The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 37-year-old company representative, Kofoworola Kolawole, over an alleged fraud involving N993,247,796.70 in Ilorin, Kwara State. Kolawole was taken into custody following a petition filed by Predictus Remit Limited, a subsidiary of Fairmoney Microfinance Bank, over the controversial transaction. According to the EFCC, the suspect is being investigated for allegedly conspiring with two company directors […]

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has formally recognised the faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a development that marks a major turn in the party’s leadership crisis. INEC updated the PDP leadership on its official website, listing Abdulrahman Mohammed as the party’s National Chairman. Mohammed emerged alongside other members of […]

  Israel and Iran exchanged fresh missile fire on Monday, heightening fears of a wider Middle East conflict and sending global oil prices sharply higher. Concerns intensified over possible direct United States military involvement, especially after reports suggested Washington may be considering a ground operation targeting Iran’s Gulf islands. Iran also launched new strikes on a water desalination facility in Kuwait, following attacks over the weekend on its own electrical […]

  The Spanish government and the Catholic Church have signed an agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy in cases that can no longer be pursued in court. The agreement comes ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s scheduled visit to Spain from June 6 to 12, which will be the first papal visit to the country since 2011. Justice Minister Felix Bolanos said the arrangement is intended to support […]