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EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m in 33 months — Olukoyede
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered more than N1.23 trillion and $684 million between October 2023 and June 2026, Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, has
Appeal Court President seeks stronger safeguards on use of recovered assets
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called for tighter oversight on how recovered stolen assets are utilised. According to her, the
Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 4.43% In Q2 2026
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest
Peter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about past
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as efforts to shield records relating to the President’s past from
‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingers
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has debunked media reports claiming that he threatened physical harm against opposition
INEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour Party
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has said the initial glitches encountered on the candidate nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have been resolved.
Mutfwang Bans Hisbah Activities In Plateau, Orders Arrest Of Operators
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Area
19-Year-Old Arrested In Katsina Over Toy Pistol Robbery Attempt
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old teenager, Aliyu Sani, for alleged impersonation and attempting to rob an unidentified person with a toy pistol in Katsina metropolis. The
Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
Lionel Messi has retired from international football, bringing an end to his illustrious Argentina career after the country fell short in the World Cup final in July. Messi, widely regarded
Man City sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias for £34m
By Adegboyega Adeleye Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year
