PRES. TRUMP AWARDED INAUGURAL FIFA PEACE PRIZE AT WORLD CUP DRAW IN WASHINGTON . (PHOTOS).

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 President Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw in Washington  Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected “in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world”. “This is your prize, this is your peace prize,” Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. “There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go.”   FIFA says the prize is for “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”.  Accepting the award, Trump called it “one of the great honours of my life”, before claiming to have “saved millions and millions of lives – the Congo is an example, over 10 million people killed and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly. India and Pakistan, so many diffe...

SENATE ADVANCES PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL 2025 TO STREAMLINE ASSET RECOVERY. (PHOTO).


 Senate Advances Proceeds of Crime Bill 2025 to Streamline Asset Recovery


The Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill 2025 has passed its second reading in the Senate, aiming to amend the existing Proceeds of Crime Act 2022 to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing assets recovered from illegal activities.


Sponsored by Senator Idiat Adebule (Lagos West), the bill proposes establishing a central agency to oversee the management and disposal of recovered assets, a role currently fragmented across 18 government agencies. During the debate, Adebule highlighted that the current system’s overlapping responsibilities have led to inefficiencies, mismanagement, and potential corruption. “The lack of coordination and standardized procedures among the agencies has made asset recovery opaque and unaccountable,” she stated, emphasizing the need for an independent body to streamline processes and curb leakages.


The bill sparked mixed reactions among senators. Senator Sani Musa expressed partial support, advocating for stronger oversight but cautioning against creating a new agency. Senator Emmanuel Udende opposed the bill, arguing that agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are already equipped to handle recovered assets and warning against expanding government bodies. However, Senator Isah Jibrin strongly backed the proposal, stating, “There are leakages by agencies that recover these assets, and we need to block them through an independent agency.”


Despite the polarized views, the bill successfully passed its second reading and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Human Rights and Legal Matters for further review. The committee is expected to report back within four weeks.

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