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IPOB, bandits using betting sites, crowdsourcing to finance terrorism – NFIU

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), bandits, and other terror organizations are using international crowd funding and sports betting platforms to fund terrorist...

EU launches €9m energy projects in Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has unveiled two new initiatives worth €9 million in Nigeria’s energy industry as part of its ongoing commitment to...

Don’t sell dollar above N1,269, CBN orders Bureau de Change

As part of measures to strengthen the naira against the dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is allocating $10,000 at...

U.S. state bars under-15 children from having social media accounts

Florida State Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill prohibiting children younger than 14 years from joining social media. According to reports, those...

Anguishes, deprivations as Lagos Govt. house demolition squad moves from Lekki to Ebutte Meta

Cries of anguish and deprivation followed the demolition of Ifesowapo, Ifedapo, Otto/Ilogbo, and Ifeoluwa communities in Ebute Meta by the Lagos State Government....

NGE expresses worry about nation’s growing insecurity, demands release of Olatunji, FirstNews editor

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on all levels of government to do more to address the nation’s increasing security issues...

Pres. Tinubu approves $25bln for Nigeria’s abandoned projects “graveyard”

President Bola Tinubu’s resolve in reviving and closing the gap on Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit hit top gear when he approved the ‘Renewed Hope...

FG allocates N37.4 bn for six cancer centres, ready in two years

The Federal Government has approved N37.4 billion for the Federal Ministry of Health’s (FMOH) oncology project, for the establishment of six cancer facilities...

Paris 2024: Waldrum invites Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, and 19 others for Banyana

Coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala, and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group...

FG talks tough, says Gumi, any individual not above the law

The Federal Government has taken a tough stand on the Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, saying he is subject to the laws of...

NSA confirms escape of Binance Executive, security officials arrested

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance Regional Manager for Africa, from lawful...

Death toll in Bauchi zakat stampede rises to seven, say police

The death toll from the stampede that occurred during the distribution of zakat (almsgiving) to residents of Bauchi State has risen to seven....

Economic hardship: Ogun Govt. takes palliatives to mosques, churches

In the spirit of the Easter celebration and the ongoing Ramadan, the Ogun State Government on Sunday continued its palliative distribution across the...

Senegal presidential poll: 44-year-old opposition leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, leads

Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is leading in the early race in Senegal’s presidential election, according to local media. Several of the 17...

Moscow attack: Four suspects in custody, death toll hits 137

Russia has charged four men who, it says, attacked a Moscow concert hall and killed at least 137 people. All four appeared to...

A Career Map for Success: Charting the right course

Do you feel adrift or unsure of your professional path? You’re not alone, so don’t worry. A lot of people find themselves at...