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Abuja: Between May 15 and 21, Nigerian forces mounted nationwide offensives that dismantled multiple terrorist cells, arrested over 40 suspects, and freed at least nine kidnapped victims, according to the …

67.6% of Children Out of School, 88% in Multidimensional Poverty, 608 Malnutrition Deaths Kebbi: Tensions are boiling over in Kebbi as former Attorney General Abubakar Malami SAN, and the state …

Abuja: The EFCC is investigating the MD of Paramount Energy over an alleged N72.3m fraud. EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that investigators questioned …

Lagos: The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 47-year-old Cameroonian businessman over an alleged N1.5 billion bank fraud. The commission confirmed …

Edun’s Exit Leaves Reform Agenda Under Pressure, writes TOYE FALEYE An Immediate Transition The sudden change in leadership has unsettled both markets and policymakers. Wale Edun’s abrupt resignation as Coordinating …

Suleja: Thieves burgled the buses of members of staff of Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at the Suleja Local Government Secretariat. The brains of seven buses were stolen …

MAKURDI (Nigeria): Armed men kidnapped 14 passengers, including JAMB candidates, from a Benue Links bus traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo Local Government Area. The incident caused panic in Benue State. …

Abuja: Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of an Abuja High Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq. The …

Nvosi, Abia State: The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has announced the rollout of a fully automated asset declaration process, a move aimed at tightening compliance among public officers. The …

Maiduguri: Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), on Tuesday issued an uncompromising order to frontline forces: neutralise any terrorist encountered—shoot on sight, no further clearance required. Musa also unveiled …