The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly rejected claims of lacking integrity and transparency leveled against its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, by columnist Steve Osuji. In a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the commission described the allegations as “worrisome and unjustifiable,” condemning the personal attacks on Olukoyede as baseless. “More concerning is…
Dr. Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, President of the socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos State, has accused the state government of disenfranchising Igbos from voting and participating in the ongoing local government elections held across Lagos on July 12. Speaking from his residence in Ikoyi, Aguene expressed deep dissatisfaction with the continual exclusion of Igbo politicians…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has reiterated that he remains a member of the Labour Party despite his association with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a rally marking the launch of the Labour Party’s governorship campaign ahead of the upcoming state election, the former Anambra State…
A 34-year-old man from the Kuwadzana suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, has died by suicide after losing a $500 sports bet—highlighting the deepening impact of gambling on vulnerable individuals across the country. Taurai Manyepo, a father of two, had placed a high-stakes wager on Manchester City to defeat Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World…
With the 2027 general elections approaching, Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, has officially announced her defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Kingibe described the move as a deliberate and strategic political decision. She affirmed…
Iga Swiatek delivered a masterclass on Centre Court, dismantling Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes to win her first Wimbledon title—and her sixth Grand Slam overall. The lopsided final was the most dominant women’s championship match at Wimbledon in 114 years. With her flawless performance, the 24-year-old Polish star became the first woman…
Bill Gates’ fortune has plunged an astonishing $51 billion in just a few days as he steps up his charitable donations, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. Once the richest person in the world, Gates now ranks 12th on the list, with his net worth falling from $175 billion earlier this month to $124 billion.…
