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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Convicted Over 1MDB Corruption, Faces Longer Jail Term

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty on Friday of abusing his power to siphon billions from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) sovereign wealth fund and laundering the proceeds. Presiding judge Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah convicted the 72-year-old on all four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering, involving about 2.28 billion ringgit ($554 million). Sentencing, expected later on Friday, could add significantly to the six-year prison term Najib is already serving in a […]

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Reps to Take Corrective Steps on Tax Laws, Orders Re-Gazetting

The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that appropriate corrective measures will be taken where procedural or administrative refinements are identified in the recently passed tax laws. In a statement on Friday, the House spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi, said the leadership of the National Assembly has directed the Clerk to re-gazette four tax laws and issue Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the versions duly passed by both chambers. The affected laws are: Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 […]

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Opay Debunks Viral Cash Giveaway Claim, Warns Users Against Scammers

Financial service provider Opay has debunked a viral social media message claiming it is giving ₦5,000 to users as a Christmas gift. The message, which trended on X on Thursday, alleged that Opay had credited every user with ₦5,000 for the festive season. However, the fintech company described the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, Opay clarified that it is not running any cash giveaway or money distribution programme during the festive period and urged […]

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FG Confirms US Airstrikes on Terrorists, Cites Intelligence Cooperation

The Federal Government has confirmed that recent airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West were carried out through security and intelligence cooperation with the United States. In a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said Nigeria remains engaged in structured security collaboration with international partners, including the US, to combat terrorism and violent extremism. According to the ministry, the cooperation involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support, which led to precision airstrikes […]

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Borno mosque attack: Tinubu orders intensified security operations – Shettima.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following a deadly terrorist attack on a mosque in Maiduguri. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Vice-President disclosed that additional tactical security teams have been deployed to the state to track down and apprehend those behind the attack. He said the directive underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to respond decisively to acts of terror and to ensure the safety […]

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Police arrest prison escapee, 21 others in nationwide crackdown.

The Nigeria Police Force, through its Special Tactical Squad (STS), has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing nationwide operations against crime with the arrest of one correctional centre escapee and 21 other suspects linked to a wide range of criminal activities across several states of the federation. The coordinated operations, which were carried out based on intelligence-led investigations, targeted crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car snatching, economic sabotage, impersonation, and drug trafficking. The police said […]

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Abducted Niger Catholic school pupils, staff reunited with families.

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that all children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families. The confirmation was made in a statement issued on Thursday by Rev. Bulus Yohanna, representing the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora and the Proprietor of St. Mary Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School. According to him, a total of 230 persons were verified to have been abducted during the incident […]

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7 Injured as Lagos Island high-rise fire now contained.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that seven men sustained varying degrees of burns following a fire outbreak at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Oke-Osanyitolu, explained that the fire, which broke out on Wednesday, was successfully contained through the coordinated efforts of multiple emergency response teams. He noted that the swift intervention of responders helped prevent the inferno from causing more […]

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Yuletude: Stay drug‑free this Christmas, NDLEA urges Nigerians.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Nigerians to place a high priority on their health, safety, and overall wellbeing during the festive season by making responsible and drug-free choices. In a Christmas goodwill message, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), extended warm seasonal greetings to Nigerians across the country, while also commending officers and men of the NDLEA for their unwavering dedication to duty. He acknowledged their sacrifices and […]

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