ICPC Secures Final Forfeiture of ₦941.9m Recovered from Payroll Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the final forfeiture of ₦941,994,079.86 recovered during investigations into a suspected ghost workers’ fraud on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted the order after hearing an ex parte application filed by the […]
At Least Eight Dead, Dozens Missing After Massive Landslide in Southwest China
Rescue teams in southwestern China continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a massive landslide killed at least eight people and left 34 others missing in Chongqing municipality. The landslide struck Pengshui County on Friday morning, sending thousands of cubic meters of rock and soil crashing down a mountainside and burying more than 10 residential […]
U.S. Launches Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate
The United States military has carried out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, intensifying its campaign as Tehran warns that continued attacks could trigger a broader military confrontation. In a statement posted on X on Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operation began at 19:00 GMT and was intended to further […]
Andy Burnham Confirmed as Labour Leader Ahead of Becoming UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has officially been elected leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister when he takes office next week. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, was formally confirmed as party leader on Friday after emerging as the sole candidate to succeed outgoing Prime Minister […]
“I Cried for Nigeria” — Rufai Oseni Reacts to Rising Debt Burden
Popular television host, Rufai Oseni, became emotional on Friday while reflecting on Nigeria’s economic decline, questioning how the country moved from being a contributor to global development institutions to becoming heavily dependent on borrowing. Speaking during the Arise Television Morning Show, Oseni broke down as he highlighted historical records showing Nigeria’s former financial influence and compared […]
Hamzat Opens Up on First Meeting With Running Mate
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has disclosed that he had no prior relationship with his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James, before the party selected her as its deputy governorship candidate. Hamzat made the revelation on Thursday during the public presentation of Who Is She? at the […]
Adebayo: State Police Key to True Federalism
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has defended the creation of state police, describing it as a constitutional necessity in a federal system and arguing that fears of abuse by state governors should not be used to oppose the proposal. Adebayo made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today while responding […]
FG Unveils Virtual Asset Rules to Fight Fraud, Drive Innovation
President Bola Tinubu has approved an executive order establishing a coordinated regulatory framework for virtual assets, placing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at the centre of oversight efforts. The Presidency announced on Friday that the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, has […]
Supreme Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Emefiele’s Assets
The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel led by Justice Ibrahim Mohammed Saulawa set aside the Court of Appeal’s decision […]
Xi Jinping Outlines China’s Push to Challenge U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined China’s ambition to become a leading global force in artificial intelligence, calling for greater international cooperation and stronger safeguards as Beijing seeks to expand its influence over the rapidly developing technology. Speaking at an AI conference in Shanghai on Friday, Xi warned that the extraordinary pace of artificial intelligence […]
