The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has admitted WhatsApp chat messages as part of the evidence in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. During Tuesday’s proceedings, the prosecution presented digital communication records allegedly exchanged between Emefiele and several associates during his tenure at […]
The Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon. Ayodele Adewale, has reflected on the key resolutions reached during the recently concluded Lagos APC Stakeholders’ Forum, emphasizing unity, accountability, and renewed grassroots engagement as the party’s top priorities. Speaking after the forum, which brought together party leaders, elected officials, and members […]
More than 700 global figures, including scientists, political leaders, and celebrities, have jointly urged governments to halt the development of artificial intelligence systems capable of outperforming human intelligence until strong safety measures and public consent are in place. The demand was contained in an open letter released on Wednesday by the Future of Life Institute […]
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately submit statements of their bank accounts held in commercial banks, as part of renewed efforts to ensure full compliance with the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy. The directive, issued on Wednesday, is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and efficient management of […]
The Senate has launched an investigation into the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged deductions of 2 percent from recovered loot without the approval of the National Assembly. The resolution followed a motion moved by Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende (APC, Benue North East) during Tuesday’s plenary, which praised the EFCC for its notable […]
A Russian overnight bombardment on Ukraine killed six people, including two children, and left thousands without power in freezing temperatures, Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The assault struck Kyiv and surrounding areas, intensifying a conflict that has dragged on for nearly four years. It came just a day after renewed peace efforts collapsed following the […]
Former world cruiserweight boxing champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, popularly known as Bash Ali, has announced his long-awaited return to the boxing ring more than two decades after his last professional fight. The 69-year-old Nigerian boxing legend, who last competed professionally in 2004, disclosed that preparations are in top gear for what he described as […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has described his re-election campaign as “a divine project and a mass movement” that embodies the collective resolve of the people to sustain ongoing development across the state. Speaking at a campaign rally in Onitsha South Local Government Area on Tuesday, Soludo said the enthusiastic turnout of residents reflected […]
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh travel advisory warning its citizens about the growing risk of consuming counterfeit and contaminated alcoholic beverages in Nigeria and seven other countries. In the updated advisory published on Tuesday by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British nationals were cautioned to exercise extreme care when […]
A massive fire has reportedly gutted several shops at the popular Alaba International Market in Ojo, Lagos State, late Wednesday night, leaving traders and residents in panic. Eyewitnesses said the inferno started around 9:00 p.m. in one of the sections of the market known for electronics and household goods, quickly spreading to adjoining shops […]
