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Hungary’s forint is the worst performing emerging-market currency during the Iran war, as a jump in energy prices amplifies an array of existing risks to its economy ahead of next month’s elections.
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 1 for a fresh arraignment of former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, over the N1.3 billion corruption charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Lamido is to be arraigned on the day alongside his two […] Ex-Jigawa Gov Sule Lamido, sons, family firms to face fresh trial over alleged N1.3bn fraud
Marvin Omorogbe, the lawyer representing an Abuja medical practitioner, Dr. John Abebe, in an alleged IVF fraud case, has condemned what he described as prejudicial reports on the trial. Abebe, of Joje Fertility Centre Limited, is being prosecuted by the Inspector General of Police, IGP. Omorogbe, founding partner at Deji Adeyanju & Partners, in a […] ‘Allow judicial process run its course’ – Lawyer faults reports on medical doctor’s trial
Approximately $3.3 billion is expected to be bet on the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments with U.S. sportsbooks, a slight year-over-year increase, according to a gaming association's estimates.
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, not to rejoice over those decamping to the party. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele made it known that the decampees will be the ones to destroy the ruling […] ‘Decampees’ll destroy your party, don’t rejoice yet’ – Primate Ayodele warns APC leadership
The Obidient Movement has criticised recent comments by former senator Dino Melaye regarding the presidential ambition of Peter Obi, describing the remarks as a misinterpretation of Nigeria’s political reality. In a statement on Friday, the group said while it acknowledged Melaye’s description of Obi as a “fantastic Nigerian” and a “great man,” it strongly disagreed […] Obidient Movement knocks Dino Melaye over claims on Peter Obi’s presidential bid
Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut. Mojtaba Khamenei also said they will look to open other fronts in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks during his first public comments since succeeding his father. Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on who comes out victorious in this war. (Source: Bloomberg)
Transportation costs are slightly higher for UAE food supply but it isn’t being passed on to the consumers. That’s according to Spinneys CEO Sunil Kumar who spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche & pointed out that stockpiling which they saw in the beginning of the conflict from customers has now died down. (Source: Bloomberg)
Werder Bremen defender, Felix Agu has returned to training after spending around one month on the sidelines due to an adductor injury, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international has struggled with injuries this season. Agu missed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after undergoing surgery around October last year. According to German news outlet, Deichstube, […] Bundesliga: Agu returns to Werder Bremen training after injury layoff
Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more read more Marriott records robust growth across EMEA in 2025
Woodhall Capital, a leading African investment and financial advisory firm, hosted a dinner reception on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at its global headquarters, The Oak, at Ikoyi Crescent, in honour…
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