Filippo Ferlazzo, the Italian who killed an Italy-based Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, in July 2022 has bagged a 24-year jail term. The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa,…
Stop taking illicit drugs – NDLEA cautions Nigerian youths
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Gen. Buba Marwa, rtd, on Thursday advised Nigerians, particularly the youth to desist from taking illicit drugs. He, gave the advice at…
Sam Larry in police custody, under probe over Mohbad’s death
Sam Larry back in Nigeria, now in police custody over death of Mohbad. The police have confirmed that embattled Lagos socialite, Sam Larry is in its custody and currently assisting…
Cardoso Reveals How CBN will stabilise naira, slow down inflation
The Senate, during the screening of the CBN team yesterday after resuming from its recess, tasked the new apex bank chiefs to address issues of inflation, naira devaluation, revival of the manufacturing…
National NLC, TUC announce indefinite strike from October 3
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike, which will begin on October 3, 2023. NLC president Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo,…
‘I shed tears on Nigerian roads’ – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has said that he shed tears after traveling through some federal roads during a recent project inspection. He identified procurement processes as a major challenge towards President…
Nigeria’s Senate confirms new central bank governor amid currency rout
Nigeria’s Senate has unanimously approved the appointment of a new central bank governor and four deputies amid a worsening rout of the country’s naira currency against the US dollar. Olayemi Cardoso, a…
Security forces rescue 14 students abducted from Nigerian university
Security forces rescued 14 out of at least 20 students abducted from a university in northwestern Nigeria and were searching for the remaining captives, school authorities said Monday Gunmen attacked the school…
Nigerian Army begins recruitment exercise, reveals how to apply
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of 86 Regular Recruits Intake, RRI for Non-Tradesmen and women. The Army Headquarters made the announcement on Tuesday via a post on its verified X…
UK to probe hundreds of Nigerian nurses after Ibadan exam fraud
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the regulatory body overseeing nursing and midwifery professions in the United Kingdom, is set to probe hundreds of Nigerian applicants seeking registration with the council…