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Alleged N12.3bln fraud: Otudeko, others’ arraignment stalled, court adjourns until Feb. 13

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the arraignment of the Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko,...

Updated: Death toll from Niger tanker explosion rises to 98

The death toll from Saturday’s devastating petrol tanker explosion has risen to 98, up from 86 reported on Sunday by Persecondnews. The Director...

Ex-AMCON MD, others granted N20m bail over alleged N76bln, $31.5m fraud

Justice Mojisola Dada of an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday granted N20 million bail to former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation...

FCT police rescue five-year-old girl, nab suspected abductor

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued five-year-old Miracle Yakubu and arrested 46-year-old Nawaisi Abdullahi in connection with her alleged abduction....

2025 Hajj: NAHCON announces N8m fare

Nigerians intending to perform the 2025 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, the Holy Land, will be required to pay between N8.3 million and N8.7...

Just in: ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Junior Female Cricketers Stun New Zealand by Two Runs

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens made a stunning debut at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, defeating test-playing nation...

Lessons Of The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire by Dakuku Peterside

The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries of territorial, political,...

Abuja property owners’ unpaid C of O fees hit N300bln – FCT Minister

The Federal Capital Territory is facing a massive debt crisis, with property owners owing approximately N300 billion in unpaid Certificate of Occupancy fees,...

EFCC Operative Killed in Attack by Ritualists, Kidnappers Masquerading as ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Anambra – Spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says one of its operatives, ASP Sahabi Salisu was fatally shot by suspects and wounded another...

TikTok restores service in US, thanks Trump

TikTok on Sunday restored service in the United States after it briefly went dark as a law banning the popular app on national...

Murder in the Cathedral: CCC cleric fatally shot during church service

Horror as congregants of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Idiroko in Ogun State, a border town between Benin Republic and Nigeria watched...

Suleja Tanker Tragedy: Southern Governors’ Forum Expresses Sympathy with Niger Governor

The Southern Governors’ Forum has expressed deep condolences to Gov. Mohammed Umar Bago and the people of Niger State over the tanker fire...

BRICS welcomes Nigeria as partner country, fostering new era of international cooperation

Nigeria has officially become a partner country of the BRICS economic bloc, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen South-South...

Pipeline, depot rehabilitation projects takeoff as NNPC Ltd seeks to limit tanker haulage of products – Spokesman Soneye

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) has embarked on a bold strategy to reduce its reliance on tankers for distributing petroleum...

Cocaine bust: NDLEA arrests nursing student attempting to board flight to India

In yet another successful operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a 26-year-old nursing student, with 76...

Niger Tanker Tragedy: 86 Lives Lost in Devastating Explosion – NSEMA DG

The tragic tanker explosion which occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State at the weekend has so far...