…and other precious minerals, the state has attracted thousands of artisanal and commercial miners in search of economic opportunities. But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growing security crisis. Across several mining communities, armed attacks have become increasingly frequent, turning mining sites into d…

…the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of his belief that the judiciary - like others - deserves to operate in a very decent environment. "The work is going on very well. This is the major building of the Court House. We are trying to give the judiciary a better working environment," the Governor told r…

…for the club in the Premier League International Cup, where his shot-stopping in crucial moments helped Albion's young professionals compete against high-calibre opposition. West Brom Academy Manager, Richard Stevens, said the new deal reflected the club's confidence in Okonkwo's progress since arriving at the Hawthorn…

…outside the UN headquarters on Thursday night after the incident, video posted to social media showed. In one video, posted by New York-based Tibetan activist groups, prominent Tibetan writer Jamyang Norbu, who also identified Lobga by name, described him as an independence activist and community leader, who went into…

…from South Africa through livelihood support, skills acquisition programmes, psychosocial and mental health counselling to help them recover from the trauma they experienced. It also disclosed that more than 1,000 returnees had been profiled, adding that there had been bilateral engagements between governments of Niger…

…Alice Hertzog of a Swiss museum praised the Oba's guidance since 2021. Edo State officials, including Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and SSG Musa Ikhilor, joined the ceremony, describing the event as a "homecoming."

…Femi Babafemi, said the scam was being perpetrated by criminals impersonating senior officials of the agency. Babafemi said the fraudsters were using the names of top NDLEA officials, particularly the Secretary to the Agency, Mr Shadrach Haruna, to circulate fake letters and messages offering vehicles allegedly forfeit…

The Confederation of African Football has invited its member associations from 54 African countries to submit bids to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF announced the bidding process in a statement published on its website on Friday. It said the framework was designed to ensure a tr…

…his lead counsel, Jimoh Mumini (SAN), was indisposed. The criminal charge arose from a social media post Saraki made on April 17, 2026, in response to an earlier statement issued by the Kwara State Government. The state government alleged that the post amounted to criminal defamation and cyberbullying against AbdulRaza…

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statemen…

…become wealthier and better positioned to repay the loans,” he added. The World Bank official, however, warned that low government revenue poses a greater threat to Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability than its current debt level. “Nigeria’s debt is not particularly high, and in fact, it’s quite moderate by international st…

President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to elder statesman and progressive politician, Alhaji Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni, describing him as the man who introduced him to politics and stood firmly by him throughout his political journey. In a personal tribute released on Friday following Oseni’s death, the President e…

…more users to convert booking codes across the platforms they actually use. This is especially important for betting communities. A tipster may have followers in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and other markets. Those users may not all use the same bookmaker. If the tipster shares only one bookm…

…of five other Nigerians who were detained alongside the deceased in Abidjan, the Special Assistant on Communications and New Media to the minister, Magnus Eze, said in a statement. Murtala and five other Nigerians - Aliyu Malami, Nasiru Umar, Shamsu Abubakar, Sa'adu Bello and Liman Mohammed - had travelled by road from…

…Committee has spoken and there is party supremacy. “Whatever they are saying on social media that is contrary to the position of the party should be ignored. Even if there are protests, don’t join them. Believe in the process. The process has produced credible candidates,” Akintomide said. He reaffirmed that Governor L…

…the early morning inferno destroyed many shops and goods worth millions of naira, especially at herbal section at the market. ‎ An eyewitness, simply identified herself as Serifat, told our correspondent that, "The blaze caused extensive damage, leaving many traders counting their losses. We have not known the cause of…

…head a presidential agency, maintaining that he was an impostor who allegedly forged official documents to present himself as Director-General of the non-existent PFIPC. Dalung, however, insisted that the investigation should extend beyond Adeniyi and include senior government officials. "Those that Nigeria should hold…

…people who used curses and had learned over the years to ignore negative comments on social media. "I've been dragged on social media for many years for different reasons. So I don't read those messages because it's not my kind of thing. But for somebody to have the privilege of having my phone number and calling me an…

…it hasn't been as exciting to me over the last few years," Amy Kimaara, a 49-year-old special education teacher wearing a Team USA jersey, told AFP in Los Angeles. Increasingly, Trump is using the 250th anniversary celebrations as a platform to rally political support for Republicans - and himself - ahead of crucial US…

…swift collaboration among the emergency responders, describing their intervention as crucial in averting a potentially devastating incident. He also urged motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and cooperate with emergency personnel during rescue operations. “LASTMA remains resolute in its commitment t…

…as investigations continue. Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland before Mswati III officially renamed the country in 2018, is a landlocked nation in southern Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. Under the country’s judicial system, serious criminal offences such as murder are generally transferred from the…

…of 16 fixtures, with the hosts hoping to reach the World Cup quarter-finals while officials intensify efforts to prevent a repeat of the fatal celebrations that followed the Ecuador victory.

…the first private university in Cross River State, spoke amid reports that tax officials had been assembled to audit the institution over alleged Pay-As-You-Earn tax liabilities, describing it as the latest move in a wider clampdown on the opposition. He disclosed this during a chat with journalists on Friday in Calaba…

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…use of AI in investigations By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukayode, has decried the activities of internet scammers popularly known as Yahoo Boys, revealing how over N7.2 million was wiped from the account of a serving judge at midnight. Speaking dur…