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Former Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to set aside an interim forfeiture order on properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. DAILY POST reports that Justice Emeka Nwite had, on January 6, ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. The EFCC alleged that the assets, valued at about N213.23 billion, are linked to Malami and two of his sons. The anti-graft agency obtained the interim order pending the conclusion of investigations into the source of funds…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said opposition political parties only talk on the television while the ruling party is busy engaging and mobilizing people at the grassroots. The National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, who said this on Sunday when he featured in an interview on Trust TV, added that it is not the responsibility of the APC to strengthen the opposition. According to him, most of their work happens behind the scenes, stressing that what the public sees on TV is only the outcome, but the real process takes place away from the cameras. His remark…
Crystal Palace star, Jean Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan has collapsed According to Fabrizio Romano, Mateta will not join AC Milan this winter transfer window following double session of medical tests on Monday. The Serie A giants have already informed Crystal Palace of their decision. Mateta wanted the move to AC Milan but it won’t happen again following the latest development. The 28-year-old forward has been linked with a move to AC Milan this winter transfer window. It’s yet to be seen if Frenchman will join another club or remain at Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season.
The United Arab Emirates has positioned Nigeria as a major destination for multi-billion-dollar investments spanning agriculture, technology, infrastructure, mining and trade, with the country’s Minister of Investment, Mohamed Alsuwaidi, admitting that Gulf capital is currently underexposed to Africa’s largest economy. Alsuwaidi said this at the first Investopia Africa event held in Lagos on Monday, where discussions surrounded a wide range of opportunities that could translate into investments running from hundreds of millions to several billions of dollars, depending on sector readiness, regulatory clarity and the availability of credible local partners. The PUNCH reports that as of 2025, trade relations between…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected burglars in separate operations across the state and rescued 10 kidnap victims during a joint security operation in different parts of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to Abiodun, operatives of the B Division, Suleja, arrested a suspect, Ahmed Jibril, following complaints of repeated house breaking and theft reported by about 13 residents of the Rafin-Senyi/Kwata area of Suleja. The police said the victims reported that between November 2025 and January 24, 2026, the suspect had repeatedly broken into…
History is rarely unkind to governments that lack resources; it is unforgiving only to those that waste abundance. Over the past two years, Ekiti State has received federal allocations of a magnitude unprecedented in its fiscal history—windfalls driven largely by national revenue realignments under President Bola Tinubu. For a small, compact state with modest infrastructural deficits, this inflow should have marked a decisive turning point: a visible rebirth of roads, public utilities, urban order, and rural access. These figures are not conjecture. They are drawn from the official Federation Account Allocation Committee disbursement schedules issued through the Office of the…
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the signing of Nigeria hopeful Oladapo Afolayan from German side St. Pauli, with the Championship club announcing the move on their official website, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old forward returns to English football 3 years after leaving Bolton Wanderers for St. Pauli, joining Blackburn for an undisclosed fee on a contract that runs until June 2027. In a statement, the club said, “We are delighted to announce the signing of Oladapo Afolayan on a permanent deal from St. Pauli for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old, who becomes our third January signing, joins on a deal…
The founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Oshodi, Lagos State, Mr Isaac Balami, has set an ambitious target for students of the institution to design and build Nigeria’s first indigenous aircraft within one year. Balami spoke with journalists in Lagos ahead of the resumption of the first 60 students of the university. He said the project would not involve copying existing aircraft designs but would be driven by original ideas developed through research and innovation by students and faculty members of the institution. According to him, the initiative would be supported by Nigerian professors with international…
New Horizons Nigeria has integrated the Chinese language, Mandarin, into its Information and Communication Technology curriculum, offering students a strategic advantage in the global technology market. The initiative positions Nigerian students to engage effectively in China-driven industries, trade, and innovation, the ICT firm said on Sunday. New Horizons Nigeria, a leading ICT training and solutions provider, said the programme is designed to equip students with language and cultural skills essential for the rapidly evolving global labour market. With over 80 per cent of global consumer products manufactured in China, proficiency in Mandarin is increasingly seen as a competitive edge for…
Emails released by the Justice Department on Friday appear to show that former Windows boss Steven Sinofsky not only consulted Jeffrey Epstein for help in securing his $14 million “retirement” package in November of 2012, but also in working on future career steps at other companies like Samsung or Apple. One document appears to show that a couple of weeks after Sinofsky’s departure was announced, Epstein wrote to him saying Apple CEO Tim Cook was “excited to meet.”There was just one hitch, though: Epstein said Cook had heard Sinofsky was starting a company with “farstall.” Epstein wasn’t sure of the…
