Morning recap: Kane wins Ballon d’Or, EFCC arrests 15, other top stories
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian in four illegal lithium processing plants in Ogun State. The suspects are accused of processing lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four laptops and a trailer truck. The EFCC expects the suspects to be charged after the investigation is complete.
The Federal Government and organized labour have resumed talks to address wage demands and petrol price issues. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) warned that failure to make significant progress may lead to nationwide industrial action.
Harry Kane won the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to win the award since 2001. The award was given to Kane for his outstanding performance playing for Bayern Munich.
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