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Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Bogoro who had earlier dismissed an application seeking to halt his verdict, granted the final forfeiture application filed by the Economic and Financial …

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday finally granted access to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following mounting pressure from his family and legal team. Kanu’s lead lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, had earlier raised the alarm that both his legal representatives and family members were denied access to him at the DSS …

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has claimed that a lot of her privileges as a Senator have been denied. She stated this on Friday during an interview on Brekete Family, a Human Rights Radio and Television programme in Abuja. PUNCH Online reports that there was a rowdy section at the Senate during Thursday’s plenary session after …

As Trump drives a wedge between US-Europe relations, Africa should cleave closer to reliable friends and safeguard multilateralism. The widening divergence between Europe and the United States (US) under President Donald Trump appears to be rendering the notion of the collective ‘West’ obsolete. That could have important implications for Africa. Although the continent has been diversifying its global partnerships, it might now …

By Idahosa Musa Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State said his administration has laid the foundation for a home-grown economy where the state would not be run by outsiders who came in as consultants as witnessed in the last administration but the people of Edo. Okpebholo made this known during the ceremony marking his one hundred days in office on …

intelligence agencies’ chief to explain the allegation…Akpabio, Ningi disagree on claims …Tinubu, Akpabio meet in Aso Rock The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, NSA , Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Adeola Ajayi; Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, and the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, …

The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the global movement to restore looted artefacts. According to a statement issued by the Dutch embassy in Nigeria, the transfer agreement will be signed on Wednesday by the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins, and the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and …

Members of Courses 18, 19, 20 Policemen forced out of office have dragged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Police Service Commission, PSC, and Force Secretary before the National Industrial Court demanding enforcement of its earlier unappealed decision. In the suit filed by Edwin Okoro, has ACP Chinedu Emengaha and seven others as claimants, with the PSC, IGP and Force …

In January, US President Donald Trump suspended the disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for 90 days, sparking concern among public health officials and global organisations. While the decision shocked many, it was consistent with President Trump’s campaign rhetoric of prioritising American interests over international aid. For developing countries, particularly those in Sub-Saharan Africa, where PEPFAR plays a …

Gen. James Hecker, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces, Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), says the U.S. Air Force will carry out airstrikes against terrorist targets across Africa. Hecker stated this at a digital news conference while attending the 2025 African Air Chiefs’ Symposium (AACS), on Wednesday in Lusaka, Zambia. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the digital conference was …