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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.

Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits have killed a newly recruited teacher, a driver and the driver’s five-year-old son in an ambush along the Gundumi-Isa road in Sokoto State. Three other people were reportedly injured, while another passenger remained missing after the attack on Wednesday. The...

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Femi Otedola’s Net Worth Rises to $1.6 Billion on Geregu Power, First HoldCo Gains

Femi Otedola’s wealth grows to $1.6 billion on strong Geregu Power and First HoldCo performance.

Nigeria Faces Backlash Over Promotion Snub

A promotion dispute deepens tension as the federal government faces rising criticism for overlooking a Christian candidate who topped the permanent secretary interview.

First Lady Urges Graduates To Apply New Tech Skills

Tinubu urges women trained in the women in tech training programme to apply their digital skills to improve communities and expand economic opportunities nationwide.

Ghana Rescues Nigerian Teen From Trafficking Syndicate

Ghanaian police rescued a 15-year-old Nigerian girl trafficked from Enugu, uncovering a cross-border trafficking network targeting vulnerable teenagers.

AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.

US Congress Moves to Sanction Miyetti Allah Over Religious Freedom Violations

US lawmakers plan sanctions on Miyetti Allah over alleged Christian persecution, as Nigeria opens talks to ease tension.

Kanu Writes Trump, Alleges Judeo-Christian Killings in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu writes Donald Trump alleging Judeo-Christian genocide in Nigeria, heightening diplomatic scrutiny of insecurity and state response.

United Airlines Clarifies Shutdown Impact on Lagos Route

United Airlines explains the shutdown impact on Lagos flights, assuring passengers that operations remain stable despite US federal staffing delays affecting aviation systems.

Nigeria’s Oil Output Set to Rise, Regulator Says

Nigeria’s petroleum regulator projects a rise in crude output, citing improved security, revived investments and clearer upstream regulations.

Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Imam’s Killing

Kwara police arrest four suspects after a mob attack killed the Sokunkpan village Chief Imam, with investigations expanding to track remaining attackers

US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.

Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.

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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.

Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits have killed a newly recruited teacher, a driver and the...

Atiku presses INEC to publish 103m voters’ register as 2027 nears

Atiku says INEC’s online display of its 103 million voter register was blank from Oct. 9 to 15, and wants the list published now.

One Dead, Three Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

KEY POINTS One person has died and three others have been injured after a...