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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Apo, for fraud. Ayeni, former Chairman, Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, (now Polaris Bank Limited), was re-indicted on an amended 18-count indictment. He was indicted on May 4, 2026, and re-indicted on June …

Dozens of people, mostly protesters as well as law enforcement officers, have been reported killed since June ahead of the July 27 Legislative Council vote. The protest was led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a movement whose members include traders, students and lawyers. The group has been banned under anti-terrorism laws for allegedly threatening public order and security, …

The humanitarian crisis triggered by the devastating twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month has deepened, with authorities confirming the death toll has risen to more than 4,300 as rescue efforts gradually give way to recovery and reconstruction. Officials said at least 4,333 people were confirmed dead, while another 16,740 were injured in the twin earthquakes that shook the South …

“He is deeply concerned about attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran and across the region,” said UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq. “Such attacks are unacceptable.” A month ago, Tehran and Washington signed a Memorandum of Understanding following the launch of an intensive bombing campaign by the US and Israel in late February. Temporary agreement Iran launched retaliatory attacks that it …

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The curtain may not yet have fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, because before the grand final takes center stage, France and England will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries in Saturday’s third-place play-off at 10pm Nigeria time. While neither team would have imagined competing for a bronze medal after entering the tournament as title favourites, both teams …

““We do not provide full food rations to the community, but the reduced food rations are also distributed to recipient families, because they know that they have no other source of income,” says the World Food Program (WFP) Sudan Country Director, Abdallah Alwardat. Why this is important More than 100,000 refugees need immediate assistance. Hunger is getting worse, water and …

“Urgent action is more than necessary to reduce consumption deficits and vulnerabilities and strengthen the resilience of affected households to prevent their food situation from moving to more severe levels of hunger,” according to new analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) index. The latest data reflects a significant increase from the previous May to June period, according …

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has dismissed widespread rumors that she lost $4 million in an alleged real estate scam in Lagos, describing the story as false and urging fans not to believe unverified information circulating online. The music star hit back after rumors spread on social media that he had been defrauded in a multi-million dollar real estate deal and …

He warned that without international cooperation, technology would widen global disparities rather than advance sustainable development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Guterres described AI as “humanity’s greatest opportunity in the 21st century,” but warned that it could also be “one of its greatest risks.” “The technologies that will shape humanity’s future …