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A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has pleaded guilty to his role in a multi-million-dollar cybercrime scheme in the United States, federal prosecutors have confirmed. Aliyu, 30, who resided in South Africa at the time of his crimes, admitted to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with […]
Entrepreneur and Director of The HOW Foundation, Tochi Wigwe, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering Nigeria’s small business ecosystem through the TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda for (#TWEAGENDA) — a transformative initiative targeted at micro and small business owners across the country. The programme, a five-year plan unveiled earlier this year, aims to support over […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce mandatory labeling of genetically modified (GMO) crops and food products in Nigeria, a move aimed at ensuring consumer awareness and protecting public health. The decision was disclosed at a workshop in Abuja, where the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, stressed that while […]
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has credited the administration’s sweeping economic reforms with the recent strengthening of the naira and renewed international confidence in Nigeria’s economy. In a post on his official X account, Onanuga argued that the reforms—particularly the unification of exchange rates, the removal […]
President Bola Tinubu has extolled Vice President Kashim Shettima as he marks his 59th birthday, describing him as a steadfast partner in Nigeria’s journey of renewal. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu said choosing Shettima as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election was one of the best decisions he has ever made, […]
The United Nations has raised strong concerns about the political climate in Cameroon ahead of the country’s October 12 presidential election, warning that restrictions on freedoms and mounting repression could undermine the credibility of the vote. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said the electoral process is already being overshadowed by “increasingly […]
The Kaduna State Government on Monday issued what it described as a “final warning” to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, cautioning that it will no longer tolerate actions it believes are aimed at destabilising the state. The warning, contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Suleiman Shuaibu, followed […]
The Lagos State Government has cautioned celebrities, social media influencers, and residents against giving money to street touts, popularly referred to as “area boys,” warning that such acts encourage insecurity and worsen environmental problems in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning in a statement shared on […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it has evacuated the wreckage of a commercial Mazda bus and an articulated truck involved in Monday’s fatal crash at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway. General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare-Oki Olalekan, explained that the operation was carried out with security support from officers of the […]
A recent discussion on Twitter posed a striking question: “What are some company secrets you can spill, since you no longer work there?” The responses offered unsettling insights into industries that millions of people rely on daily. They revealed not only questionable practices but also a deeper problem of trust between consumers and service […]
