Naira abuse saga: EFCC invites billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya’s sons for questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Subomi and Wahab, sons of renowned businessman Razaq Okoya, for questioning regarding allegations of...
Storm batters Southern US, forcing mass flight cancellations, delays
A powerful storm sweeping across the southern United States wreaked havoc on air travel, forcing the cancellation of over 3,000 flights on Friday,...
Tinubu off to Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Summit, returns Jan.16
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to attend the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025), an...
Biden, Trump, Obama, other past US leaders, VPs pay last respect to Carter as his body is buried
President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, league of former presidents attended the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, marked by heartfelt...
Updated: Tinubu Seeks to Strengthen Nigeria-China Ties, Urges Increase in Currency Swap, Aid Package
President Bola Tinubu has called on the government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria...
Commissioner falls ill at state EXCO meeting, dies minutes after hospitalization
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu and the State Executive Council are still reeling from the shocking loss of Commissioner Robert Ewa, who passed...
Bankers’ Committee firm slapped with N19.4bln fine for contract breach on National Theatre project
An Arbitration Tribunal in Lagos has ruled in favor of Hanson Dredging and Marine Service Ltd (HDMS), ordering SANEF Creatives Ltd, a company...
Nigerian Slangs ‘Yahoo Boy’, ‘Agbero’,’Japa’, ‘Suya’ Officially Added to Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has broadened its linguistic scope with the inclusion of 20 Nigerian English words. Notable additions comprise colloquialisms like “Yahoo...
Incredible! Catholic priest quits ministry to explore traditional religious practices
After dedicating 17 years to the Catholic priesthood, Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu has made the remarkable decision to relinquish his clerical duties and instead...
Shock, disbelief as governor’s special adviser dies 24 hours after his inauguration
Tragedy has struck Kano State Government as Engr. Ahmad Ishaq Bunkure, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Works to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,...
France dismisses allegations of plotting with Nigeria to destabilise Niger Republic
France on Wednesday dismissed as “groundless” Niger Republic’s allegation that Nigeria had collaborated with France to destabilize the West African nation. “This allegation...
Two Nigerians Convicted in US Court for $560,000 Romance Scam, Face Up to 40 Years in Prison
Two Nigerian nationals have been convicted in a US court for their involvement in a romance scam that resulted in losses of $560,000....
Tinubu celebrates, extols NNPCL GCEO Mele Kyari at 60
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
Tragic explosion at FCT suburb school claims two lives, injures others
A suspected bomb explosion occurred at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of Bwari Area Council, on January 6,...
Massive purge at EFCC: 27 corrupt officers relieved of their duties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a bold step in its fight against corruption, dismissing 27 officers from its workforce...
U.S. dollar strength drives oil prices down amid market pressure
By Samuel Akpan with agency report Global oil prices took a step back on Monday, ending a five-session rally, as a robust US...
