By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court has restored the final forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, overturning a Court of Appeal judgment that ordered a retrial of the case. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, unanimously allowed…
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to consider selling defender Jules Kounde during the summer transfer window if they receive an offer of around £51 million. The France international has attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Chelsea in recent weeks, but no formal bid has yet been submitted. According to reports, Barcelona are not actively seeking to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax this weekend as Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in Sunday’s final, with a record $50 million winner’s prize on offer alongside football’s biggest trophy. The final follows five weeks of action across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with France and England meeting in Saturday’s…
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to more than 5,000, as authorities announced the release of hundreds of millions of dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support reconstruction efforts. The powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within a minute of each other…
U.S. President Donald Trump has joined the growing list of critics of England’s tactics following the team’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Speaking at a reception in New York alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, Trump questioned England manager Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt a more defensive approach after taking the lead in…
Andy Burnham has become the new leader of the UK Labour Party after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs, positioning himself to lead the party into the next general election expected in 2029. Burnham was elected unopposed after no rival secured the required nominations to challenge him. His victory comes on his third attempt, following…
At least eight people have died and 34 others remain missing after a landslide struck Pengshui County in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Friday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. According to local authorities, the landslide occurred at about 9:10 a.m. local time, with more than 800 emergency personnel deployed to search for survivors. Pengshui County…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc has secured 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions and strengthening its reputation in the global banking industry. In a statement issued on Friday, the bank said the awards recognised its achievements in customer experience, sustainable finance,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s rural economy through expanded access to electricity, with a renewed focus on using energy to drive agricultural productivity, job creation and economic growth. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe made the commitment during the Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop on Productive Use of Energy (PUE)…
