Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo has cautioned Adeola Adedipe, counsel for former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, over delays in the ongoing trial. According to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the judge expressed frustration on Thursday over repeated adjournments, which Adedipe attributed to Agunloye’s health …

A hacker has been sentenced to five years in a US prison for laundering the proceeds of one of the biggest ever cryptocurrency thefts. Ilya Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last year in the case involving the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange being hacked in 2016 and the theft of almost 120,000 bitcoin. He laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with the help of his wife …

While the pitch was no minefield there was certainly enough to keep the bowlers interested, so having got England three down early, West Indies would have been confident of pressing home their advantage. The impressive Hosein removed Phil Salt and Buttler, England’s standout batters in the first two games, while the returning Joseph had Bethell caught behind. However, Will Jacks …

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has announced he will be retiring from Test cricket later this year. Southee, 35, will call time on his Test career following the three-match series with England across November and December, unless the Black Caps qualify for next year’s World Test Championship final. Southee’s final Test will be at his home ground of Seddon …

WASD One of the main showcases for UK gaming has been cancelled, reflecting the wider struggles of an industry which has seen a series of job cuts and studio closures. The WASD expo – which is usually held in London in April – is a shop window for British talent, with a particular emphasis on smaller, independent game-makers. But its …

Volocopter The VoloCity made demonstration flights in Paris over the summer One of the innovations at this year’s Paris Olympics was supposed to be an electric flying taxi service. Germany’s Volocopter promised its electric-powered, two-seater aircraft, the VoloCity, would be ferrying passengers around the city. It never happened. Instead the company ran demonstration flights. While missing that deadline was embarrassing, …

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to reject contract offers from Liverpool, West Ham stand firm on Mohammed Kudus’ £85m release clause, Xabi Alonso set to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to reject offers to renew his contract at Anfield as Real Madrid press on with negotiations to sign the 26-year-old when his current deal expires next …

The social media platform Bluesky was hit by an outage on Thursday, amid a rising wave of popularity for the app, which is often described as a friendlier alternative to X,. Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on both the US and UK Apple Stores in recent days, with many social media users leaving X, formerly Twitter, …

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) just wrapped up its 2024 edition, and what a celebration it was! AFRIFF has once again proven why it’s one of the most anticipated film festivals on the continent, gathering filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles from across Africa and beyond for a week of screenings, masterclasses, and panel discussions. This year’s festival didn’t just showcase …

Winning at AFRIFF isn’t just about accolades; it’s a milestone that represents a filmmaker’s hard work and a validation of the unique African narratives they bring to life. For Ifeoma Chukwuogo, this award marks a significant chapter in her career. Phoenix Fury which blends past and present elements together took the audience through different periods through seamless transition and stood …