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US authorities on Tuesday unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labor camps in Cambodia where trafficked workers carried out cryptocurrency fraud schemes that netted billions of dollars. The 37-year-old, known as Vincent, founded Prince Holding Group, a multinational conglomerate that authorities say served as a front for “one of Asia’s largest transnational criminal organizations,” according to the US Department of Justice. The Justice Department also filed the largest forfeiture action in its history, seizing approximately 127,271 Bitcoin worth around $15 billion at current prices. “Today’s action represents one of the most significant strikes…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the wave of defections from opposition parties to the All Progressives Congress (APC) underscores deep divisions within the opposition while reaffirming the APC’s growing strength and national appeal. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu at a grand reception in Enugu for Governor Peter Mbah, his cabinet, and thousands of supporters joining the APC, described the development as “an extraordinary endorsement of the party’s collective vision.” “Much has been said about the ongoing wave of defections to our great party. What the opposition has failed to do is look into the mirror to ask…

At the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening, Nigeria delivered their most complete performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign: a 4–0 demolition of Benin. Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s late strike ensured a fitting finale to the group phase, yet it was also a bittersweet evening. Despite the emphatic victory, South Africa’s win over Rwanda meant the Super Eagles fell short of automatic qualification, finishing second in Group C and heading for the playoffs. Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Still, the night offered plenty of reasons for optimism:…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday announced a historic N4.5 trillion increase in Nigeria’s 2025 national budget, with N1 trillion specifically earmarked for the solid minerals and mining sector, the single largest investment in the nation’s mining history. He said the allocation would fund geo-scientific exploration, detailed geological surveys, and the development of critical infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s mineral-rich regions. Tinubu disclosed this in Abuja at the 10th edition of Nigeria Mining Week, noting that the investment would create jobs, stimulate industrialisation, and boost foreign exchange earnings while reducing the country’s dependence on oil. He stated that his Renewed Hope…

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has stated that the state and other states in the southeastern region of Nigeria were overlooked in support of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Mbah, who had previously been a member of the PDP, switched to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and made this statement on Tuesday morning. “For decades, the South East – especially Enugu – has stood firmly behind the PDP, showing loyalty that shaped the party’s success. Yet despite this history, our voices were too often disregarded when it mattered most,” said Mbah. On Tuesday, Mbah, who was the…

A fresh wave of political realignment hit the National Assembly on Tuesday as the Senator representing Bauchi North, Dr Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter dated 11 October, addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary, Kaila said his decision was driven by “prolonged internal divisions, recurring factionalisation, and loss of strategic direction within the PDP,” which he said had “gravely constrained his ability to discharge his constitutional responsibilities effectively and in good conscience.” The lawmaker said that after wide consultations…

Super Eagles of Nigeria have sealed their place in the CAF playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finishing among the four best runners-up in the African qualification series, Soccernet.ng reports. Although they fell short of topping Group C, their 4–0 victory over Benin on the final matchday was enough to keep their World Cup dream alive. The playoff will determine which African team claims the continent’s final ticket to the global showpiece, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Nigeria 4–0 Benin Osimhen salvages Nigeria’s World Cup hopes with a hat trick…

The House of Representatives has commenced moves to boost technical and entrepreneurial skills in the South East with a bill seeking to establish the South East Institute for Vocational and Entrepreneurial Studies in Umuobom, Ideato Federal Constituency, Imo State. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), aims to create a federal institution dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and technical skills development in line with modern economic and industrial demands. The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Alternative Education, provided a platform for stakeholders to present inputs and recommendations before the bill proceeds to third…

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, when the party’s National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), openly disagreed over who has the authority to appoint legal representation for the party. The disagreement occurred during the hearing of a suit filed by three aggrieved members seeking to stop the party’s planned national convention.Damagum, who was physically present in court, had by a letter personally signed by him appointed Chief Chris Uche (SAN) to represent the PDP in the case. However,…

A US man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to attempted murder for firebombing the home of Pennsylvania governor and prominent Democrat Josh Shapiro, and now faces between 25 and 50 years imprisonment under a plea agreement, prosecutors said. Cody Balmer, 38, told police he harbored “hatred” towards Governor Shapiro. In April, he threw a Molotov cocktail at the Democrats’ official residence as Shapiro marked the first night of the Passover holiday with friends and family. Asked what he would have done had he encountered Shapiro in the residence during the attack, Balmer told investigators he would “have beaten him with his…