Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Raises Contempt Charges against Yahaya Bello’s Counsel
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised contempt charges against two defence counsel in the N80.2billion alleged money laundering charges against a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello. Bello is facing prosecution alongside his nephew, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune […]
Tinubu approves N50,000 uplift grant for 3.6m Nigerian families
President Bola Tinubu has approved an uplift grant under the National Construction and Household Support Programme for 3.6m Nigerian families This initiative will deliver N50,000 to 100,000 families in each state for three months. The disbursement of the Tinubu uplift grant to families will occur over a three-month period, according to presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri […]
Lakers draft Bronny James, pairs LeBron James with his son
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th pick of the NBA draft Thursday, a major step in Lakers star LeBron James’s long-held dream of teaming up with his eldest son in the NBA. For the 19-year-old James, who spent one season at the University of Southern California, the selection in the second […]
EFCC chairman, Olukoyede Orders Arrest of Officers Involved in Unprofessional Conduct
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has ordered the arrest of two officers of the Commission allegedly involved in the manhandling of a female staff of Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos. The officers were sighted in a viral video assaulting the staff of the hotel in an early […]
UniAbuja Appoints 41-Year-Old Female Professor as Acting VC
The youngest Professor of Law at the University of Abuja, Aisha Maikudi has been appointed as acting Vice Chancellor. Her appointment was confirmed by the Senate of the University of Abuja. Maikudi who is a Professor of International Law, is the university’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics. Her appointment was announced following her nomination at […]
Aso Rock reportedly spent N244m on tyres in one day
The State House reportedly spent a whooping N244,654,350 on the purchase and supply of tyres in a single day, according to findings by Daily Trust. An investigation and data gathered from GovSpend, a portal documenting Presidential Villa expenditures, revealed that the State House made payments for an unspecified quantity of buletproof tyres and Westlake tyres […]
Georgia gets into the round of 16 after surprising Portugal and Türkiye struggles to get past Czech
Georgia and Turkey completed the 16 teams classified for the round of 16 of the Euro Cup after defeating Portugal (2-0) and Czech Republic (2-1), respectively. The Eurocopa 2024 closed this Wednesday the phase of groups with two unexpected results. Against all prognosis, Georgia defeated to Portugal (2-0), whereas Turkey classified thanks to a suffered […]
Belgium, Romania and Slovakia progress at Euros 2024 as Ukraine go out
Belgium drew 0-0 with Ukraine on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of Euro 2024 where they will face France, while the Ukrainians bow out following Group E’s final match. Romania finish as group winners after they drew with Slovakia 1-1 in the other match. All teams finished on four points, but Romania pushed the […]
JUST IN: Makinde announce approval of FG to upgrade the Ibadan Airport
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Ibadan Domestic Airport, Alakia, to an international airport. Makinde disclosed on Wednesday at the state’s Government House in Ibadan. In a viral video on social media, the governor was captured as saying, “The President has graciously approved […]
Kenya President, Ruto withdraws Finance Bill 2024
President William Ruto succumbed to mounting public pressure, announcing on Wednesday that he would not sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024. The latest comes after a week of protests across the country, primarily led by Kenyan youth, who claim the punitive tax proposals will burden an already stretched population. President Ruto, speaking at the State […]