A federal high court has sentenced Anamekwe Nwabuoku to a total of 72 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving N868.4 million. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had successfully proven its case against the former public official beyond reasonable […]
The Federal Government has called on Investors, Financial Institutions and Development Partners to collaborate with Nigeria vision of building a resilient food system, climate smart farming and expanding sustainable agricultural production as well as unlocking the nation’s agricultural potential. Speaking during the Nigeria-United Kingdom Investment Forum in London, England, recently, the Minister of Agriculture and […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier firm in Lagos. The agency said the operations foiled attempts by drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle the substances to destinations including […]
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) formally reappointed Kim Jong-un as president of the State Affairs Commission during its first session of the 15th term held Sunday, according to state media. The decision marks Kim’s third consecutive term at the helm of the country’s highest policy guidance body since the commission was established in 2016, […]
The Presidency has addressed claims surrounding a recently signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stressing that the deal applies strictly to Nigerians residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification became necessary following reports suggesting Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees. […]
Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Portugal’s squad for next week’s international friendlies due to injury concerns. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on Friday, the decision was reached following discussions between his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team backroom staff, with both parties agreeing to prioritize the forward’s full […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday leveraged a high-profile cultural event in London to advance Nigeria’s economic narrative and reinforce the country’s growing influence through cultural diplomacy, declaring that ongoing reforms are steering the nation towards recovery and long-term stability. Speaking at a reception hosted by the British Government at Tate Modern as part of his […]
The Nigerian police, human rights organizations and Nigerians have raised an urgent alarm over reports of sexual violence occurring under the guise of an “annual festival” in Ozoro community within Delta State. The reports, gained traction following the circulation of distressing video on social media platforms, suggest an environment where women are targeted for coordinated […]
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. He arrived in Lagos alongside the First Lady, where he is expected to spend the Sallah break. The President was received at the airport by senior government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with applause from those […]
As Muslims nationwide prepare for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has announced the deployment of 1,070 personnel in a statewide security operation aimed at safeguarding lives, property, and critical infrastructure. The Delta State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chinedu Igbo, ordered the large-scale deployment, directing officers to […]
