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Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

SEC orders operators to freeze ISIS-linked accounts

Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to one Nigerian and three companies the US sanctioned over alleged ISIS financing.

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Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before allowing him to harvest his crops

Suspected bandits in Kastina-Ala, Benue State, demanded N500,000 from a farmer before allowing him to harvest his crops, abducting his wife when he failed to pay the full amount.

Nigerian troops rescue 363 victims, kill 69 terrorists in one week, DHQ says

Nigerian troops rescued 363 kidnapped victims, killed 69 terrorists and arrested 49 suspects during a week of land, air and sea operations, DHQ says.

Two Nigerian women held in India over N380m cocaine seizure

Railway police in Delhi have detained two Nigerian women after seizing 2.28 kilograms of cocaine worth about N380 million, allegedly tied to interstate trafficking.

Nigeria, Benin Strengthen Defence Ties, Plan Joint Action Against Cross-Border Threats

KEY POINTS Nigeria, Benin deepen defence cooperation against cross-border threats. Both countries strengthen intelligence...

DSS Arrests Three More Suspects Linked to Kidnap of Nasarawa University Professor

KEY POINTS DSS arrests three more suspects linked to the kidnapping of Nasarawa varsity...

Calls grow for EFCC chairman’s sack over Osun account freeze ahead of August 15 election

Calls for the sacking or resignation of EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede have grown louder after President Tinubu ordered the agency to unfreeze Osun State's accounts just 10 days before the governorship election.

Kwara nurse delivered 10 babies with bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram

A rescued Kwara nurse says she delivered 10 babies with her bare hands while held captive by Boko Haram for nearly six months after the February attack on Woro community.

Lagos police bust warehouse repackaging fake Viagra, Omeprazole and other drugs for sale across Nigeria

Lagos police have raided a warehouse used for more than two years to repackage fake medicines including Viagra, Omeprazole and antibiotics for distribution across Nigeria and West Africa.

Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists for over 200 million people, expert warns

Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists serving a population of over 200 million people, a professor of psychiatry has warned, calling for urgent action on mental healthcare funding.

President Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Osun Account Freeze Ahead Of Governorship Election

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to return to court and...

Hundreds Flee Sokoto Community as Bandit Attacks Force Families From Their Homes

KEY POINTS Hundreds of residents, including women, children and elderly people, have fled Unguwar...

Retired DSS Officer Arraigned Over Alleged IPOB Support

KEY POINTS Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam faces four charges over alleged IPOB membership and support. ...

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Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

SEC orders operators to freeze ISIS-linked accounts

Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to one Nigerian and three companies the US sanctioned over alleged ISIS financing.

Katsina United Deny Dead Player Regained Consciousness

KEY POINTS Ozor died after collapsing during a friendly. Club denies he regained consciousness. ...

Wike Closes FCT Housing Committee Office

KEY POINTS Wike closes the old housing secretariat. New division takes over house sales. ...