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  • Internet fraud: EFCC arraigns 18 foreigners

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Internet fraud: EFCC arraigns 18 foreigners

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned 18 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd over alleged internet fraud. The accused persons were brought before Justice Daniel Osiagor, of the Federal […]

  • LG Poll: Osun govt rejects police advice to suspend election

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on LG Poll: Osun govt rejects police advice to suspend election

    Osun State Government has rejected the security advice from the Nigeria Police which advised for the suspension of the local government election planned for Saturday (today). The government, in a statement signed by Kolapo Alimi, […]

  • Nasarawa gov swears in 15 commissioners, blocks one over petition

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Nasarawa gov swears in 15 commissioners, blocks one over petition

    Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has sworn in 15 out of the 16 screened commissioners, withholding the inauguration of one nominee, Margerate Elayo, due to a serious petition received after the screening process. Speaking at […]

  • Abducted Niger council secretary escapes from captors

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Abducted Niger council secretary escapes from captors

    The Chairman of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Aminu Najumei, has disclosed that the council secretary, Daina Usman, who was abducted on Thursday night, managed to escape from his captors on Friday. Speaking […]

  • Plateau suspends mining activities as security threat escalates

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Plateau suspends mining activities as security threat escalates

    Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has issued an executive order immediately suspending all mining activities in the state. He stated that the decision aims to safeguard mining sites while a newly inaugurated technical committee […]

  • Nobody gives Atiku credit for implementing economic policies under Obasanjo – El-Rufai

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Nobody gives Atiku credit for implementing economic policies under Obasanjo – El-Rufai

    Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, said on Friday that nobody gave former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, his due credit for overseeing the economic policies implemented under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. […]

  • Los Angeles mayor sacks Fire chief Kristin Crowley, appoints replacement

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Los Angeles mayor sacks Fire chief Kristin Crowley, appoints replacement

    Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been sacked by Mayor Karen Bass. This follows the recent devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, which killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes. In a statement on Friday, […]

  • Hamas finally hands over actual body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Hamas finally hands over actual body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas

    Hamas said it has now handed over the actual body of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross. This follows Israel’s claim that her body was not among those released this week. Al Jazeera […]

  • EPL: Santo confirms Awoniyi fit for Newcastle United clash

    By Ifunanya | February 22, 2025 | Comments Off on EPL: Santo confirms Awoniyi fit for Newcastle United clash

    Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has confirmed Taiwo Awoniyi fit for the Premier League clash against Newcastle United. The Tricky Trees will be away to Eddie Howe’s men at the St. James’ Park on […]

  • Osun LG elections: Nigerian police call for immediate suspension

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2025 | Comments Off on Osun LG elections: Nigerian police call for immediate suspension

    The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has called for the immediate suspension of the planned local government elections in Osun State. This was contained in a statement on Friday, signed by the Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. […]

  • He wasn’t injured – Guardiola reveals why he benched De Bruyne against Real Madrid

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2025 | Comments Off on He wasn’t injured – Guardiola reveals why he benched De Bruyne against Real Madrid

    Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed he dropped Kevin De Bruyne for their Champions League playoff in midweek. De Bruyne was left on the bench as City lost 3-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday […]

  • CSOs reject Kano govt’s move to regulate NGOs, say it’s unconstitutional

    By Ifunanya | February 21, 2025 | Comments Off on CSOs reject Kano govt’s move to regulate NGOs, say it’s unconstitutional

    A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has voiced strong opposition to the Kano State Government’s recent decision to establish a committee tasked with profiling and regulating non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating within the state. In […]

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