Latest news: Top headlines for Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Start Your Day Right with Topnaija’s Morning Roundup. Get the latest news headlines from Nigerian newspapers for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, exclusively on www.topnaija.ng Stay informed with the latest in local and global news.

Lagos resident alleges fraudulent activities against African Alliance Insurance

Lagos State resident, Fawunmi Mojeed, has accused African Alliance Insurance of refusing to release his N350,000 investment four months after its maturity. This is the first alleged African Alliance Insurance scam.

Mojeed informed FIJ that he began his monthly investment with African Alliance in March 2019, encouraged by a friend’s recommendation of the company’s plans. Read more here.

Emefiele: Again, Court gets on former CBN governor’s case

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.426 million linked to the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Ayokunle Faji delivered the verdict on Tuesday, ruling that the funds be handed over to the Federal Government.

This ruling came in response to an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC disclosed that of the $26,555,000 received by Donatus Limited, $1,426,175.14 remained in the account, which the agency sought to forfeit. According to the EFCC, these funds are the proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Emefiele and his associates. Read more here.

US leads global LNG export market in 2023, surpassing Australia, Qatar, Nigeria

In 2023, the United States emerged as the world’s largest LNG producer and exporter, with a record 84.53 million tonnes (MT) of LNG exports.

This placed the US ahead of Australia, which exported 79.56 MT, Qatar with 78.22 MT, and Russia with 31.36 MT. Read more here.

After-party yawns: Davido, Chioma leave nothing wasted

There is never a celebrity wedding without an after-party, and Afrobeats artiste, Davido shared lots of moments with his wife, Chioma and his celebrity colleagues on the occasion. But it was his fourth outfit with his wife, Chioma Avril Rowland that draws attention.

Davido and Chioma’s wedding day culminated in a spectacular after-party, marking the end of their extravagant celebrations in style. The newlyweds made a grand entrance in their fourth outfit change of the day, showcasing their flair for fashion and setting the tone for a night to remember. Read more here.

Fans creating ‘unusual atmosphere’ for us — Southgate laments

The pressure isn’t leaving Gareth Southgate any time soon, and now, he is turning it on the travelling fans.

In Cologne, England secured the top spot in Group C and remained unbeaten following a lackluster 0-0 draw against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 group stages. Despite the result, the atmosphere was anything but celebratory, as traveling fans expressed their dissatisfaction in unusual ways. Read more here.

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