Here’s the rephrased version of the article, with all quotations retained as requested: Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has been arrested on allegations of recording over 400 explicit videos involving the wives of prominent individuals in the country. The scandal surfaced during a fraud investigation…
President Bola Tinubu has responded to the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the Tax Reform Bills from the National Assembly, citing concerns and disagreements raised by various groups. The NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and including state governors, suggested on Thursday that the bills be pulled back for further consultation. In…
Netherlands to Honor ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu, Says Foreign Minister The Netherlands will uphold the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and will detain him if he enters Dutch territory, Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp informed parliament on Thursday. The ICC also issued arrest warrants for former Defense…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has offered amnesty to criminals in the state, setting a deadline of February 2025 for them to surrender their arms. The governor also unveiled plans to launch a joint security operation aimed at tackling insecurity in Anambra. The operation, codenamed ‘Operation Udo Ga Achi’, meaning ‘Let Peace Reign’, is…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to “halt the actions of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, and Nigeria’s 36 governors from undermining the National Judicial Council’s (NJC) authority by providing cars and houses to judges.” According to SERAP, “Such practices conflict with constitutional principles…
Professor Iruka Okeke, a pharmaceutical microbiologist at the University of Ibadan, has advocated for the integration of genomic technology into Nigeria’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance system to improve diagnostic precision. Okeke pointed out that traditional culture-based testing methods in healthcare facilities often face limitations due to inadequate resources and capacity, hindering the accurate identification of…
In an electrifying Turkish Super League match, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen sealed Galatasaray’s 2-1 win over Besiktas with a stunning header in the 67th minute. This decisive goal marked Osimhen’s fourth for Galatasaray this season, solidifying his position as a key player since his loan move from Napoli. Osimhen’s impressive performance has garnered widespread praise,…
FIFA has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men’s Football World Cup, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will jointly host the 2030 tournament. In a unique arrangement to commemorate the competition’s centenary, three matches in the 2030 World Cup will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, where the first tournament took…
Chief Martin Onovo, a former presidential candidate and oil sector expert, has criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of its recent Eurobond issuance, emphasizing that borrowing alone cannot stabilize the Naira. Instead, he advocated for increased productivity and reduced corruption as the foundation for long-term economic stability, according to DAILY INDEPENDENT. The issuance of the Eurobond,…
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has named acclaimed actress, producer, and director Funke Akindele as its new National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria. This esteemed appointment recognizes Akindele’s relentless dedication to HIV advocacy, awareness, and her commitment to advancing efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. With a career…
