Court papers filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have linked the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the massive Abuja property with 753 duplexes and other apartments located in the Cadastral Zone area of the capital city. The anti-graft agency on Monday announced …
Read More »North West Nigeria to receive €4.8m German govt disability fund
North West Nigeria is set to benefit from a €4,888,888 disability fund provided by the German government (through its humanitarian assistance) and the Christian Blind Mission for a period of four years. CEO of CBM, Dr. Rainer Brockhaus, HAT announced the launch of the project alongside representatives from the Federal …
Read More »Nigeria, South Africa strengthen economic partnership, address trade barriers
Nigeria and South Africa have fully operationalised the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable. Special Adviser on Information …
Read More »North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night in a surprise decree that was reversed hours later …
Read More »Pastor Bolaji Idowu breaks silence over alleged N1.5bn fraud
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has responded to the recent fraud and money laundering allegations against him, firmly maintaining his innocence. He addressed the accusations during the “Next Level Prayers” session on Wednesday following reports that he was arrested and is under investigation by …
Read More »Police link missing girls cases, ritual killings to hookups
The Nigerian Police Force has linked many cases of missing young women to ritual practices, with a growing connection to the rising hookup culture in the country. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Omolola Odutola, revealed this on Wednesday when she was featured on Channels Television’s Morning …
Read More »South Africa’s President has announced that Nigerian tourists can now apply for a visa without the need to submit a passport
South Africa‘s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that Nigerian tourists can now apply for a visa without the need to submit a passport. South Africa‘s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that Nigerian tourists can now apply for a visa without the need to submit a passport. Ramaphosa made the announcement …
Read More »Pastor Tobi Adegboyega loses deportation battle
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega loses deportation battle after his church was shut down over alleged £1.87m fraud A Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has lost his legal battle against deportation from the UK following allegations of fraud and financial misconduct linked to his controversial church, SPAC Nation. Despite claiming deportation would breach …
Read More »EFCC gives reasons why it did not reveal owners of forfeited 753 Abuja duplexes
EFCC gives reasons why it did not reveal owners of forfeited 753 Abuja duplexes
Read More »Falz Demands Retraction from Very Dark Man Over Defamation Allegations
Falz Demands Retraction from Very Dark Man Over Defamation Allegations Falz (Folarin Falana), a prominent Nigerian rapper and son of human rights lawyer Femi Falana, has demanded a retraction and apology from activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as Very Dark Man. This follows claims made by Very Dark Man, based …
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