Kristofer Madu moves to make young people become investors
…opens investment doors for children from underserved backgrounds By Chinedu Adonu Founder of a nonprofit organization, When We Grow Up, Kristofer Madu is on a mission to inspire young people who lack access to opportunity to pursue high-impact, high-paying careers such as investing, finance, and technology. Once a kid in Nashville who dreamed of becoming […]
Police smash Lagos ‘One-Chance’ syndicate, uncover building with shrines, nab 13 suspects
Arrested were 13 suspects, among them an ex-convict who was released from prison last month, and a woman who disguised as a prophetess
AFCON 2025: CAF sanctions Algeria over post-match incidents against Nigeria
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down sanctions to Algeria over a series of incidents that followed their quarter-final clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ikeja Computer Village Fire: Traders appeal to Sanwo-Olu for financial support, blame power surge
Traders affected by the devastating fire that razed part of a commercial building at Computer Village, Ikeja, have appealed to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for financial assistance to cushion their losses, which run into several millions of naira.
Insecurity hits all faiths, not a religious war — Presidency insists
The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed claims that Nigeria’s insecurity is driven by religious targeting, insisting that violence across the country affects people of all faiths and should not be framed as a religious war.
FCCPC begins clampdown on digital money lenders
The Director of Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, in a circular on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the commission had removed such operators from its list of approved digital lenders.
Protest rocks INEC HQ over Warri re-delineation
A calm but resolute protest by the Warri Indigenous Women Forum on Wednesday drew attention to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, as the women accused the Commission of carrying out a re-delineation exercise they say threatens the political survival of the Itsekiri people in Delta State.
Abia community protests alleged govt land acquisition
Residents of Aro-Umuonyeukwu village in the Aro-Ngwa ancient kingdom, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, have raised alarm over what they describe as continuous government acquisition of their lands for development projects without compensation.
Obi urges immediate action after Kaduna church abductions, “Enough Is Enough”
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent and decisive action following the confirmed abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State.
Osun APC, Accord bicker over Adeleke’s teachers’ recruitment
By Shina Abubakar The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Accord Party on Wednesday traded words over the planned recruitment of teachers by the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration. It would be recalled that Governor Adeleke had directed the state Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, to issue appointment letters to the […]
CBN unveils new industry-wide war on e-fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled an industry-wide offensive against rising digital fraud, with the aim of reducing fraud response time to under 30 minutes
