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The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered former Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance and Chief of Staff to the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Mr. Bashir Mohammed Saidu, and his co-defendant, Mr. Ibrahim Murktar, to open their defence in an ongoing N155 million money laundering trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. Delivering a ruling on the no-case submissions made by the defendants, Honourable Justice Rilwan Aikawa dismissed the application, holding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against them. The Court ruled that, from…
Following a disagreement within the leadership of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Kano State Chapter, after the entry of the former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, the party’s national leadership has intervened and restored unity. The party’s parent body, under the leadership of Sen. Seriake Henry Dickson, held a special meeting on Tuesday with Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Engr. Muhammad Sabo Bakin Zuwo, Vice Chairman, Northwest, and other senior leaders of the party in attendance. At the end of the deliberations, a resolution was reached affirming that Hon. Husaini Isah Mai Riga shall continue…
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a 30-year-old man for the alleged abduction and killing of a 16-year-old girl named Adegbaaju Florence in the Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government. DAILY POST gathered that the suspect, identified as Bayegun Nathaniel, despite collecting a ransom of N500,000, killed the victim and disposed her corpse in a river within the area. When contacted on Tuesday, the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, told DAILY POST that the suspect was apprehended following sustained intelligence-led operations. “The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8th April 2026, at about 1700hrs, when the victim…
Arsenal have qualified for the final of the Champions League, thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. The Gunners had played out a 1-1 draw with the LaLiga side last week at the Wanda Metropolitano. At the Emirates, it was a tight affair, although Mikel Arteta’s men dominated the first half. Bukayo Saka ensured they went into the break ahead, reacting quickest to Leandro Trossard’s shot to score. It proved to be decisive, although Atletico fought to equalize in the second half but all to no availa. Arsenal will now face the winner between Paris…
May 5, 2026 10:04 pm Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday to progress to the Champions League final. The Gunners, who secured a 2-1 semi-final aggregate victory, will face either title-holders Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in only their second appearance in the final of Europe’s…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday joked that the African Democratic Congress was effectively dead following a fresh wave of defections that saw lawmakers move en masse to other political parties, including the Nigerian Democratic Congress and the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark while presiding over plenary, shortly after the Senate formally announced the defection of lawmakers, including Victor Umeh, who joined the NDC, citing internal crises and “unending litigation” within the ADC. “Resignation from ADC and declaration for Labour Party. Maybe all those defecting from ADC should just compile everything in one paper and bring, so that we…
Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction for both players and developers.Today, we promoted leaders who helped build Xbox, while also bringing in new voices to help push us forward. This balance is important as we get the business back on track.As part of this shift, you’ll see us begin to retire features that don’t align with where we’re headed. We will begin winding down Copilot on mobile and will stop development of Copilot on console.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 50 on Tuesday, measuring “neutral” for the first time since Jan. 17. This shift ended a 108-day stretch dominated by negative sentiment. The index gauges market sentiment using volatility, momentum, trading volume, and social signals. A score below 25 signals “extreme fear” or risk aversion, while 26–49 reflects cautious positioning or “fear,” with higher readings indicating improving investor confidence. Crypto Fear and Greed Index. Source: Alternative.meThe index’s move to 50 marks its first neutral score since mid-January and follows a steady recovery in the total crypto market capitalization, which rose 5.45% in May. Since…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Taylor Swift and the color red go together like peanut butter and jelly. The showgirl is known for her signature red lipstick and frequently integrates the bold hue into her wardrobe. Case in point, she just stepped out in buckle-style sandals for a stroll through Manhattan, and the romantic pair had burning red details we can’t ignore. Swift recently wore chunky Christian Louboutin platforms as a bold accent to her white and blue striped Staud maxi dress. Additional accessories included delicate…
President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said Nigeria recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms last year, a record that reinforced the country’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy in 2030. Mr Oyedele emphasised the government’s near-term priorities of translating reforms into results for the Nigerian people. He also pledged…
