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EFCC arraigns man, firm over alleged $1.5m oil scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Ufoma Joseph before an Ikeja Special Offences Court over an alleged $1.5 million (N2.9 billion) oil fraud.
The…
Nigeria’s Disability Population Estimated at 35 Million as New Data Pushes for…
Nigeria may have as many as 35 million persons living with disabilities, according to newly presented assumptive demographic data unveiled by the Joint National Association of Persons with…
2nd Cargo Vessel Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz – UKMTO
A cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the second such incident reported within hours in the strategic shipping route, according…
Middle East Conflict Worsens Hardship for Afghan Children Returning From Iran –…
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is worsening the humanitarian situation for Afghan children returning from Iran, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
In a…
UAE defence ministry intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai
The UAE Ministry of Defence Wednesday said that its air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
Residents in Dubai received mobile…
FG approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses across correctional centres
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’…
BBNaija Winner Laycon Says Fame Made Him Lose Inner Voice
Winner of the Big Brother Naija ‘LockDown’ edition, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, popularly known as Laycon, has revealed that he lost his “inner voice” after rising to fame through the reality…
Qatar Intercepts Missile Attack as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Qatar said on Tuesday evening that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country amid rising tensions across the Middle East.
In a brief statement, the Qatari…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Condemns US–South Korea Military Drills
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has criticised the United States and South Korea for proceeding with their annual joint military exercises, warning…
PDP Not Worried With Two Remaining Governors – Makinde
Governor of Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not disturbed despite having only two serving governors following recent defections to the All…