Court summons Wike over N40bn defamation suit filed by Tonye Cole
A high court in Abuja has ordered Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enter an appearance in a N40 billion defamation suit instituted against…
Jehovah’s Witness cancer patient criticised for declining chemotherapy despite N30m donations
An X user identified as Aunty Esther has faced criticism after announcing that she would not begin chemotherapy due to her religious beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness. On November 24,…
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $82.7bn
Netflix Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced “a definitive” acquisition agreement between the two parties. Under the deal, the streaming giant will buy Warner Bros., including its film…
Hackers hit Oshiomhole’s account
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, says the national assembly must tighten oversight of financial institutions operating outside the traditional banking system. Oshiomhole spoke on Thursday while contributing to…
Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong retires from international football
William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain, has announced his retirement from international football. Ekong announced his decision to quit the Nigerian national team in an Instagram post on Thursday. “Today,…
US arrests Nigerian home care CEO over alleged $7 million fraud
US authorities have arrested the CEO of a California home health care company accused of trying to flee to Nigeria while facing allegations of a $7 million fraud targeting…
SCAM ALERT: SEC warns against transacting with Glorious Wealth Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against transacting with an online investment platform known as Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF). In a statement on Thursday, the SEC…
FG approves N185 billion to clear gas debts, boost power supply
The Federal Government has approved the settlement of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers, as part of efforts to revitalise the gas sector and stabilise…
US slashes work permit visas from five years to 18 months
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is recasting its work-permit system as part of a broader intelligence-driven approach to immigration monitoring, cutting the validity period for employment…
We’ll defeat terror, restore order, peace—Defence Minister, NSA
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any individual or group who attempts to exploit communities, spread terror or undermine national security would face decisive…
