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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians about an increasing wave of fraudulent migration schemes and illegal cross-border movements being promoted by criminal networks across the country. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by its Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, the service said many unsuspecting citizens, especially young people, are being targeted […]
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested 99 suspects across the state, including a drug peddler allegedly working as an informant for kidnappers. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated statewide security operation targeting kidnapping syndicates, armed robbery gangs, drug traffickers and other criminal groups. Parading the suspects, the […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disowned an online earning and marketing platform identified as CPM, warning Nigerians against engaging with the platform or making any form of payment to it. The agency said it had no affiliation with CPM and dismissed circulating claims that it was involved in helping users recover funds […]
Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage have started moving to Mina as preparations intensify for the commencement of the major Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia. The relocation to Mina signals the beginning of a critical stage of the pilgrimage, with thousands of Nigerian pilgrims leaving their hotels and temporary accommodations in Mecca for […]
Elder statesman and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, has alleged that there are moves by political actors in Southern Nigeria to weaken President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Osoba made the claim in Abeokuta during the announcement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary results held at the Presidential […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Akinteye Babatunde Afeez as its new national president following the association’s convention held in Abuja. Afeez, who previously served as President of the NANS Senate, emerged victorious after securing 349 votes in the election. His closest challenger, Aminu Haruna Maipanpo, polled 12 votes, while Odumosu Olumide […]
Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Honourable Bamidele Atoyebi, has advocated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) immediately begin reconciliation of aggrieved party members ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that internal divisions could threaten the party’s chances of sweeping the polls. Atoyebi also cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against […]
It is no news that the cloud of 2027 general elections is about to rain on us, it is becoming increasingly evident that a political gang-up is underway. This alliance seemingly intends to use the figures of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former President Goodluck Jonathan as political spoilers to fracture Southern votes and […]
Humanitarian medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières has raised concerns over deteriorating health conditions in northwestern Nigeria, warning that the rainy season is worsening outbreaks of malaria, cholera, typhoid and acute malnutrition in Zamfara State. In a statement issued on Monday, the organisation said the annual rainy period, which runs between May and September, continues to […]
A Borno State indigene, Enoch Yohanna, has alleged that repentant Boko Haram members are being paid up to N3 million and placed on a monthly stipend of N50,000 after undergoing rehabilitation under the Federal Government’s deradicalisation programme. Yohanna made the allegation during a recent public function, where he expressed anger over what he described as […]
