The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought Mustapha Mohammed, the Chief Executive Officer of MB Lugga Global Travels and Tours Limited, before Justice T.G. Ringim of the Federal High Court in Gombe. Mohammed faces three charges related to fraudulent activities, including obtaining N144,162,500 (One Hundred and Forty-Four Million, One Hundred and Sixty-Two Thousand,…
The presidency has refuted reports suggesting a 65% increase in electricity tariffs. On Monday, February 3, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Energy, Verheijen, clarified that the Federal Government remains committed to stabilizing the power sector and shielding vulnerable citizens from excessive cost burdens. Verheijen called out the media claims, describing them as a…
Alvaro Morata has made a surprise loan move to Turkish side Galatasaray from AC Milan for £5 million. The Spanish national team captain has joined the reigning Super Lig champions until January 2026, with an option for a permanent transfer. Galatasaray confirmed the deal on their website, stating that an agreement had been reached with…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, spent over $290 million on the 2024 election, according to new federal filings, significantly supporting Donald Trump and Republican efforts to gain power. The year-end filings, which cover the last five weeks of the year, reveal that Trump’s previous campaign committee raised nearly $21 million during this period, despite…
Canada, Mexico, and China have vowed to retaliate after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on their exports to the United States. Trump declared that starting Tuesday, February 4, a 25% tariff would be imposed on Canadian and Mexican imports, while Chinese goods would face a 10% levy. Canadian energy imports would be subject…
Barcelona Women’s impressive unbeaten home record in the league came to an end on Saturday with a 2-1 loss to Levante. This marks their first home league defeat since February 2019, when they were beaten by Huesca. Despite the setback, Barcelona remains firmly at the top of the Liga F standings, holding an eight-point lead…
A high court in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, has rejected an application by Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to suspend the trial against him. Judge Benjamin Manji dismissed Yunusa-Ari’s request to halt proceedings indefinitely while awaiting the outcome of an appeal filed at…
Chief Olabode George, a prominent leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stern warning that the party could face disaster in the 2027 elections unless it unites and addresses the actions of those undermining its progress. Speaking at a press conference at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Friday, George voiced serious…
The Kano State government has allocated N2.5 billion for quarterly mass weddings across the state’s 44 local government areas in 2025. This was revealed by the State’s Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, during a briefing on the breakdown of the 2025 budget, which was passed into law by the State House of Assembly…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the inclusion of the CFA franc on Nigeria’s export proceeds (NXP) form, allowing Nigerian exporters to repatriate proceeds from transactions conducted in the currency. Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), made the announcement on Friday while discussing Nigeria’s non-oil export performance for…
