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Kogi confirms killing of bandit leader …
TheKogi State Governmenthas confirmed the killing of Kachala Batijo, a suspected bandit leader accused of masterminding the recent attack on Government Secondary School (GSS), Iluke, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo...
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N550 million converted to dollars cash …
A prosecution witness on Tuesday told the FCT High Court in Abuja how N550 million, converted to United States dollars, was paid in cash for a property theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) linked to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. EFCC’s 17th witness, Shehu Bello, said ...
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Former Jersey FA president secures Nigerian …
For more than two decades, Ricky Weir’s quest to reconnect with his Nigerian heritage remained a deeply personal journey marked by unanswered questions, painstaking research and emotional discoveries. Today, the former president of the Jersey Football Association can finally call himself a Nigerian ...
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Court dismisses Yahaya Bello’s bid to …
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello seeking to strike out charges filed against him in an alleged N110.4 billion fraud case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a ru...
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IMF warns rising stablecoin use could …
TheInternational Monetary Fund(IMF) has warned that the growing use of US dollar-denominated stablecoins in Nigeria could weaken demand for the naira, and undermine the effectiveness of the country’s monetary policy framework. IMF observed in a report titled “Stablecoins in Nigeria: A Growing Cross-...
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Kogi confirms killing of bandit leader linked to school attack
UnverifiedTheKogi State Governmenthas confirmed the killing of Kachala Batijo, a suspected bandit leader accused of...
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N550 million converted to dollars cash used to pay for property linked to Yahaya...
UnverifiedA prosecution witness on Tuesday told the FCT High Court in Abuja how N550 million,...
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Former Jersey FA president secures Nigerian citizenship after 26-year search for roots
UnverifiedFor more than two decades, Ricky Weir’s quest to reconnect with his Nigerian heritage remained...
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Court dismisses Yahaya Bello’s bid to stop N110bn fraud trial
UnverifiedThe High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has dismissed an application...
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IMF warns rising stablecoin use could weaken Naira demands
UnverifiedTheInternational Monetary Fund(IMF) has warned that the growing use of US dollar-denominated stablecoins in Nigeria...
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Tinubu commends military for killing bandit leader, rescuing ex-General’s widow
UnverifiedPresident Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the...
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Gunmen attack Nigeria’s foremost policy institute, NIPSS, ‘kill two’
UnverifiedTwo people, including a police officer, have been reportedly killed after gunmen attacked theNational Institute...
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Group petitions NJC, CJN over ADC deregistration judgement, seeks sanction against judge
UnverifiedA civil society organisation, Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development, has petitioned the Chief Justice of...
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#EkitiDecides2026: A ballot without women candidates
UnverifiedFrom 8:30 a.m on Saturday, 20 June, Ekiti residents will line up at the 2,445...
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Ex-Rivers commissioner named among 50 global ‘crucial thought leaders’ in media communications
UnverifiedNigerian scholar, public policy expert and strategic communication specialistAustin Tam-Georgehas been named among the 2026...
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Judge rejects ADC, Aregbesola’s call to withdraw from party leadership suit, imposes N1 million...
UnverifiedJudge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday imposed a fine...
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37 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others – NPA
UnverifiedTheNigerian Ports Authority(NPA) has said that 37 ships with petroleum products, food items and other...
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‘When did they marry?’ Nigerians react to Baba Ijesha’s baby announcement
UnverifiedReactions have continued to trail the news of actor and filmmaker Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” Jameswelcoming...
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5G subscriptions hit 3.1bn globally as Africa eyes broader adoption – Report
UnverifiedEricsson’s June 2026 Mobility Report says the number of global 5G mobile subscriptions rose to...
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Nigeria’s porous borders fueling terrorism, how we’re tackling it – Ribadu
UnverifiedTheNational Security Adviser(NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has identified porous borders as a major factor fueling terrorism,...
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Court revokes Sowore’s bail, orders his arrest
UnverifiedThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday revoked the bail it grantedOmoyele Sowore, the...
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Three police officers killed in Zamfara bomb explosion
UnverifiedThree police officers tragically lost their lives on Monday after their vehicle struck an explosive...
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Katsina bans fuel sales in jerrycans, motorcycles in two LGAs over insecurity
UnverifiedThe Katsina State Government has banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products...
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NIPOST validates digital postcode model ahead of nationwide rollout
UnverifiedTheNigerian Postal Service(NIPOST) has taken another step towards implementing a nationwide digital postcode system, with...
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Anambra govt, police speak on brutal assault of 10-year-old boy by guardians
UnverifiedTheAnambra State Governmentsays a 10-year-old boy who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Anambra...
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