Written by By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, adjourned further hearing on the 19-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, filed against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 2026. Bello, who piloted the affairs of Kogi state from 2016 to 2024, … Continue reading “Money laundering charge: Court shifts ex-Gov Bello’s trial to Jan 29”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is working with its counterparts in the United States and the United Kingdom, to unravel the cartel behind the importation of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine worth more than ₦338 billion recovered at the PTML Terminal of Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The Agency said in a statement … Continue reading “NDLEA, US, UK Agencies Probe ₦338b Cocaine Seizure At Lagos Port”
…Matter’ll soon be resolved— Govt official By Dayo Johnson Akure —Aggrieved farmers from five communities in Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State have protested the alleged illegal detention of two traditional rulers and the forceful takeover of their ancestral lands. The protesters, who stormed the Governor’s Office, came from Italemikan, Abusoro, Ateru, Igbomowo … Continue reading “Ondo farmers protest alleged illegal detention of 2 monarchs, forceful takeover of lands”
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1.9 million units, driven by strong demand across major markets, according to Reuters, which quoted market research firm Rho Motion on Wednesday. Global sales of battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids rose 23% to 1.9 million units in October, Rho Motion … Continue reading “Global EV Sales Growth Hits 23% In October”
The dotted lines illustrating the border between Western Sahara and Morocco, indicating the former’s disputed territory status, have never been visible to people using Google Maps in the latter, the company told AFP on Tuesday. After media reports last week highlighted the discrepancy, tying it to the UN Security Council endorsing the Moroccan autonomy … Continue reading “Google Denies Removing W.Sahara Border For Morocco Users”
Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking “around 2030”, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. The Paris-based IEA presented different scenarios for the future of energy in its annual World Energy Outlook — the first since coming … Continue reading “Renewables Outpace Fossil Fuels Despite US Policy Shift — IEA”
The weight of the government shutdown and subsequent lack of pay has left many air traffic controllers with no choice but to resign. This mass resignation comes as the government shutdown becomes the longest one in United States history. As each pay period goes unfulfilled, many are leaving their crucial post out of dire necessity, … Continue reading “Air Traffic Controllers Resigning In Droves As Government Shutdown Sparks Burnout”
Jordan Peele’s latest feature is a step into documentaries, with his new project centering on the legacy of the Black Cowboy. Produced by Peele’s MonkeyPaw Productions, High Horse: The Black Cowboy is a “three-part pop culture and historical documentary” that speaks on the Black influence of America’s “Wild West.” Wanting to dismantle the white-centered tropes … Continue reading “Trailer For Jordan Peele’s ‘The Black Cowboy’ Documentary Revealed With Official Release Date”
The first telephone received its patent in 1876 and was constructed just two years later by Alexander Graham Bell. Ever since that moment, the way society interacts with one another has been forever changed. Over the past 150 years, telephone technology and the way people use it have evolved dramatically. Many former habits are lost … Continue reading “Digital Detox, Analog Victory: The Phone Habits We’re Dying To Take Back”
New York City principal Aneesha Jacko is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds, including buying hundreds and hundreds of books written by her friends, one of whom is married to a hip-hop icon. Jacko, the principal at PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull in Queens, who has been at the school since October 2020, is under investigation, … Continue reading “NYC Principal Accused of Improperly Using School Funds To Buy Scores of Books Published By Affluent Friends”