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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 12 individuals for naira mutilation and abuse before Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State.The EFCC, in a statement via its X handle, said the convicts were prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the commission for tampering with the naira during a social event.The agency gave the names of those convicted as Abimbola Dolapo, Ufuoma Okotie, Samuel Kingsley, Rasaki Ayomide, Ekpmamuku Oghenekewvwe, Abraham Eriata, Favour Onowighose, Karaki Emmanuel Ejioghene, Simeon Sabastine, Valetine Chikeze, Omoyibo Destiny Prince and Akenuwa Clinton Osamudiamen.According to the anti-graft agency, the convicts sprayed naira notes while dancing at a birthday party...

The Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 is set to return from August 3 to August 8, promising its biggest and most ambitious edition yet with six days of arts, culture, entertainment, and international collaboration across Bradford, United Kingdom.Supported by Arts Council England through public funding from the National Lottery, this year's festival is inspired by the theme "Nkosoo," a Ghanaian word meaning "advancement" and "progress." The programme aims to celebrate the richness, diversity, and innovation of African arts and culture while promoting cultural exchange and community engagement.The six-day event will bring together artists, filmmakers, performers, academics, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders from across Africa, the diaspora, and the United Ki...

Residents of Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have been thrown into panic after gunmen k!lled four persons, including the Commander of the Organised Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC).The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The deceased OSPAC operative, identified Ozoemela Stephen Wokocha, popularly known as Boski, was said to be the Commander of the OSPAC Omoku Unit.Three women were also reportedly k!lled in the attack, while two other persons sustained severe injuries and are receiving treatment at a hospital.The circumstances surrounding the attack remained sketchy as of press time, with security agencies yet to issue an official statement on the incident.A resident, who spoke with Nigerian Tribune on...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has appealed for peace and unity as the August 15, governorship election in Osun State draws near.This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Media Officer at the Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare.The Ooni, represented by the Lowa Adimula of Ifeland, Oba Adekola Adeyeye, made the appeal when the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, the party’s governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, and other party leaders visited him.The Ooni reaffirmed his commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence irrespective of political affiliations, describing Ile-Ife as the spiritual and historical cradle of the Yoruba race.He stressed...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the National Council on Climate Change have agreed to deepen collaboration on climate services, climate data management and national climate resilience initiatives through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the agency on Wednesday following a courtesy visit by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Charles Anosike, to the Director-General of the NCCC Secretariat, Tenioye Majekodunmi, on Tuesday.During the meeting, Anosike said NiMet remained the custodian of Nigeria’s long-term meteorological records, providing the baseline atmospheric data required for climate trend analysis, climate risk assessment and the development of reliable climate projections.He stressed the...