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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of jewellery, luxury vehicles and cash linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, granted the forfeiture order on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following an application filed by the anti-graft agency. The assets comprise jewellery valued at approximately ₦4.65 billion and 11 exotic vehicles estimated at ₦4.29 billion. The order also covers ₦30 million and $50,000 in cash. Together, the naira-denominated assets and cash are worth approximately ₦8.97 billion, excluding the separate dollar holding transferred to the Federal…

…John Terry, Segun Odegbami, Obi-Mikel, Efe Sodje, Tana Ayejina, Odion Ighalo lament By Tony Ubani Every year, Nigerians watch with admiration as countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas implement policies that improve the lives of their citizens. Efficient public transportation, quality education, reliable healthcare, stable electricity, disciplined sports administration, transparent governance and thriving economies, among others. These are not accidents; they are the products of deliberate policies and consistent implementation. Ironically, many of these successful models are well known in Nigeria. Government officials regularly embark on study tours to countries where these systems work, while international organisations continually…

President Bola Tinubu has officially presented Vice President Kashim Shettima with a certificate confirming his nomination as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The presentation followed the APC’s confirmation of Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate for the next general election. The event became public on Thursday after the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, shared a video on his social media pages showing Shettima arriving at the venue, exchanging brief remarks with Tinubu and receiving the certificate. Sharing the video, Dada wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presents certificate to Vice President Kashim Shettima as…

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is expected to become the new captain of Turkish champions Galatasaray following the departure of Mauro Icardi. Galatasaray recently confirmed that Icardi has left the club after his contract ended, bringing his successful four-year stay in Istanbul to an end. During that time, the Argentine helped the club win four Turkish Super Lig titles and became one of its most respected leaders. Although the club has not yet made an official announcement, reports in Turkey say Osimhen is the favourite to take over the captain’s armband after serving as vice-captain last season. The Super Eagles forward…

Why this mattersMost people still support the right to seek asylumResettlement numbers decrease massively Misinformation has not eroded public compassionThe Refugee Convention marks 75 years of protectionUnveiling new data on Tuesday, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said that despite a growing volume of fake news and hate speech about asylum seekers, public support for refugees is stronger than public debate often suggests. This support has remained broadly stable for years, “despite political tension, economic pressure, and as you all know very well, a very polarized debate”, said Dominique Hyde, UNHCR’s Director of External Relations.Together with pollster Ipsos, the agency found that two in…

Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed former Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as its chief executive, bringing in a telecom and banking veteran to lead the lender as Kenya’s financial sector increasingly converges with digital financial services. Mutiga will assume the role on August 1, subject to regulatory approval, the bank said in a statement on Thursday. He succeeds Abraham Ongenge, who has served as acting chief executive since March and will return to his substantive role as Head of Private & Personal Banking. The appointment underscores how banks are increasingly looking beyond traditional financial institutions for leadership as competition with fintechs…

Gbajabiamila has sued Adeniyi Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a defamation suit against the self-acclaimed Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. The suit, instituted before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeks substantial damages over alleged defamatory statements made against the Chief of Staff.  According to court documents, Gbajabiamila is demanding N10 billion in general damages, N5 billion in aggravated damages, and N200 million as the cost of the legal action. He is also asking the court to compel…

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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 26: White House teleprompter operators, including Gabriel Perez (R) sets up a teleprompter before U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. White House employee Gabriel Perez who is President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator, is allegedly being investigated for potential insider trading for making trades on the prediction site Kalshi. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsJuly 16, 2026 21:06 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Arsenal have finally reached a verbal agreement with Club Brugge to land winger Christos Tzolis, according to journalist David Ornstein. The Greek had a sensational 2025/26 season with the Belgian champions. He netted 22 goals and provided 29 assists across all competitions for them.His performances caught the eye of several elite European clubs, but Tzolis was quite clear that he wanted to join the Gunners over anyone else.Arsenal have now agreed to sign the 24-year-old for around £34 million and he is expected…