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House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as Republicans hope to pass stopgap spending billThe US House is back after a five-week recess. And this week, Republicans are focused a key legislative agenda item: passing a stopgap spending bill to stave off a possible government shutdown.Currently, funding is guaranteed through 30 September, but after a year marked by record-breaking shutdowns, GOP House speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to advance a bill that would extend funding spending at its current levels until after the November midterms.Johnson is expected to put a vote on the House floor this week, using a fast-track procedure…

Russia’s finance minister made a surprise appearance at a gathering of top global economic policymakers on Monday after a prolonged absence, an invitation that was extended by the Trump administration but drew rebukes and protests from European officials committed to isolating Moscow for its war against Ukraine.The summit of finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 nations, in the mountain town of Asheville, was billed by the Treasury Department as a chance to find global cooperation on new economic punishments for Iran and new strategies to boost growth at a time of stubbornly high inflation and rising…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered N1.233 trillion and $684.48 million between October 2023 and July 2026, while securing 10,872 convictions as it intensified its enforcement campaign under Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the anti-graft agency. It further disclosed that  recoveries are funding government, restitution, education loans and consumer credit as enforcement expands into cybercrime, money laundering and virtual assets The Commission said the recoveries, spread across 16 currencies, were part of a strategy to convert the proceeds of anti-corruption enforcement into fiscal resources, restitution for victims, social investment and other forms of economic value. Olukoyede…

This summer, every meal feels like a risk.Just as the US is recovering from a major cyclospora outbreak stemming from tainted iceberg lettuce, salmonella has turned up in jalapeños, eggs, and even dog food. The jalapeño-related outbreak is now responsible for at least 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations in more than two dozen states. Meanwhile, a dual-pathogen outbreak of E. coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has affected 55 people across 15 states.But is it just your overactive imagination that these outbreaks are worse than normal?To answer that, WIRED tallied up publicly available numbers from the Food and Drug…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The G100 has proposed a Government of National Competence anchored on a single four-year transition term, as part of a broader framework for cooperation among Nigeria’s opposition political parties. This was contained in opening remarks delivered on behalf of the G100 by Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman at the Summit of Nigeria’s Opposition Political Parties held Monday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, and attended by representatives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP), alongside their…

Earlier today I set you the following puzzles. Here they are again with the solutions.A fish is swimming in a tank that is two metres high, one metre across and one metre deep. The image below shows one path it swam.Here is the same path shown from the front, the right side and the top.I gave two examples of a front and side view, and asked you to draw the top view of the shortest path that results in those views.1. SolutionStart off by looking at the cross section defined by the vertical line of the 1. The diagonal of…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has dismissed suggestions of a good relationship between his club and Chelsea, saying the Premier League rivals only do business together for money and players. Emery made the comments after Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez completed his move from Villa to Chelsea, becoming the latest player involved in a growing transfer relationship between the two clubs. “Good relations?” Emery said, as quoted by the BBC. “They want to kill us and we want to kill them!” The Villa boss added: “We have good players and we can sign one player off them, it’s…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Briar University is getting dressed for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is bringing Prime Video’s breakout romance series “Off Campus” into costume aisles this fall, launching an officially licensed collection inspired by some of the show’s most recognizable looks. The lineup lets fans dress like they’ve stepped onto the fictional college campus, with Briar U hockey jerseys and varsity jackets alongside more character-specific pieces. Among them are the bunny costume worn by Wesley at the duo birthday party and the dress…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered N1.23 trillion and $684.48 million in proceeds of crime between October 2023 and July 2026, the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has said. Mr Olukoyede made this disclosure on Monday during a media briefing with journalists in Abuja. He explained that out of recovered proceeds, N397.26 billion was recovered directly for the federal government. The remaining N836.35 billion went to individuals, companies, government agencies and other beneficiaries. The report covered 34-month under the leadership of Mr Olukoyede, comprising the commission’s investigations, prosecutions, convictions, asset recovery and institutional reforms since he took over as…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with City after the Premier League champions agreed to pay an initial £32 million, with a further £2.2 million available in add-ons, BBC Sport reports. Allan joins as a direct replacement for compatriot Savio, who left City for Tottenham Hotspur in a £75 million deal last week. The right-sided winger made 96 appearances for Palmeiras across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists after progressing through the…