Two men have been convicted and sentenced in Lagos after admitting to internet fraud following their arrest during a large-scale EFCC sting operation at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL)…
Nigerians applying for U.S. visas will now be required to submit their social media usernames and handles covering the past five years, the United States Mission in Nigeria has announced.…
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has issued a stern ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force: pay ₦3.5 billion in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Sokoto State Governor and current lawmaker, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over allegations of mismanaging public funds running into ₦189 billion.…
Tension is mounting within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intensify their investigation into some of the party’s most influential members.…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come under fire after thousands of candidates were suddenly unable to access their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results due…
A high-stakes police operation in Rivers State has brought down a dangerous inter-state car-snatching syndicate with international connections, leading to the arrest of twelve suspects and the recovery of twenty-two…
A senior accountant with the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Wahab Olabanji, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding job seekers through a recruitment scam that promised…
The Jigawa State Police Command has intensified its fight against crime with the arrest of seven suspected drug barons and several other criminals in a statewide operation that disrupted drug…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled several drug trafficking operations across Nigeria, with arrests made in Abuja, Lagos, and other states, exposing how syndicates are using everyday…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s approval of ₦712 billion for the renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, describing the project as an…
In a major operation targeting illegal mining activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eleven individuals — seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians — in Akwa Ibom…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 32 individuals in Bauchi State for their alleged involvement in online fraud schemes. The arrest was carried out last Friday by…
In a landmark decision that touches on religious rights and institutional dress codes in Nigeria, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…
Eighteen drivers in Lagos are set to undergo psychiatric evaluations after they were caught driving against traffic, in what the state government describes as a firm move to restore sanity…
In a far-reaching operation that cut across multiple states, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several individuals for various drug-related offenses, including a Chinese national and an…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians over a sophisticated scam involving fake airline ticket discounts and identity theft using fintech platforms. In…
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, suffered a major global service disruption on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of users without connectivity. The outage was acknowledged…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major export milestone, having shipped over 1.3 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in less than two months. This development signals a…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has officially released thousands of pages of previously classified documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King…
In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized illicit goods and petroleum products valued at over ₦1.84 billion across several South-West states. Comptroller-General of…
In a major operation against cybercrime, the Nigerian Army has arrested 183 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. The coordinated raid, conducted on July 19, 2025, was carried out…
The Nigerian naira ended last week on a subdued note, falling to ₦1,532.34 per US dollar at the official foreign exchange market despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a suspected internet fraud training hub, popularly referred to as a “Yahoo Academy,” in Umuahia,…
Despite rising diplomatic tension over new visa rules affecting Nigerian citizens, the United States has reaffirmed its economic commitment to Nigeria, disclosing that it invested $6.5 billion in the country…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that Tehran has shed its historical fear of the United States, claiming instead that it is now Washington that is wary of…
In a significant step toward modernizing Nigeria’s military air power, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to induct 49 high-tech aircraft into its fleet by the end of…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has publicly distanced himself from a meme coin circulating online under his name, labeling the project as fraudulent and warning fans not to fall for…
In Lagos, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken two individuals, Abel Sokari and Nkeiruka Chukwuma, to court for allegedly attempting to defraud First Bank of Nigeria of…
New directive aims to tighten vetting for education and exchange visa categories The United States Mission in Nigeria has introduced a new requirement for applicants seeking student and exchange visitor…
Multichoice Nigeria has been fined ₦766.2 million by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) over violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), following findings that the company mishandled users’…
Nigeria’s education system is reeling after this weekend’s shocking revelation that 86,000 of 98,232 registered candidates boycotted the mop-up UTME examinations. The mass absenteeism has exposed what authorities describe as…
Beyond the boxing ring, two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been quietly building an impressive business portfolio worth an estimated £150 million. The British athlete’s property investments span some of…
The Federal Government has activated a multi-agency oversight committee to supervise the disbursement of student loans, following the release of over ₦73 billion to students and tertiary institutions across the…
Investors in the Nigerian capital market have added a staggering ₦13.1 trillion in equity value within the first half of 2025, following a sustained market rally powered by sweeping economic…
As debates around nuclear power and uranium enrichment intensify globally — particularly amid renewed tensions between Iran and Israel — the spotlight has shifted to the countries actually supplying the…
Hundreds of aggrieved civil servants under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday staged a mass protest at the office of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, demanding immediate payment…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election — and says…