EFCC re-arraigns Atiku’s son-in-law
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, re-arraigned Abdullahi Babalele, said to be son-in-law to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, over alleged money laundering charges. The EFCC accused Babalele…
Teenager in court for allegedly defiling teenage girl
A 17-year-old teenage boy, who allegedly defiling a 13-year-old on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Adebisi, whose address was not provided, was charged with rape, but…
EU to regulate crypto currencies such as Facebook’s Libra -Dombrovskis
The nominee to become the European Union’s next finance commissioner pledged on Tuesday to propose new rules to regulate crypto currencies such as Facebook’s Libra. “Europe needs a common approach…
Sex for grades: Aisha Buhari states her support to ensure sexual abuse free society for women
First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for urgent action to address sexual harassment against students. Buhari made the call during the exclusive screening of the BBC Africa Eye ‘Sex…
Troops rescue 27 persons, arrest 9 suspected Boko Haram spies
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 27 persons displaced by insurgents in multiple clearance operations in Borno state. According to a statement by the Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator,…
State attorney general group probing Facebook could expand to 40 – Source
An estimated 40 U.S. state attorneys general will participate in a probe of Facebook Inc, a source said on Monday, suggesting many more states want allegations of anticompetitive practices at…
GITEX 2019: Nigeria has signed MoU with Volkswagen to return to Nigeria – NADDC boss
Mr Jelani Aliyu, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Tuesday said that the country was strengthening relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) like Peugeot, Volkswagen to…
Osinbajo to hold bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Norway as he participates in Nordic-African Business summit in Oslo
In pursuit of the Buhari administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERGP, especially regarding the active mobilization of foreign investment, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be honouring a…
Rwanda launches first ‘Made in Africa’ smartphones
Rwanda’s Mara Group launched two smartphones on Monday, describing them as the first “Made in Africa” models and giving a boost to the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology…
Truecaller to harmonise operations to comply with NDPR – NITDA
Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Truecaller will harmonise its operations to suit the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Inuwa said…