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Court Jails Fake Investor Over $71,000 US NGO Fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced one Dennis Tamarakuro, alias Keisha Reynolds, to one year in prison for defrauding a US-based NGO of $71,795.41 through a cyber scam.
Justice Emeka...
INEC Launches First Staff Welfare Committee, Yakubu Vows To Clear Salary Arrears
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has inaugurated its first-ever Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), to strengthen staff welfare and dialogue within the commission.
At the ceremony in Abuja, INEC...
WHO Urges Nigeria To Boost Health Spending
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria to raise its public health expenditure to at least 20% of total health spending, warning that sustainable financing is the backbone of a resilient...
Naija Ratels Appoints Awala As New Technical Adviser
Nigeria Women's Football League Premiership side, Naija Ratels, have unveiled Coach Sabo Okala Awala as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Awala takes over from Coach Samson Keshi, who led...
ECOWAS Hosts Regional Workshop On Human Security In West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at strengthening human security across the region through coordinated health measures.
Organised by the...
Collaboration Key To Reviving NISLT Infrastructure - Esuabana
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs Esuabana Nko Asanye, has stressed that collaboration is vital to restoring the dilapidated infrastructure of the Nigerian Institute of Science and...
President Tinubu Embarks On 10-Day Working Vacation In Europe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja to begin his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency has announced.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the...
Tinubu’s Development Agenda Driven By National Interest - Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s development agenda is anchored on national interest, not politics.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by Commissioners...
FG Not Using Anti-Corruption Agencies To Target Opposition Says Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed claims that the Tinubu administration is using anti-corruption agencies to witch-hunt the opposition.
Speaking at the opening of the...
Adejobi Elevated To DCP, Posted To Delta State Operations
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion of Olumuyiwa Adejobi to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and his redeployment as DCP, Operations, Delta State Command.
Until now, Adejobi served as Force...
US Donates $32.5m To WFP To Tackle Hunger In Nigeria’s Conflict Zones
The United States Government has committed $32.5 million to support the World Food Programme (WFP) in delivering food and nutrition aid to vulnerable communities in Nigeria’s conflict-affected regions.
With...
Week 34: NCDC Confirms 3 New Cases Of Lassa Fever, Records 160 Deaths In 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed three new Lassa fever cases in Edo and Ondo states in its Week 34...
Activist Embarks On Hunger Strike Over Low Voter Registration In South-East
Human rights activist and social crusader, Evangelist Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, has begun a 14-day self-imposed hunger strike to protest the failure of South-East leaders to mobilise citizens for the...
Court Jails Eight Internet Fraudsters In Benin City
The Edo State High Court in Benin City has sentenced eight men to prison for internet fraud.
Justice M. Itsueli, delivering judgement on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, convicted the offenders following their guilty...
Tinubu Reinstates NTA Boss, Reverses Fresh Appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reinstated Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), just days after management changes briefly unseated him.
Dembos, first appointed in October 2023, will now...
NRC Boss Apologises for Assault On Journalist, Names Ladi Bala Ambassador For Media Advocacy
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has publicly apologised to NTA journalist Comrade Ladi Bala and the Nigerian media community...
Thrilling Rugby Action Opens National Youth Games In Asaba
The 2025 National Youth Games roared to life in Asaba with a pulsating opening day of rugby sevens that showcased the grit, flair and future promise of Nigeria’s U15 stars.
Sunday’s action...
Numbers Don’t Lie: Soludo’s Security Model Makes Anambra Safest In Southeast
By Christian Aburime
Anambra State has emerged as the safest state in the Southeast, according to newly released security data — a development the Soludo administration says proves its security...
Edo Governor Ramps Up Oversight On Road Projects, Warns Contractors On Quality and Speed
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has tightened oversight on key road projects across the state, warning contractors that only quality work delivered on schedule will...
APC Hails Rivers State LGA Election Victory, Dismisses Atiku’s Allegations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thanked the people of Rivers State for what it described as an overwhelming endorsement in Saturday’s local government elections, where the party secured 20...
How IPOB Reacted After Simon Ekpa's Conviction in Finland
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Simon Ekpa following his six-year conviction for terrorism offences in Finland, insisting that his activities have no connection with the movement.
In...
CHRICED Mourns FCT Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, A Champion Of Justice and Indigenous Rights
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Honourable Madam Grace Adayilo, Head of Service...
FG Commends Finland Over Jailing Of Simon Ekpa For Terrorism
The Federal Government has commended Finland following the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, who was on Monday sentenced to six years’ imprisonment by the Päijät-Häme District Court...
US Immigration Arrests Nigerian Man Convicted Of Rape in Maryland
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Theophilis Anwana, who was convicted of second-degree rape in Baltimore, Maryland.
ICE’s Baltimore field office confirmed the arrest...
Finnish Court Jails Nigerian-Born Politician Simon Ekpa For Six Years Over Terrorism Offences
A Finnish court has sentenced Nigerian-born politician and separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences, aggravated tax fraud, and other crimes.
The Päijät-Häme...
NAF Chief Strengthens Defence Ties In China, Explores Advanced Aerospace Technology
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to global defence partnerships following a week-long working visit to...
FG Defends Tinubu’s Record, Says All Regions Benefit From Projects
The Federal Government has dismissed claims of lopsided development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that his administration has been “fair, pragmatic, and inclusive” in distributing projects and appointments across...
U.S. Embassy, Consulate To Close Monday For Labour Day Observance
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced that both missions will be closed on Monday, 1 September 2025, in observance of Labour Day,...
SPJ-Hub Condemns Police Brutality Against Journalist In Lagos, Calls For Respect For Press Freedom
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has condemned the assault of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reporter, Daniel Ojukwu, by police officers at Ikeja Police Command...
PSC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Police Recruitment Adverts
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned Nigerians to disregard online adverts claiming that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has commenced.
In a statement by its Head of Press and...
