EFCC Grills Ex-AGF Malami Over Multiple Corruption Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday interrogated former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over multiple corruption allegations linked to his time in office. Malami, who served as AGF from 2015 to 2023, has been under EFCC investigation over issues relating to suspicious bank accounts, asset transactions, […]
Jonathan Accuses Guinea-Bissau President of Stage-Managing ‘Ceremonial Coup’
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed the recent political upheaval in Guinea-Bissau as a “ceremonial coup” orchestrated by President Umaro Embaló to undermine democratic governance. Speaking at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja, Jonathan urged ECOWAS to intervene and ensure the presidential election results are released, despite the military’s claim of control. Jonathan, part of […]
CBN Governor: Nigeria’s Economy Stronger, Banks Financially Robust
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has declared that Nigeria’s economy is stronger than ever, capable of withstanding external shocks more effectively. Speaking on Friday at the 60th annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos, Cardoso highlighted Nigeria’s economic resilience alongside Ethiopia, noting that […]
Nigeria Unveils Biometric ID for Regional Security and Integration
Nigeria has officially launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a major step toward enhancing regional integration, improving identity management, and strengthening security across West Africa. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo unveiled the card on Friday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, describing it as “a powerful new beginning” for secure mobility and regional cooperation. Adopted […]
Death Toll Rises to 128 as Firefighters Discover Dozens More Bodies in Devastating Hong Kong High-Rise Blaze
Hong Kong emergency crews uncovered dozens of additional bodies on Friday during an apartment-by-apartment sweep of a high-rise housing complex devastated by a massive fire, pushing the death toll to at least 128 in one of the city’s deadliest blazes on record. Derek Armstrong Chan, deputy director of Hong Kong Fire Services, said firefighters were […]
Putin Confirms U.S. Delegation Heading to Moscow as He Rejects Ceasefire Without Ukrainian Withdrawal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a U.S. delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow early next week to continue discussions on Washington’s latest proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Putin said that recent talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials resulted not in a draft […]
President Trump Announces Death of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom After D.C. Shooting
President Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House on Wednesday, has died from her injuries. Speaking during Thanksgiving calls with members of the military, Trump described Beckstrom, 20, as a “highly respected, young, magnificent person.” “She’s just passed […]
El-Rufai Joins ADC, Says Party Ready to ‘Repeat 2015 Upset’
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). He completed his registration on Thursday at his Ungwar Sarki ward in Kaduna North Local Government Area. El-Rufai arrived with a large crowd of supporters alongside senior party officials, including the ADC Vice […]
AfDB Backs Nigeria with $500m for Governance and Energy Transition
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to fund the second phase of the Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme. Abdul Kamara, Director-General of the AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, said the policy-based operation will cover fiscal years 2024 and 2025, aiming to […]
Tinubu Sets Up Nigerian Team for US-Nigeria Security Working Group
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group (JWG), a key step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation on security and addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The group’s formation follows agreements reached during a recent high-level visit to Washington, DC, led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu […]
