Bill to regulate Crypto, virtual assets operations in Nigeria, scales 2nd reading in Senate
Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal, regulatory and supervisory framework for virtual assets, digital assets and virtual asset service providers operating in…
Edo shuts schools as DSS allegedly uncovers plot to abduct students
The Edo Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a kidnap threat against students. The directive, contained in…
Return to Ancestral Practices Only Solution to Insecurity, Says Yoruba Traditional Leader
Chief Ifatoyin Adeyeye, the Araba-Ogboni of Osi-Ekiti, has stated that returning to traditional Yoruba spiritual/ ancestral beliefs and practices is the key to addressing the rising tide of banditry and…
Two Students Convicted of Conspiracy and Illegal Possession of Weapons in Plateau
A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced two students, Kalifah Salisu and Auwal Nuru, both 19 years old, to eight months each in correctional centre for conspiracy and possession of…
Lere Olayinka’s audacity and INEC’s crisis of confidence, by Pius Mordi
Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, President Bola Tinubu’s FCT Minister, is a knowledgeable and well informed journalist. He knows about the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024….
My duty is to serve all Deltans with passion and fairness, Oborevwori affirms
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday stressed that his duty is to serve all Deltans with dedication and fairness, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation….
Somali referee Artan breaks silence after botched World Cup duty in US
Artan, rated as the best official in Africa, said he had the right visa yet the American authorities denied him entry into the country at Miami International Airport. The…
Army officer, six soldiers killed as troops repel terrorists in Kaduna’s Chikun area
A Nigerian Army officer and at least six soldiers were reportedly killed on Monday evening after troops came under a deadly ambush by suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in…
IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender
The IMF on Tuesday warned of risks surrounding Nigeria’s plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying such transactions are often…
Businesses risk sanctions as Nigeria’s e-Invoicing deadline nears
A tax compliance expert has warned that large businesses with annual turnover of N5 billion and above risk penalties from July 1, if they fail to comply with the electronic…