The anti-graft agency says massive spending during party primaries is fueling electoral corruption ahead of the 2027 elections. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that governorship aspirants across Nigeria spent more than ₦30 billion during party primaries. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this while speaking at a lecture on electoral integrity. He…
Violence spread for a second night in Northern Ireland as police used water cannon to disperse crowds following a knife attack in Belfast. Police in Northern Ireland deployed a water cannon on Wednesday night after fresh disorder erupted near the Sandyknowes roundabout in Glengormley, County Antrim. Riot officers came under attack from groups throwing bricks,…
Trump has vowed fresh US strikes on Iran after both countries exchanged attacks, deepening concerns over a wider Middle East conflict.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates defended his actions while testifying before a US congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates told the US House Oversight Committee that meeting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a “grave error in judgment” and insisted he had never engaged in criminal conduct. In a closed-door interview on Wednesday, Gates said:…
Popular relationship coach Blessing CEO is facing another fraud charge as legal troubles continue to mount. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned social media personality Blessing Okoro before the Lagos State High Court over a fresh alleged fraud case involving ₦13 million. The anti-graft agency accused the defendant of falsely presenting herself as…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated again following a new round of military attacks and sharp warnings from both sides. US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will “pay the price” after recent hostilities, accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations and failing to reach a deal with Washington. Trump claimed Iran had…
Police have launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire in a Johannesburg informal settlement, leaving 12 people dead. At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in the Cleveland area of Johannesburg, according to South African police. Police said more than 10 armed suspects arrived in a white Toyota…
Myanmar’s military is regaining territory as forced recruitment strengthens its ranks and puts rebel groups under pressure. Rebel fighters in Myanmar say the military junta has gained momentum in the country’s civil war, largely due to a controversial conscription policy introduced in 2024. The policy requires eligible men to serve at least two years in…
A new civil lawsuit accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a minor during a Hollywood networking event in 2007. Disgraced music mogul Sean Combs has been named in a fresh lawsuit filed in California, where an anonymous former child actor alleges he was sexually assaulted while under the age of 18. According to the…
Nigeria has intensified its Ebola preparedness efforts with a new task force and emergency funding. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola. Also approved was the release of a ₦10 billion emergency intervention fund to strengthen the country’s response to potential outbreaks. The task force will be…
