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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Precious Williams, director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, before Justice S. I. Mark of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Williams is facing a 14-count bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, advance fee fraud, and money laundering to the tune of N13.8 billion. The charges stem from her alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme linked to MBA Trading and Capital Investment Limited. One of the charges read, “That you, Precious Williams of Glossolalia Nigeria Limited; Pelegend Nigeria…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Consolidation Group, has called on the party’s national leadership not to give tickets for the forthcoming area council and 2027 elections to disloyal members. The group also advised the party to check infiltrations of its ranks by the opposition to guide against APC becoming habitat for political opportunists rejected by their former parties. Malam Idris Jibril, spokesperson of the group made the call while speaking with newsmen shortly after submitting a petition to the party’s national leadership in Abuja. He explained that the petition was borne out of the concern over the infiltrations of the…

Idowu Abdullahi No fewer than 500 Nigerians would benefit from the free eye cataract surgery by The Redeemed Evangelical Mission. TREM said the medical outreach was part of activities lined up by the church to celebrate the 80th birthday of its Presiding Bishop, Dr Mike Okonkwo. According to Sightsavers, an international charity working to prevent avoidable blindness, cataract is caused by a build-up of protein in the eye and usually develops because of old age. It noted that cataracts can also be present from birth, but can also appear as a result of eye injuries or following an eye surgery…

Osun APC afraid of its shadow, says PDPThe Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, petitioned the state Director of State Security Service (DSS) and the Commissioner of Police, Osun Command, accusing the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Bisi, and the state Commissioner of Information, Kolapo Alimi, of allegedly plotting a violent takeover of local councils. Also listed in the petition copied to other security agencies, include the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, and the Spokesperson for Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed. Tension had built up in…

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has offered his first remarks about Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, admitting he is unsure about how best to use the Nigerian midfielder in his system, Soccernet.ng reports. Sarri, who returned to the Lazio dugout on 2 June after a 15-month break, replaced Marco Baroni following the club’s underwhelming seventh-place finish in Serie A. One of his key tasks will be unlocking the potential of players like Dele-Bashiru, whose debut season in Italy was as mixed as Lazio’s league form. Nigeria and Lazio star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Signed initially on loan from Turkish side Hatayspor, Lazio secured…

In SummaryChina has emerged as a major source of financing for African nations, with loan commitments reaching $182.28 billion between 2000 and 2023.By 2020, Chinese lenders accounted for roughly 12% of Africa’s total external debt, which had grown to $696 billion. Since independence, African nations have experienced a significant rise in loan debts, with total external debt estimated at $1.1 trillion in 2022. Deep Dive!!Since gaining independence, many African countries have faced significant financial challenges tied to external debt. In the past, sovereign debt defaults was once a rare term, but today, it has become more frequent due to global shocks, mismanagement,…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has raised the alarm that President Bola Tinubu is attempting to legitimise illegality in Rivers State using the National Assembly. George’s warning came amid the ongoing state of emergency in the state, which was declared by the President on March 18, 2025. This is as the elder stateman stated that the PDP is still active, contrary to opinions that the party is dead. According to George, Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for approval of key appointments in the state is a clear attempt to give a veneer…

Two legal practitioners, Ademola Owolabi and Adebayo Akeju, alongside a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, were yesterday arraigned before the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square over alleged conspiracy, forgery, and willful destruction of property. The defendants were brought before Justice Serifat Sonaike on a five-count charge filed by the Lagos State Government under suit number LD/23611C/2024. The charges border on conspiracy to commit forgery, forgery of official documents, and unlawful demolition of a residential property in the Lekki area of Lagos. Representing the state, Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Dr. Babajide Martins, alleged that the defendants conspired…

• Akwa Ibom governor’s special adviser resigns over defection crisis• PDP group seeks Amaechi, Obi’s return to party Amid the rave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) raising fears of a one-party state, acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Ilyas Umar Damagum, yesterday refuted reports that he is plotting to join the ruling party. Deny such moves as lies from the pit of hell, he attributed the reports to desperate and determined political foes, asserting he was not pursuing a secret deal towards defecting to the APC. He was alleged…

Wales-based club Wrexham have been on a fairytale run for the past three years. In fact, it is one for the history books. They will be playing Championship football next season. For many clubs, it will just be another league campaign. Other clubs might even feel dissatisfied and disappointed with playing in the second tier of English football, but not Wrexham. Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over ownership of the club in 2020, it has been good tidings. For the last three seasons, they have gained three consecutive promotions－ from the English National League to League…