Court Overrules Defence Objection in Bello’s ₦80.2bn Trial
Proceedings in the alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering trial of former Kogi State governor,…
Court Overrules Defence Objection in Bello’s ₦80.2bn Trial
Proceedings in the alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, resumed on Friday with the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing a defence objection and allowing the prosecution to continue presenting its case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting Bello on a 19-count charge bordering…
Opposition Leaders Converge In Ibadan For Strategic 2027 Talks
Nigeria’s opposition political landscape is drawing renewed attention as leading figures converge on Ibadan for a high-level summit focused on coalition building and electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were among early arrivals in the Oyo State capital, where the National Summit of Opposition Political Party…
11,000 Nigerians Apply for Navy Warship Experience
Public interest in Nigeria’s military engagement programmes has surged, with more than 11,000 Nigerians applying for a chance to sail aboard a Nigerian Navy warship under a newly introduced citizens’ participation initiative. The figure was disclosed on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Abi Folorunso, via his verified X account, where he acknowledged…
Nigeria’s Malaria Burden Persists Despite Global Gains – WHO
Global efforts to eliminate malaria have averted millions of deaths over two decades, yet Nigeria remains at the centre of the crisis, accounting for the highest share of infections and fatalities worldwide. As countries marked World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization reported an estimated 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 deaths globally in…
When The Algorithm Picks the Hit: How TikTok Quietly Took Over Nigeria’s Music Industry
There was a time when the journey of a Nigerian hit song followed a familiar path. A record would first find life on the radio, gain momentum through DJ rotations, and eventually spread across clubs, parties, and campuses. The audience listened, reacted, and gradually decided what deserved to stay. That order has changed. Today, more…
Natasha Challenges ₦1bn Defamation Verdict, Files Appeal
A legal dispute between Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Adoza Bello has escalated, with the senator rejecting a ₦1 billion damages award and signalling plans to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal. The ruling, delivered by Justice A. S. Ibrahim of the Kogi State High Court in Lokoja, found…
TFF Rejects Fenerbahçe Bid to Ban Osimhen From Derby
A late attempt to block Victor Osimhen from featuring in one of Turkey’s biggest fixtures has been dismissed, clearing the striker to play in this weekend’s high-stakes derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe had formally petitioned the Turkish Football Federation, arguing that the protective arm guard worn by Osimhen could endanger opposing players. The…
Musk Challenges OpenAI Over Non-Profit Origins in US Court
A courtroom battle set to begin Monday will test competing claims over the founding purpose of one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence labs, as Elon Musk takes on OpenAI in a high-stakes lawsuit centred on trust, control, and the future of AI. Court proceedings across the bay from San Francisco bring Musk…
US Sanctions Hengli Refinery Over Iranian Oil Purchases
The United States Treasury has sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical, China’s second-largest independent “teapot” refinery, for its role in financing the Iranian military. Officials allege the refinery acted as a primary purchaser of Iranian crude, funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to Tehran. This move intensifies Washington’s broader campaign to dismantle Iran’s “shadow fleet” and starve the…
Archbishop Mullally Holds Historic Audience at the VaticanAlabi
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, arrived in Rome this weekend for her first official visit since her enthronement last month. The four-day pilgrimage features a high-profile audience with Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church. This meeting marks a significant milestone in ecumenical relations, occurring exactly 60 years after the historic…