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ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have unveiled a revolutionary regulatory framework to terminate failed airtime and data transactions. This joint initiative targets the persistent “debit-without-service” syndrome that has long plagued millions of Nigerian digital service consumers. According to an exposure draft released on Monday, the…
Nigeria has fallen two places in the global corruption rankings, moving from 140th position in 2024 to 142nd out of 182 countries assessed in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International. Despite the downward shift in ranking, the country retained its position as the 36th most corrupt nation in the world, scoring…
A former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday joined protesters at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, demanding the mandatory inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the proposed Electoral Act amendment. In a video shared on Tuesday by X user #ImranMuhammed, Amaechi was seen standing side…
TRIPOLI — A horrific maritime disaster off the Libyan coast has claimed the lives of dozens of African migrants, including several Nigerians. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed on Monday that a rubber dinghy carrying 55 people capsized north of Zuwara. Early reports indicate that at least 53 individuals are either dead or missing…
Gunmen have abducted nine worshippers from Saint John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area, Benue State, in what residents describe as a fresh blow to security in rural communities. The abduction occurred on Sunday night during a vigil held within the church premises. Witnesses said the attackers stormed the compound…
A middle-aged man, identified simply as Iseleto, is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing his 23-year-old son, Miracle, to death during a domestic dispute in Osubi community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Sunday and has sparked shock and outrage among residents. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect reportedly…
The United States has announced plans to deport an additional 18 Nigerians listed on its criminal register, raising the total number of Nigerians scheduled for removal to 97, according to updated records from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The latest development comes barely a week after authorities confirmed that 79 Nigerians convicted of…
YOLA — The Adamawa State Police Command has shattered a sophisticated kidnapping syndicate operating within the Fufore Local Government Council. In a shocking turn of events, investigators identified one of the three arrested suspects as the biological son of the victim. The coordinated raid took place on February 10, 2026, targeting a remote hideout in…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified security operations in Kogi State, successfully overrunning a terror camp and rescuing 14 kidnapped victims in a coordinated assault along the Lokoja axis. The operation, carried out by troops of the 12 Brigade, followed sustained offensive actions targeting criminal enclaves within forested areas of the state. According to…
International Workplace Group (IWG), the world’s largest platform for flexible and hybrid work solutions, is deepening its investment in Nigeria with the launch of three new state-of-the-art workspaces in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. The new centres, scheduled to open between February and April 2026, underscore IWG’s confidence in Nigeria’s growing demand for flexible workspaces…
