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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two lovers, Marian Elia, 19, and Izuchukwu Uzoma, 21, over the alleged theft of ₦35.92 million belonging to Esther Ogbeifun in Benin City, Edo State. The EFCC disclosed in a statement that its Benin Zonal Directorate brought the defendants before Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court on a seven-count charge bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing. According to the […]

The All Progressives Congress Media Network (APCMN) has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over what it described as poor attendance at a town hall meeting organised by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s Acting Director-General, Uwem Bassey, described the meeting as a failure, claiming that the turnout reflected limited support for Makinde’s reported presidential ambition. […]

Nigerian universities are expected to improve their performance in global rankings from 2027, driven by increased competition, rising research citations and a new national ranking framework, the Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education and Research Analysis Committee (NiTERAC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has said. Okebukola made the projection during a meeting with directors of academic planning on Wednesday, attributing the anticipated progress to the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the […]

The Federal Government and state authorities have intensified measures to prevent the spread of Ebola following the confirmation of the Bundibugyo strain in a diplomat receiving treatment in Abuja. The patient has reportedly developed multi-organ failure, while health authorities continue contact tracing, surveillance and emergency response efforts. The patient’s identity and nationality have not been officially disclosed. Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged state governments to address their electricity […]

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place 46 people who had contact with Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient on a no-fly list for 21 days as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the directive after a virtual meeting with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, […]

Bayern Munich will face Arsenal in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday without influential winger Michael Olise, who is suspended following his red card in last week’s 3-3 draw against Viking. Olise was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within a minute, including one for throwing the ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic following a verbal exchange. The French international has been in impressive form this season, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, and the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche. Under the extension, Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will end on June 30, 2028. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in […]