Security operatives have arrested an internet fraudster, commonly referred to as a ‘Yahoo boy’, with a head believed to be his girlfriend’s in Nasarawa State. News media outlet, Eons Intelligence …
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PICTORIAL: 400 million pilgrims expected as Hindu festival opens in India
Large crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India bathed in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people — the largest gathering of …
Read More »Revenue lost to Illegal miners exceeds country’s budget, says ex-SDP presidential candidate
The Social Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed concerns that the looting and amount lost to illegal mining are far higher than the …
Read More »NAF probes accidental killing of civilians in Zamfara airstrike
The Nigerian Air Force has commenced an investigation into allegations of accidental civilian casualties during an airstrike in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on …
Read More »States allocated 1.22% of health budget to medical equipment in two years – NGF report
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum’s health sector expenditure and institutional review report showed that 36 states allocated only 1.22 per cent of their health budget to medical appliances and equipment in …
Read More »Peace returns to Kaduna communities after 12-year violence
Repentant bandits in Kaduna State have pledged to abide by a peace pact recently brokered by the state government, bringing hope to the violence-ravaged communities of Birnin-Gwari, Buruku, and Sabon …
Read More »300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine-South Korean lawmaker
Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul’s spy agency. …
Read More »Fuel prices may rise as crude nears $80/barrel
The prices of refined petroleum products may rise in the coming days following the increase in the cost of Brent, the global benchmark for crude. Crude oil is a major …
Read More »Aruna’s kids shine in Portuguese table tennis tourney
The children of the Nigerian table tennis star; Quadri Aruna, followed in the steps of their father by claiming spots on the podium of the João Monteiro Table Tennis Tournament …
Read More »Opposition blames FG as 573,000 apply for Customs jobs
Major opposition parties have criticised the Federal Government for its failure to address the deepening economic hardship in the country, citing the overwhelming number of job applications recently received by …
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