The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has convicted over 50 persons for currency racketeering and dollarisation of the Nigerian economy in 2024. Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Monday in Abuja, while …
We’ve convicted 50 over currency racketeering, dollarisation in 2024 – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has convicted over 50 persons for currency racketeering and dollarisation of the Nigerian economy in 2024. Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Monday in Abuja, while …
German opposition confident of mid-February election date
The German opposition is increasingly confident that new elections will be held in mid-February, following the collapse of the previous three-way coalition government. Carsten Linnemann, deputy leader of the centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU), said…
Israeli defence minister: No ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
New Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ruled out a ceasefire deal with Lebanon’s pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia, contradicting media reports that a pause in fighting could be imminent after more than a year. “In Lebanon there will be no ceasefire …
Germany set for early elections on February 23
Germany is set to head to the polls on February 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left coalition, dpa learns in Berlin.
Zverev: 25% of my lungs weren’t working after pneumonia
World number two Alexander Zverev said that 25% of lungs weren’t working after having pneumonia in late September. “I ended up in hospital before the Laver Cup when I had a fever of 40 degrees Celsius for three days in a row and at some point I felt li…
Jake Paul reveals text messages from ‘scared’ mum ahead of controversial Mike Tyson boxing fight
Jake Paul has admitted his mother is ‘scared’ and can’t even watch footage of Mike Tyson training ahead of their blockbuster boxing fight on Friday night. The two Americans will lock horns at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, months after they’d originally in…
Jake Paul reveals text messages from ‘scared’ mum ahead of controversial Mike Tyson boxing fight
Jake Paul has admitted his mother is ‘scared’ and can’t even watch footage of Mike Tyson training ahead of their blockbuster boxing fight on Friday night. The two Americans will lock horns at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, months after they’d originally in…
This is what film awards and festivals mean for emerging filmmakers in Nigeria
There is power in recognition and it means a lot to budding filmmakers to be seen and heard. As we still relish in the moments from the just-concluded African Film Festival, we are exploring the impact of African Film Awards on the careers of young fil…
As Bitcoin Nears $90K, These BTC-Linked Stocks, Including MSTR And Coinbase, Surge In Tuesday Pre-Market
Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) impressive rally, nearing $90,000, is propelling stocks associated with the cryptocurrency to notable pre-market gains on Tuesday. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $88,597.72. According to Benzinga Pro, MARA Holdin…