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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N837.5 million recovered from two separate fraud cases to the Katsina State Government. The money was presented on Monday at the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate after investigations into the diversion of public funds linked to tax remittances and the state treasury. In the first case, the EFCC recovered over N547 million from funds allegedly diverted from tax payments made by international organisations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and ALIMA. The agency said the money was moved into a private bank account by officials of the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries held across the three senatorial districts of Ogun State on Monday were conducted peacefully, orderly and without any reported incident, contrary to earlier insinuations by one of the aspirants over alleged planned violence. As early as 8:00 a.m., party members trooped out in large numbers to the designated collation centres across the 236 wards in the state to cast their votes for candidates of their choice in an atmosphere described by observers as calm and well-coordinated. In Ogun East Senatorial District, Governor Dapo Abiodun emerged victorious as the sole contestant after his rival, Senator Gbenga…

Paris Saint-Germain have provided the latest injury update on forward Ousmane Dembele ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal later this month. In a post on its website on Monday, the French Ligue 1 champions confirmed that the France international will remain on treatment ahead of the Arsenal game on May 30 in Budapest. Dembele had suffered a calf strain during PSG’s 2-1 defeat against Paris FC at the weekend. The former Barcelona star limped off after 27 minutes in PSG’s final Ligue 1 game against Paris FC. Dembele will “remain under treatment for the next few days,” PSG’s…

The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to empower traditional rulers with security votes and logistics support to prevent further encroachment of bandits into Yorubaland. The monarch made the call while condemning the bandit attack on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esinele area of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. No fewer than 45 pupils and teachers were abducted in the attack, which occurred on May 15.One of the abducted teachers, Michael Oyedokun, has reportedly been beheaded by the terrorists, according to a viral video.…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, have destroyed two cannabis farms in Ago Forest, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, in a statement on Monday, said the cannabis plantations had a yield of 1,388.42kg, adding that four suspected drug traffickers were also arrested in the past one week. He said, “In a sustained offensive against drug trafficking and abuse, the state command has destroyed two cannabis plantations with a yield of 1,388.42kg and arrested four suspected drug traffickers in the past one week.” According to Ofoyeju, no arrests were…

The Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dr Ipalibo Banigo-Harry, has broken her silence over her disqualification from the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election. Banigo-Harry is the immediate past deputy governor of the state, having served under former governor Nyesom Wike. Speaking to journalists at her ward in Obuama, Degema Local Government Area of the state, shortly after receiving women and other supporters who came to welcome her on Monday, Banigo-Harry said she is a serving senator and deserves to be cleared. She said the APC could not afford to disqualify experienced women, especially at…

London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League this season, because of the club’s lease agreement for London Stadium. The Hammers are 18th in the table with one match remaining, and will be as good as relegated to the Championship if Tottenham, two points above them with a game in hand and a much better goal difference, draw with Chelsea on Tuesday. Under the 99-year lease agreement, West Ham would pay the Greater London Authority about half their current annual rent of £4.4m if they are relegated. London taxpayers, who…

After around two hours of deliberation, the jury has reached a unanimous verdict in Musk v. Altman, the tech trial of the year. The group found that two claims were barred by the statute of limitations, and a third failed thanks to the dismissal of one of these.The jury here is an advisory jury, meaning the group is installed solely to offer another opinion to the judge, and its verdict is technically not legally binding. Ultimately, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is the ultimate legal authority — and she accepted the decision.The jury found that Musk’s claim for breach…

Cryptocurrency investment products posted heavy outflows last week as investors reduced risk amid inflation fears and uncertainty over a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran.According to CoinShares’ latest weekly report, digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.07 billion in net outflows, ending a six-week streak of inflows. It marked the third-largest weekly outflow this year.Bitcoin (BTC) investment products accounted for the bulk of the withdrawals, with $982 million in outflows. Ether (ETH) products lost $249 million, their largest outflow since the week ending Jan. 30.Altcoin funds bucked the broader trend. XRP (XRP) investment products drew in $67.5 million,…

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