Iran hangs former deputy defence minister accused of spying for UK
Iran has executed Alireza Akbari, a former deputy defence minister, on allegations of spying for the United Kingdom. On Saturday, Mizan…
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Manchester City player, Benjamin found not guilty on six counts of rape
A Chester Crown Court has given its final verdict on the rape charges against Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy. The…
17-year-old boy arrested for allegedly impregnating 10 ladies in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said it arrested a 17-year-old boy, Noble Uzuchi for allegedly impregnating 10 ladies. This was…
Two Nigerians Arrested In India For N138M Bank Fraud
The Cyber Crime Wing of Greater Chennai Police in India has arrested two Nigerians for virtually robbing Rs 2.5 crore…
Slave trade: Church of England apologises for ‘shameful past’, sets up £100m fund
The Church of England has set up a £100m fund as part of its apology for past involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave…
NFIU officially bans cash withdrawals from ALL government accounts, vows to probe offenders
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has banned cash withdrawal from all federal, state and local government accounts. Modibo Tukur,…
Ukraine must meet our demands – Russia blows hot
A day after President Vladimir Putin said he was open to negotiations over Ukraine, Russia’s foreign minister lashed out saying…
Lagos shuts popular Quilox Club over non-compliance with directive
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) on Saturday shut down the popular Quilox club at Ozumba Nbadwe Street Victoria…
Dozens protest in Afghan capital after education ban on women
Women on Thursday gathered outside Kabul University to stage the first major public demonstration in the capital since the Taliban’s…
Troops kill ‘scores of ESN members’ in Ebonyi, ‘informant’ arrested in Enugu
The Nigerian army says its troops attached to 82 division killed several members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) during…
Saudi restores 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has restored 95,000 Hajj slots to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) ahead of…
19 youths arrested during gay wedding in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board (an agency enforcing Islamic religious morals) has arrested 19 youths for attending a same-sex marriage…
Short transition period of naira redesign may affect economic activity, World Bank warns
The World Bank has warned that the timing and short transition period of the naira redesign policy may have negative impacts on…
New Naira Notes: DSS plotting to frame Emefiele – Group
Human rights lawyers, civil groups including the Arewa Youth Consultative Movement on Monday raised the alarm over an alleged plot…
Police issue alert on misleading information on 5G networks
The National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF-NCCC) has called on the public to be wary of a…
Despite DSS order, petrol sells at N340 in Kano
Motorists in Kano State are buying the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as high as N340 per litre. The oil marketers…
NBS to release labour force survey March 2023 After Two years
Designs methodology with W’Bank to run full unemployment report yearly After two years of delayed unemployment and underemployment statistics, the…
2nd Niger Bridge: FG bars heavy-duty trucks, trailers
The Federal government through the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has barred heavy-duty trucks and trailers from using the 2nd…
Nigeria to benefit as USAID earmarks $415m to support primary healthcare in five countries
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says it will commit $415 million annually to support five countries in…
12-year-old Nigerian chess champion granted asylum in US
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, the 12-year-old Nigerian refugee who won the NY State chess championship in 2019, and his family have been…