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Yahaya Bello asks Federal High Court to adjourn case indefinitely
Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to adjourn indefinitely the ongoing case against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering. He is also seeking to … Continue Reading
US promises Speedy delivery of attack helicopters to Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received assurance from the United States government that the delivery dates for the AH-1Z attack helicopters ordered by the Federal Government remain on track. This was disclosed during a Programme Management Review meeting held … Continue Reading
Panic as 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Parts of Kenya
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024, causing widespread panic.
The earthquake, with a shallow depth of 10 km, occurred at approximately 8:32 pm local time, according to VolcanoDiscovery, which cited the German … Continue Reading
“$10,000 Account balance” – UAE Introduces New Visa Requirements for Nigerian Travelers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced changes to its visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders, following the resumption of visa issuance. The news was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on his official … Continue Reading
Nigeria bags $751.88 million from World Bank as Part of $1.5bn Loan
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received $751.88 million from the World Bank as part of a $1.5 billion loan approved earlier this year to support economic reforms and stabilization efforts. The loan is being implemented under the Nigeria Reforms … Continue Reading
JAPA: US Embassy to Grant Faster Visas to nigerian Graduates with Job Offers
In a bid to revitalize the US economy and retain top talent, the Biden administration has unveiled new measures to expedite employment-based nonimmigrant visas for recent US college graduates with job offers. The initiative aims to simplify the immigration process … Continue Reading
UPDATE: Police Clarify Charges Against Blord Group of Companies’ CEO
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) authorities have issued a statement clarifying the charges against Linus Williams Ifejika, CEO of Blord Group of Companies, who was earlier alleged to have been arrested by activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.… Continue Reading
Nigeria Repatriates 190 Citizens from UAE
The Nigerian government has successfully repatriated 190 citizens from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bringing the total number of returned Nigerians from the Gulf state to 732 since October. The latest batch of returnees were received by a team of … Continue Reading
Osun State Governor adeleke’s Phone Number hacked, government warns
The Osun State Government has issued a security alert after one of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s official phone numbers was compromised. The hacked number, +234 803 365 7555, has been used to send out suspicious messages and make unsolicited calls.
To … Continue Reading
Blord Has been arrested by FCID in abuja – VeryDarkMan
Activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has alleged that Anambra-based entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejika, aka Blord, has been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) authorities.
In a video posted on his Instagram account, VeryDarkMan claimed that … Continue Reading