Ibadan, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on victims of the alleged cryptocurrency scam perpetrated by Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) to report to its Ibadan and Lagos zonal offices to aid ongoing investigations. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele…
London, UK — Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has predicted that rising British-Nigerian prospect Moses Itauma would defeat Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and other established names in the division if they fought now. Fury made the bold claim shortly after Itauma stopped Dillian Whyte in just two minutes, a performance that sparked calls for…
Anambra State, Nigeria — A 28-year-old corps member from Delta State, Jennifer Elohor, has recounted how she was viciously beaten, stripped naked, and taken away for interrogation by operatives of Agunechemba, a state-backed security outfit, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on July 23, 2025, reportedly began when…
Tripoli, Libya — The President of the Nigerian Community in Libya, Mr. Peter Omoregbe, has raised alarm over the dire situation of thousands of Nigerians stranded in the North African country, revealing that many are suffering from severe mental health issues after failed attempts to migrate to Europe. Omoregbe made this disclosure in response to…
Lagos, Nigeria — Fresh concerns have emerged following the release of the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which revealed that Nigeria’s paternity exclusion rate currently stands at 25 percent. According to the report, issued during the week by Lagos-based firm Smart DNA, this implies that one in every four men tested is not the biological…
The Federal Government has reacted to the killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement signed by Muhammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, the Tinubu administration condemned what it described as a callous and barbaric attack on harmless citizens. The victims were said to have been…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that no Nigerian child is denied education because of hunger, stressing the importance of institutionalising the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. Speaking at the National Policy Forum on the Institutionalisation and Implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme for Sustainable Economic Growth and…
Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has called on Nigerians to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other leaders, and security operatives for divine guidance and improved security across the country. Governor Buni made the appeal in a statement by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, on Friday when the leadership of the Sheikh Usman Dahiru…
India — OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is set to open its first office in India later this year, signalling its commitment to expanding in one of the fastest-growing AI markets in the world, as reported by Reuters. The office, located in New Delhi, will house a local team to support OpenAI’s operations and strengthen…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has restrained the Inspector-General of Police and other senior officers from arresting, detaining, or interrogating popular on-air personality and comedian, Chinedu Emmanuel Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia in connection with a contractual dispute with a business partner. Justice D. Dipeolu granted the interim order following…
Nigeria — The Nigeria’s external reserves have inflated to $41.046 billion, the highest in four years, driving further appreciation of the Naira in the parallel market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN showed that the external reserves rose steadily to $41.046 billion from $37.21 billion on June 30. This translates to $3.836 billion…
Nigeria — Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that the arrest of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, in Finland on terrorism-related charges in November 2024 has led to improved security in the South East. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Musa confirmed that Ekpa is still facing…
Pope Leo XIV has declared Friday, August 22, a global day of fasting and prayer for peace, coinciding with the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Vatican News reported that, the Pope made this announcement on Wednesday during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. The appeal comes as violence continues to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to senators-elect and members-elect of the House of Representatives who emerged victorious in the by-elections conducted on August 16. The certificates were presented at the INEC headquarters in Abuja by different National Commissioners. Among the recipients was Emmanuel Nwachukwu of…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said he is not ready to “go low with anyone who decides to go into the gutters.” He made this statement while addressing journalists shortly after the South-West zoning consultative summit of the Peoples Democratic Party, held in Lagos. He said, “Personally, when…
Osun, Nigeria — The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state would defeat the pharaoh facing the state and get its dues back. The Governor had gone on vacation to the USA during which he attended his nephew’s (Davido) wedding in Miami before…
Cross River, Nigeria — The Winners of the recently concluded Skate-a-Thon Nigeria have received a total of ₦8.6 million in cash prizes from the event organisers on Tuesday. The competition, held in Calabar, Cross River State, has been described as the biggest skating festival in Africa, featuring top-tier competitions including the 42km Skating Marathon (Male),…
Awka, Nigeria — Members of the Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the National Assembly have strongly condemned the brutal assault on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elohor, in Anambra State, calling on authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. The lawmakers made their position known on Thursday in a statement issued in…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed reports suggesting he is engaged in a supremacy tussle with any traditional ruler, declaring that he has no such conflict either within Yorubaland or beyond. The monarch made this known on Thursday through a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity,…
Kebbi, Nigeria —The Kebbi State Government has denied allegations that it distributed sub-standard fertilisers mixed with sand to farmers across the state, describing the claim as false, mischievous, and an attempt to tarnish the image of Governor Nasir Idris’s administration. In a coversation with journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Sheahu…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a new directive linking upkeep loan disbursement strictly to the academic calendar of each institution, effectively suspending payments once schools go on break. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Mr. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND explained that students will now…
Ibadan, Nigeria— Oba Rasidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State and Olubadan-designate, will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. The development follows the approval of his nomination by Governor Seyi Makinde, paving the way for the coronation ceremony at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo…
Lagos, Nigeria— Billboard has crowned 2Baba’s 2004 hit “African Queen” as the greatest Afrobeats song of all time, highlighting its global influence and cultural legacy. The U.S. music magazine released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time, noting that the selection was based on chart success, cultural relevance, and impact on…
Abuja, Nigeria—Concerns are mounting across the Global South over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) impartiality, with critics warning that its operations could undermine national sovereignty and subject weaker states to political manipulation. According to a recent analysis, many African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American countries increasingly view the ICC as a tool of Western…
Abeokuta, Nigeria— The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted eight internet fraudsters arrested within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Ogun State. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) charges of identity theft, romance scams, and obtaining money under false pretences. The convicts,…
Abuja, Nigeria— Nigeria faces mounting crises of poverty and insecurity, with recent tragedies underscoring the scale of the challenge. On August 1, 2025, an ambush in Zamfara State claimed 10 lives, while a revised National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report released on August 3 revealed that 55 per cent of Nigerians—over 113 million people—live below…
Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has narrowly escaped death after being involved in a robbery incident in Lagos on Wednesday. According to Hip TV, the Shoki crooner was stabbed in the neck during the robbery. He was reportedly robbed of his jewelry worth millions of naira. Details of the incident remain…
In a surprising twist in the summer transfer window, Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is on the cusp of signing with AC Milan from Bayer Leverkusen. According to reports from Plettigoal, negotiations between the parties were in advanced stages, and all involved were optimistic about finalising the deal. The Nigerian international has emerged as a…
The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has invited the female National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Miss Jenifer Elohor, brutalized by operatives of the state- controlled Agunechemba security outfit, to the government house, to sympathize with her over the unfortunate incident. This came as the Anambra State government confirmed Wednesday the…
Abuja, Nigeria–Despite record budget allocations and increased revenue inflows, most Nigerian states failed to meet their capital expenditure targets in the first half of 2025, largely due to procurement delays, insecurity, and rising costs, an analysis of second-quarter Budget Implementation Reports has shown. Data from 31 states revealed that only ₦2.75 trillion was disbursed for…
Afghanistan, Nigeria–At least 76 people have been confirmed dead following a devastating collision involving a passenger bus, a motorcycle, and a fuel truck in western Afghanistan’s Herat province, officials said on Wednesday. Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, spokesperson for the Herat provincial government, said the accident occurred late Tuesday in the Guzara district, just outside Herat city….
