Fraud and Money Laundering Top Offences on US ICE Register for Nigerians
Fraud and money laundering feature prominently among the charges listed against 134 Nigerians on a United States immigration enforcement register, according to a recent analysis of records from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The individuals are foreign nationals identified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and cataloged in the DHS “Worst of the […]
VP Office Clarifies Shettima’s Remarks on Northern APC Governors
The Office of the Vice President has clarified recent comments made by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding the political support President Bola Tinubu received from northern governors prior to the 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. In a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, the […]
DSS Re-arraigns Five Ansaru Suspects Over Oyo School Kidnapping
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday re-arraigned five suspected members of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, known as Ansaru, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The defendants Mahmud Muhammad, Abubakar Abbas, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani faced […]
Lawyer Decries N23,000 Monthly Pension for Retired Lagos Magistrates
A legal practitioner and National Convener of Citizens Support for Lower Courts, Bayo Akinlade, has decried the welfare conditions of retired Lagos State magistrates, revealing that some receive monthly pensions as low as N23,000 after over two decades of service. In a recent public statement, Akinlade noted that approximately 23 magistrates have retired from the […]
Rangers Provide Free Transport for Fans Ahead of Nasarawa United Clash
Rangers International have arranged free transportation for supporters traveling to Owerri for Thursday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three fixture against Nasarawa United. The rescheduled encounter is set to take place at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, which the Flying Antelopes are utilizing as a temporary home ground. According to club management, the provision of […]
Akwa Ibom Council Chairman Approves N20,000 Monthly Stipend for Corps Members
The Executive Chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Uno Etim, has approved a monthly stipend of N20,000 for each National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to the area. Chief Uno announced the approval on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by corps members at the council headquarters. The payment takes […]
FAAC Distributes N2.338tn as Revenue Falls 22.2%
The Federal Government, states and local government councils shared N2.338tn from the Federation Account in September, representing a 22.2 per cent decline from the N3.007tn distributed in August. The allocation was from revenue generated in August 2026, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The […]
Kwara Names Mashood Mustapha 2027 Hajj Leader
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Alhaji Mashood Mustapha, Wakili of the Ilorin Emirate, as the Ameerul Hajj and leader of the state’s contingent for the 2027 Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The appointment was contained in a statement issued in Ilorin by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, […]
Borno Qur’anic Council Visits KHAIRUN to Strengthen Collaboration
The Chairman of the Council on Qur’anic Education from Borno State, Sheikh Tijjani Umar, has led a delegation to Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in Qur’anic education. The visit also sought to build on the longstanding relationship associated with the late founder of KHAIRUN, Sheikh Khalifa […]
Kano Magistrate Withdraws From Fentanyl Case Over Alleged Threat
A Chief Magistrate handling the case of Yahuza Musa, former chairman of Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, has withdrawn from the matter following an alleged threat to her life. The magistrate announced her recusal on Wednesday when the case came up for continuation of prosecution, with the prosecution expected to call two additional […]
