The United States government has repatriated $52.88m linked to former Nigerian Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. The funds were recovered from the forfeiture of Galactica assets connected to Alison-Madueke and her associates. The Asset Return Agreement was signed at the...
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court’s verdict, reaffirming Muhammadu Sanusi II as the legitimate Emir of Kano. The appellate court ruled that the Federal High Court had overstepped its jurisdiction by intervening in chieftaincy matters, which fall outside...
A night-time curfew has been enforced in areas of Los Angeles affected by the devastating wildfires, as authorities warn that looters will be arrested. The curfew is in effect in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fire areas, where police are on high alert for any suspicious activity. The...
US President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to an unconditional discharge, marking the end of the first criminal trial of a former US president. This verdict means Trump will face no penalty, including jail time or fines, despite being convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a substantial increase in its 2025 budget, citing the need for additional funding to support key areas of its work. Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu defended the Commission’s 2025 budget proposal before the Joint...
