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Court sentences company director, Daniel Ungbo Silas, to five years imprisonment over N128m fraud charges levelled against him by the EFCC.

Abuja man Daniel Silas bags 5 years jail term over N128m forex fraud

Silas and his companies were arraigned by the EFCC on two-count charges, bordering on criminal breach of trust and dishonest…
Court sentences 3 suspects various jail terms in Calabar after they pleaded guilty to internet fraud charges levelled against them by EFCC.

Three jailed after pleading guilty to internet fraud in Calabar

They were arraigned before Justice Rosemary Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar by the Uyo Command of EFCC on…
Five suspected kidnappers in Benin, Edo State, narrate why they killed their victim d as Smart Nwashiri after collecting a N200,000 ransom

Shaibu: Edo CP opens up on mayhem that claimed life of Inspector

Adegboye who addressed the press on what led to the melee, said when he heard of the crowd at the…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, announces ₦100,000 for civil servants, public servants, and pensioners to celebrate Christmas, New Year

I didn’t promise to pay N80,000 as minimum wage – Fubara

"Therefore, it is important to state that the unverified claims being circulated by Newsweekng.com, titled: 'Breaking News: Governor Fubara Proposes…

Benin Airport mayhem: Edo govt calls for arrest, prosecution of Shaibu

The State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who address the press, blamed Philip Shaibu and the APC for…
Seven suspects heading groups of illegal gold miners have been arrested in Iyeh Odogbe community, Isanlu town, Yagba East LG Kogi State.

FG busts illegal gold miners in Kogi, 7 suspects arrested

The illegal miners were arrested as part of the ongoing nationwide onslaught of the federal government against illegal mining in…
Orji Uzor Kalu

Minimum Wage: Sen. Orji Kalu congratulates President Tinubu, Labour unions

"I specially congratulate the President for thinking right about the welfare of the Nigerian workers."
PDP react to Supreme Court judgement that affirmed Monday Okpebholo victory in the October 2024 Edo governorship election.

Benin mayhem: PDP knocks APC, seeks probe of killing of Police Inspector

The party is worried about the desperation of the APC and its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo to cause confusion and…

Tinubu to attend 6th mid-year coordination meeting of AU in Ghana

The President and Chairman of ECOWAS will present the ‘2024 Report on the State of the Community,’ focusing on peace,…
Michael Jatau, ex- coach of Nasarawa FC drags Nasarawa State, the proprietor of the team to court over alleged N19.7m unpaid entitlement.

Ex-Nasarawa FC Coach Jatau battles Govt over N19.7m unpaid entitlement

Jatau, through his Counsel, Mr A. B. Yirvoms, filed a case before the court, which advised the two parties to…
Terrorists

Troops neutralise 125 terrorists, rescue 140 victims in one week – DHQ

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja, while giving update on…
MURIC

MURIC to NASS: Save traditional rulers from tyranny of governors

“It is the only way the theory of the separation of powers can effectively operate at the grassroot level. We…
NDLEA

NDLEA intercepts N9.8bn worth of codeine shipments from India

He said the operation, which had inflicted heavy losses on the cartels behind the shipments has further degraded their capacity…
Lagos

Lagos Y2025 budget consultative forum begins

Members of the public willing to attend via virtual connection should send in their interest and division via email, addressed…

CNG vehicles: 36 states will be mobilised by end of 2024 — Coordinator

Oworu, who disclosed this while speaking at a Park Rally held at Mando motor park, Kaduna, said the project targets…

Kano ethnic minority leaders promise police support 

Dogo, however, reassured that the Police Command will not be reluctant to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for all residents in…
Top ten most powerful women in Nigeria

Top ten most powerful women in Nigeria

Despite facing numerous challenges, including gender inequality and discrimination, Nigerian women continue to push boundaries and achieve greatness.
263 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to MNJTF

263 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to MNJTF

This is contained in a statement issued by Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Office of MNJTF in…
US flights grounded over communication problem

US flights grounded over communication problem

Reuters reports that the ground stops were issued less than an hour after Microsoft resolved its cloud services outage that…
Soyinka says he has made arrangement for his death

Abacha was mad, obsessed with me, It was a bit miracle I survived his period – Soyinka

"I consider it a bit of a miracle that I managed to survive that period.  Because Abacha was mad.  He…
Prochevas Engineering Consulting launches adulterate meter to expose fuel adulteration

Prochevas Engineering Consulting launches meter to expose fuel adulteration (video)

It's saddening to note that despite the desperate need for sustainable energy, fuel adulteration has been a silent killer to…

NAFDAC shuts down bakery for using unfortified sugar

Adamu emphasised that only fortified registered sugar containing vitamin ‘A’ with micro nutrients and other vitamins are allowed to be…

 Governor Yusuf distributes N1 billion free fertilizers to 52,800 smallholder farmers

The beneficiaries who include women farmers and people living with disabilities are expected to receive 25kg of NPK fertilizer to…
Okpebholo

Okpebholo’s aide accuses Edo govt, party chieftain of sponsoring mayhem

“The (governorship) election is around the corner, and I quite understand that my enemies would do anything desperately to blackmail…
Fubara

I never promised to pay N80,000 as minimum wage – Fubara

“The general public, and particularly civil servants in the state, are advised to discountenance the false claims in the online…
Police

Katsina police arrest 13-year-old suspected bandits’ informant

He further stated that in a significant breakthrough, police operatives succeeded in arresting three suspected informants of armed bandits
Suleja Jailbreak: 31 escaped inmates still at large - NCoS spokesman

Suleja Jailbreak: 31 escaped inmates still at large – NCoS spokesman

Umar said that the general public was further informed that the NCoS had since deployed overt and covert strategies towards…

Governor Yusuf gives appointment letter to Emir of Gaya

The Emir of Gaya arrived at the Kano Government House accompanied by all the kingmakers and other titleholders of the…
Osibodu, six others jailed 150 years cumulatively in London for murder 

Deadly Nigeria’s Osibodu, six others jailed 150 years cumulatively in London for murder 

Osibodu, 25 of Riverdale Road, Erith was convicted of murder and section 18 GBH. Osibodu was sentenced to life, with…
Selena Gomez joins billionaire club

2024 Emmy Awards: Selena Gomez breaks records with debut nominations

Selena Gomez, comedy series ‘The Bear’, and drama series ‘Shogun’, shattered records as organisers announced the nominees for the 76th…