A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced 14 Chinese nationals to one year in prison for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The EFCC confirmed their guilty pleas through plea bargain agreements. The convicts will also forfeit seized items and face deportation to China after serving their terms.
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Reps to CBN: Remit N3.64 Trillion in 14 Days or Face Sanctions
The Nigerian House of Representatives has given the Central Bank a two-week deadline to remit N3.64 trillion, part of its unremitted surplus from 2016–2022. Lawmakers insist the bank violated financial laws and must comply for transparency and accountability.
Shettima Calls for Real-World Climate Action, Praises Ethiopia’s 20-Billion Tree Drive
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged African nations to adopt practical climate strategies beyond conference rhetoric, commending Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative aimed at planting 20 billion trees. He emphasized Nigeria’s support and the shared role in Africa’s ecological future.
VP Shettima Heads to Ethiopia for Landmark Tree-Planting & Economic Talks
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Ethiopia to participate in the launch of the Green Legacy Programme and hold strategic discussions on agriculture and industrial cooperation with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Lagos Govt Denies Demolishing Peter Obi Brother’s Property, Orders Investigation
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims linking it to the demolition of Peter Obi’s brother’s property in Ikeja, describing the allegations as baseless and politically charged. A formal investigation is underway.
Asset Clause Sparks Rejection: Tinubu Declines 2025 NDLEA Bill
President Bola Tinubu has refused to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2025 into law, citing concerns over a clause allowing the agency to retain proceeds from drug-related crimes. He said the clause contradicts Nigeria’s financial laws on forfeited assets.
Tragedy in Anambra: Police Officer Shot Dead by Suspected DSS Operatives During Stop-and-Search
A routine stop-and-search turned deadly in Anambra State when a police officer was fatally shot during a confrontation with occupants of a Toyota Sienna suspected to be DSS operatives. The shocking incident has sparked public outrage as investigations continue.
Peter Obi Cries Out: My Brother’s Property Was Demolished Without Warning
Peter Obi is calling out the growing disregard for human rights and law in Nigeria after his brother’s Lagos property was demolished without prior notice or legal backing.
Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects in Anambra After Victim Escapes from Criminal Den
Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Anambra after their victim escaped from captivity. Lured by a fake land deal, he was attacked and held for ransom until his escape led police to the suspects
Academic Freedom Triumphs: Judge Halts Trump’s Ban on Harvard’s Global Scholars
A federal judge has blocked former President Trump’s order halting international admissions at Harvard, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to academic freedom.