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Nigerian Man Defrauds 139 Australians in $8 Million Crypto Scam
Nigerian Man Arrested for Defrauding 139 Australians in $8 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Osang Usie Otukpa, a Nigerian individual accused of perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded 139 … Continue Reading
INEC Denies Rumors of Chairman Mahmood Yakubu’s Death
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially dismissed circulating rumors on social media regarding the supposed death of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.
Claims emerged on December 9, 2024, asserting that Yakubu had passed away in a hospital in … Continue Reading
FG Invests fresh N14bn on military equipment
Federal Government Allocates Additional N14bn for Military Equipment Amid Rising Insecurity
The Federal Government has invested an extra N14 billion in various military assets between September and October 2024. This recent expenditure follows an earlier allocation of N63.6 billion for … Continue Reading
Fire Razes Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan During Night Vigil
Tragic Fire Engulfs Christ Apostolic Church Ibadan During Friday Vigil, Worshippers Trapped Inside
Ibadan, Oyo State – A fire erupted at the Christ Apostolic Church located in Wisdom Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, during a Friday night vigil, resulting in several … Continue Reading
Shettima Jet To Dubai, UAE for Oil Facility Inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima Travels to Dubai for Oil Facility Inauguration
Abuja, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration and naming ceremony of a $315 million … Continue Reading
Tinubu, AGF, Akpabio Sued Over Alleged Breach of Constitutional Procedures
Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Akpabio, and AGF Lateef Fagbemi Face Court Action Over the Removal of Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar
A Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Benue Police Arrest Lecturer Over Alleged Role in Colleague’s Wife’s Kïdnäp
Benue Police Investigate Shocking Case as University Lecturer is Accused of Orchestrating Colleague’s Wife’s Kidnapping and Allegedly Ordering Her Execution During the Ordeal.
The Benue State Police Command has arrested Dr. Ichor Tersagh, a lecturer at the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka … Continue Reading
Lagos State Signs Bill to Combat Illegal Organ Harvesting
Lagos State Enacts New Laws to Enhance Public Welfare and Combat Illegal Organ Harvesting
LAGOS – In a significant legislative development, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, announced the signing of the Human … Continue Reading
Wike Ordered by Senate to Cease Demolitions in Abuja
Senate Directs Halt to Property Demolitions in Abuja By Wike Amid Concerns of Irregularities
ABUJA – On Thursday, the Senate has instructed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to immediately cease all ongoing property demolitions in Abuja, … Continue Reading
Governors Call for Creation of State Police to Address Insecurity
State Governors Back Creation of State Police Amid Security Challenges; NEC Set for January Review
A significant majority of Nigeria’s 36 state governors have expressed their support for the establishment of state police, according to Governor Uba Sani of … Continue Reading