Tag: Nigeria
Shettima Urges Leaders to Document Their Service Legacies
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on both current and former public officials to embrace a culture of transparency by documenting their stewardship, emphasizing that public service must not be shrouded in silence or secrecy. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by…
1,500 Military Wives and Widows Get Relief in NAOWA Outreach
NAOWA reaches out to 1,500 military wives and widows in Abuja with food items and encouragement as part of a humanitarian outreach. Humanitarian Outreach Uplifts Soldiers’ Families in Abuja In a show of compassion and solidarity, over 1,500 wives and widows of Nigerian Army personnel have received humanitarian support through a large-scale outreach organized by…
Chinese Fugitive Nabbed, Repatriated by Nigeria Police
Abuja, Nigeria – July 10, 2025 In a notable display of international cooperation, the Nigeria Police Force—through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja—has reportedly arrested and facilitated the repatriation of a Chinese national, Mr. Chen Gaochong, to the People’s Republic of China. This development is being hailed as a significant achievement in global efforts…
SERAP Demands Tinubu Probe Missing N233bn, Reject $1.08bn World Bank Loan
LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate and recover over N233 billion in missing public funds instead of accepting a $1.08 billion (approx. N1.6 trillion) World Bank loan approved last week. In a letter dated April 5, 2025, SERAP urged the president to direct the…
Ex-First Lady’s Legal Team Accused of Deliberately Prolonging Trial of 15 Domestic Workers
Six Years in Detention Over Missing Jewelry Case Fifteen domestic workers formerly employed by Nigeria’s ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, have spent nearly six years in detention at the Okaka Correctional Centre without trial resolution, with sources alleging deliberate stalling tactics by her private legal team. Key Details of the Case Allegations of Abuse of Process…
Naira Plummets to N1,600/$ in Official Market as Parallel Market Gap Widens
The Nigerian naira suffered another significant blow on Friday, crashing to N1,600 per US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) for the first time in three months. Market Breakdown: What This Means:The latest depreciation marks: Market Reactions:Financial analysts attribute the slide to: CBN’s Challenge:The widening gap between official and parallel rates presents…
BREAKING: Plateau State Attack Death Toll Rises to 52, Mass Burials Held
The death toll from the latest attacks in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government Area has climbed to 52 after search teams recovered 40 additional bodies between Wednesday and Thursday. The violence has left communities devastated as authorities continue searching for missing persons. Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, confirmed 31 victims…
EXCLUSIVE: “I Rejected Millions to Campaign Against Peter Obi” – Odumodublvck Drops Bombshell
Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck has sent shockwaves through social media with a stunning revelation about the 2023 elections, claiming he turned down a life-changing sum to oppose Labour Party’s Peter Obi during the presidential race. The controversial disclosure came as the rapper, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, fired back at critics questioning his recent…
BREAKING: Umahi Reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos, Vows Permanent Repairs Within Weeks
The Federal Ministry of Works has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos after a two-day closure for emergency maintenance, which triggered severe traffic gridlock and public outrage across the city. Minister of Works David Umahi announced the reopening during an inspection visit on Friday, pledging that comprehensive rehabilitation of the critical infrastructure would begin within…
Former NYSC DG Recounts Harrowing Kidnap Ordeal: Used as Human Shield, Rocket Attack Attempt
Abuja, Nigeria – Maharazu Tsiga, the recently rescued former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has revealed chilling details of his captivity, including being used as a human shield against airstrikes and surviving an attempted rocket attack by his abductors. Surviving Terror in the Wilderness In his first public account since his release,…