UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump in criticising Britain’s decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, warning that the move poses a serious threat to national and allied security. Badenoch described the agreement as “complete self-sabotage,” arguing that paying to hand over strategic territory...
Pan-African rating agency Agusto & Co. has upgraded the ratings of Wema Bank to “A-” from “Bbb+” with a stable outlook. According to a statement on Thursday, the rating, which became effective on June 17, reflected the improving business risk profile of the lender. In the rating report, Agusto & Co. said, “Wema Bank’s profitability has shown marked...
A detailed investigation has uncovered a sprawling network of 20 Nigerian nationals and three foreign associates believed to be involved in financing Boko Haram through complex financial operations, cash movements, and cross-border transfers. The network includes businessmen, bureau-de-change operators, public officials, and international partners with direct or indirect links to convicted...
Deeper Life Bible Church Accuses Lagos Agencies of Unlawful Demolitions Deeper Life Bible Church has accused several Lagos State government agencies of unlawfully demolishing its properties, alleging systematic harassment and religious discrimination. In a statement issued Thursday by its legal counsel, Nojim Tairu & Co., the church described a “pattern of hostility” from state...
Prince Adewale (POV) I like her. The thought came uninvited, bold and unsettling. She has a beautiful face soft but not weak. A quiet confidence in the way she carries herself. Even her silence speaks. And her shape… I caught myself noticing it before I could stop. I frowned. All these good compliments… for a palace maid... “Adewale,” I muttered under my...
