Claudio Descalzi, chief executive of Eni, has suffered a setback after Italian prosecutors charged him with international corruption following a lengthy investigation into the Italian energy group’s 2011 purchase of a Nigerian exploration licence. Mr Descalzi was asked to stand trial along with Paolo Scaroni, the former chief executive of Eni, as well as nine … Read more
The armed forces are ill-prepared to defend the UK against a serious military attack, a senior commander warned the defence secretary. In a memo before he retired in April as head of Joint Forces Command, Gen Sir Richard Barrons said key capabilities had been stripped out to save money. He said Whitehall was “preserving the … Read more
It ended goalless between defending champions Leicester City and last season’s runners-up Arsenal at the King Power Stadium. Arsenal had the better of the opening period, looking dangerous in attack, testing the reigning Premier League champions’ defence. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came close in the 26th minute, unleashing a curling effort from 20 yards having beaten Riyad … Read more
Ghanaian defender Daniel Opare starred in defence for Augsburg who secured progress to the next round of the German Cup after beating fifth-tier side Ravensburg 2-0 on Friday. The 25-year-old former FC Porto defender played an influential defensive role and lasted until the 92nd minute at the GEBERIT-Arena in Pfullendorf. Augsburg manager Dirk Schuster handed … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshall Samson Oje, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama does not need a personal gun for his protection. According to him, it will be unnecessary for the President to purchase a gun since he has enough protection from the state security apparatus. “Any gun that can fire 200 … Read more
Chelsea had Thibaut Courtois sent off as they started their Premier League title defence with a draw against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge. Oscar’s free-kick put the Blues ahead before Andre Ayew stabbed a close-range equaliser after keeper Courtois had kept out Bafetimbi Gomis’s header. Federico Fernandez put Willian’s cross past his own keeper before … Read more