I thought I would die — Kukah’s brother narrates ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Ishaya Kukah, brother of Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits who had held him and others captive.…
Bandits now control 64 communities in Plateau, says Mutfwang
Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, says bandits have taken over 64 communities in his state. He added that the latest killings in Bokkos LGA are “sponsored and genocidal”. The…
NCC proposes 12-month grace period for telecom subscribers to reclaim unused prepaid credits
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused prepaid credits, aiming to address concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilized recharge balances. Dr.…
EFCC nabs fraudster buying bank accounts
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes.…
Police teargas, disperse protesters in Abuja, Port Harcourt
Youths in different states on Monday took to the streets to express their displeasure over Cybercrime Act, Rivers State crisis, among others despite a series of warnings and security…
EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant-general over ‘N8.3bn fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, the Bauchi state accountant-general of Bauchi, over alleged N8.3 billion fraud. On Monday, the EFCC arraigned Jaja…
Founder of defunct Diamond bank, Pascal Dozie, dies at 85
The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, is dead. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, the…
Thousand protest Trump’s policies across US, after rallies in Europe
Some 1,200 demonstrations are taking place across the U.S. on Saturday in what organizers expect to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his…
Transcorp Hotels announces N7.6bn dividend for shareholders, plans flagship 5-Star property in Ikoyi
Transcorp Hotels Plc on Thursday announced the approval of a final dividend payment of 64 kobo per share for the 2024 financial year, bringing the total dividend payout to…
Insecurity in Plateau beyond farmer-herder clashes – Muftwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says that the ongoing attacks and killings in some parts of the state is a coordinated crime sponsored by conflict merchants and not…
