The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N775 million and three properties located in the highbrow areas of Abuja to the Federal Government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, November 21, secured the final forfeiture to the Federal Government. …
Read More »My brand benefited from the NDLEA scandal – De General
A skit maker, Joshua Sunday, aka De General, speaks to TOFARATI IGE about his career, his travails with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other issues What were the lessons you learnt from your ordeal with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency? I learnt that the seven fundamental human rights we were …
Read More »2023: United States Allocates $50m For General Election, Advocates For Transparency At Polls
The United States (US) has allocated $50 million to Nigeria ahead of the 2023 general election. Naija News reports that the money is for the training of some category of people like journalists, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and technical assistance among others in the bid to ensure a transparent election …
Read More »Consul General of Nigeria calls on media to refrain from hasty conclusions on the nationality of suspect who released sex video of South African politician
The Consulate General of Nigeria, based in Johannesburg has condemned the heedless circulation of a sex video depicting a woman purported to be Speaker of the Free State Legislature, Honourable Ntombizanele Zanele Sifuba. The video alleged to have been released by an unnamed Nigerian national, shows the woman, lying …
Read More »The winner of BBN every year reflects the general mentality and emotional priorities of the average Nigerian – Venita Akpofure
Big Brother Naija star, Venita Akpofure has said that the winner of the show each year is a reflection of the general mentality and emotional priorities of the average Nigerian who lives and works in the country. The actress also insinuated that these priorities change each season. Akpofure tweeted; The …
Read More »143 countries overwhelmingly vote to condemn Russia’s attempted annexations of four territories in Ukraine at UN General assembly
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly approved a resolution on Wednesday October 12, telling Russia its annexation of four Ukrainian zones is illegal and not valid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the resolution “historic” in a tweet and thanked the states that voted in favor. During the assembly’s emergency special …
Read More »EFCC files money laundering charges against ex-Lagos Attorney General Olasupo Shasore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a four-count money laundering charge against a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN, accusing him of inducing one Olufolakemi Adetore to accept cash payment without going through a financial institution. Shasore was the …
Read More »President Buhari returns to Abuja after his participation at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
President Buhari has returned to Abuja after his participation at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. He arrived in the country in the company of his son, Yusuf, and his wife, Zahra See more photos below… The post President Buhari returns to Abuja after his participation at the 77th Session of the …
Read More »Video: Watch Live: Kenya’s Leader Speaks at United Nations General Assembly
new video loaded: Watch Live: Kenya’s Leader Speaks at United Nations General Assembly Recent episodes in Live Journalism TimesTalks — live and video conversations between New York Times journalists and leading talents and thinkers — entertain and inspire audiences in New York and throughout the world. Learn more. TimesTalks …
Read More »‘Polluters must pay’: UN secretary general calls for global windfall tax on energy companies – video
UN secretary general António Guterres said it was ‘high time to put fossil fuel producers, investors and enablers on notice’ as he called for a global windfall tax to support countries struggling with climate disasters and rising living costs. Speaking at the UN general assembly on Tuesday, Guterres said: ‘Today, …
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