The trial of the National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Danjuma Mohammed, over an alleged […]
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Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking
Montenegrin police and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested an Iranian national suspected of hacking attacks that damaged US infrastructure to the tune of […]
Japan cancels several flights as twin storms approach
Japanese airlines cancel 120 flights as storms Mekkhala and Higos approach, evacuations ordered in Kyoto, Toyota and Nissan halt output, Taiwan hit by floods and […]
“FG Hands Over Enugu Airport To Aero Alliance” — Keyamo Says 20-Year Concession Plan Will Boost Efficiency, Trade And Regional Connectivity
The Federal Government has formally handed over the operation and management of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance Limited under a Public-Private […]
“EFCC Arraigns IIHL Boss Over Alleged $1.5m Investment Fraud” — Parallel Mauritius Suit Seeks 22.4% Shareholding Recognition
A shareholding dispute arising from a business transaction between the Managing Director of Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, IIHL, Mr Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, and businessman, Mr […]
Troops Rescue 53 Hostages, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after dismantling a roadblock mounted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province […]
FRSC Recruitment 2026 Begins Nationwide; See How to Apply
FRSC Recruitment 2026 :The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced its 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for positions across various […]
Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'
Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy “aibo” in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet […]
Trump pitches 'the lovely country of Iran' as major export market for US farmers
US President Donald Trump has pitched Iran as a potential new export destination for American farmers, saying the US would use frozen Iranian assets to […]
“No Money Was Traced To Their Personal Accounts” — Appeal Court Affirms AMCON’s Arik Receivership As Kuru, Others’ N4.9bn Diversion Trial Continues
The Court of Appeal has affirmed the legality of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)’s appointment of a Receiver-Manager over Arik Air, a development […]
Nigeria Targets 277GW Power Capacity by 2060 to Boost Industrial Growth
Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, says Nigeria plans to increase its installed electricity capacity to 277 gigawatts by 2060 as part of efforts to drive […]
“Duplication Of Mandates” — NCDC Opposes Bill To Create New Public Health Institute
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has opposed a bill seeking to establish a new National Institute for Public Health and Infectious […]
Ekiti Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging Over Kidnap Of NYSC Official, Discharges Third Defendant
The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced two men, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar, to death by hanging over the kidnapping of […]
Denmark Authority Moves to Ban Islamic Call to Prayer, Says It Has “No Place” in the Country
The Danish government is considering a nationwide ban on the Islamic call to prayer, with Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov stating that the practice “has no […]
NANS Announces Reinstatement of Suspended FUOYE SUG President James Adio
The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced the reinstatement of James Adio as the Students’ Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti . […]
“False, Malicious And Defamatory” — Peter Obi Files N5bn Suit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Alleged Ticket-Racketeering Claims
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has filed a N5 billion defamation suit against his former political ally and actor-turned-politician, Kenneth […]
Nigeria Government Borrowing Increases By N17.4tn In One Year — CBN
Fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that credit to the Federal Government surged by 75.6 per cent year-on-year, rising from N22.99 […]
Sowore in High Spirits Despite Detention, Legal Team Urges Nigerians to Remain Resolute
The legal team representing the detained human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said he remains in […]
Woman Jailed Six Years in Canada for Defrauding Four Daycare Centres of $755,000 – Fled to Lagos, Extradited After Interpol Hunt
A Canadian court has sentenced Ivon Beatrice Okafor, an Igbo woman, to six years in federal prison for defrauding four licensed daycare centres of approximately […]
Nigeria Is More Secure Under President Tinubu Than 8 Years Ago — Ambassador Reno Omokri
Ambassador Reno Omokri has said Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in security, anti-corruption efforts, and economic performance, citing data from international organisations. Speaking in an […]