…Development Agreements (CDAs), and improved workers’ welfare compulsory for all operators. The State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Magnus Chinedu Nkah, disclosed this during a familiarization tour of quarry and mining sites in Ishielu and Ohaukwu Local Government Areas. The inspection, carried out al…
…media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, accompanied operatives of the Nigeria Police Force's Special Tactical Squad, STS, on a raid of an alleged baby factory in Karshi, Abuja, following allegations that a seven-day-old baby was sold. The development was shared in videos posted on VDM…
…to sustain counter-terrorism efforts through diplomacy, financial action and military cooperation with partners. Ambassador Gregory D. LoGerfo, Coordinator and Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State, stated this in a statement on the outcome of the ministerial on the resurgence of poli…
…illegal refining sites in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday, July 21, in Abuja. Folorunsho said that the sites were uncovered during an operation carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base…
…in Ouahigouya, northern Burkina, on Thursday. “Everyone who works with me knows how I operate,” the 38-year-old captain continued. “If anyone screws up, I’ll take you down without a second thought. There are no strongmen around me,” he threatened. The speculation of infighting focuses on the junta’s second- and third-i…
…its registry of approved digital lenders, with over 170 companies now licensed to operate Nigerians who borrow from unapproved loan apps risk harassment, hidden charges, data breaches, and difficulty reporting complaints to regulatorsFairMoney, Branch, Carbon, OKash, and PalmCredit are among the regulated platforms on…
…their businesses. The programme is designed to support women, micro-entrepreneurs, and cooperatives.
…be here that I need to understand what the manager's like, how he is and how he wants to operate. "It very much fits with the way I see the game, the way I want to play, and the way I want to be me, and be free and express myself. Him being a part of that was a massive factor in me being here." Rogers also said he is "…
…escaped from an insurgent enclave in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the girls surrendered at about 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 to troops of C Company, 192 Battal…
…crude oil supply and persistent foreign exchange constraints continue to hamper its operations. This comes as rising global crude oil prices are expected to increase feedstock costs for the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery, although stronger prices for refined petroleum products are providing some support for refining…
…its probe. The investigation was launched following allegations that the council operated as a government agency despite questions over its legal foundation, with lawmakers examining how it appeared in official records and whether public institutions facilitated its activities. The development came amid fresh twists in…
…long-term economic growth.” Detailing the architecture beneath the surface, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Dotun Adekunle, explained how OPay systematically eliminated payment bottlenecks using direct switching links, multi-layer infrastructure redundancies, and automatic failovers. “We don’t…
…have shrunk that number, leaving about 13 of the post‑recapitalisation banks still operating today. The surviving institutions include Access Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, FCMB, Guaranty Trust Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Sterling Bank, United Bank for Africa, Wema Bank, Citi…
…appropriately has become a critical factor in organisational success. For businesses operating in increasingly complex environments, the challenge is no longer only finding employees who can perform tasks but also those who can collaborate, adapt and build productive relationships. Experts argue that emotional awarenes…
…citing maritime security consultancy EOS Risk Group. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it received reports early Tuesday of an incident about eight nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman. In an advisory, the UKMTO said it had received multiple reports over VHF Channel 16 that a tanker had been struck b…
…a criminal network involving senior police officers in Anambra State, accusing them of operating an organ trafficking syndicate, carrying out extrajudicial killings of detainees, and engaging in widespread extortion and kidnapping. Following the disclosures, the Nigeria Police Force declared Emeh wanted on February 20,…
…the town and surrounding communities. “Security is a shared responsibility, and the cooperation of residents, landlords, community leaders, business owners, students, staff and other stakeholders is essential to identifying suspicious activities, providing useful information and preventing criminal elements from exploi…
…Canadian High Commission over EFCC's conduct at her Abuja homeThe petitions allege EFCC operatives have occupied the Guzape residence since June 29, 2026, cutting off utilities, medical access and contact with family and lawyersRebecca's legal team argues a Federal High Court order issued on July 3 has not been fully o…
…Bokki community in Fufore LGA, according to reliable sources, while search and rescue operations continue for passengers who are yet to be accounted for. Divers from both Cameroon and Nigeria are said to be involved in the search, while many survivors are receiving treatment at hospitals in border communities. Boat acc…
…strategic partners to boost trade, investment, infrastructure development and economic cooperation in line with its foreign policy objectives. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Department, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chris Ugwuegbul…
…gunpoint robbery of an international record artist. "As alleged, the BB7 Trinitarios, operating from their historical headquarters in the Bronx, terrorized communities in New York City, Westchester, and northern New Jersey, night after night," US Attorney Jay Clayton said in a statement. The gang bust charges six alle…
…the historical porousness of the port perimeter that has enabled extortion networks to operate. On cargo clearance, Audu said PEBEC was working to reduce Nigeria’s average cargo dwell time from 21 days to seven days, a target set by the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima an…
…of coordinated anti-foreigner campaigns and inflammatory rhetoric by groups such as Operation Dudula and similar organisations created widespread fear amongst Nigerian residents, with many reportedly abandoning homes, businesses and investments while seeking emergency evacuation following threats and unlawful ultimatum…
…absconded with the vehicle to an unknown destination.Acting swiftly on the report, operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Yola, launched a coordinated, intelligence-led operation that led to the tracking and arrest of the suspect in Kano State. The stolen vehicle was successfully recovered", the stateme…
…DCI said officers from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) conducted the operation in the Mihang'o area of Embakasi East Constituency, where the women were found confined in two bedrooms inside a residential house. According to preliminary investigations, the victims had been promised lucrative employment opp…