NAPTIP rescues 96 trafficked Benue children, reunites 84 with families
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the agency has rescued 96 trafficked children from Benue and reunited 84 of them with their families. Mrs….
Kwara Govt Sues Bukola Saraki Over Alleged Defamatory Comments Against Gov AbdulRazaq
The Kwara Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit at the Kwara State High Court against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The former senate president is charged with making…
No Panama party for Thomas Partey, Canada court upholds entry denial
A Federal High Court in Canada has upheld the decision to deny Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opening…
NBC Unveils ‘Big Picture’ Initiative and ‘Free TV’ to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says its newly unveiled digital broadcasting platform will enhance access to information, stimulate investment and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Director-General, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, stated…
Two brothers jailed one year each for assaulting female police officer
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo state, on Wednesday sentenced two brothers to one year imprisonment each for assaulting a female Police Officer . The Chief Magistrate, Mrs…
Lagos police nab doctor, three others over alleged sale of newborn for N2.5m
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant and the parents of a newborn baby over the alleged sale of the child for…
FG dismisses report on new telecoms, fuel taxes
The Federal Government has dismissed a report suggesting that it was considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head…
Troops rescue 4 victims from suspected terrorists’ enclave in Katsina State
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued four abducted victims during a clearance operation on a suspected terrorist enclave in Katsina State, according to the military’s operational report on Wednesday….
Africa’s Mobile Economy Reaches $240 Billion Impact in 2025 – GSMA
A new GSMA report reveals that mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, accounting for 7.8% of the continent’s total GDP. According to the GSMA…
Lagos police nabs 10 Cameroonians over alleged visa fraud, human trafficking
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended 10 members of a syndicate for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira. The suspects allegedly lured fellow Cameroonians to Nigeria…