In the ongoing trial of Olu Agunloye, former minister of power and steel, over the $6 billion Mambilla hydropower contract, a witness from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided…
Apple dethrones Microsoft, becomes World’s most valuable company
Apple has reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft as its market valuation reached $3.29 trillion on Wednesday. This milestone comes shortly after Apple announced its strategic partnership…
EU court fines Hungary €200m for non-compliance with asylum laws
The European Union’s top court has imposed a significant fine on Hungary, amounting to €200 million ($216 million), along with a daily penalty of €1 million, for its continued failure to adhere…
Supreme Court reserves judgment on LG autonomy dispute
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved its judgment in a significant case concerning the autonomy of Local Governments, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the…
Footballers’ unions drag FIFA to court over Club World Cup
On Thursday, the professional footballers’ unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) took legal action against FIFA in Brussels, contesting the timetable for the new Club World Cup in 2025, which they…
Suspected kidnappers confess killing 6-year-old boy because of hunger
Two suspected kidnappers, Husseini Suleiman and Muktar Mohammed, have confessed to the brutal killing of a six-year-old boy, Ebuka Godwin, to raise money for food. The suspects, originating from Bashin village in…
Kano Emirate tussle: Court declares jurisdiction to hear case of Ado Bayero
In a recent ruling, Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Kano State declared that dethroned Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, has the right to be heard in court. This decision…
Employment scam: Kano Anti-Graft agency quizzes 3 Permanent Secretaries, arrests 2 suspects
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has invited three permanent secretaries for questioning over an alleged employment fraud in the state’s civil service. The commission has also arrested two suspects…
AC Milan appoint Paulo Fonseca as new head coach
AC Milan has announced the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach, marking a significant managerial change for the Serie A runners-up. The 51-year-old Portuguese manager has signed a three-year…
CBN lifts ban on cryptocurrency transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has reconsidered its stance on the ban on cryptocurrency transactions in the country. The country’s central bank announced on Friday that it has modified its attitude…