Reading Time: < 1 minuteA United States federal court in Florida has brought charges against 36-year-old Nigerian citizen Okezie Ogbata, accusing him of masterminding an elaborate transnational inheritance scam. This scheme defrauded more than 400 unsuspecting victims—primarily elderly and vulnerable individuals—of a staggering $6 million. The…

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently urged telecommunication users to oppose the Federal Government’s newly sanctioned 50% tariff augmentation. This directive comes following the government’s approval of the increase, which was a concession from telecom operators’ original proposal for a 100% hike.…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmid escalating rhetoric on trade, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has cautioned nations against engaging in retaliatory tariff measures, labeling such actions as potentially “devastating” for the global economy. Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in…

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The President has also appointed a new managing director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a director-general…

Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a series of high-profile appointments, naming Abdullahi Ganduje, Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the board chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Also among the appointees is APC National Secretary,…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City, the state capital, to Abuja. This development was disclosed in a notice dated January 24, 2025, signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, and addressed to all parties…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a temporary suspension of the access gate toll at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This measure, designed to mitigate the inconvenience caused by ongoing infrastructure upgrades, will be effective from January 24, 2025,…

Reading Time: 2 minutesActing on verified intelligence, the Imo State Police Command executed a precision operation that culminated in the elimination of six notorious terrorist leaders linked to the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The operation unfolded in a forest enclave located within the Ihube community, Okigwe…

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Donald Trump abruptly dismissed at least a dozen internal government inspectors late Friday, sparking widespread controversy. The inspectors general, tasked with critical oversight functions to uncover fraud, waste, and misconduct within federal agencies, were relieved of their duties, according to multiple US…

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a bold declaration of skepticism, Elon Musk has cast significant doubt over the ambitious $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative championed by former President Donald Trump. Announced during Trump’s inaugural full day back in the White House, the project seeks to establish a…