The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has raised concerns about the activities of a new sect known as “ACHAD Life Mission International,” which has reportedly surfaced in the North-West region of the country. Henzodaily understands that the sect is allegedly linked to human trafficking and child separation, according to a circular issued by the NIS. In … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on US President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration to identify, recover, and return proceeds of corruption traced to former and current Nigerian public officials and their associates. In a letter dated January 18, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization urged Trump … Read more
The killing of an assistant Superintendent of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Halisu Sahabi, during a raid in Awka, Anambra State, has left family members and colleagues in mourning. TheNewsGuru recalls that the EFCC operative who was killed on Friday by a suspected internet fraudster during an operation in Ifite, Awka was buried … Read more
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for endorsing the tax reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s fiscal system, enhancing stability and aligning with global best practices. However, the group has stressed the need for a clear definition of “derivation” as a prerequisite for its full support of the proposed reforms. … Read more
Nigerian actress Annie Idibia’s heated exchange with Ugandan businesswoman, Zari, on Young, Famous and African is going viralZari confronted Annie about what she said about her marriage to a younger man and the video caused a stirSeveral social media users took sides on the matter as they reacted to what Zari said about Annie and … Read more
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated the state’s Para-Athletics Association to harness talents in the state for national and global competition. Henzodaily reports that the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of the association’s board members took place on Saturday at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji also appointed the House Representatives member … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was made known in a statement titled: ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor/Notary Very … Read more
A professional pressure group, the Geological Society of Nigeria, has criticised the low budgetary allocation to the solid minerals sector. The president of the society, Uba Saidu Malami, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday described the money allocated to the sector in the 2025 budget as grossly inadequate. He said, … Read more
Telecommunication companies have been directed to deactivate the USSD access of nine Nigerian banksThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ordered the telecom companies to disconnect the nine banks, effective Monday, January 27, 2025However, the NCC listed the names of banks whose USSD codes will remain functional after settling their debts Henzodaily.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on … Read more
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for an increase of funds for his ministry in the 2025 budget. Henzodaily reports that Professor Yilwatda made the appeal on Friday, during the review of the 2024 budget review and 2025 budget defence with the National Assembly Joint Committee on Humanitarian Affairs, … Read more