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Crowdfunding for Kidnap Victims: FG Warns of Unintended Consequences
The federal government has warned Nigerians against crowdfunding for ransom to secure the release of abducted persons.
Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence, spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the end of the federal executive council…
Bandit BBQ: FG Serves Up Sizzling Security in Abuja, Vows to Make City Untouchable
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the Federal Government would not condone any form of bandit attack in Abuja.
Wike spoke on Wednesday, at a town hall meeting he had with residents of the Bwari Area…
Naira Redesign Aimed At Economic Goals, Not Punishment, Says Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has denied the claim that his administration “deliberately” used the naira redesign policy to punish Nigerians.
He stated that rather, the policy helped to ease the 2023 general elections, thereby…
Jersey Court Orders Repatriation of $8.9m Allegedly Misappropriated by Nigerian Officials
In a landmark decision, a Royal Court in Jersey has ordered the repatriation of $8.9 million (approximately £6.9 million) to Nigeria. The funds, allegedly misappropriated by Nigerian government officials in 2014, were disguised as…
NNPCL Busts Major Oil Theft Operation, 83 Illegal Refineries Shut Down In Just One Week
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said it has in the past week uncovered no fewer than 83 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta.
The NNPCL disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday, adding that 15 illegal…
Number of Kidnapped Soars! Amnesty Pleads with Tinubu: “Take Action Now!”
Amnesty International, an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) focused on human rights, has asked President Bola Tinubu to treat the recent unchecked kidnapping incidents across the country as an emergency.
In recent…
Atiku Takes Aim at NNPC: “Why Rehabilitate, Then Privatize?”
Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian vice-president, ignited a fresh debate on state-owned refineries this week by questioning the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPC) decision to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery…
NAFDAC Probes Paracetamol Quality: Are Your Pills Safe?
The National Agency for Food and Drug and Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is investigating the presence of fake and substandard paracetamol brands in the open market in Nigeria, following viral reports of research alleging that…
Amid N585 Million Scandal, Presidency Urges Patience, Reveals N3 Billion Register Verification
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to exercise restraint and patience as the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N585 million by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Dr. Betta Edu,…
Atiku Links Rising Poverty, Hunger to Worsening Insecurity in Nigeria
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has attributed the cause of the prevailing insecurity in the country to worsening poverty and hunger.
In a post on X, on Monday, Atiku condemned the killings of Nabeeha, one of the six sisters…
NLC Affirms Continuation of N35,000 Wage Award Till Minimum Wage Increase
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says that the N35,000 wage award agreement with the Federal Government will continue until a new minimum wage is determined.
Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this in an interview with the News…
UK Opens Doors for Nigerians, List of Companies Approved for Work Visa Sponsorships
The United Kingdom (UK) has recently revised its roster of licensed companies and organizations eligible to sponsor skilled immigrants under the temporary worker immigration route.
As per the updated details on its website, the…
Cost of Living Soars, Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 28.9%
The country’s inflation rate is now at 28.9 %, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
This was disclosed in the NBS December 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was released on Monday afternoon.
The…
Father of Kidnapped Daughters Pleads for Help after One Dies, Prof Pantami Facilitates Donation
Following the tragic news of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar's death while in the hands of her kidnappers, Prof. Isa Pantami, a friend of the family and the former Communications Minister, shared a message on Twitter on Sunday, highlighting the…
Tinubu Orders Audit of Social Investment Programs for Effectiveness
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel saddled with the responsibility of undertaking a comprehensive review and reform of the social investment programmes suspended last month.…