UK Partnership With Nigeria On Drug War Yielding Positive Results By Yemi Akinsuyi The United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, HOIO, has said that its collaboration with Nigeria on the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking is yielding positive results as evident by the streak of successes being […]
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Governor Peter Mbah Inaugurates Tractor Assembly Plant
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant, a collaboration with Denmark’s ODK Group, aiming to boost local agriculture. The plant will assemble 800 out of 1,000 tractors needed by next year, enhancing the state’s economy projected to grow from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. […]
EFCC Defends It’s Existence Amid Legal Challenge From 16 Governors
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly opposed calls for its dissolution, asserting that Nigeria cannot effectively combat corruption without the agency. This comes as 16 governors challenge the EFCC’s legality in court. EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, stated that those behind the challenge are feeling […]
Police arrest suspected cultist seeking to buy AK-47 in Delta
The Delta State Police have arrested Amadasu Victor, a suspected cultist, for attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle for ₦1.3 million. The arrest was confirmed by Police Public Relations Officer Edafe Bright, who stated that Victor aimed to become the leader of the Vikings Confraternity. During questioning, Victor admitted to […]
Computer-Based WASSCE Starts Friday, Says WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will launch its Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBWASSCE) for private candidates starting October 25, 2024. WAEC spokesperson, Adesina Fadekemi said this examination will run until December 20, 2024, utilizing a hybrid format where multiple-choice questions are answered on-screen, while essay responses […]
Senate Investigates NDLEA’s Allegations Against Lawmaker
The Nigerian Senate has formed a six-member ad-hoc committee to investigate allegations against Senator Oyelola Ashiru of Kwara South, made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA claims illicit drugs were found during a raid on Ashiru’s home, following his critical remarks about the agency’s integrity during […]
Nigeria Lost Over $500m To Cybercrime In 2022, Says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that Nigeria lost over $500 million to cybercrime in 2022. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made this announcement at a National Cybercrime Summit in Abuja, warning that global losses could reach $10.5 trillion. He noted that cybercrime has become a major contributor […]
Bobrisky transferred to FCID, spent night behind bars
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has transferred the controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, to the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos after his arrest at the Seme border while attempting to flee the country. NIS spokesperson Kenneth Udo described Bobrisky as a person of interest amid ongoing investigations. […]
Putin to host BRICS summit looking to advance Russia’s own interests
On The Foreign Scene This week, President Vladimir Putin will host over 20 world leaders at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, aiming to showcase Russia’s resilience against Western sanctions.Leaders attending include China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi, and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian. The Kremlin describes the summit as one of […]
Confederation of African Football Makes Its Decision Regarding Nigeria and Libya Today
On Sports The Confederation of African Football will announce its decision on the controversial AFCON qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria this Wednesday. The match, initially set for October 15 at Benina Martyrs Stadium, was canceled after Nigeria’s team faced significant travel disruptions, including a 17-hour hold at Al Abraq […]