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How online loan sharks in Nigeria are cashing in, driving people into depression

Unemployment, inflation, and the cost of living have all risen sharply in Nigeria in recent times, and this is fuelling the rapid increase...

Presidential election petitions can be resolved in seven days, says ex-NBA President, Agbakoba

As Nigeria prepares for presidential inauguration on May 29, 2023 amid unresolved election petitions, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA),...

‘Mr. Yakubu’ mirrors events that transpired in the 2023 general elections — Falz

Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has disclosed that his latest song ‘Mr. Yakubu’, mirrors the events that transpired in the...

NBC’s high-handedness, threat to democracy, says human rights lawyer, Frank Tietie

A human rights lawyer and the Executive Director of Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), Mr Frank Tietie, has accused the...

Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum takes over as PDP National Chairman after Ayu’s exit

After the exit of the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, the Deputy National Chairman (North), Amb. Umar...

Scores killed, properties destroyed as Benue communities clash over electricity supply

At least 20 persons have been feared dead and properties worth millions of naira destroyed as two local government areas in the Benue...

APC’s presidential campaign spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, hauled before ICC over incitement to ethnic hate

APC’s presidential campaign spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has been hauled up before the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague for prosecution over ethnically...

Cash scarcity persists in FCT suburbs amid increased old Naira notes supply

As cash flow improves in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday following a fresh directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

Electoral crimes: UK visa ban threats all noise, ineffective- Prof. Akinyemi

A former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has said the United Kingdom’s threat to impose visa ban and other sanctions against...

Naira scarcity: Reps demand overhaul of internet banking platforms

Nigeria’s Central Bank has been directed by the House of Representatives to order commercial banks to overhaul their existing online/electronic banking platforms for...

Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking, Face Life Jail

A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice and their personal doctor, have been found guilty of organ trafficking under the...

Nigeria Air to commence flights before May 29, says Sirika

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, will fly before May 29, 2023. Sirika,...

Economy, payment of salaries my priority, says Abia State Governor-elect Otti

The Abia State Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, says payment of workers’ salaries will be his top priority when he takes office on May...

Tony Elumelu at 60: How 60 young entrepreneurs, others gathered to honor an entrepreneur extraordinaire

Africa’s leading philanthropist, entrepreneur, Tony O. Elumelu, is celebrating his birthday today, March 22, 2023. To mark the billionaire’s 60th birthday, business owners,...

Nigeria ranks 95th happiest country in the world- Report

  Nigeria has been ranked as the 95th happiest country globally and sixth in Africa, with 4.981 out of a 100 points. This...

Triple tragedy: 75-year-old grandma sets son, wife, grandchildren ablaze

A demonic 75-year-old grandmother has set fire to her son, wife, and two grandchildren in the Apomu area of Akure, the Ondo state...