APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS CONVICTION OF PHILEMON GORA OVER ₦14BN FRAUD
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026. The Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction of Philemon Ibrahim Gora for fraud involving over ₦14 billion. Gora was prosecuted by the Economic and…
IRAN, CHINA TARGET US DOLLAR HEGEMONY AMID STRAIT OF HORMUZ TENSIONS
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 With the US-Israel war on Iran temporarily paused, Iran and China are working to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in global trade,…
EFCC ARRESTS WOMAN FOR ALLEGED NAIRA MUTILATION IN MAIDUGURI
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026 The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a woman, Fatima Muhammed, over alleged mutilation of the Nigerian currency.…
EXCLUSIVE: FBI WARNED OF PERSISTENT IRANIAN THREAT TO US AS WHITE HOUSE DOWNPLAYED RISK
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 A March 20 FBI and federal intelligence report warned U.S. law enforcement of an elevated threat from the Iranian government against U.S. military personnel,…
NCTRN HAILS DR CHURCHILL ETUK ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PHILANTHROPY
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026 The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) has commended renowned businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Churchill Etuk, for his outstanding contributions to community development…
BILLIONAIRE BILL ACKMAN MAKES $64B BID FOR UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 Billionaire investor, Bill Ackman, through his Pershing Square investment firm, has proposed a $64 billion takeover of Universal Music Group (UMG), offering €30.40 ($35)…
AKWA IBOM POLICE ARREST SEVEN, RECOVER FIREARMS IN RAID ON CRIMINAL HIDEOUTS DISGUISED AS CHURCH
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026 The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested seven suspects, recovered firearms and other incriminating items during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout, disguised…
ISRAEL BACKS US-IRAN CEASEFIRE, EXCLUDES LEBANON
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that Israel supports the United States’ decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks. However, the…
TINUBU TO INAUGURATE KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN LAGOS
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate several major infrastructure and public service projects across Lagos State as part of efforts to strengthen urban…
PANAMA APPROVES 1ST QUANTUM TO PROCESS STOCKPILED ORE AT COBRE PANAMA
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 Panama’s government has granted Canada’s First Quantum Minerals permission to remove, process, and export stockpiled material at its closed Cobre Panama mine, one of…


