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Nigeria Comes third in Africa for U.S. deportation Row [Full List]
Nigeria Among Top Three African Nations for Deportations from the U.S.
Nigeria has emerged as the third highest African country in terms of deportations from the United States between 2020 and 2025, as per data released by the U.S. Immigration … Continue Reading
UK Deports 43 Nigerians, Ghanaians Over Immigration Violations
The UK government disclosed that, since the last general election, over 24,000 people have been deported, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period the previous year.
London – The United Kingdom government has deported 43 individuals to Nigeria … Continue Reading
Court remands Nigerian musician over alleged naira abuse
Federal High Court Orders Detention of Musician Terry Apala Over Naira Mutilation Charges
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the detention of musician Terry Ejeh, popularly known as Terry Apala, in a correctional facility due to accusations … Continue Reading
More Nigerians to Fall Below Poverty Line by 2027 – World Bank
The World Bank identified urbanisation as a critical driver of poverty alleviation, especially under favorable conditions. From 2010 to 2019, the majority of poverty reduction across the continent was attributed to urbanisation, rather than marked improvements in rural or urban
… Continue ReadingCourt Permits arrest & detention of 6 CBEX promoters
Federal High Court Authorizes EFCC to Detain Six CBEX Promoters Over $1 Billion Fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and detain six promoters of the Crypto … Continue Reading
Court orders 54 banks to refund N9.3 Billion Fraudulently Moved
Federal High Court Orders 54 Banks to Refund N9.3 Billion Fraudulently Transferred to Their Accounts
In a landmark ruling, Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated 54 banks to promptly return a staggering sum of … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Air Peace Suspends All flight operations nationwide
Air Peace Suspends Flight Operations Nationwide Amid NiMet Strike
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, has announced the immediate halt of all its flight operations across the country due to an ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)… Continue Reading
President Tinubu meets Fubara in London
Tinubu Meets Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara in London Amid Ongoing Crisis
ABUJA — Reports emerged on Tuesday indicating that President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, during his recent working … Continue Reading
Uber, Bolt, inDrive Drivers plan protest In Lagos On May 1st
Lagos App-Based Drivers to Strike on May Day, Demanding Fair Treatment
Lagos, Nigeria – The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos chapter, has announced a 24-hour strike on May Day to protest alleged exploitative practices … Continue Reading
President Tinubu returns to Abuja after Europe trip
President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After European Trip Focused on Security and Development
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Monday evening, concluding a two-week working trip across Europe. His aircraft touched down at the Nnamdi … Continue Reading