Nigeria

Nigerian national Yomi Jones Olayeye, known as “Sabbie,” is arrested for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently claim at least $10 million in U.S. COVID-19 unemployment benefits. Facing charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, Olayeye could face up […]

A Kano Magistrate Court orders the remand of chemist Manniru Ibrahim Fanisa, accused of raping and causing the death of a nine-year-old girl. A Kano Magistrate Court, located in the No-man’s-land area of Sabon Gari, has ordered the detention of

Bandits attack Katsina State, killing Salisu Ango and his wife, and abducting his second wife in Gyaza village. Additional raids in Kankia and Shirgi result in theft, injuries, and abductions. The Katsina State Police Command confirms the incidents and is

Niyi Ijalaye reportedly slumped and died on Monday evening in Abuja shortly after attending a meeting of RECs at the Commission’s headquarters. Barrister Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State under the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),

NNPC Ltd. confirms it has not paid any fuel subsidies in the last nine months, managing PMS import shortfalls directly with the Nigerian Federation while maintaining strong credit relationships with suppliers. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has

A tragic food poisoning incident in Ilorin, Kwara State, has claimed the lives of a mother and her three children after consuming suspected poisoned rice. The family’s father remains hospitalized as the community mourns the devastating loss. In a heartbreaking

Fuel queues have resurfaced in Lagos as many filling stations ran out of stock, leading to closures and long lines at the few stations still dispensing fuel. On Sunday, checks conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos

Anambra doctors demand the immediate release of Dr. Steven Ezeh, kidnapped in Ihiala. The NMA issues a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening a state-wide strike if he isn’t freed. Doctors in Anambra State, represented by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra Branch,

The Nigeria Police has summoned NLC President Joe Ajaero over alleged terrorism financing and other serious charges. The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning in connection with allegations