Nigerian arrested for stealing $10 million in US unemployment benefits
A Nigerian man, identified as Yomi Olayeye has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft for his alleged role in a $10 million pandemic unemployment assistance fraud scheme in the…
‘Fearless in October’ — #EndBadGovernance organisers plan second nationwide protest
Organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest say they are staging another nationwide demonstration scheduled to commence on October 1.…
Petrol price hits N1,000 per litre in Kano
Motorists in Kano are lamenting what they describe as the “indiscriminate” increase of the price of petrol by marketers. Within the past week, fuel price has skyrocketed to between N980 and N1,000 per litre at most filling…
Record of Ex-CJN Onnoghen’s CCT Case File Declared Missing in AGF Office
The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) has declared that it cannot find the case file for the trial of…
BREAKING: NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike if Police Arrests, Detains President Ajaero
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, is…
Ministers, Aides Shared N54Billion From N120Billion Forfeited By Emefiele’s Accomplices In Money…
Some of President Bola Tinubu’s ministers and aides have been accused of sharing over N54 billion from the N120 billion forfeited to the Federal Government by Aminu Yaro and his wife, Saadatu Yaro. The Yaros, who…
We are selling petrol at half the landing cost…. but it is not subsidy – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd says it is selling petrol, also known as premium motor spirit (PMS), at only half the land costing. Umar Ajiya, the chief financial officer (CFO) of the…
Electricity Supply: FG Pays N205bn from N1.3tn Owed Power Generation Companies
•Says rainfall not responsible for improvement in power supply •Lawmakers plan stiffer penalties for electricity asset vandals…
U.S. Congressman George Santos convicted of identity theft, wire fraud
Former U.S. Congressman George Santos, on Monday, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity fraud to avert a trial that would have nailed him with over 24 charges that included money laundering. Mr…
Nigerians will vote Tinubu in 2027 despite economic hardship — APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, has said that the current economic hardship will not stop President Bola Tinubu’s victory in 2027. In a statement on Monday, he…
NNPCL Announces Fresh Date for Commencement of Port Harcourt Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a new date for the commercial commencement of the Port Harcourt Refinery,…
Tinubu appoints new management team for Niger Delta Power Holding Company
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The new members of the management of the company are Engineer Jennifer Adighije who…
FG issues $500 million five-year domestic dollar bond at 9.75%
The Nigerian government has announced the issuance of a $500 million five-year domestic dollar bond, opening for subscription on August 19, 2024. The bond offers a competitive interest rate of 9.75%, aimed at…
Prosecutors seek 18-year jail term for son of Equatorial Guinea president
Equatorial Guinea prosecutors on Monday sought an 18-year jail term for a son o fPresident Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo for selling a plane belonging to the national airline. They also demanded that…
TSA: Fresh panic as FG demands 50% of aviation agencies revenue
The decision of the Federal Government to increase the contributions of aviation agencies to the Treasury Single Account, TSA, from 40 to 50 per cent has triggered fresh panic among operators. Before now,…
How I’m winning anti-corruption war —Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday his government was winning the war against corruption, citing the strengthening of anti-corruption agencies and the political will to implement the ECOWAS protocol against…
Naira down to N1,600/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1, 600 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,590 per dollar last weekend. However, the Naira appreciated to N1,579.22 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign…
ASUU Plans Fresh Nationwide Strike, Gives FG 21-Day Notice
Members of the Academic Staff Union Universities (ASUU) are currently planning a fresh strike and have concluded an arrangement to submit a formal notice to the federal government, Daily Trust can confirm. The…
Experts Demand Transparency As Fuel Subsidy ‘Back’ 1yr After
Despite initial denials about the return of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, a report indicating that President Bola Tinubu approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
Multi-Million Naira Scams: Kano Gov’s CoS, Kwankwaso’s Nephew, Others Under Probe
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched…
Atiku Lambasts Tinubu Over Continued Fuel Subsidy, Says Nigerian Government Under Him Lacks…
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has blasted President Bola Tinubu for giving the Nigerian…
US, Canada Reject Job Applications By Nigerian Nurses After Government Suspended Licence…
The suspension of license verification services by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria…
Release Bello Hadejia’s Accomplices In Your Government For Trial – Civic Group Tells Tinubu
A civic group, the Citizens United Against Terrorism, has asked President Bola Tinubu to release Bello Hadejia's alleged accomplices in his government to…
Adesanya earned more than Du Plessis despite the loss
Despite losing to Dricus du Plessis in a thrilling UFC 305 main event, Israel Adesanya reportedly earned more than the reigning champion. The bout, which took place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, saw Du…