US-China Relationship Most Consequential — Blinken In a significant diplomatic move, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has earlier today noted the importance of the US-China relationship, dubbing it “the most consequential relationship” globally. Speaking at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, Blinken stressed the necessity of face-to-face diplomacy to navigate differences and…
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika Arrested in N8 Billion Fraud Probe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Hadi Sirika, the former Minister of Aviation, in connection with an N8.07 billion money laundering investigation. Sirika was taken into custody as he arrived at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command at approximately 1:00 pm…
Yahaya Bello Withdrew $720,000 for His Child’s School Fee — EFCC Accuses The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, of improperly transferring $720,000 from state funds to a currency exchange service for personal use, Excel Magazine International reports. According to Olukoyede, the…
Man Self-Immolates Outside Trump Trial Venue in Manhattan A man ignited himself outside the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is underway, according to police. Excel Magazine International learnt that the incident occurred as the former president was inside the building for jury selection. Identified as 37-year-old Maxwell Azzarello of Florida, the man reportedly…
BREAKING:Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon In an inspiring display of endurance and strategic prowess, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has officially surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon, Excel Magazine International reports. Onakoya reached the 57-hour mark, eclipsing the previous record of 56 hours and 9…
Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Receives Davido’s Support at Times Square Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, known as Davido, has demonstrated his support for chess master, Tunde Onakoya’s quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Davido joined other supporters at Times Square in New York City to cheer on Onakoya. A post…
Federal Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello Amid EFCC Crackdown A Federal High Court in Abuja, has Wednesday granted an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) request to issue an arrest warrant for former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The decision follows an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC, leading to a…
Dubai Airport Faces Unprecedented Disruption as Deadly Floods Sweep Gulf Region Heavy rains have caused severe flooding across the Gulf states, resulting in at least 20 persons killed and significant disruptions at Dubai International Airport, the world’s second-busiest air hub, gathered Excel Magazine International. This medium further learnt that the Dubai International Airport is grappling…
Gutierrez-Reed Earns 18-Month in Prison Over Fatal Movie Set Shooting Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on the film set of “Rust,” has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after a gun she loaded killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Excel Magazine International reports. Recall that the tragic incident occurred during a rehearsal in New Mexico in…
BREAKING: Court Sends Bobrisky to 6-Month in Prison Federal High Court Judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro, has sentenced popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, to six months’ imprisonment without the option of a fine. The judgement was delivered this morning, April 12. Excel Magazine International recalls that on April 5th, the Economic and Financial…