A former Florida lawmaker pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud, according to a news release from the Department of Justice. Former Republican State Rep. Joseph Harding acquired more than $150,000 in Small Business Administration loans by lying on loan applications, the department said….
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved new administrative regulations and guidelines aimed at enhancing governance and efficiency across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The approval was granted during Monday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The report on the guidelines, earlier presented…
The Federal High Court (FHC,) in Abuja on Monday, fixed July 22 for hearing of the fresh bail application filed by Tukur Mamu, the “terrorist negotiator.” Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date following an adjournment sought by Manu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, to enable him study and respond appropriately to the counter affidavit that was…
The US dismisses Putin’s assertion that Western powers orchestrated the anti-Jewish airport riot in Dagestan, while condemning the incident and emphasizing the importance of safeguarding Israeli citizens. In a perplexing turn of events, Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, made claims that an anti-Israel riot at Makhachkala airport in Dagestan was a result of orchestrated chaos propagated…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested more than 16,304 drug suspects and seized 4.5 million kilograms of illicit substances between January and October 2025, the agency’s Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has disclosed. Marwa made the revelation on Wednesday at the 7th Security and Emergency Management Awards and Lecture (SAEMA) in…
Juventus are reportedly considering a bid for Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, currently at Leicester City. The Serie A giants have expressed interest in the 29-year-old, who is available for a release clause of €9 million after Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League last season. In addition to Juventus, Ndidi has drawn attention from Manchester United…
The Emir of Kano, Malam Mohammad Sunusi II, on Tuesday praised Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for prioritising education, healthcare, agriculture, and security in the state The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Sunusi expressed the appreciation while paying traditional Sallah homage to the governor in Kano. “We’ve come to pay Sallah homage…
Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke got on the scoresheet in a 3-0 victory over 10-man Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs climbed to eighth in the table on 10 points after six games, while beleaguered United, who saw captain Bruno Fernandes sent off in the 42nd…
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into Nigeria’s “skills capital.” He made the declaration on Wednesday while opening the 2025 Agbaja Education Summit organised by the Agbaja Leaders of Thought (ALT) at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu. Highlighting the growing role of knowledge and innovation…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigerian Celebrity Chef, Hilda Baci, for setting another Guinness World Record for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice. Mrs Tinubu in her congratulatory message issued in Abuja on Tuesday, acknowledged that Hilda Baci’s achievement was rare, and had brought her to international limelight. She further…
