Seventeen Nigerians have been sentenced for their roles in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded over 400 elderly victims in the United States of more than $6 million. The scheme involved sending personalized letters to victims, falsely claiming they were entitled to multimillion-dollar inheritances from deceased relatives in Portugal. Victims were instructed to send […]
The Federal Government has announced a ₦110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalizing the country’s medical education sector. The initiative, unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, will be implemented through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and is designed to address the deteriorating infrastructure in medical schools across the country. The goal […]
**By Accountability and Policy Monitoring** The recent destruction of over 600 motorcycles by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has highlighted the government’s ongoing attempts to enforce traffic laws and address the widespread misuse of motorcycles in Abuja’s restricted zones. This effort, prompted by rising security concerns associated with commercial motorcycle riders, is supported by […]
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering dedication to formulating and implementing sustainable economic and social policies aimed at improving the well-being of all Nigerians. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, highlighted this during a […]
India is projected to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world in 2025, with an impressive GDP growth forecast of 6.2%, according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The projection places India far ahead of other major economies, reinforcing its status as a global growth engine. The graphic, presented […]
In a striking display of talent and market power, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been named the most valuable football player in the world for the 2024/25 season, with a staggering estimated value of €267.5 million. The 21-year-old English midfielder leads a star-studded list dominated by young, dynamic talents from across Europe’s top leagues. Bellingham’s […]
The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against criminal networks in Edo State, following a raid on a suspected kidnappers’ den in Benin City that led to the arrest of 31 individuals linked to kidnapping, cybercrime, armed robbery, and ritual practices. The operation was carried out by troops of the […]
Prominent journalist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has called for fairness in the party’s zoning arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the South deserves consideration for the presidential ticket. However, he also acknowledged the political strength of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that only a strong candidate […]
In what has become a widely discussed political twist, recently suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara held private meetings with both the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The previously strained relationship between Fubara and Wike, his predecessor and one-time ally, appears to be thawing leaving political […]
Remo Stars Football Club has made history by winning their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking a significant milestone for the Ikenne-based team and Nigerian football as a whole. The club, founded in 2010, clinched the 2024/25 NPFL championship after a decisive final-day victory, sealing their dominance in one of the most competitive […]
