EFCC, Police Debunk Viral Video Of Old Defaced Naria Notes Discovered In Benue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Benue State Police Command have responded to a trending video of an alleged discovery of old naira notes in Benue State. A video that has gone viral on the internet claims that some old naira notes were discovered inside a large container near Wadata market in […]
NEF Express Concern Over Northerners Selling Their PVC For About N2000
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed concern about politicians in Northern Nigeria stockpiling Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) from prospective voters. According to NEF, who described this action as a means of disenfranchising a large number of citizens, each PVC is sold for less than N2000. According to a statement signed by NEF’s Director of […]
Ukraine War: Explosions In Central Kyiv Amid Air Raid Warning
Ukrainian officials say they shot down over a dozen drones during a Russian attack on the capital city of Kyiv early on Wednesday morning. BBC reporters heard loud blasts shortly after the air raid siren sounded. Explosions rocked the central Shevchenkivskyi district as air defences shot down what were said to be Iranian-made Shahed drones. […]
Prince William And Kate Release Family Christmas Card Image
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their official Christmas card image – showing them hand-in-hand with their children in the countryside. Prince William and Catherine are pictured walking with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on a sunny day in Norfolk this year. The children are in short sleeve tops and shorts […]
US Charges Seven With Military Technology Plot On Russian Orders
The US has charged five Russians and two Americans with conspiracy related to procurement and money laundering on behalf of the government in Moscow. The justice department said they were suspected of trying to obtain military-grade and dual-use technologies from US firms for Russia’s defence sector. They are also believed to have conspired to smuggle […]
Peter Obi Tells Kogi Voters What To Do In 2023 Election
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), stormed Kogi State on Tuesday for LP presidential rally, held at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja to solicit voter support ahead of the 2023 presidential election. While addressing the electorate in Kogi State, the former Governor of Anambra State charged them to collect money from […]
House Of Reps Direct NNPCL, Others To End Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and other regulatory agencies have been directed by the Federal House of Representatives to end the lingering fuel scarcity within the next week. On Tuesday, Sa’idu Musa Abdullahi (APC, Niger) presented a motion of urgent public importance, claiming that the lingering petrol scarcity had caused untold hardships for […]
Court Orders Police To Release Biafra Supporter, Pay N50m Exemplary Damages
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to release Solomon Onyegbule, a supporter of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. In his ruling, the presiding Judge, Justice Z.B. Abubakar, also awarded Onyegbule N50 million in compensatory and exemplary damages. Kanu’s counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, announced the development […]
EU Corruption Scandal: MEP Denies Qatar Bribery After Over €1m Seized
Greek MEP Eva Kaili has denied involvement in an alleged bribery scandal involving World Cup host Qatar at the European Parliament. She is one of four suspects charged, after Belgian investigators found large sums in cash in homes and a suitcase. MEPs have voted – by 625 to one – to strip Ms Kaili of […]
NSTIF Boss Embroiled In NYSC Certificate Forgery Scandal
Dr. Michael Akabogu, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has been accused of falsifying his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate. Akabogu was accused of forgery by a whistleblower in a petition submitted to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The NSITF boss was accused in a police petition of […]
