fake apology,” she wrote.

Her reaction came hours after Badmus apologised over her conduct during a recent interview in which Bakare’s name was mentioned.

The controversy began after a video from an interview hosted by Isbae U circulated on social media. In the clip, Badmus appeared to shrug and change her facial expression when the interviewer mentioned Bakare among his favourite actresses.

Her reaction reportedly angered Bakare, who took to social media to express her displeasure. She accused Badmus of repeatedly making statements or displaying behaviour that could damage her public image.

Bakare also described her colleague as a nuisance and questioned why she continued to engage in actions she believed were aimed at tarnishing her reputation.

Following the backlash, Badmus acknowledged that her reaction during the interview might have appeared dismissive and offered an apology to Bakare.

She maintained that despite any differences between them, she preferred peace and wished her colleague well.

Badmus further noted that people continued to learn and grow through life, adding that maturity sometimes required letting go of disagreements and moving forward.

The United Kingdom’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has begun examining alleged accounting irregularities involving Manchester City following findings that the club breached Premier League financial regulations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The regulator confirmed that it took over the matter from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales on September 30.

According to the BBC, the FRC disclosed the development in a letter sent to the House of Commons Business, Culture, Energy and Sport Committee on Tuesday.

Although the council has not formally opened an investigation, it is reviewing the case to determine whether further regulatory action is warranted.

The development follows a ruling by an independent commission that found Manchester City guilty of charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009/2010 and 2017/2018 seasons.

The commission concluded that the club had artificially inflated its financial position by more than £900 million.

Manchester City, however, is appealing the ruling, arguing that it contains “material errors of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.”

The FRC has broader powers and greater resources than the previous regulatory body, enabling it to examine whether BDO, the club’s auditors, conducted its work in accordance with professional standards.

The council can also impose disciplinary sanctions on directors, employees and other individuals subject to the rules of professional accountancy bodies.

The independent commission had previously concluded that Manchester City gave a “misleading impression” about an arrangement allegedly used to conceal the origin of shareholder funds.

It further found that the arrangement had left the club’s auditors unaware of the alleged scheme.

BDO, the United Kingdom’s fifth-largest accounting firm, is a prominent provider of auditing services in football and has advised more Premier League and Championship clubs than any other accounting firm.

Meanwhile, Liam Byrne, chairman of the House of Commons Business Select Committee, has questioned whether the FRC has sufficient powers to hold companies and their directors accountable.

In a post on X, Byrne said the regulator’s letter highlighted gaps in its authority, particularly its ability to compel Manchester City to provide evidence and pursue directors who fall outside its disciplinary jurisdiction.

“The regulator’s letter exposes gaps in its ability to compel evidence from the club and pursue directors who fall outside its disciplinary rules,” Byrne wrote.

He added that the situation raised serious questions about the powers available to hold companies and their directors accountable.

Byrne also called on the government to explain why proposed reforms intended to address the gaps had been abandoned and what measures would now be taken to strengthen accountability.

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) presidential candidate, Peter Agada, has challenged President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Atiku Abubakar, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer Peter Obi to present practical and achievable plans for Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Agada issued the challenge on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, where he criticised the country’s political campaign culture, arguing that candidates often make promises without explaining how they intend to fulfil them.

According to the YPP candidate, political campaigns in Nigeria have become more about impressive speeches than presenting clear strategies for addressing the country’s challenges.

He blamed persistent governance failures on elected officials who spend much of their time identifying problems and setting up committees instead of implementing concrete programmes to address them.

Agada insisted that candidates promising job creation, improved healthcare and economic recovery must explain how and when they intend to deliver on those commitments, supported by clear targets and figures.

“For decades, political campaigns in Nigeria have been treated like poetry contests.

“I challenge my fellow presidential candidates; Tinubu, Atiku and Peter Obi to present their plans for Nigerians,” he said.

The YPP flagbearer also criticised the lack of coordination among government agencies, saying it had contributed to the abandonment of projects and the failure of some public infrastructure to serve its intended purpose.

Using the healthcare sector as an example, Agada argued that constructing a hospital without providing essential facilities such as access roads, electricity and water would prevent it from delivering effective services to the public.

He maintained that candidates should go beyond campaign promises and demonstrate how their proposed policies would translate into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.