Tinubu Directs EFCC To Lift Freeze On Osun Govt Accounts Days Ahead Of Election
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately vacate a court order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. Tinubu described the timing of the action as inappropriate and capable of undermining public confidence in the integrity of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. […]
Diomande Becomes Africa’s Most Expensive Player After Sealing Real Madrid Move
Yan Diomande has become the most expensive African footballer in history after completing his move from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid. Real Madrid officially announced the signing on Thursday afternoon, with the Ivorian putting pen to a seven-year deal running until June 30, 2033. Leipzig will receive an initial fee of 125 million euros, with […]
Military Tracks Down High-Ranking ISIS, ISWAP Leaders In Lake Chad Region
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The military has revealed that it has identified several senior commanders of ISIS and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) operating in the Lake Chad region of northern Borno State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Maiduguri, the Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), […]
ADC House Of Reps Ticket: Bright Campaign Jettisons Alleged Candidate Substitution, Seeks INEC Clarification
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Bright Campaign Organisation has rejected what it described as the unlawful substitution of its candidate for the forthcoming House of Representatives election, maintaining that Egharevba Bright Osakpamwan remains the duly nominated candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Thursday by its […]
Osun Poll: EFCC Insists It Has Authority To Freeze Accounts For 72 Hours Without Court Order
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to place a temporary restriction on an Osun State Government account, maintaining that it does not need a court order to freeze an account for up to 72 hours. The Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, said the action was […]
Osun Government Debunks N11bn Looting Allegation, Alleges Unfair EFCC Probe
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Osun State Government has strongly rejected allegations that N11 billion was looted from its treasury, accusing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using the claims to justify what it described as the illegal freezing of the state’s bank accounts. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Commissioner for […]
58th Birthday: Public Reactions Highlight Confidence In Bianca Ojukwu’s Leadership
Expressions of confidence in the leadership of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, dominated birthday tributes from supporters on Wednesday, with many praising her diplomatic efforts, humane disposition and commitment to public service.
Police Raid South Korea FA Over World Cup Coach Appointment Probe
South Korean police have raided the headquarters of the Korea Football Association as part of an investigation into the appointment of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo following the country’s disappointing performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Truth Live News gathered that the raid was carried out on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as investigators […]
UK Regulator Fines OTHM £25,000 Over Malpractice Handling Failures
The United Kingdom’s qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has fined awarding organisation OTHM Qualifications £25,000 after uncovering what it described as serious and repeated failures in the handling of malpractice allegations involving colleges and training providers. Truth Live News gathered that Ofqual announced the sanction in a statement issued on Thursday, August 6, 2026, stating that the […]
Babajide Shines as Super Falcons Rout Egypt to Reach WAFCON Quarter Finals
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals with a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match at the Rabat Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night. Rinsola Babajide starred as Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 21st minute before Gift Monday doubled Nigeria’s lead […]