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Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts
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Nigerian Ex-Oil Minister Denies Bribery Charges in London Trial

Nigerian Ex-Oil Minister Denies Bribery Charges in London Trial

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, is facing bribery charges in a London court. She is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for government contracts, including benefiting from luxury homes, private jets, and shopping sprees. Prosecutors allege she received cash and other benefits while serving as minister from 2010 to 2015. Alison-Madueke denies the charges, stating she did not abuse her office and did not seek or accept bribes. Her brother and a Nigerian oil company owner are also facing related charges. The trial is examining the logistics and financial dealings of her work trips, which she claims were handled by the Nigerian National Petroleum Co.
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SpaceX Investor Dispute Heads to Delaware Supreme Court Amid IPO Preparations

SpaceX Investor Dispute Heads to Delaware Supreme Court Amid IPO Preparations

SpaceX Investor Dispute Heads to Delaware Supreme Court Amid IPO Preparations
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Delaware Supreme Court Rules Invictus Fund Must Advance Legal Expenses in ERISA Lawsuit

Delaware Supreme Court Rules Invictus Fund Must Advance Legal Expenses in ERISA Lawsuit

Delaware Supreme Court Rules Invictus Fund Must Advance Legal Expenses in ERISA Lawsuit
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SpaceX Investor Appeals to Delaware Supreme Court Amid IPO Preparations

SpaceX Investor Appeals to Delaware Supreme Court Amid IPO Preparations

SpaceX Investor Appeals to Delaware Supreme Court Amid IPO Preparations
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Meta Faces Massachusetts Lawsuit Over Alleged Social Media Harms to Children

Meta Faces Massachusetts Lawsuit Over Alleged Social Media Harms to Children

Meta Platforms is facing a lawsuit from the state of Massachusetts, alleging that its Instagram platform is harmful to children. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that federal law does not shield Meta from liability for the design features of Instagram that allegedly harm children's mental health. The lawsuit claims that Meta designed Instagram to induce compulsive use by children and misled the public about its safety. The court's decision is part of a broader legal challenge against social media companies, which are accused of contributing to a mental health crisis among young people.
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Israeli High Court Releases Names of Brothers Indicted for Selling AI-Generated Information to Iran

Israeli High Court Releases Names of Brothers Indicted for Selling AI-Generated Information to Iran

The Israeli High Court of Justice has allowed the publication of the names of Meir and Yosef Nahum, two brothers indicted for espionage on behalf of Iranian agents. The brothers allegedly provided false information, generated using artificial intelligence tools, to Iranian contacts in exchange for money. The court rejected an appeal to keep their names confidential, citing the public's right to know. The indictment details how the brothers used AI to fabricate information, including claims of an imminent attack against Iran, and deceived an Iranian agent by creating fake identities and documents. The case highlights the use of AI in espionage and the legal implications of such activities.
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African Development Bank Approves $200 Million Loan for Nigeria's Fibre Project BRIDGE

African Development Bank Approves $200 Million Loan for Nigeria's Fibre Project BRIDGE

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria's Project BRIDGE, a major fibre-optic initiative aimed at expanding broadband access and strengthening the country's digital economy. Known as the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE) project, this initiative is part of a broader effort to mobilize approximately $2 billion for broadband expansion across Nigeria. The project aims to increase the national fibre backbone from 30,000 kilometers to 120,000 kilometers, providing open-access infrastructure to all 774 local government areas. The network will also support cross-border links with neighboring countries and extend services to schools, health facilities, and rural communities.
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Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Enhance Financial Operations

Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Enhance Financial Operations

Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Enhance Financial Operations
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Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

By Mark John LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy costs, while others appealed for international support.
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Sparta Bagel Shop Owner Indicted for Failing to Pay Over $200K in Taxes

Sparta Bagel Shop Owner Indicted for Failing to Pay Over $200K in Taxes

Kristian J. Vozza, the owner of The Bagel Bistro in Sussex County, New Jersey, has been indicted for failing to pay more than $200,000 in sales taxes. The indictment was announced by New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice. The investigation into Vozza Enterprises LLC, which operates The Bagel Bistro, began in June 2025. Authorities allege that Vozza did not remit sales taxes and failed to file tax returns for the business from 2021 through 2024. The investigation revealed that Vozza failed to turn over $205,336 in sales tax to the state during this period. The charges against Vozza include one count of second-degree theft by failure to make required disposition of property received, four counts of failure to file tax returns, and 16 counts of failure to turn over collected taxes.
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Minnesota Fraud Suspect Abdirashid Said Skips Court, $11M Medicaid Case in Jeopardy

Minnesota Fraud Suspect Abdirashid Said Skips Court, $11M Medicaid Case in Jeopardy

Abdirashid Ismail Said, accused of orchestrating an $11 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing, leading to a warrant for his arrest. Said, who had previously been convicted of Medicaid fraud, allegedly operated multiple Medicaid-funded home health care agencies despite being barred from such activities. The scheme reportedly involved fraudulent billing practices, including services that were never provided or improperly documented. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stated that his office is collaborating with federal authorities to locate Said. The case has intensified scrutiny on the oversight of taxpayer-funded programs in Minnesota, with state leaders facing criticism over their handling of fraud cases.