Nigerian Senate Pushes for Ban on Dollar Salaries and Foreign Currency Transactions The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill aimed at eliminating the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, recently passed its first reading and proposes significant changes to financial operations in […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s growth by pledging to enhance the infrastructure achievements of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu delivered this message in a touching tribute on Buhari’s 82nd birthday, acknowledging Buhari’s leadership, dedication, and transformative impact on the nation. In his statement released on Monday, President Tinubu […]
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A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced businesswoman Oluremi Phillips to 17 years imprisonment for fraud involving N57,690,000. Justice I.O. Ijelu delivered the ruling on December 12, 2024, convicting Phillips and her company, Omritas Energy Limited, on five charges of theft and issuing dud cheques. Background of the Case The defendant, initially arraigned […]
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In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Command, in partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), seized 2,179kg of pangolin scales and arrested one suspect in Mubi, Adamawa State. This marks a significant step in their ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect Nigeria’s biodiversity. The operation, […]
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NDLEA disrupts major drug smuggling operation from Canada to Nigeria, seizing millions in methamphetamine and Loud cannabis hidden in car parts ahead of Christmas celebrations. In a significant breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a multi-million dollar Christmas drug haul, successfully thwarting an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine and Loud cannabis from […]
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A devastating accident occurred on Tuesday when an unidentified pedestrian was fatally crushed by a truck at the Iyana-Ishasi U-turn, heading towards Mile 2 in Lagos State. This incident follows closely on the heels of a similar tragedy less than 24 hours earlier at Ilubirin, near Sura, on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge. The accident […]
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Delta State Police arrest a mother for killing her baby and parade over 30 suspects involved in crimes like robbery, kidnapping, and cultism. Read about the police’s achievements and recovered weapons. The Delta State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, parading over 30 criminal suspects involved in offenses such as armed robbery, […]
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A UNIZIK lecturer, Dr. Fabian Osita, was tragically shot dead during a carjacking in Anambra State. The police have launched investigations into the rising insecurity. A tragic incident occurred on Monday night in Anambra State, claiming the life of Dr. Fabian Osita, a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. He was shot dead by […]
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A recent NBS survey reveals Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion in ransoms to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024, underscoring a rising security crisis in the country. The latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has unveiled shocking statistics on crime in Nigeria. Between May 2023 and […]
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President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget of N47.96tn to the National Assembly on Wednesday, following final adjustments approved by the Federal Executive Council. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2025 budget proposal of N47.96 trillion. Initially scheduled for Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu will now present the budget to the National Assembly […]
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The family of David Ogbonnaya, a student of Kingdom College, Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, has issued a heartfelt appeal to Governors Alex Otti of Abia State and Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to assist in locating their missing son. David was reportedly abducted on March 5, 2024, amidst […]
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President Bola Tinubu welcomed Ghana’s president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. The meeting underscores Nigeria’s strong diplomatic relations with Ghana and celebrates the country’s successful democratic elections. The visit was announced by Olusegun Dada, the Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to President Tinubu. Sharing images of the meeting […]
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Discover why family indecision during childbirth is a major cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, as highlighted by Borno State Health Commissioner Baba Mallam. Learn the statistics and key solutions. Borno State Health Commissioner, Baba Mallam, has attributed the alarming rate of maternal deaths in Nigeria to family indecision during childbirth. Speaking in Maiduguri on […]
