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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned one Friday Audu, one of the alleged masterminds behind an international Ponzi scheme linked to cybercrime and terrorism. Audu was arraigned by the anti-graft agency alongside a company, Genting…
Buying your first home is hard. Saving money, understanding loans, and knowing what to do can be confusing. Many people give up because it feels too difficult. But with the right help, it can be easier. Good rules from the government and simple education can make a big…
The Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the closure of all public and private schools across the state for 10 days to enable the students celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a statement signed by the Director of Schools Management, Bukar…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced investigation into the accident that claimed the lives of 22 Kano State contingent while returning to the state after the just-concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), in collaboration with Reckitt Nigeria, has organised a hygiene workshop for students and inducted ambassadors to lead hygiene advocacy in schools. A total of 74 students from Apapa and Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Areas in Lagos…
Founder of The Brief Academy, Farida Yahya, has called for a conscious integration of profit and purpose in entrepreneurial ventures to foster a more sustainable and prosperous Nigeria, noting a prevalent frustration among young entrepreneurs regarding government policies and…
Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo on Monday disclosed that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) needs an estimated N880 billion every year to maintain roads optimally across the nation. The minister disclosed this during a public hearing by the House of…
Maurizio Sarri has rejoined Lazio as head coach 15 months after he quit the role. The 66-year-old replaces Marco Baroni, who led the Serie A side to a seventh-placed finish last season to miss out on European qualification. Sarri resigned in March 2024 following a fifth…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, regarding his recent remark about hunger in Nigeria, asserting that Amaechi’s thirst was for power and not food. LEADERSHIP recalls that…
In a renewed effort to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s financial system and eliminate fears surrounding cyber fraud and financial scams, the Federal Government has convened a national stakeholders’ workshop to review and validate a National Framework on strengthening…
The Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah, will on Tuesday declare open JusticeTechNG 2025 – Nigeria’s first national Justice Tech Hackathon and Accelerator programme. Justice Zannah is also the chairman of the Judiciary Information Technology Committee of the…
A coalition of opposition federal lawmakers has lauded the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for what it described as “unparalleled achievements” in his first two years in office, asserting that his record outpaced that of many governors who govern…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) has revealed that no fewer than 1,385 children were recruited by Boko Haram terrorists between 2017 to 2019 in Borno State and other parts of the North-East. UNODC’s Country Director in Nigeria, Mr. Cheikh Ousmane Toure…
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 37 year-old man, Wisdom Benoie of Yelwa Tsakani for allegedly assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter. Confirming the incident on Monday, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Bauchi Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil on Monday said…
Suspected cultists on Sunday night shot and killed a yet-to-be-identified taxi driver at Mile Two area of Diobu in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Recall that factions within a popular cult group, Deygbam, have been battling for supremacy in the Diobu axis of Port…
The Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has asserted that her suspension from the Senate was not the result of a simple seating dispute but a premeditated effort by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to silence her dissent. Natasha disclosed…
President Bola Tinubu has through the office of the First Lady of Nigeria, donated 900 bags of 50kg rice and 10 cows to the Abuja National Mosque for distribution to those in need within local Muslim communities. The initiative, as outlined by the Acting Chairman of the…
Tech expert, David Hinmikaiye, has urged business owners and brands to leverage data for existential engagement. He stated that the tech-driven world has afforded processes and tools to analyze information, drive results and maximize profits. Hinmikaiye made the call at a…
