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FCCPC Closes 10 shops over rebagging of local rice as foreign brands in Abuja
FCCPC Raids Utako Market Over Unfair Pricing and Deceptive Rice Packaging
ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) conducted a raid at the Utako Market in Abuja on Tuesday, targeting alleged unfair pricing and misleading packaging … Continue Reading
Police Issue Wanted Notice for Ihuoma Julia Nneji, Daughter of ABC Transport Owner
Nigeria Police Force Declares Daughter of ABC Transport Owner, Ihuoma Julia Nneji Wanted for Alleged Cyber Crimes
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a wanted notice for Ihuoma Julia Nneji, the daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of … Continue Reading
Portable Freed on bail from Ilorin correctional centre
Portable Released on Bail Following Case Withdrawal
Singer Badmus Abeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was granted bail on Tuesday, according to reports. His release came after Saheed Osupa, the individual who had filed a petition against him, … Continue Reading
SEC Responds to CBEX Closure Concerns in Nigeria
SEC Warns Against Unregistered Digital Asset Platforms Amidst Concerns Over CBEX Operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning regarding the legality of digital asset trading platforms, stating that any platform not … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nigeria Signs ECOWAS Tariff Schedule Under AfCFTA
Nigeria Advances Trade Integration with ECOWAS Tariff Schedule under AfCFTA
Nigeria has officially published and submitted its ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods to the AfCFTA Secretariat, marking a significant step in the country’s trade integration initiatives. … Continue Reading
VIDEO: Why Jesus never visited any poor person – Pastor David Ibiyeomie
Pastor David Ibiyeomie Claims Jesus Christ Disapproves of Poverty
Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the founder of Salvation Ministries, recently made headlines by asserting that Jesus Christ holds a strong aversion to poverty. In a video that began circulating on social media … Continue Reading
Nothing new in Tinubu’s FBI, DEA Records —Presidency Responds
Presidency Responds To Order to Release Investigative Records on President Tinubu
The Presidency of Nigeria has clarified that the records recently ordered for release by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) concerning President … Continue Reading
US Court Compels FBI and DEA to Unveil Drug Investigation Files Linked to Tinubu
U.S. Court Orders FBI and DEA to Release Records on President Bola Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Trafficking Investigation
In a recent ruling, a United States District Court in Washington, D.C., has mandated the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug … Continue Reading
EFCC Secures N485M Forfeiture from Abuja Property Suspect
EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture of N485 Million Linked to Alleged Fraudulent Property Deals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully obtained an interim forfeiture order from the Federal High Court in Abuja for the sum of N485 million. … Continue Reading
US Embassy Sets New Visa Interview Standards for Nigerians
US Embassy in Nigeria Implements New Visa Interview Procedures Starting April 22
The United States (US) Embassy has announced significant changes to the visa interview process for Nigerian applicants, effective April 22, 2025. This new requirement mandates that all individuals … Continue Reading