Author: News Room

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru-Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government. A statement on Wednesday by the EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday, following an ex-parte application filed by counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ekele Iheanacho. Oyewale said the properties, valued at about N213.2 billion, are located in Abuja as well as Kebbi, Kano and Kaduna States and…

Alumni of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Class of 2004, have invested over N10m in renovating a lecture room at the institution as part of activities marking their 20th anniversary. The project was unveiled during a reunion themed “20 Years Strong: Our Journey So Far”, held at CMUL, Idi-Araba, Lagos. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the reunion, Dr Olayemi Dawodu, said the initiative was aimed at improving learning conditions for medical students and supporting the future of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. “This institution poured into us. Now it is our turn to pour back,” she said. The…

FIFA has announced plans to create AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player in the 2026 World Cup to improve semi-automated offside decisions. The system will use digital scans of all 1,248 players in the 26-man squads of the 48 teams. According to BBC Sports on Wednesday, each player will enter a scanning chamber for about one second during their pre-tournament photo shoot. “FIFA says the scan captures highly accurate body-part dimensions, allowing officials to track players more reliably during fast or obstructed movements. Final decisions will be displayed more realistically for supporters. “The move comes after controversy in the Premier…

Hair gadgets have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Hair dryers, curlers, steamers — you name it, there’s probably a TikTokker shilling for the latest hair gadget that will totally revolutionize a hair routine. Even so, I was excited to get a demo of L’Oréal’s Light Straight at CES 2026.It’s an extension of the tech that L’Oréal introduced at CES 2024 with the Airlight Pro hairdryer. In a nutshell, most conventional hair styling tools rely on heated coils and motors. The Airlight Pro hairdryer introduced infrared light to help speed up drying while reducing the overall heat required. (I’ve…

Bitcoin (BTC) ended 2025 slightly in the red with a -6.36% return after a strong start earlier in the year. While the annual loss appears modest, historical patterns suggest that down years have often preceded some of Bitcoin’s strongest rallies.Key takeaways:Bitcoin has historically averaged close to 100% gains in the year following a down year.Long-term models project a substantial target near $300,000 if liquidity conditions turn supportive.Bitcoin history hints at upside after rare red yearsAccording to Jesse Myers, Bitcoin Strategy Head at Smarter Web Company, Bitcoin has shown a consistent tendency to recover sharply after negative annual closes. Data from the…

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge’s Enola Holmes characters might be getting a quintessential love story ending in the upcoming third movie. In a first look photo released by Netflix on Wednesday, December 7, Partridge, 22, who portrays Tewkesbury, can be seen down on one knee in front of Brown, 21, who stars as the titular character. Tewkesbury is holding a flower in the shape of a ring in front of Enola while she sits on a bed with a shocked expression. According to the film’s synopsis, Enola has opened her own detective agency and finds herself in Malta for…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed Tuesday’s killing of five officers of the National Park Service in a bandit attack on the National Park Office in Oloka Village, Orire Local Government Area of the state. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, the governor described the incident as a “devastating loss” of personnel carrying out their lawful duties. Governor Makinde said preliminary investigations by security agencies indicate the attack was cross-border in nature, carried out by armed bandits from neighbouring regions. He added that security agencies are working together to address the situation and called on residents in…

KÍLÉNTÀR, a global women-led fashion brand, brought together some of Africa’s most influential women from the worlds of fashion, media, business, and the creative industries for a spectacular end-of-year celebration in Ikoyi, Lagos. Among the high-profile attendees were Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, and two-time Guinness World Record holder; Stephanie Coker, a renowned on-air personality and television presenter; and Toke Makinwa, a popular radio host, alongside other prominent figures. All attendees, including Baci, Coker, and Makinwa, showcased the brand by wearing KÍLÉNTÀR ensembles, celebrating both fashion and female empowerment. The organisers noted that the gathering was designed not only…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, as she clocks 60 years, describing her as an able lieutenant whose leadership and commitment have been instrumental to the success of his administration. Governor Abiodun, in a congratulatory message, said the Deputy Governor has demonstrated rare leadership qualities and contributed immensely to the implementation of the administration’s “Building Our Future Together” Agenda. He noted that her journey as an accomplished engineer, administrator, and public servant has been nothing short of extraordinary. According to the Governor, Engr. Salako-Oyedele has remained a source of inspiration to women, young…

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has revealed her reason for dumping the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST on Wednesday, Kingibe said the Labour Party became factionalized. “Labour Party is in two factions right now. The Abure faction and the Nenadi faction. So what do you expect me or any other person in Labour Party to do? Of course only people who are not holding political officers would say oh, I remain in Labour Party. “But if…