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A compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that the bank filed a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) in respect of transactions linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Mr Bata testified before Judge Joyce Abdulmalik as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Mr Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami. The defendants are facing 16 money laundering charges involving N8.7 billion suspected to be proceeds of crime. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused them of conspiring to conceal, disguise and…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru In a determined effort to review consular matters, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said Nigeria will consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free status for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan-Africanism. This is as the President Tinubu and the Rwandan President Paul Kagame have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Tinubu met with Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, issued last night stated that “both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMay 13, 2026 21:25 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets White does not require surgery Arsenal defender Ben White has avoided surgery for a knee injury sustained against West Ham United last weekend. The Englishman suffered a medial knee ligament injury against the Hammers at the London Stadium, and has already been ruled out for the campaign.It was initially claimed that he could undergo an operation, but reports now cite that he may not require a procedure to make a successful recovery.Despite this, White is facing a race against time to be…

Veteran comedian and entrepreneur, Atunyota Akpobome, fondly called Ali Baba, has urged Nigerians to deliberately develop their talents to attain commercial and societal value. Ali Baba, according to a statement on Wednesday, gave this charge while speaking at the Life Guide Colloquium in Lagos. The colloquium saw brand strategist and leadership architect, Jide Adeyemi, present his book titled “Life Guide: Stories, Lessons and Insights to Empower Your Journey.” Addressing the theme of ‘Influence Engineering’, the comedian explained that talent alone is not enough, noting that individuals must continuously develop their abilities to the point where they become recognised assets. He…

Less than 24 hours after the All Progressives Congress postponed its convention, a fresh leadership crisis seems to be brewing after the APC North-West National Vice Chairman, Mallam Salihu Lukman, accused the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, of failing to carry members along in decision-making. Piqued by recent development in the administration of the APC national secretariat, Lukman identified anomalies, which he considered as ‘very shocking.’ In a leaked letter dated May 27, 2022 and titled ‘Rebuilding APC: Need for new initiatives’ and made available to The PUNCH, Lukman warned that the leadership of the National Working Committee could…

The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, held on May 9, 2026, at the Angeles Event Centre and Mall in Abuja, carried an unmistakable aura. It was not merely a gathering of politicians seeking electoral relevance; it was presented as a movement determined to reconnect politics with humanity, empathy and national healing. From the early hours of the day, Abuja assumed the atmosphere of a political festival. Thousands of supporters from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory flooded the convention venue with chants, banners and renewed optimism. The atmosphere was electric, yet purposeful. Unlike the…

Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which makes devices and components for Apple, Google, Nvidia, and Sony, among other tech giants, confirmed on Monday that it was hit by a cyberattack that may have affected some of its factories. In a statement sent to media outlets, Foxconn said that the cyberattack affected facilities in North America, and that “the affected factories are currently resuming normal production.” The ransomware gang Nitrogen claimed responsibility for breaching Foxconn in a statement on its dark web leak site, where the group publicizes its victims in an attempt to extort them. Typically, if the victim doesn’t pay…

Governor Seyi Makinde has said his administration is driven by competence and capacity rather than party affiliation, insisting that governance under his leadership is not defined by political loyalty or partisan boundaries. Makinde stated this on Wednesday at University of Ibadan while reacting to concerns over his administration’s engagement with individuals linked to the opposition All Progressives Congress. The governor specifically addressed criticisms surrounding the involvement of Bimbo Adekanmbi and Dr Morohunkola Thomas in the state’s political and administrative space. According to him, his administration prioritises individuals who possess the competence and ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of…

Dangote Industries Limited is partnering with the Niger State Government to accelerate industrialisation, attract investment, and expand economic opportunities in the state. According to a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company is collaborating with the state government on several economic initiatives. The statement stated that apart from sponsoring the annual trade fair, Dangote Rice Limited had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government for the supply of paddy rice over the next 10 years. “According to the MoU, Dangote Rice Limited has committed to a guaranteed off-take of 1 million metric…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday. President Tinubu was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. Others who came to receive the President included the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed, the Nigerian Chargé d’Affaires in Rwanda, Ibrahim Zanna and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. President…