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EFCC Arrests Socialite Achimugu Over Alleged Money Laundering

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Achimugu was arrested around 5 am on Tuesday shortly after her return from London. A top EFCC staff confirmed this to

by News Editor

April 29, 2025

News Update

Warri Refinery Shutdown Sparks Outrage Over $897m NNPCL Revamp Failure

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is facing growing backlash from energy sector stakeholders following the shutdown of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) barely a month after it was declared operational—despite a staggering $897.6 million spent on its revitalization.

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April 29, 2025

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Agatu Council Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Fulani Herders as ECWA Raises Security Alarm

The Chairman of Agatu Local Council in Benue State – James Ejeh has given Fulani herders a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate all farmlands in the area. The directive was announced during a stakeholder’s meeting held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the

by News Editor

April 29, 2025

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Trump’s Next 100 Days to Focus on Trade, Peace Talks, Say Officials

President Donald Trump and his team are gearing up to mark his first 100 days in office with a series of celebrations while laying out ambitious plans for the next phase of his administration, White House officials said this week. The coming

by News Editor

April 29, 2025

Life & style·News·Religion

BREAKING: Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband To Death

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Justice Nwosu-Iheme found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

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FG Raises Alarm Over Growing Cyber Slavery In West Africa

The federal government has raised alarm over the rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa. The development comes days after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disclosed that the United States lost nearly $65 million over the past two years

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

Economy·News·Politics

FG Approves Establishment Of Textile Development Board, $90b Agribusiness, Livestock Development Plan

To reposition Nigeria’s economy and tackle insecurity at its roots, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of a Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board, alongside new strategies for agribusiness expansion and livestock transformation initiatives. The initiative is projected to

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

Economy·News

Rice Prices Fall to N58,000 Amid Smuggled Imports from Benin

A report by S&P Global has revealed that the price of a 50kg bag of rice has reduced significantly to N58,000 in parts of Nigeria, following an influx of imported rice through the Republic of Benin. The report noted that the West

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

Economy·News

NDIC Commences N46.6b Payout To Defunct Heritage Bank’s Top Depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced payment of N46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank, whose funds exceeded the maximum insured limit of N5 million. The corporation announced the development in

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

Economy·News

Fitch Upgrades Lagos, Kaduna, Two Others’ Investment Ratings

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings of Lagos, Kaduna, Kogi, and Oyo states from ‘B-’ to ‘B. The agency announced the development on its website on Saturday. According to Fitch, the rating action follows the upgrade

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

News·Religion

Cardinals Set To Pick Conclave Date To Elect New Pope

Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis. Dozens of so-called “Princes of the Church” from across the world have been

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

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JAMB Arrests 40 Impersonators Amid Parent’s Outcry Over Early Exam Check-In Time

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the apprehension of at least 40 individuals for impersonating candidates during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which began on April 24 and is scheduled to end on May 5. In

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

Economy·News

Osun Monarch, Pastor Admit Guilt in $4.2m COVID-19 Fund Fraud in United States

A traditional ruler from Osun State, Nigeria, and a pastor have pleaded guilty to charges linked to a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fund fraud in the United States. Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu and Edward Oluwasanmi – a clergyman, admitted their

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

Economy·News

CBEX: EFCC Declares Four Persons Wanted for Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared four persons wanted over the alleged fraud perpetrated on crypto bridge exchange (CBEX), a trading platform. In a public notice issued by the Commission on Friday, the suspects include Seyi Oloyede, Emmanuel Uko,

by News Editor

April 27, 2025

Economy·News·Politics

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: DEMOCRACY STRONG AND ALIVE IN NIGERIA; IGNORE ALARMISTS

We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by Akwa Ibom

by News Editor

April 27, 2025

EFCC Arrests Socialite Achimugu Over Alleged Money Laundering

Warri Refinery Shutdown Sparks Outrage Over $897m NNPCL Revamp Failure

Agatu Council Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Fulani Herders as ECWA Raises Security Alarm

Trump’s Next 100 Days to Focus on Trade, Peace Talks, Say Officials

BREAKING: Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband To Death

FG Raises Alarm Over Growing Cyber Slavery In West Africa

FG Approves Establishment Of Textile Development Board, $90b Agribusiness, Livestock Development Plan

Rice Prices Fall to N58,000 Amid Smuggled Imports from Benin

NDIC Commences N46.6b Payout To Defunct Heritage Bank’s Top Depositors

Fitch Upgrades Lagos, Kaduna, Two Others’ Investment Ratings

Cardinals Set To Pick Conclave Date To Elect New Pope

JAMB Arrests 40 Impersonators Amid Parent’s Outcry Over Early Exam Check-In Time

Osun Monarch, Pastor Admit Guilt in $4.2m COVID-19 Fund Fraud in United States

CBEX: EFCC Declares Four Persons Wanted for Fraud

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: DEMOCRACY STRONG AND ALIVE IN NIGERIA; IGNORE ALARMISTS

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