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In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, a Zambian court in the capital city of Lusaka has sentenced 22 Chinese nationals to prison terms ranging from seven to eleven years. The Magistrates Court handed down these sentences on Friday following the defendants’ guilty pleas to charges of identity fraud, computer-related misrepresentation, and operating illegal online networks…
In an ongoing battle over Nigeria’s minimum wage, the Federal Government has increased its offer to ₦62,000, a slight raise from the previous ₦60,000 proposal. However, this remains far below the ₦250,000 demanded by organized Labour, down from their initial ₦494,000 demand. The contentious negotiations have been a point of significant debate and public interest,…
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have faced a challenging start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Despite their ongoing winless streak, head coach Finidi George remains optimistic about their chances of rebounding and securing qualification. Currently, Nigeria sits fifth in Group C with just three points from three matches. On Friday, they…
In a decisive ruling on Friday, the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja fined MultiChoice Nigeria Limited ₦150 million for defying its directives and violating its jurisdiction. The tribunal’s unanimous decision, delivered by a three-member panel led by Saratu Shafii, also mandated that MultiChoice provide Nigerian subscribers with a complimentary one-month subscription to…
In a landmark decision, the Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to increase the salaries of federal and state judicial officers by 300 percent. This significant pay raise was endorsed by the Senate on Wednesday, following the report presented by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Mohammed Tahir…
The Nigerian Senate witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday as senators clashed over the bill to establish a National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission, aimed at regulating, managing, preserving, and controlling ranches across the country. Despite the contentious discussions, the bill, tagged SB. 466, was approved for a second reading and referred to the Senate…
In a significant legislative development, the Nigerian House of Representatives approved a bill on Thursday to establish Orlu State, a new state in the Southeast region of the country. Sponsored by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, who represents Imo State’s Ideato North South Federal Constituency, along with other supporting legislators, the bill successfully passed its first reading….
Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, has returned to the Nigerian Senate after a three-month suspension due to accusations of budget padding involving N3.7 trillion. Ningi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), resumed his legislative duties on Tuesday, arriving at the National Assembly grounds in Abuja in his black Toyota Landcruiser Jeep. Ningi’s…
In a bid to combat poverty and provide immediate relief to vulnerable households across Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Conditional Cash Transfer program, set to disburse N75,000 to 15 million households over three months. The launch took place during a commemoration event marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, where…
In a strategic move aimed at fostering dialogue, members of organized labour, including the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have decided to suspend their ongoing strike for a period of five days. This decision was confirmed by a representative of the NLC during a briefing with our correspondent in Abuja….