By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – Enugu State Police Command has successfully busted child trafficking syndicates, rescuing six children and arresting 10 suspects in a series of coordinated operations between June 30 and July 16. The command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their impressive 5-0 victory over Zambia, securing their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Shaibu described the Super Falcons’ performance as a...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Head Coach Rena Wakama has arrived in Abuja to join Nigeria’s Senior National Basketball women’s team, D’Tigress, as they prepare for the upcoming AfroBasket Championship in Cote D’Ivoire. Wakama made history in 2023 as the first female head coach to lead Nigeria to four consecutive...
In recent years, Nigeria has become one of the most active markets for crypto casinos. The widespread adoption of mobile internet and growing trust in digital currencies has created a favourable environment for operators offering cryptocurrency betting and gaming. Among them stands out BC Game NG, which has gained...
By OLA MODUPE, Abure – Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Femi Oladele, the prime suspect in the murder of two Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) students, Andrel Eloho Okah and John Friday Abba. Oladele, a landlord and cult leader, allegedly masterminded the kidnapping, robbery, rape, and...
by OLA MODUPE , Lagos- Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the National Assembly to grant the state special status and recognize its 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the constitution. Sanwo-Olu made the plea at the South-West Zonal Public Hearing of the House of Representatives...
By OLA MODUPE , Osogbo – A major political shake-up has hit Osun State as Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated June 12, Fadahunsi cited irreconcilable differences and unresolved legal crises within the party as...
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, hailing his legacy as a defender of Africa and a strong supporter of the United Nations. During a visit to Nigeria House in New York, Guterres signed the condolence register, expressing his heartfelt sympathies...
Super Falcons of Nigeria have stormed into the semi-finals of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a resounding 5-0 victory over Zambia in Casablanca. The nine-time champions produced a scintillating performance, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe. The Nigerian team asserted their dominance from the onset,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– Kano State Fire Service has reported the tragic drowning of four individuals in a blocked waterway in Zangon Kaya, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon, was detailed in a statement by Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of...
Court of Appeal in Abuja has mandated the immediate reinstatement of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) James Idachaba, who was compulsorily retired by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The ruling, delivered on Friday by Justice Mohammed Danjuma, also overturned a PSC directive ordering Idachaba to refund eight years’ worth...
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finalized the screening and clearance of candidates for the upcoming July 21 primaries, ahead of the National Assembly bye-elections in the state. For the Edo Central Senatorial District, the party cleared John Yakubu, Friday Itulah, and Joe Okojie after...
National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has named Senator Nenadi Usman as its Interim National Chairperson and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Interim National Secretary, alongside other members of the newly formed interim working committee. The appointments were made during a pivotal NEC meeting held in Abuja...
Alleged $12m fraud: Witness confirms receiving $12m in cash, facilitated by SunTrust Bank Executives
Alleged $12m fraud: Witness confirms receiving $12m in cash, facilitated by SunTrust Bank Executives
First Prosecution Witness, PW1, in the trial of Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu on Friday, July 18, 2025 told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja that he received the sum of $12 million (Twelve Million Dollars) with the involvement of defendants for transfer to Aisha Achimugu’s...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Friday, July 18, 2025, uncovered a cybercrimes training centre known as ‘yahoo-yahoo Hustle Kingdom‘ at Umuahia in Abia State, and arrested eight suspected trainees undergoing training and fifteen others. The commission disclosed...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly denied any involvement in the acquisition of a 25% stake in First Bank Holdings (First Holdco), refuting recent media reports that suggested otherwise. The clarification comes in response to a July 17, 2025, publication by ThisDay Newspaper and...
By SÀDIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Head of Civil Service in Borno State, Dr. Muhammad A. Ghuluze, has identified security conditions, digital literacy gaps, and funding limitations as major challenges facing the state civil service. He stated this at a press conference marking the 2025 Civil Service Week in Maiduguri....
A senior lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, tragically died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in a hotel in Anyigba, allegedly during an intimate encounter with a female student. The incident, which has sparked widespread concern, was reported to the Kogi...
President Bola Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, describing him as a symbol of humility, generosity, and integrity. During the visit to Kano, Tinubu said the loss felt personal, as Dantata was more than a mentor but part of his...
Two men, Emeka Daniel and Ugochukwu Eze, were arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, for allegedly importing fake condoms into Nigeria. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of conspiracy, forgery, and perversion of justice. The Prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, alleged that the defendants...