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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed against the FCT High Court’s judgement holding it liable and awarding N10 million damages against it for defaming a former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye. It also applied for a stay of execution to halt the enforcement of judgement pending the determination of its appeal. According to a statement by EFCC’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, the commission filed the notice of appeal on Friday at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The commission filed the appeal on 11 grounds of appeal and presented four prayers. “The…

Key eventsThe renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the strait of Hormuz, whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said after the incident that “the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region,” according to state news agency IRNA.CENTCOM countered on X that the strait was “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit.”It said US forces were “positioned and prepared to ensure” freedom of navigation, adding: “Iran does not control the strait. Traffic…

NewsFeedThe Israeli military has released video showing huge explosions and detonations in villages in southern Lebanon. Israel says they were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and tunnels. Meanwhile a US military delegation has met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss Israel’s planned withdrawal from a ‘pilot zone’ in occupied territory.Published On 12 Jul 202612 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Adedayo Akinwale in AbujaAs part of its commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions and creating lasting value for its clients and partners, Goldenbridge Asset Management Company Limited has commissioned a new branch office at the National Assembly Complex in the Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olufemi Oduntan said the move was aimed at bringing the firm’s services closer to the members and staff of the National Assembly. He described the new branch as a reflection of the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions and creating lasting value for its clients and partners.The branch which…

When Mark Zuckerberg walked into a Los Angeles courtroom on 18 February flanked by an entourage bedecked in Meta Ray-Bans, some people laughed. If this was an attempt at product placement for the company’s newest range of smart glasses, it was jarringly ill-judged: Zuckerberg was about to testify before a jury in a landmark lawsuit that sought to prove that Instagram and YouTube are addictive by design, and he had passed a throng of bereaved parents on his way into the courthouse. But the prosecution team, led by Mark Lanier, were not laughing.This was a serious trial. For the first…

As rights advocates decry the detention of United States Congressman Ro Khanna by armed Israeli settlers, Israel and its allies are launching political attacks to discredit the progressive legislator.Israeli officials have already ruled out apologising to Khanna or holding the settlers accountable. Instead, several have gone on the offensive against the congressman.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listKhanna said he was travelling to a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday when armed settlers stopped his van for 20 minutes. The settlers were later joined by Israeli soldiers who continued to block the road.The whole ordeal lasted…

France defender Ibrahima Konate has brushed aside Lamine Yamal’s bold pre-match comments as the reigning European champions prepare to face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. The highly anticipated clash pits two of the tournament’s standout teams against each other, with Spain aiming to continue their recent dominance over Les Bleus. Yamal, speaking after Spain’s victory over Belgium, expressed complete confidence ahead of the showdown, insisting France—not Spain—should be worried. “If anyone should be afraid, it’s them—we’ve eliminated them. We are two great teams, for me the two best, but we have absolutely no fear. Since…

Sacha Baron Cohen‘s alter ego Ali G is back, and this time he’s at the 2026 Wimbledon finals. On Sunday, Ali G posted a video on a newly created Instagram account. “Iz here at the men’s singles in Wimbledon, which actually, despite its name, ain’t a party for Gaylords. It’s like the World Cup of something called tennis, which is like a crap version of ping pong. Them say that tennis is better played on grass, which is why I intend to sell as much of it while iz here. So if you want some herbal remedies, me got anything…

South African government’s recent sarcastic request for Nigeria to identify locations in the country that were used as “drug dens” by fleeing Nigerians is a mockery of international diplomacy and an apparent indication of a subtle backing of the xenophobic attacks by the country’s lawless youths, Ejiofor Alike reports The recent comments by the South Africa’s minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, against Nigeria have again confirmed what many perceive as Nigeria’s rising global status as the butt of the joke among the comity of nations.   Nigeria was once a highly respected and feared ‘Giant of Africa’ that enjoyed respect globally and…

Uruguay has appointed legendary former striker Diego Forlan as interim head coach of the national team following Marcelo Bielsa’s resignation after La Celeste’s disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Uruguayan Football Association announced the appointment on Sunday, ushering in a new era for the national team after a campaign that fell well short of expectations. Forlan, 47, takes charge at a difficult moment as Uruguay looks to recover from one of its poorest World Cup performances in recent history. Uruguay finished third in its group with just two points, ending behind Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi…