The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that women are the most affected victims of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC, disclosed this in Abuja on…
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Zamfara Gov. Makes Fresh Appointment
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Yakubu Haidara as the substantive Head of the Zamfara Civil Service. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by the…
NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake Alcohol Syndicate, Arrests Suspect in PH
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has promised “hard times” to producers of adulterated beverages following the arrest of one Anthony Chidi inside the Mile 3 Market in the…
WHO: Funding cuts jeopardise global fight against tuberculosis
The UN World Health Organisation has warned that severe funding cuts – particularly by the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis, still the world’s deadliest…
Nigerian Military Airstrike Mistakenly Kills Six Civilians Amid Fight Against Bandits
The airstrike came after armed bandits attacked a police base in the area, killing two policemen and a vigilante, the sources said. At least six civilians were killed after a Nigerian…
January Salary Shortfalls Due to System Error, Correction Underway — JPSNC Assures Federal Workers
The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) has assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower than previous months. Mr Benjamin Anthony, National…
UNICEF Warns of Child Crisis as Violence Erupts Across Eastern DRC
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a warning over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its impact on children. Hundreds of civilians have been killed and…
Nigeria’s Oil Output Surges 4%, Hits OPEC Quota
Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate, increased month-on-month (MoM) by 4 per cent to 1.737 million bpd in January 2025, from 1.667 million bpd recorded in the preceding month of December 2024. …
3,907 arms not missing only unaccounted for – Police clears air
The Nigeria Police Force has described the news reports claiming 3,907 of its arms are missing, as as misleading and inaccurate. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement…
NBTE: Our boss not under ICPC probe
The National Board for Technical Education has debunked a report claiming that its Executive Secretary, Prof Idris Bugaje, is being probed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. …