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Alleged Fraud: Court orders forfeiture of $13m traced to Lagos socialite, Achimugu

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered final forfeiture of the sum of $13 million that was linked to a Lagos socialite, Ms Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Emek…

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‘Prolonged conflict wouldn’t make sense for US midterms’

‘Prolonged conflict wouldn’t make sense for US midterms’ Zeidon Alkinani of the Arab Perspectives Institute discusses Trump’s mixed signals over the war on Iran and what it means for US midterm elections in November. Published On 25 Mar 2026 ‘Prolonged conflict wouldn’t make sense for US midterms’ …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to socialite Aisha Achimugu’s company

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a sum of $13 million traced to businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu’s firm to be permanently forfeited to the Nigerian government. Delivering judgement on the forfeiture application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the j…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Dangote Refinery receives only five crude cargoes monthly, CEO says

Dangote Refinery By Udeme Akpan The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has disclosed that the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery currently receives only about five crude oil cargoes per month, significantly below its designed supply capacity. Bird explained that the re…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Video: Trump’s Board of Peace pushes Gaza disarmament plan at UN

Trump’s Board of Peace pushes Gaza disarmament plan at UN An envoy from President Trump’s Board of Peace says a plan is in place to disarm groups in Gaza. The UN Security Council was briefed on the second phase of the ceasefire deal for Gaza, where Palestinians continue to suffer under Israeli rest…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

APC urges opposition to focus on 2031 elections, not 2027 mandates

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised opposition parties to concentrate on rebuilding, strategizing, and preparing for the 2031 elections, rather than challenging settled 2027 mandates through distractions or unproductive rhetoric. Lagos APC…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Kericho mass grave mystery: Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, exhumed in Kenya

Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retr…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Gunmen kill two in Plateau village attack

Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked Rim village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two residents and injuring two others. According to Sahara Reporters, the assailants “stormed the village on Tuesday night, opening fire indiscriminately in an attack that lasted sev…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 26): Death toll rises

The war in the Middle East continues to claim more casualties. President Donald Trump’s claim of an ongoing negotiation for a ceasefire agreement has been repeatedly dismissed by Iran, which has promised to continue fighting. Thousands of people have been killed in the region, and an even higher nu…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Many killed in Kebbi Sallah celebration clash - Police

The police have confirmed that a violent clash between youth groups during the Sallah celebration in the Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State has resulted in multiple fatalities. The police spokesperson in the state, Bashir Usman, in a statement late Tuesday, said the situation was brought …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Otti to deliver this year's TheNiche lecture

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, is expected to deliver this year’s edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture, which is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 23 April at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State. TheNiche is an online Nigerian newspa…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat threat posed by militant Islamists

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat Ghana has signed a defence agreement with the European Union (EU) as Islamist militants continue to wreak havoc in neighbouring countries. The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vi…

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The Punch Verified

2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

VIDEO: MC Oluomo regains control of NURTW secretariat, assesses damage

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, on Tuesday took possession of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja following an earlier takeover by a rival faction. According to a video posted by TVC on X, Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, visi…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

UPDATED: EFCC moves to take over Malami’s Abuja house

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday moved to take over the Maitama residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Sunday Dare, arrived in about five buses and, dressed in their red and b…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cr…

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Arise.tv Verified

3 weeks ago Politics

EU Unveils €290m Nigeria Investment To Boost Health, Digital, Agriculture Sectors

European Union on Monday announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Nigeria, unveiling a €290 million investment package under its Global Gateway Strategy to support digital infrastructure, healthcare manufacturing, agricultural value chains, and migration management. The a…

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The Punch Verified

3 weeks ago Politics

OPS, NLC demand action as petrol hits N1,400/litre

The Organised Private Sector and the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices surged towards N1,400 per litre across parts of the country, raising fears of worsening inflation, job losses, and business closures. The development follows successive …

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3 weeks ago Politics

Crossing the red line by opposition and ruling party

Mr Timothy Omo-bare was Deputy Inspector General of Police when he attended the Aburi Peace meeting held in Ghana on January 4-5, 1967. The meeting was designed to bring peace to Nigeria and prevent a possible Civil war in the country. Other senior officers who attended the Aburi meeting were the t…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Governance by guesswork: How a simple error shut down Nigeria

Nigeria did not pause on Thursday, March 19, 2026, by choice. It paused because those in charge did not do their homework. The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, announced public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan. It was routine until it collided with reality. Within hours, the Sult…

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BBC Africa Verified

3 weeks ago Politics

Russia in Africa: Inside the alleged operation to influence Angolan politics

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola Two Russians are going on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last Augu…

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