EFCC Releases Picture of FCMB Ex-Manager Sentenced to 121 Years for Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against financial malpractice, releasing the picture of a former manager of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Nwachukwu Placidus, who has been sentenced to 121 years in prison. The verdict was delivered by an Anambra High Court on Friday, following Placidus’s conviction for diverting a […]
Brittney Griner Reflects On Moment She Was Detained in Russia in Exclusive ’20/20′ Special
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap in December 2022, opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air May 1 on a special edition of “20/20.” “Good Morning America” will have a first look earlier […]
NYC: Critics Challenge Mayor Adams’ $1 Billion Reserve in over $100 Billion Budget
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a robust fiscal year budget exceeding $100 billion, which includes an additional $1 billion reserve that has drawn criticism from his opponents. Despite any dissent, Mayor Adams remains steadfastly optimistic about the city’s recovery from the pandemic and its future trajectory. “Like it or not, we’re moving […]
Donald Trump’s Hush Money Case: Trial Resumes Amid Legal Showdowns
Former President Donald Trump is currently on trial in New York City facing felony charges connected to a 2016 hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The charges against Trump allege that he falsified internal business records as part of an alleged scheme to suppress stories that could have negatively impacted his […]
Hush Money Trial: Trump’s Truth Social Posts Under Fire
On Tuesday, the historic hush money trial of former President Donald Trump resumed with the anticipated testimony of longtime tabloid publisher David Pecker, who is expected to recount his efforts to assist Trump in suppressing unfavorable stories during the 2016 campaign. Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher, was involved in what prosecutors call a “catch-and-kill” […]
Trump’s Hush Money Case: Opening Statements Set for Today
Opening statements in Donald Trump’s hush money case in New York City are set to begin today, marking the first criminal trial involving a former president. Following the seating of a full jury consisting of 12 individuals and six alternates last Friday, Trump is scheduled to return to court for the trial proceedings. Last week, […]
Prominent American Journalist Terry Anderson Dies at 76
Terry Anderson, a prominent American journalist who was held hostage for almost seven years during Lebanon’s civil war, passed away at the age of 76. Anderson, who served as the chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press (AP), was captured by Islamist militants in 1985 during the Lebanon hostage crisis. His daughter, Sulome Anderson, […]
US House: Bipartisan Agreement Secures $61 Billion Aid for Ukraine
The House of Representatives has passed a long-awaited bill approving billions of dollars in new military aid for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russia’s invasion. The $61 billion aid package faced significant opposition in Congress, requiring a delicate bipartisan agreement to secure its passage. Republican critics argued that over a third of the funds […]
EFCC Intensifies Investigations into Alleged Fraud by Top Officials from Buhari’s Administration
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ramped up its efforts to probe serious fraud allegations involving prominent figures from President Muhammadu Buhari’s former administration. Among the key figures under scrutiny are Hadi Sirika, the former Minister of Aviation; Abubakar Malami, the former Justice Minister and Attorney-General; and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, who previously served as […]
Nigeria Police Detain Female ADC, Officers Linked to Ex-Kogi Governor’s Escape
The Nigeria Police Force has taken decisive action following suspicions of collusion in aiding the escape of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, from law enforcement. Sources within the police hierarchy confirmed that the female aide-de-camp (ADC) and several other police officers attached to Bello have been detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department in […]
