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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that corrupt politicians are now hiding stolen public funds in cryptocurrencies to evade probes. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made the allegation during an AU Anti-Corruption Day event on Thursday in Ibadan. Represented by the Commission’s Acting Zonal Director in its Ibadan office, Hajiya

London and Paris unveiled a “pilot” programme on Thursday to return to France some of the migrants arriving in the UK on small boats across the Channel, as President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his state visit. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deal, hammered out during the French leader’s three-day visit, “groundbreaking” and capable of

  US actor William Reeve attends the world premiere of “Superman” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)   A rebooted Superman is flying into cinemas around the world this week, with critics mostly positive about the latest version of the caped hero who

Abeje C. Egwa, the immediate past State Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, has resigned her membership from the party, citing unresolved internal crises and divisions. In her resignation letter dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Okete Ward, Otukpo, Egwa pointed to the party’s prolonged

The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for 8.58 million euros ($10 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris on Thursday, smashing previous price records for a handbag. The modern design classic, owned by a Paris-based handbag collector, sparked a telephone bidding war up to seven million

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu Agabi, SAN, has alleged that in Nigeria, criminals often go unprosecuted while the innocent are frequently dragged through prolonged legal ordeals. Agabi made the allegation on Thursday in Abuja, at the presentation of a book, ‘OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Nigerian Oil