U.S. states plan Google antitrust meeting next month in Colorado – Sources
U.S. state attorneys general probing Alphabet’s Google plan to meet next month in Colorado to discuss a probe into whether the search giant’s business practices break antitrust law, according to…
Why we arrested Instagram celebrity, Mompha – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos office has arrested a renowned social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha for alleged involvement in internet-related fraud and money…
Niger, UNICEF partner to abolish corporal punishment in schools
The Niger state government on Tuesday said that it is partnering with UNICEF to eliminate corporal punishment in public and private schools across the state. Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, Permanent Secretary…
Boeing’s senior executive removed from office as 737 MAX crisis grows
Kevin McAllister Boeing Co on Tuesday ousted the top executive of its commercial airplanes division, Kevin McAllister, marking the first high-level departure since two fatal crashes of its 737…
Security operatives yet again uncover two illegal centres, rescue chained victims
Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have busted two illegal rehabilitation centres in Kaduna State. The sting operation was carried out by operatives on the NSCDC…
Attacks on LGBT+ Ugandans seen rising after minister proposes death for gay sex
Uganda has seen a rise in attacks on LGBT+ people since a minister proposed bringing back the death penalty for gay sex, campaigners said on Tuesday, warning anti-gay rhetoric was…
Alleged N7.65bn Fraud: Orji Kalu to know fate in December
The Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos is set to deliver judgment in an alleged fraud case of N7.65 billion against a former governor of Abia State, Orji…
APC, PDP bicker over call for gov. Ishaku’s impeachment
Governor Dairus Ishaku Nigeria’s high commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hassan Ardo has asked the Taraba state House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor…
AGF apologises for errors in 2020 budget
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has apologised to members of the House Committee on Finance for errors in the 2020 budget proposal of his office. He rendered…
Army captures 16 Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 16 Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders of the sect during a sting operation. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian Army Operations Media…