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Kebbi explosion not caused by bomb- Police
The Kebbi State Police Command has clarified that the explosion at General Hospital, Bagudo, on December 30, 2025, was not caused by a bomb or helicopter, as circulating rumours suggested. Police investigations, aided by Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) experts, determined that the blast was triggered by overheated gas cylinders […]
Court Sends Bauchi Finance Commissioner to Kuje Prison Over ₦4.6bn Fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The order followed his arraignment over alleged financial crimes involving N4.6 billion. The court said Adamu would remain in custody pending a ruling on his bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite […]
Court remands Malami, son in Kuje prison over multibillion-naira fraud
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of Abubakar Malami, former attorney general of the federation, and his son, a co-defendant, in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their bail application. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the oral bail application made by their lawyer, Joseph Daudu, held that […]
39 Fleeing Suspected Terrorists Arrested In Ondo Forest
The Ondo State Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended 39 fleeing suspected terrorists in Ondo Forest. Operatives of the Amotekun Corps arrested the suspected terrorists at Elegbeka Forest in Ose Local Government Area of the state. The Corps Commandant of the Amotekun in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while […]
Two Dead As Anthony Joshua Convoy Crashes In Ogun
Renowned British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a ghastly road accident today along the Makun expressway in Ogun State. Sources say the crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals. According to eyewitnesses, Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus Jeep with the license plate KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck. Preliminary reports indicate the […]
Ronaldo wins Best Middle East Player at 2025 Globe Soccer Awards
Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been awarded the Best Middle East Player at the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Sunday. The 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward edged out competitors including Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez and Salem Al-Dawsari in a fan-voted category that highlights top performers in the region’s leagues. Renowned […]
CBN raises N15trn via treasury bills to cover 2025 budget deficit
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised N15.3 trillion from the Nigerian treasury bills (NTBs) market in 2025 to support the federal government’s effort to bridge its budget deficit, according to data obtained from the apex bank. According to the apex bank, the amount represents a 15.04 percent increase over the N13.3 trillion raised from […]
Why US chose Sokoto as first target in Nigeria – Expert
Fresh reports of United States airstrikes targeting terrorist elements in northern Nigeria have raised questions over why Sokoto State—rather than the country’s worst-hit terror zones—was chosen as the initial target. According to Emmanuel Ogebe, an international human rights lawyer and bilateral affairs expert, the location of the strikes appeared to reflect strategic familiarity rather than […]
Ghana arrests 141 Nigerians over cybercrime
At least 141 Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana over their alleged involvement in cyber-enabled financial crimes, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise scams. Ghana’s Commissioner for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The statement said the arrests came after a coordinated early-morning operation […]
Google rolls out new feature allowing users to change Gmail address
Google has rolled out a feature that allows Gmail users to change their gmail addresses without having to create a new account, a significant shift from its previous policy. The update, which first appears on Google’s Hindi support page, suggests that the rollout may begin in India before it becomes available globally. The change marks […]