Bauchi State’s N4.6bn was fraudulently diverted, EFCC witness tells court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) witness, John Ibrahim, on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how over N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted from the coffers of…
Court issues arrest warrant against ex-Humanitarian Minister, 1 other
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of an Abuja High Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq. The judge…
MEMAN Disputes N3,300 Jet A1 Price, Says Market Average is N1,000 Lower Amid Airline Shutdown Threat
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has rebutted Airline Operators’ Aviation Fuel Claims, saying “N3,300/Litre is Overpriced. The letter responded to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), which…
Nigeria Loses Billions Annually to Foreign Domains as NiRA Calls for Mandatory .ng Adoption
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) says Nigeria is losing billions of naira annually and facing weakening consumer confidence as businesses continue to rely on foreign Internet domain names. The…
Cybersecurity: Expert Warns of DNS Hijacking as NiRA Introduces New Verification Layer for Users
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has unveiled Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) for the .ng domain, strengthening protection against escalating cyber threats nationwide. The initiative is expected to…
The paradox of growing insecurity, by Pius Mordi
Until April 14, 2014, when the militant group, Boko Haram, abducted 276 girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, insecurity remained a localised, albeit, regular…
Court Rejects ‘Consent’ Plea, Sentences Cleric to Life for Drugging and Raping Minor
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday sentenced a 63-year-old pastor, Chris Mcdouglas to life imprisonment for raping his 18-year-old church member’s daughter, (name withheld). Justice Rahman…
Police Confirms Arrest of Man for Alleged Patricide in Birnin Yauri
The Kebbi Police Command has arraigned one Ibrahim Karaye, 30, male, in connection with the alleged killing of his biological father, Bahago Karaye, aged 50 years. The Police Public Relations…
Nigeria Ready to Host African Monetary Institute as AU Eyes Single Continental Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, says the country has stepped up efforts to host the African Union’s (AU) African Monetary Institute (AMI). Cardoso said this at…
Nigeria Spends $600m Annually on Palm Oil Imports as Domestic Demand Hits 2.5m Tonnes
Stakeholders have met in Abuja to unlock Nigeria’s $70bn Palm Oil potential, as the Federal Government laments the country’s $600m loss annually on Palm Oil Imports while domestic demand exceeds…