Suspected cultists butchered farmer in Akwa Ibom community
By Chioma Onuegbu Uyo HOODLUMS suspected to be cultists have allegedly butchered a middle-aged farmer at his residence in Udianga Enem in Etim Ekpo local government area, identified asItoro Jimmy Umanah. Newsmen gathered that the incident occurred last weekend,d and the victim, his wife and three children were already asleep when the hoodlums stormed their […]
PM Carney tells Trump Canada is ‘not for sale’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Canada was not for sale and would not become the 51st state of the United States.
EFCC traces laundered $300,000 to yahoo boy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced over 300,000 dollars, laundered to a suspected internet fraudster. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said the suspect was among the 35 suspects arrested Sunday in Auchi area of Edo. Oyewale said the arrest was […]
Mass failure in JAMB shows anti-cheating measures are working – Alausa, Education Minister
“JAMB conducts its exam using a computer-based testing system. They’ve implemented strong security measures, and as a result, fraud or cheating has been completely eliminated. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for WAEC and NECO.”
Ndume praises Tinubu over ban on foreign goods
Ndume also urged the Federal Government to consider imposing high tariffs on certain foreign goods to further discourage their consumption and promote patronage of Nigerian-made products.
Loan: We receive over 1,800 applications daily from students – NELFUND
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has said that over half a million students are currently on its portal, benefiting from the loan scheme, with an average of 1,800 applications received daily. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFund, Akintunde Sawyerr gave the latest statistics on Tuesday, in Abuja, […]
10 most luxurious airports in the world
Overall, airports are a luxury destination. And all of these make travellers’ journeys a more interesting adventure to make.
Insecurity: Army raises alarm over Influx of cattle into Plateau
Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has decried the influx of large number of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Oyinlola, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, said this on Tuesday during an engagement with stakeholders […]
President Tinubu’s economic agenda, Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023 and the imperative for management stability
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, led his committee to the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on an oversight visit.
Trump’s crypto fundraisers spark ethics concerns amid regulatory saga
Donald Trump is set to rake in millions from the cryptocurrency industry this month, raising red flags among ethics experts.
Secure, lawful data sharing ‘ll spur African economies to growth – VP Shettima
By Emmanuel Elebeke Vice President Ibrahim Shettima has stated that Africa’s economies will thrive when the continent is able to lawfully share secured data. He sated this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) with the theme: “Balancing Innovation in Africa: Data Protection and Privacy in Emerging […]
