Court declares Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation
January 24, 2025 A federal court in Abuja has declared the Islamist Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation in Nigeria. With the declaration, this allows the military to use maximum force…
Illegal Immigrants: US Arrests, Deports 538 days after Trump inauguration
January 24, 2025 US authorities have arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days into President Donald Trump’s second administration, his press secretary said late…
U.S. WHO exit jeopardizes Africa, says health body
January 24, 2025 The U.S. plan to withdraw from the World Health Organisation will squeeze Africa’s health initiatives, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, calling…
Electricity supply in Nigeria is 419, Ajaero slams minister
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has slammed the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over electricity bands and migration plans, calling it the highest level of…
Boko Haram militants kill at least 20 in Nigeria’s Borno state
January 24, 2025 At least 20 fishermen have been killed in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno after Boko Haram insurgents attacked their village, fishermen and local security officers said on…
Student Loan : N116.184bn disbursed since inception – NELFUND
Jan 23, 2025 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), said it has so far disbursed N116.184bn as at Jan 1st, 2025 for upkeep of students across 176, 252 beneficiary institutions…
Alleged $6bn Fraud: Court Grants EFCC`s Move to Amend Charges against Agunloye
Jan. 23, 2025 Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, FCT sitting in Abuja on Thursday granted the prayers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to amend…
Diaspora petition: Minister orders NIS to deploy new passport printers
Jan. 23, 2025 The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deploy new passport printers to two Consulates in the United States of…
Alleged N400m fraud: Judge cautions I-G in suit against Andy Uba
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Thursday, cautioned the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police in the suit filed against Sen. Andy Uba, and two others, over allegations bordering on…
In Delta State, we do not owe contractors – Commissioner
Mr Charles Aniagwu, Delta Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, on Thursday, said the state government ensures prompt payment of contractors to sustain quality and timely delivery of…