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Bill and Hillary Clinton to Testify in House Epstein Investigation
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the US House regarding deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein. The couple’s appearance follows disputes over subpoenas and unredacted investigative files that had exposed victim identities and sensitive materials.
The Justice Department recently released documents, photos, and videos linked to Epstein’s activities. However, oversight was required after victims’ names and other personal information were left visible. Attorneys representing the victims requested immediate redactions and takedown of online files.
The House investigation, which has raised concerns of partisan pressure, focuses on the government’s handling of prior Epstein-related cases. Both Clintons submitted sworn statements detailing their knowledge of Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Bill Clinton acknowledged travel on Epstein’s plane for humanitarian work but denied visiting Epstein’s private island, while Hillary Clinton reported no personal interactions with Epstein.
Following their agreement to testify, the House Rules Committee postponed any vote on contempt proceedings, emphasizing that the investigation applies to all witnesses equally.
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Dangote, BUA, others drive industrial sector assets to N9.3tn
Five major industrial goods firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange recorded a combined asset base of N9.31 trillion in the 2025 financial year, reflecting improved profitability and stronger returns across the sector. The companies — Dangote Cement Plc, BUA Cement, Lafarge Africa Plc, Beta Glass Plc and Chemical and Allied Products Plc — saw their…
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Nigeria’s crude export earnings drop 14% to $31.5bn despite output rise
Nigeria’s crude oil export earnings declined to $31.54 billion in 2025, representing a 14 per cent drop from $36.85 billion recorded in 2024, despite an increase in overall production. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the fall in earnings dragged the country’s current account surplus down to $14.04 billion from $19.03 billion…
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Suspected bandits bomb bridge in Niger
Suspected bandits have bombed a bridge along Luma Road, cutting off access between Luma, Babana, and Agwara communities in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. It was gathered that the incident occurred early Monday, disrupting movement and crippling the Babana major border market, which is held every Monday. According to sources, the bridge attack is…
