The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed separate money-laundering charges against the immediate past Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, […]
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“You Will Go To Jail And Lose Everything” — FG Moves To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers, NDLEA Says
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the […]
NCDMB, Cypher Crescent Launch Programme To Train 500 Undergraduates In Digital Research
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Cypher Crescent Limited, has launched the Catch the Researchers Young (CRY) Programme to equip […]
SMEDAN Launches N500m Interest-Free Fund To Boost Small Businesses
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a N500 million zero-interest revolving fund to improve access to finance for Micro, […]
Explained: How India weathered the West Asia oil shock and what it means for future energy security
India emerged from the recent Gulf oil crisis with relatively limited economic damage, but the episode exposed how vulnerable global energy markets remain to geopolitical […]
Rig explosion in Venezuela leaves at least eight workers wounded, evacuated to Colombia
An explosion at a rig operated by state-run oil company PDVSA in Venezuela’s Apure state left at least eight workers wounded late on Sunday, sources […]
Police Confirm Abduction Of Students By Gunmen During NECO Exam In Borno
Gunmen have attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students while they were […]
US says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha
The United States said a high-level meeting on Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday with President Donald Trump’s top envoys Steve Witkoff and […]
Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to attend Iran talks in Doha
US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will attend an expected meeting with Iran in Doha on Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline […]
“Network From Space” — Starlink’s Planned Mobile Service Raises Fresh Threat To African Telecom Operators
SpaceX is preparing to make its biggest move yet into the telecommunications industry, with plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for consumers, a development […]
Aftershock rocks Caracas during fourth day of earthquake rescues
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock centered at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) hit north of the Venezuelan capital Caracas early on Monday, according to the […]
Lagos Starts Enforcement Against Illegal Structures At Alaba Rago
Lagos State government has made bold its promise to ensure enforcement is carried out on illegal occupies of shanties and traders on the median strip […]
“Next Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa Tuesday” — FG Moves To Bring More Nigerians Home Amid Xenophobia Fears
The Federal Government has confirmed that another evacuation flight carrying Nigerians from South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday morning, amid heightened […]
Shooting in northern German town leaves five dead
Five people were killed in a shooting in Stade, northern Germany, on Monday. Police detained a male suspect, while the motive remains unclear.
Malaysia extends MH370 search deal with Ocean Infinity by one year
Malaysia has extended by one year its agreement with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to continue the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, […]
ASUU Demands Immediate Implementation Of 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is demanding the immediate implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU negotiated agreement, warning that further delay in honouring […]
NATO urges Europe to rethink warfare with drones, AI and stronger air defences
European allies need to overhaul war-fighting capabilities for a new era of combat, senior military officials from the region said, while warning of the potential […]
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. The company said Monday that its board […]
Kremlin says Russia's stance on conditions for a Ukraine peace deal has not changed since 2024
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia has not changed its stance on the conditions needed for a peace deal in Ukraine since President Vladimir […]
Southeastern Europe feels effects of heatwave, wildfires break out
The Balkans felt the impact on Monday of the record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and disrupted daily life across the continent […]