The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that approximately 12,000 Nigerian youths are engaged in the illicit trade of personal data, including Bank Verification Numbers and National Identification Numbers, to certain fintech institutions for a sum of around N5,000. This revelation was made public through a statement released by the Commission on […]
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has disclosed a forthcoming power interruption orchestrated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) spanning approximately 24 days across its network coverage. This announcement is encapsulated in a public notice issued by EKEDC to its clientele on Friday, July 25, 2025, wherein it delineated that the outage will transpire […]
As political tensions begin to mount ahead of the 2027 general elections, allies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have expressed confidence in his re-election bid, pointing to the overwhelming strength of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the disarray within opposition parties. Drawing comparisons to the 2015 general elections — the last time a […]
The University of Lagos has announced that online registration for the Post-UTME screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic year will begin on July 28 and end on August 20. To be eligible, candidates must have made UNILAG their first choice in the UTME, scored 200 and above, and possess five credit passes in relevant […]
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has tasked 404 newly recruited personnel of Amotekun, Agro Marshal, and Grazing Marshal corps to prioritize crime reduction, protection of lives and property, and safeguarding agricultural projects to boost food security. The governor emphasized the importance of enhanced intelligence gathering, sharing, and collaboration with other security agencies to […]
The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the family of the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, in Daura, Katsina State. During the visit, Barrow praised Buhari’s unwavering commitment to democracy, peace, and stability in West Africa and beyond. Barrow described Buhari as a pillar of democracy […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region of the country, setting the stage for a competitive but regionally focused race. The decision, confirmed by top party officials on Thursday, is aimed at promoting equity, unity, and regional balance within the opposition party. Emerging prominently […]
Former Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 Edo State election, Barrister Osarodion Ogie, has firmly denied rumours suggesting he is plotting to dump the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogie, who served as the running mate to PDP candidate Barrister Asue Ighodalo in the 2024 governorship […]
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced popular TikTok personality, Abubakar Ibrahim, known as “G-Fresh,” and Hausa musician Hamisu Sa’id Yusuf, widely known as “Hamisu Breaker,” for defacing the Nigerian currency in violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act. Justice S.M. Shuaibu delivered the ruling after both men pleaded guilty to separate […]
The Federal Government has debunked a recent media report claiming it has introduced a new minimum age requirement of 12 years for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement released on Thursday, the Federal Ministry of Education, through its Director of Press and Public […]
