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Rep Member donates N100m to Borno State flood victims
Betara, who represents the Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency in Borno State, made the donation to Governor Babagana Zulum during an on-the-spot assessment of the disaster in Maiduguri on Thursday.
A member of the House of Representatives, Muktar Betara, has donated N100m … Continue Reading
100-Level University Student Confesses to Kidnapping and Killing Female Colleague (See Video)
After Collecting Ransom, Kogi Student Kills Victim to Avoid Exposure, Attempts to Extort More from Grieving Family
In a shocking crime, Jeremiah, a 100-level Biology student at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, has admitted to kidnapping and … Continue Reading
Tinubu’s Government signs Cape Town treaty for aircraft leasing
Nigeria Signs Cape Town Convention Practice Direction, Boosting Aviation Industry
The Federal Government has signed the Cape Town Convention Practice Direction, a move aimed at reducing the cost of airline operations in the Nigerian aviation sector. The signing of … Continue Reading
60 presidential amnesty scholarship students bag first-class
Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Scholarship Students Excel in Academic Pursuits, First Class Haul
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has announced an impressive academic record among its scholarship students, with at least 60 beneficiaries achieving first-class honours in various disciplines between … Continue Reading
400 Nigerians Deported from UAE arrive at Abuja airport
One of the major issues was Emirates Airline’s halt of flights to Nigeria due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s inability to remit an estimated $85 million in revenue to the UAE.
A batch of 400 Nigerians has been deported… Continue Reading
father of four Arrested for raping wife’s 17-year-old sister
The suspect, who has since confessed to the crime, claimed that the victim had approached him to take her to her boyfriend’s house, but instead, he stopped near a bush and proceeded raping her.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Olorunfemi, … Continue Reading
Court Freezes N548.6 Million in Bybit and kucoin Crypto Users’ Accounts
This latest development comes amid a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges and related transactions in Nigeria.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to freeze N548.6 million in bank accounts belonging to suspected … Continue Reading
VIDEO: Nigeria’s Innoson unveils its first locally produced electric vehicle
Nigeria’s Innoson Unveils First Locally Produced Electric Vehicle, Boosting Decarbonization Efforts
In a major milestone for Nigeria’s automotive industry, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM) has unveiled its first locally produced electric vehicle (EV). The company’s Head of Communications and Corporate … Continue Reading
American Businessman, Marco Ramirez, Sentenced to 74 Years in Nigerian Prison for $1.2 Million Fraud
American Businessman Marco Ramirez Receives 74-Year Sentence for EB-5 Visa Scam and Additional Fraud Charges
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced Marco Ramirez, an American businessman, to 74 years in prison for defrauding investors in a $1.2 million EB-5 … Continue Reading
“I’m Still In Charge of Super Eagles” – Eguavoen Debunks Resignation Rumors
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has dismissed reports that he has resigned from his position.
The Super Eagle Coach addressed the speculation, emphasizing that the rumors were false.
… Continue Reading“It’s just unfortunate that people triggered something that is not correct,