The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., over allegations of cyber terrorism and internet fraud. EFCC accused the suspects to be members of the 792-member syndicate involved in cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud. Operatives of the anti-graft agency arrested the suspects on … Read more
Benin, Edo state – The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opted not to present witnesses in the ongoing case. The tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Okpochi, had initially scheduled Thursday, February 6, for INEC to begin its defence. However, during … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finalized the slots for this year’s expanded tournament, unfortunately overlooking the Golden Eaglets. Note that the 2025 under-17 AFCON which is scheduled to take place between March 30 and April 19, 2025, serves as a qualifier for the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, a tournament that … Read more
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is in a celebratory mood as she marks her 47th birthday today, February 7, 2024. The actress took to her Instagram page to share a captivating picture of her, seated barefoot in a white spaghetti-strap gown with a matching white jacket resembling a bathrobe along with an appreciative caption. The post … Read more
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has dismissed allegations that lawmakers demanded bribes from universities, urging Vice Chancellors to present proofSHAC suggested that some university administrators fear scrutiny due to internal issues like budget mismanagement and cases of misconductThe House of Representatives has denied the bribery claims, maintaining that the budget defence process remains transparent … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended popular singer and dancer, Idowu Smart Emmanuel, also known as Lil Smart, for allegedly defaming his former label boss, Naira Marley. Henzodaily reports that Lil Smart had earlier accused Naira Marley of kidnapping and assaulting him. He also alleged that Naira Marley had bribed all police officers in Lagos … Read more
A woman has been arrested for using a stone to kill her 60 year old neighbour identified as Augustine, during an altercation in the Railway area of Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The state’s police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, via a statement, revealed that the incident occured on Wednesday, February 5. Iringe-Koko stated that the culprit … Read more
Nigerian forward, John Okoye has bid farewell to the Egyptian club, Ceramica Cleopatra FC, after spending three years at the club. In a letter addressed to the club, Okoye reflected on his time at Cleopatra with a whirlwind of emotions, acknowledging the extraordinary experiences and memories he had during his time at the club. The … Read more
Vehicular movements, as well as other commercial activities within the Abeokuta metropolis of Ogun State capital, were partially paralysed in the early hours of Thursday following the violent protest embarked upon by members of the automobile technicians, who protested the killing of three of their members by a hit-and-run truck driver. The automobile technicians, who … Read more
The claim that the CBN has unveiled a new ₦5000 not with the image of President Bola Tinubu has finally been fact-checkedSeveral social media claims that the new note would be released later in 2025 and the first sample was revealed in January of the same hereHowever, fact-checking revealed that the image being shared on … Read more