The Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks during the Middle East war, with strikes targeting US assets as well as civilian infrastructure such as energy sites, ports and airports.

Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum has been killed in a shooting while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa State.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has formally handed over 50,000 newly recruited Police Constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training. The handover ceremony, which took place on Wednesday at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, marked the completion of the recruitment phase and the commencement of preparations for the training of […]

Several countries have changed, replaced or redenominated their currencies in recent years as governments sought to simplify transactions, tackle economic challenges or align their monetary systems with broader economic reforms.

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its strategic economic reforms implemented over the past 34 months have laid a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth, financial stability and inclusive development. The apex bank stated that the measures were already contributing to improved macroeconomic conditions, increased employment opportunities and efforts […]

Germany has become an attractive destination for skilled professionals seeking work visas and opportunities to build careers abroad, with jobs available in sectors including technology, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, finance and logistics.

By Juliet Umeh The Digital Assets Coalition has urged the Federal Government to review the newly introduced Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets, warning that the framework could undermine Nigeria’s estimated $92 billion digital assets market and weaken its position as Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cryptocurrency economy. The coalition, an alliance of digital asset operators […]

European football’s governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men’s and women’s World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

By Godwin Oritse Members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have protested the frequent cancellation of paid Electronic Call-Up (ETO) bookings, describing the practice as unfair and a major cause of operational disruptions and financial losses for truck operators. The truck owners argued that cancelling already paid bookings due to delays beyond their […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has attributed the growing confidence of investors in Delta State to improved security around critical oil infrastructure, particularly the reduction in pipeline vandalism and illegal bunkering. The company said its pipeline surveillance operations had helped create a safer environment for businesses, thereby encouraging fresh […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a significant milestone in the fight against insecurity. The President commended the security agencies involved in the operation, which led to the recovery of 163 victims […]

A Nigerian citizen and U.S. permanent resident, Adedayo Fateru, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in a money laundering scheme involving approximately $1.7 million in fraud proceeds in the United States.

ValueJet has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737NG aircraft as the Nigerian carrier advances plans to strengthen connectivity across West Africa and expand into new African markets.

By Soni Daniel Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the remand in Kuje Correctional Centre of a retired officer of the Department of State Services, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam over his support for the outlawed Indigenous People of Buafra, IPoB. The retired officer was arraigned by the Department of State Services for, […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The National Chairman of Kaiama Development Association, Alhaji Yakubu Salihu, has disclosed that 13 persons remain unaccounted for among the Woro kidnap victims who regained freedom after spending about six months in captivity. Salihu made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Ilorin, stating that available records showed that […]