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PHOTOS: Wike Celebrates Son’s Master of Laws Degree from London
Nyesom Wike Celebrates Son’s Graduation from Queen Mary University
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed his joy as he attended the graduation ceremony of his son, Jordan. In a post shared on X.com on Tuesday, … Continue Reading
Katsina State Governor appoints New Commissioner
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda Initiates Cabinet Reshuffle to Enhance Administrative Efficiency
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has enacted a minor cabinet reshuffle directed at improving the effectiveness of his administration. The changes were announced through a statement from the … Continue Reading
Military Raids Terrorist Leader Bello Turji’s Hideout in Zamfara
Nigerian Troops Target Notorious Terrorist Leader, Bello Turji in Recent Operations
Troops from the 1 Brigade, part of the Joint Task Force North West, have executed a series of operations against wanted terrorist leader Bello Turji and his associates in … Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia Frees 3 Nigerian Women After 10-Month Detention Over Drug Case
Three Nigerians Released from Saudi Arabia Detention Following Diplomatic Engagements
Three Nigerian women who had been arrested and prosecuted in Saudi Arabia have been released, as announced by the Acting Spokesperson of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Chinese Nationals Arrested With Gold Bars And $800,000 Cash In DR Congo
Crackdown on Illicit Mining: Arrest of Chinese Nationals with Gold and Cash Highlights DR Congo’s Battle Against Corruption, Resource Exploitation, and International Complicity
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrested three Chinese nationals in South Kivu province … Continue Reading
Data Privacy: NDPC is Set to Transform Digital Security
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is a statutory body dedicated to regulating and ensuring data privacy across Nigeria.
Established in 2022 under the Federal Government’s jurisdiction, the commission is headquartered at No. 12 Clement Isong Street, Asokoro, Abuja. Its … Continue Reading
ECOWAS Court to Try Ex-Gambian President Yahya Jammeh for Human Rights Abuses
Yahya Jammeh has been living in exile in Equatorial Guinea since his ousting in December 2016. He is expected to be extradited to The Gambia to face trial on charges including murder, kidnapping, torture, and sexual violence.
Abuja, Nigeria – … Continue Reading
Ghana Sets Bold Precedent with Visa-Free Entry for All African Nationals
In a historic move, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry into Ghana for all African nationals, fulfilling a key promise made earlier this year.
This groundbreaking policy, slated to take effect before the end of his term … Continue Reading
Miyetti Allah Chief and Three Others Slain by Bandits In Katsina
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association Chairman Killed by Bandits in Katsina State
Tragedy struck in Katsina State as suspected bandits have reportedly killed Alhaji Amadu Surajo, the Acting Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN… Continue Reading
Pastor Adeboye Announces 100-Day Fast for Nigeria’s Peace
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), expressed optimism regarding Nigeria’s future peace during a recent church event.
He announced plans for a 100-day fasting period set to begin on January 11 and … Continue Reading