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  Bank Flags Malami’s Transactions as Court Hears Fresh Details in Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering Trial Fresh revelations emerged at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday as a prosecution witness disclosed that a commercial bank filed suspicious transaction reports linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, during an ongoing money laundering trial. The witness, identified as a compliance officer with Zenith Bank, testified before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik that the bank flagged several transactions associated with accounts connected to Malami and submitted reports in line with Nigeria’s financial compliance regulations. According to court proceedings, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating alleged financial irregularities involving approximately N8.7 billion. Malami, alongside members of his family, has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution witness explained that banks are legally...

  Manchester City Keep Title Hopes Alive With Dominant Win Over Crystal Palace Manchester City delivered a composed and clinical performance at the Etihad Stadium as they defeated Crystal Palace 3–0 in a crucial Premier League clash on Wednesday night. The victory keeps Pep Guardiola’s side firmly in the title race, moving them within touching distance of the league leaders with only a few matches remaining this season. Despite rotating several key players, City controlled the game with confidence and quality throughout the encounter. Phil Foden was at the heart of Manchester City’s attacking play, using his creativity and movement to trouble the Crystal Palace defence repeatedly. After a tense opening period in which Palace showed signs of attacking intent, City gradually found their rhythm and took control of possession. The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when a clever attacking move allowed Antoine Semenyo to calmly finish and hand the hosts a deserved lead. Manchester Cit...

  Nollywood Mourns as Actor Alex Ekubo Dies at 40 The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40. The shocking news began circulating on Tuesday and has since sparked an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues, and public figures across the country. According to reports, the actor’s death was confirmed by several of his colleagues in the film industry, including actress Funke Akindele and actor Bolanle Ninalowo, who shared emotional tributes on social media. Fellow actor Godwin Nnadiekwe also expressed heartbreak over the loss, describing Ekubo as “a rare soul.” Reports from multiple Nigerian media outlets claim that the actor had been privately battling cancer for some time before his death. Although his family had not released an official statement at the time of reporting, tributes continued to flood social media as fans reacted to the tragic development. Born in 1986, Alex E...