Court Jails Ex-SNP Boss Murrell Over £400k Embezzlement
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive, Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. The 61-year-old showed little reaction as Judge Lord Young handed down the sentence, describing Murrell’s actions as a “significant breach of trust.” […]
Agama, Rwanda Signs Deal to Boost African Market Integration
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for deeper integration of African capital markets, urging countries across the continent to strengthen collaboration, drive cross-border investments, and unlock Africa’s economic potential through a unified financial ecosystem. He made the call came as SEC Nigeria and Rwanda’s Capital […]
Assessing 10th National Assembly: Achievements, Challenges, Road Ahead
By Jumoke Abubakar When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 13, 2023, Nigerians expected a legislature that would not only make laws but also respond to the pressing realities of economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and demands for good governance. Two years into its tenure, the Assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and […]
Yamal, Salah Headline World Cup Drama
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lamine Yamal announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage with his first tournament goal as Spain cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a historic 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand to strengthen the Pharaohs’ hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. Spain responded […]
NCC, CAC Tighten Control Over Telecom Ownership Changes
By Oluwakemi kindness The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have introduced stricter regulations governing ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. Under the new directive, any transfer of ownership involving ten percent or more of the shares in a licensed telecommunications company must first receive a Letter of No […]
Court Remands Sowore In Kuje Prison Pending Hearing
By Zainab Bakare The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order after Sowore appeared before the court following […]
Nigeria Female YellowGreens Win Kwibuka T20I Bronze Medal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in a thrilling third-place playoff at the Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. After a challenging run leading into the playoff, the Nigerian side produced one of […]
Pope Leo XIV Warns of ‘Bureaucratisation of Solidarity’ Hindering Global Aid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV on Monday criticized what he described as the growing “bureaucratization of solidarity,” saying it is slowing down humanitarian aid to the world’s hungry while weapons continue to move freely and fuel conflicts. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the Pope […]
South Korea Jails Ex-Minister 25 Years Over Martial Law
By Oluwakemi Kindness A South Korean court has sentenced former Justice Minister, Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2024 martial law crisis linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court found Park guilty of insurrection, saying he played a key role in supporting the controversial […]
China Restricts Exports to 10 US Firms Over Washington’s Blacklist
By Oluwakemi Kindness China has imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S companies involved in defence and rare earths mining, escalating tensions with Washington over trade and national security issues. The move comes after the United States added 80 Chinese companies and subsidiaries to a blacklist, alleging links to China’s military. The list includes major firms […]