In a bold move aimed at curbing dollar speculation and combatting exchange rate manipulation, the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to delist the Naira from all peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platforms. This development comes…
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EFCC Releases Full List Of 58 Ex Governors That Embezzled N2.187 Trillion
In a staggering revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that over a 25-year period, at least 58 former governors have been involved in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering…
10 Suspects Arrested by Lagos Police in Organ Harvesting Operation
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a group of alleged ritualists involved in killing people and harvesting their body parts for sale in various states. Among the ten suspects arrested are…
Ex-FCMB Manager Gets 121-Year Sentence for N112M Fraud
In a landmark case of financial malpractice, former manager of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Nwachukwu Placidus, has been sentenced to a total of 121 years in prison for his involvement in…
OPay Reassures Customers on Fund Safety Following CBN Directives
In response to recent directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), leading financial services company OPay has sent reassuring messages to its customers regarding the safety of their funds. The fintech…
EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest Agree to Out-of-Court Settlement
In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and socialite Cubana Chief Priest have reached an agreement for an out-of-court settlement regarding alleged naira abuse charges. The…
Benue State Plans to Establish 10,000-Person Security Force to Combat Insecurity
In a bid to tackle the growing insecurity in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced plans to establish a 10,000-person security force. The governor made this revelation during an expanded stakeholders…
TUC President Asserts: Minimum Wage Hike Won’t Fuel Inflation
In a recent interview with Channels Television, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo challenged the notion that raising the minimum wage for public employees would exacerbate inflationary pressures. Osifo argued that…
FG’s 35% Pay Rise: A Mischievous Move, Says NLC President
NLC President Calls for N615k Living Wage Amidst FG’s Pay Rise Controversy Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has criticized the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 35% pay…
FG Assures Implementation of New Minimum Wage Effective May 1, 2024
During the May Day celebration in Abuja, State Labor Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha assured Nigerian laborers that the new minimum wage would take effect on May 1, 2024, despite ongoing negotiations by the…
Nigerian House of Representatives Halts Electricity Tariff Hike Amidst Concerns
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the recently announced tariff hike. Additionally, the House demanded the suspension of additional requirements…
Senate Plenary Descends into Chaos Over Seating Arrangements in Refurbished Chamber
Following a two-week recess for Easter and Sallah celebrations, the Nigerian Senate reconvened for plenary, only to be met with a tumultuous session marked by a heated dispute among three senators over…
Two Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment as NDLEA Intensifies Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved a significant victory in its fight against drug trafficking with the sentencing of Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince to life imprisonment….
Finidi George Named Head Coach of Super Eagles for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, following a recommendation from the Technical and Development Committee. George, a former Nigerian international…
I Will Not Govern Rivers on My Knees, Fubara Stands Firm
Amidst political turbulence and what he described as persistent attempts to undermine the essence of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has taken a resolute stance, declaring that he will not lead the…
Peter Obi Appeals To Noble Nigerians To Drill 200,000 Boreholes
In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s clean water crisis and promote investments in critical sectors, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, Peter Obi, has launched a…
Yahaya Bello Responds to EFCC’s Claims on Children’s School Fees: Setting the Record Straight
In a bid to address what he perceives as misleading claims regarding his children’s school fees, former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has issued a comprehensive statement through his media office. The…
American International School to Reimburse EFCC $760,910 in Yahaya Bello’s Child Fees Scandal
In a twist to the ongoing saga involving former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the American International School of Abuja (AISA) has…
EFCC Withdraws Appeal, Orders Restraining Yahaya Bello’s Arrest
In a dramatic turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn its appeal against a Kogi High Court order prohibiting the detention of Yahaya Bello, the former governor…
FG meets Labour Unions to Consider Proposals for New Minimum Wage
In a significant development today, the Federal Government has convened a crucial meeting with organized labor representatives to deliberate on proposals for a new minimum wage. This gathering, set to take place…