Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of $7 million discovered in a vault at Providus Bank to the Federal Government. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, followed an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the funds were
As thousands of faithful Muslims continue to journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah to perform Umrah, Saudi authorities and religious bodies have issued fresh advisories urging all pilgrims—referred to with honour as Guests of Allah—to abide by essential guidelines that ensure their pilgrimage is carried out with ease, dignity, and spiritual fulfilment.
In a significant development that could reshape security dynamics in the Middle East, several Arab countries have reportedly initiated efforts to form a joint military coalition aimed at countering what they describe as increasing Israeli aggression in the region. This move comes amid escalating tensions following a series of military confrontations and heightened political rhetoric
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel underlined his rising stature on the global stage with an impressive performance on Monday, winning his heat in the men’s 400m hurdles to secure a place in the semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 21-year-old clocked 48.37 seconds, combining speed, control and technical precision to dominate his race. Nathaniel’s
The UEFA Champions League returns this week with fireworks guaranteed as Europe’s biggest club competition begins its new league-phase format. Over the next three nights, fans will be treated to 18 thrilling encounters across the continent, from Spain to England and Italy to Turkey. This season’s opening matches are not ordinary, they bring back memories
In what appears to be a renewed chapter in diplomatic and economic engagement, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Arif Dousa, has expressed optimism over strengthening ties with the State of Qatar. Speaking in an exclusive interview during his official visit to Doha, the Swedish minister highlighted promising opportunities for expanded
Nigeria’s sprint queen, Tobi Amusan, claimed the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, narrowly missing out on retaining her crown. The 2022 world champion and world record holder clocked 12.29 seconds, finishing just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stormed to a stunning victory in 12.24
Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, offering some relief to households struggling with high living costs. The latest figures released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that headline inflation dropped to 20.12 percent, down from 21.88 percent in July. This represents a 1.76 percentage point
In a fresh development within the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi has been appointed as the new Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Police Command. The announcement was made public by his predecessor, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the transition via his official communication channels earlier
In a move that has sent ripples across diplomatic circles, former United States President Donald Trump has publicly stated that Israel will not carry out any further military actions against the Gulf nation of Qatar. This assurance follows a recent attack widely attributed to Israeli forces, which President Trump referred to as both the “first
