Oba Of Benin Accuses EFCC Of Aiding Crimes
The monarch of Benin, Omo N’ Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of…
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Security
BREAKING: ’40’ Shot Dead As Bandits Sack Plateau Community
Bandits in their numbers reportedly attacked Zurak village in Bashar District of Wase local government area of Plateau State, killing more than 40 persons, including vigilantes.…
Security
BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap Customs Officer’s pregnant wife, 4 family members in Abuja
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped a Nigeria Customs Service senior officer’s pregnant wife and four other family members at Shagari Quarters, Dei-Dei, a…
Security
BREAKING: Banex Plaza Shut As Soldiers’ Operation Enters Day 3
Banex Plaza, an electronics and telecommunications gadget market in Abuja, is still under lock and key, Daily Trust can report. Leading reporters learnt on Monday on…
Business
CBN withdraws directive for cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the directive to banks and other financial institutions to charge cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. On May 6,…
Air travellers to enjoy free Wi-Fi at Lagos, Abuja airports – FG
Air passengers travelling through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, can now use free Wi-Fi, Vanguard has gathered. Special…
Education
ACE Foundation charges FG on introduction of teaching in multiple languages in schools
As part of efforts aimed at enhancing prompt assimilation and learning prowess of students, ACE Charity Foundation has called on the federal government to introduce teachings…
Illegal Mining: Chinese Nationals Jailed in Kwara
Illegal mining poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s natural resources and economic well-being. The recent case of two Chinese nationals convicted in Kwara State highlights the…
Court Denies Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Bail
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, has refused to grant bail to an Executive of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Nwite held…
Security
BREAKING: Gunmen abduct catholic priest in Anambra
Unidentified gunmen have struck in Anambra State, abducting Rev. Father Basil Chukwuemeka at Nkpor Junction near Onitsha. Eyewitnesses report the priest’s sudden disappearance while driving in…