Buhari to African telecom regulators: Protect consumers, fight e-fraud
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday charged African telecoms regulators to protect the continent and their consumers against e-fraud and cyber crime. The President gave the charge in Abuja at the…
EFCC did not raid Ambode’s home, he is under investigation – Spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of raiding the residence of former Governor of Lagos, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode. EFCC acting spokesman, Mr Tony Orilade denied the…
Taraba Killing: Police re-arrest suspected kidnap Kingpin, Wadume
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have re-arrested the notorious kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Bala Wadume. According to a statement by the Police on Tuesday, he was re-arrested late hours Monday,…
Over 2,700 Nigerian pilgrims return home after hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has so far transported 2,737 people back to Nigeria out of some 45,450 Nigerians, who performed hajj in Saudi Arabia this year. Four hundred and…
Supreme Court strikes out Atiku, PDP’s appeal
Ahead of its final address before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, the Supreme Court has struck out an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in…
BBNaija: Jackye, Mercy, Seyi, 4 others up for eviction
In what appears a reversal of role, Housemates in ‘Cruisetopia’ group and Frodd are up for possible eviction in the ongoing fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show….
EFCC operatives raid Ambode’s home in his absence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday morning raided the home of the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode in Epe area of Lagos. A top aide…
WhatsApp in talks to launch mobile payments in Indonesia – Sources
Facebook Inc’s messaging service WhatsApp is in talks with multiple Indonesian digital payment firms to offer their mobile transaction services, in a bid to tap the nation’s fast growing e-commerce…
FG to ensure Nigeria wins bid to host Global Youth Assembly
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to support hosting of the forthcoming World Assembly of Youths (WAY) General Assembly, scheduled for December, in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry…
Open Arms dismisses suggestion by Italy to take stranded migrants to Spain
The commanders of a rescue ship with 98 migrants aboard declined to leave Italian waters on Monday, saying that its resources were exhausted and suggesting that Italy’s Coast Guard should…