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Nigerians trapped in southeast Asia scam centres, NAPTIP, UK raise alarm

Paul Dada

53 minutes ago

The Abuja event offered survivors a secure platform to recount how they were recruited, the conditions they endured within the…

U.S. tourists sheltering in hotels as Mexico burns after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 hours ago

In retaliation, suspected CJNG members unleashed narco-terror tactics across at least 20 states: torching buses, cars, businesses, and pharmacies; setting…

Nigeria wins $6.2m arbitration battle against UK tech firm

Paul Dada

20 hours ago

In the ruling which is final and not subject to appeal, the tribunal dismissed the contractor’s claims in their entirety,…

Vote-Buying Scandal: EFCC arrests 20, recovers millions in FCT Council elections

Michael Adesina

20 hours ago

The arrests, carried out on Saturday, involved offences ranging from vote buying and selling to obstruction of election officers, involving…

Gunman shot dead inside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Secure Perimeter

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

According to the Secret Service, the man was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can at…

Property Mogul Kolapo Raji nabbed by NDLEA over 89.20kg Cannabis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

He stated that the 57-year-old alleged drug kingpin was apprehended at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos,…

NDLEA busts Woman with fake Pregnancy, Ivorian excretes 82 Cocaine Wraps

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

On the same day in Kano, Babafemi said NDLEA operatives at the screening point of the departure hall of Mallam…

Sorrow as two sisters set to get married same day die by suicide

Isa Isawade

1 day ago

Police said the women were rushed to a private hospital by family members after their health deteriorated in the early…

Trump raises Global Tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court Setback

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the new levy would replace the previously proposed 10% blanket tariff and…

Defiant Trump slaps 10% Global Tariff despite Supreme Court smackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The president signed an executive order effective immediately, invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which permits temporary tariffs…

Breaking: Supreme Court’s Tariff ruling as ‘Deeply Disappointing’ – Trump

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Speaking at a White House news conference shortly after the decision, Trump said he was “ashamed of certain members of…

U.S. Supreme Court smashes Trump’s Global Tariff Power in Stunning Blow

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

By a 6–3 majority on Friday, the court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority when he invoked emergency powers to…

Bloodshed in Kebbi: Police confirm 33 dead in bandit attack

Paul Dada

3 days ago

The police spokesman disclosed that security had been stepped up in the affected communities. He said officers were working alongside…

“4,000 jobs at risk”: PENGASSAN kicks against Tinubu’s order on oil revenue

Paul Dada

3 days ago

“If this is allowed to sit through the way it is today, in the next few months, our members are…

Andrew released after shock arrest over misconduct in public office allegations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

The former prince was photographed reclining in the back of a vehicle shortly after 19:00 GMT as he departed Aylsham…

UK ex-Prince Andrew arrested

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office,…

Troubles mount for El-Rufai as ICPC grabs him after intense grilling by EFCC

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

El-Rufai was rearrested after he left the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, where he spent two days.

Tinubu orders direct remittance of oil revenues to Federation Account, strips NNPC of 30%

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

The Executive Order also introduces structural reforms to reposition NNPC Limited strictly as a commercial enterprise, removing its dual role…

Breaking: Tinubu signs Electoral Bill into Law

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

The bill was passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives in mid-February 2026 after harmonizing differing versions, particularly…

Dangote declares Naira could hit ₦1,100 to Dollar before 2026 ends

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

He emphasized that Nigeria's heavy reliance on imports creates a challenging dynamic: a stronger naira could lower costs across the…

Reps make U-turn, approve electronic, manual transmission of election results

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

The House of Representatives on Tuesday reversed part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill it passed in December, particularly Section…

Pandemonium in House of Reps over controversial Electoral Bill reversal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

Protests filled the floor, with visible agitation among members, particularly from the minority caucus, who appeared to hold the numerical…

Mass failure as WAEC releases 2025 CB-WASSCE Second Series Results

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 days ago

More critically, 27,727 candidates (42.17 per cent) of those who sat for the examination, obtained five credits and above, including…

Tinubu in Adamawa, vows more prosperity, backs Fintiri’s ₦52bn Projects

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 days ago

Among the projects commissioned were a model school, one of 21 built across the state’s 21 local government areas at…

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Inflation plummets again to 15.10% in January

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 days ago

According to NBS, disaggregated data showed that urban inflation on a year-on-year basis stood at 15.36 per cent in January…

Eight Nigerians hit with US sanctions over links to Boko Haram, cyber crime

Paul Dada

1 week ago

The Treasury Department noted that collaboration with global partners remains crucial in identifying and isolating individuals and entities that provide…

Updated: El-Rufai arrives EFCC headquarters

Michael Adesina

1 week ago

Former Kaduna State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Nasiru El-Rufai, on Monday honoured an invitation from the Economic…

Empirical Data guided our decision on Electoral Bill, Senate explains

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 week ago

In his statement on Sunday, Bamidele observed that Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Bill, 2026 “is an initiative that any…

FG denies imposing 25% tax on building materials

Paul Dada

1 week ago

Rather than introducing new burdens, the committee said the Act “contains provisions specifically designed to reduce the cost of housing,…

Breaking: U.S. shuts Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate General

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 week ago

Explaining the significance of the day, the mission noted: “Originally established to honour George Washington’s birthday, Presidents’ Day now celebrates…

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