By Henry Ojelu Africa’s renewed campaign for reparations over slavery and colonialism is facing fresh resistance from British politicians, with the UK’s right-wing Reform UK party proposing visa restrictions for citizens of countries seeking compensation from Britain. The proposal has sparked criticism from African and Caribbean leaders at a time when the African Union, AU, […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a comprehensive verification exercise in the Delta State civil service as part of efforts to review payroll and personnel records. The exercise, which began in Asaba, was disclosed on Monday by the State Head of Service, Dr. Mininim […]

Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure.

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The High Court of Justice, Kebbi State, sitting in Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, on Monday adjourned the trial of a nurse, Hannatu James, who is standing trial over the alleged death of two minors at Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru. The case was adjourned to July 13, […]

According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives to cordon off and secure the area.