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Iyabo Ojo Says She Was Unaware Spraying Foreign Currency Is Illegal
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money—including foreign currencies—at events is against the law.
In a statement posted to her Instagram…
3 Chinese Crew Rescued in Nigeria Weeks After Pirate Attack on Ghanaian Fishing…
Three Chinese crew members abducted by pirates during a violent attack on a Ghanaian fishing vessel in March have been rescued in Nigeria, according to the Ghana Police Service.…
EFCC Grants Administrative Bail to Activist VeryDarkMan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to popular Nigerian activist and social media influencer, Martin Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.
The…
EFCC Grills VeryDarkMan Over Income, Mercy Chinwo Case, Defamation Claims
Popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was interrogated for several hours on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in…
FG Targets Zero AIDS in Children by 2030, Approves $200m to Bridge Funding Gap
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to eliminate AIDS in children by the year 2030, reinforcing its commitment with a $200 million health sector allocation to close…
NIESV Urges Credible Asset Valuation to Drive Investment, Aid Tax Reforms
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the credible valuation of national assets as a strategic tool for attracting…
NYSC D-G tasks Borno corps members on national development
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members deployed to Borno State to contribute their quota to national…
Peller Wins TikToker of the Year at African Golden Awards, Beating Global Influencers
Emerging content creator Peller has been crowned TikToker of the Year at the prestigious African Golden Awards, triumphing over top influencers from across the continent.
The…
Peter Obi Slams VDM Arrest, Warns Against Silencing Young Voices
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan…
Meta May Suspend Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp in Nigeria Over $290m Fines
Nigerians risk losing access to Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp as Meta, the parent company of the platforms, threatens to halt its operations in the country due to mounting…