COURT ADJOURNS EL-RUFAI, SIX OTHERS' #8.68 BILLION FRAUD CASE TO DECEMBER 8.(PHOTO).

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COURT ADJOURNS EL-RUFAI, SIX OTHERS' #8.68 BILLION FRAUD CASE TO DECEMBER 8 The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and six others over alleged corruption and money laundering involving an ₦8.68 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance contract to December 8, 2026, following changes in the legal teams representing the prosecution and the first defendant. A statement by Head Media and Public Communications(ICPC), Okor Odey says the matter instituted by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), came up before Honourable Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, where the newly appointed prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Muktar, announced his appearance and informed the court of a change in the prosecution team. Muktar consequently sought an adjournment to enable him to study the case file, review previous proceedings, and familiar...

BOSTON SECURES NEARLY $47 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP . (PHOTO).


 Boston secures nearly $47 million in federal funding for 2026 FIFA World Cup 

   

 Boston has been awarded nearly $47 million in federal funding to support its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is one of 11 U.S. locations to receive a portion of the $625 million allocated to enhance public safety and operational planning for the international tournament.

The funding will help cover expenses for Boston’s fan festival and the seven World Cup matches scheduled at Gillette Stadium, which are expected to attract around 2 million attendees. The announcement follows a recent agreement between Patriots owner Bob Kraft, the Boston Host Committee, and Foxborough town officials on financing for the games. Foxborough also approved the necessary event license this week. “This is a defining global moment for Massachusetts, and we're committed to delivering a world-class event that will drive lasting economic and cultural impact across the region,” said Mike Loynd, CEO of the Boston Host Committee.


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