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EFCC Arraigns 14 Filipinos for Fraud and Cyber-Terrorism
EFCC Charges 14 Filipinos and Company with Cyber-Terrorism and Internet Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken legal action against 14 Filipinos and the company Genting International Co. Ltd, presenting the case before Justice Musa … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Senate Summons NSA, Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Funding Of Boko Haram
The Nigerian Senate Demand Answers as U.S. Congressman Alleges USAID’s Involvement in Funding Boko Haram Insurgency
The Nigerian Senate has summoned National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the heads of key intelligence agencies over allegations that the United … Continue Reading
Anambra State imposes N20 million fine on persons With Supernatural Wealth
New Anambra State Homeland Security Law: An Attempt to Combat Crime
Awka, Anambra State – Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo‘s administration has introduced the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025, to address escalating crime and enhance security within the state. … Continue Reading
Inheritance Battle: 90-Year-Old Father of Late Herbert Wigwe Sues Granddaughter Over Estate Dispute
A fierce legal battle has erupted over the estate of the late Access Bank co-founder, Herbert Wigwe, as his 90-year-old father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, and Christian Chukwuka Wigwe have taken his 26-year-old daughter, Otutochi Wigwe, to court
A legal battle … Continue Reading
Netherlands To Return 119 Benin Bronzes To Nigeria In Landmark Move [PHOTO]
Netherlands Joins Global Movement to Repatriate Benin Bronzes, Marking a Major Step in Restoring Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage
In a historic gesture of restitution, the Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. The Dutch Embassy announced this on … Continue Reading
CBN Orders Nigerian Banks to Limit Insider Lending
CBN Cracks Down on Insider Lending, Threatens Regulatory Sanctions
In a bid to strengthen corporate governance and curb excessive exposure to influential insiders, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive mandating commercial banks to comply with … Continue Reading
TRAGEDY: Bandits Kill RCCG Pastor’s Son, Abduct Wife
Gunmen Attack RCCG Pastor’s Home in Nasarawa, Kill Only Son for Resisting, Demand N30M Ransom for Abducted Wife
Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the residence of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Austin Ifeji, in the early … Continue Reading
Singer Portable Declares Himself A ‘Mad Man’ Receiving Treatment
Singer Claims Mental Health Treatment at Ogun Psychiatric Hospital Amid Police Allegations of Assaulting Government Officials
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed he is a “mad man” currently undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, … Continue Reading
Kennedy Nwamkpa Seeks Government’s Support to Host 2025 African Powerlifting Championship
Nigeria Faces Deadline to Secure All-African Powerlifting Championship Hosting Rights
Lagos, Nigeria – Powerlifter Kennedy Nwamkpa has issued a plea for government assistance, emphasizing the urgency of securing Nigeria’s hosting rights for the highly anticipated All-African Powerlifting Championship. The event, … Continue Reading
MUST READ: 5 High Paying But Underrated Jobs In Nigeria You Should Know About
Some High-Paying Yet Overlooked Jobs in Nigeria Offering Huge Income And Lucrative Opportunities
In a Nigeria where people are obsessed with high paying traditional professions, there are some lucrative jobs that might be ignored but still have good salaries and … Continue Reading