Politics

Retrial of Sule Lamido, sons, others for alleged N1.35bn fraud stalled

The EFCC, in the 37-count charge, among others, accused Lamido of abusing his position as governor between 2007 and 2015, allegedly laundering sums of money received as kickbacks from companies that were awarded contracts by the Jigawa State Government under his leadership.

AT1 Hoarding Is Shielding Market From a Global Risk Selloff

Investors are hanging onto Additional Tier 1 bonds for fear of missing out on getting hold of them again, enabling this risky bank debt to dodge the worst of the selloff seen across financial markets since the war in Iran.

Trent-like delivery and why James' new deal is crucial for Chelsea

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

Umuahia-Ikwuano, Ikot-Ekpene Highway: Ministry makes clarifications as Abia Govt claims project

The Ministry of Works has provided clarifications regarding the dispute related to the construction of the Umuahia-Ikwuano and Ikot-Ekpene Highway. The administration of Governor Alex Otti has recently included the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene federal road among the projects newly initiated by the state government. However, Chidi Uwaeziozi, the Controller of Works in the Federal Ministry of […] Umuahia-Ikwuano, Ikot-Ekpene Highway: Ministry makes clarifications as Abia Govt claims project

Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams

Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

‘Join ADC; let’s save Nigeria from imminent collapse’ – Kenneth Okonkwo

“We will not be able to endure four more years of unavailability and high cost of fuel, of insecurity…” The post ‘Join ADC; let’s save Nigeria from imminent collapse’ – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Aaib, crude oil prices surge to above $100 per barrel

Crude oil prices have again surpassed $100 per barrel as the ripple effects of the Iran-United States-Israel war bite harder on the Gulf region and the world in general. DAILY POST reports Brent topped $101.3 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate surged to $96.30 per barrel as of Friday morning after dipping to below $90 […] Aaib, crude oil prices surge to above $100 per barrel

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

Unregulated palm oil imports threatening local investments – Okomu MD

Nigeria’s palm oil industry is facing renewed pressure as rising imports, policy uncertainty and structural bottlenecks threaten local production. Industry read more Unregulated palm oil imports threatening local investments – Okomu MD

Farinre’s AI bias and gender harm project backed by UK Parliament

A proposal by Nigerian-born scientist Bamidele Farinre to investigate fairness in artificial intelligence particularly against women, has been selected by read more Farinre’s AI bias and gender harm project backed by UK Parliament