Marwa: NDLEA recorded 2,346 convictions in 2022 — highest in agency’s history
Buba Marwa, the chairperson of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the agency secured its highest number of…
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UK appeal court to hear suit against plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
The court of appeal is set to hear a case challenging a plan by the British government to transfer asylum…
Naira redesign: CBN gives new update on deadline for return of old notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has given a fresh update on the deadline to phase out old naira notes….
Nigeria Immigration opens recruitment portal, lists positions, requirements
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday opened the portal for 2023 recruitment. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration…
JAMB registration begins January 14
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday announced the sales of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and direct…
China records 60,000 COVID-related deaths in one month
China says it recorded at least 60,000 COVID-related deaths between December 8 and January 12. This was disclosed by the…
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…
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…