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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, for arraignment on 30 December. Judge Emeka Nwite issued the order on Wednesday after the EFCC failed, for the second time, to present Mr Adamu, a former Polaris Bank manager, for arraignment on six counts of alleged N4.6 billion money laundering. EFCC filed the charges on 19 December against Mr Adamu and a firm, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd. The defendants were earlier scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, but proceedings could not…
In the end, the foiled scam spared one family significant financial and emotional trauma — but it also sent a clear message to would-be criminals. Virtual or otherwise, kidnapping schemes will be confronted with vigilance, investigation, and consequences. CP Moshood Jimoh and his team deserve commendation for setting that standard, and sustained cooperation between the police and the public will be crucial in keeping Lagos — and its families — safe. The recent arrest of five individuals in Lagos for staging a fake kidnapping to extort ₦1.7 million from a parent is more than a crime story; it is a…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned Nigerians of increased risks of Lassa fever, cerebrospinal meningitis and foodborne diseases during the festive season, urging the public to celebrate responsibly and prioritise health and safety. The Director-General of NCDC, Jide Idris, gave the warning in a signed public health advisory on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Idris said the festive period, characterised by increased travel, large social gatherings and food sharing, coupled with dry-season conditions, heightened the risk of infectious disease transmission. “Lassa fever, according to the agency, is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness endemic in Nigeria and…
Shehu Sani, has described the bombing of a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State as the evil horror of terrorism. This was as he noted that the bomb attack on the mosque was a tragic event. Posting on X, he condemned the act as abominable. He wrote: “It’s tragic to receive the news of a bomb explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri that left scores of people dead. “While awaiting the official report of the incident, this unfortunate and condemnable act once again reflects the evil and horrors of terrorism and the dangers it poses to all citizens irrespective of their…
The opening round of matches at the Africa Cup of Nations produced a host of standout individual performances, with several players across the groups earning Player of the Match honours after decisive displays for their countries. According to a post on X on Wednesday, ESPN posted the following players with their MOTM awards. Brahim Diaz (Morocco) In Group A, Morocco’s Brahim Díaz set the tone with a commanding performance to inspire his side to victory. Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) Mali’s Lassine Sinayoko was rewarded for his influence in a hard-fought draw against Zambia. Lyle Foster (South Africa) Group B also delivered…
Ekiti State has become the first in Nigeria to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, marking an early test of how subnational governments may align with the country’s ongoing tax reforms. Governor Biodun Oyebanji signed the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025, on Tuesday, giving the state a legal framework to implement the federal tax law at the state level. The move positions Ekiti as a pacesetter among states expected to recalibrate their revenue systems in response to national fiscal reforms. At the same ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, the governor also approved the state’s 2026 budget, valued at N415.57bn and tagged…
After a year of regulatory change and uneven market performance, crypto investors are reassessing where value accrued in 2025. In a recent podcast, Pantera Capital partner Mason Nystrom, Hash3 co-founder Hootie Rashidifard and Variant partner Alana Levin identified incumbents, such as Robinhood, alongside stablecoin companies and prediction markets as this year’s top performers.According to Nystrom, incumbents benefited from acting once the regulatory environment became clearer. He pointed to Robinhood, which he said had taken a cautious stance toward crypto in recent years before moving more aggressively in 2025, adding that incumbents “have done an excellent job getting ahead of where the…
A high school football player in Texas was arrested for allegedly shooting a teammate by accident with a rifle just hours after the team won a state title. Xavier Mayfield, 18, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and booked into the Dallas County jail on Saturday, December 20. He is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. It is not clear if Mayfield currently has an attorney. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday at a home in Dallas, just hours after Mayfield and South Oak Cliff High School captured the 2025 UIL Class 5A Division…
As Christians all over the world, except one or two sects, await the second coming of Christ, no one ever foresaw God sending another Noah. It came as a surprise when, in August, a Ghanaian preacher, Ebo Noah, posted a viral video on his Instagram page stating that a three-year rain would start on 25 December and flood the earth. While many pointed out the biblical promise in Genesis 9, where God sent a rainbow as a sign that he would not flood the earth again, the prophet insisted that he received a divine revelation instructing him to construct an…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the shortage of medical doctors and health personnel caused by the Japa syndrome will soon be addressed, ending the country’s reliance on medical tourism. Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, made the promise after inspection of medical and health sciences facilties at the Federal University of Technology, (FUTMinna) , and Federal Medical Center (FMC) Bida area of the statestate said efforts are on to train more health care personnel to fill the gap created by the mass exodus of doctors that left the country. The minister represented by Dr. Jimoh Salawudeen, Director of…
