Written by Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of stabilisation following sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, the World Bank said on Wednesday. However, the financial institution …
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, resumed on Wednesday as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented additional witnesses before …
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who successfully prosecuted President Donald Trump, was indicted on Thursday. The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury in Virginia, where charges were also recently brought against another Trump foe, former FBI director James Comey. According to CNN and other US media outlets, the indictment of … Continue reading “NY Attorney General Letitia James, A Trump Foe, Indicted For Fraud”
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, debunked a claim by a United States lawmaker, Senator Ted Cruz, that Christians are being subjected to genocide in Nigeria. Ndume, who appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, described the allegation as false and unfounded. According to him, the claim was capable … Continue reading “VIDEO: ‘Not True,’ Ndume Dismisses US Lawmaker’s Claim On Alleged Genocide”
UEFA on Thursday denied ongoing talks with Super League promoter A22 Sports Management, but it admitted it had met the body after the promoter told AFP it was “negotiating” with UEFA to create a new Champions League format. “What A22 and the Super League clubs have done is to propose an agreement to UEFA … Continue reading “UEFA Denies Negotiations With European Super League Promoter”
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday granted presidential pardon to one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, and former FCT minister in the Babangida regime, Major General Mamman Vatsa (retd). While Vatsa was sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, Macaulay was twice convicted by the colonial authorities in Lagos. In 1913, while … Continue reading “VIDEO: Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon To Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 Others”
The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja has admitted more documents tendered as exhibits by the prosecution in the trial of the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi overruled the objections of defence counsels in the case and admitted the documents in evidence The court also ordered … Continue reading “Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: Court Admits More Documents As Exhibits In Emefiele’s Trial”
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that expanding Israeli settlements threatened a Palestinian state and US-led peace efforts, as France hosted Arab and European ministers to find ways to boost the Palestinians after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced. Macron hailed the ceasefire deal as a “great hope” for the region, but said the … Continue reading “Macron Warns Israeli Settlements Threaten Palestinian State”
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, one of the main organizers of the international aid flotilla to Gaza, said Thursday that the movement to get life-saving relief to the devastated Palestinian enclave would continue, after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas. “There is nothing in the ceasefire agreements to indicate that the illegal blockade … Continue reading “Gaza Aid Flotillas To Continue —Brazilian Activist”
The Gambia will hold its next presidential election on December 5, 2026, officials announced on Thursday, as President Adama Barrow’s bid for a third term elicits mounting criticism. Barrow surprised Gambians earlier this year when he said he would seek a third term in office. The move is allowed under the tiny west African … Continue reading “Gambia Sets December 2026 Presidential Election Date”