Convicted Nigerian fraudster to be deported from US

  The United States Department of Justice has disclosed that a Nigerian, Edwin Okoronkwo, who was sentenced to 75 months imprisonment for defrauding some Americans, will be deported after completing…

Trump Sanctions ICC For ‘Illegitimate’ Israel, US Probes

  US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court Thursday for “illegitimate and baseless” investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, the White House said.   Trump…

Federal workers sue Trump administration over plan to shut down USAID

  Federal workers associations in the US have asked a federal high court in Washington to stop the Donald Trump administration from shutting down the United States Agency for International…

B/Haram IEDs Kill 2, Injure 4 In Borno

  Two people have been killed by Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram terrorists on their way to a market in Adamawa State. Daily Trust gathered that the…

3-year-old video showing where bandits were freely celebrating on the road, is currently trending online

Claim Social media users shared a video where bandits were celebrating on the road and claimed it was recent. Verdict This claim is MISLEADING. Simple findings showed that the first appeared on Facebook…

DAILIES TOP STORIES: Ex-N’Assembly members, groups fault Reps 31 new states’ proposal

  Friday 07 February 2025 Lagos installs speed limit monitors, imposes N50,000 fine Obaigbena, GHL file appeal against ‘favourable’ high court ruling Fresh price hike looms as NPA plans 15%…

17,415 gender violence cases reported in 2024 – Police:

  The Nigeria Police Force says it attended to no fewer than 17,415 cases of gender and domestic-based violence in 2024. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this…

NUT Declares Strike In Seven Ebonyi LGAs Over Non-Payment Of Salaries

  The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ebonyi State has declared an indefinite strike in seven local government areas due to the non-payment of four months’ salaries to some…

Police bust $4m oil fraud syndicate, arrest key suspects

  Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended key members of an organised crime syndicate accused of defrauding international oil trading firms of over $4 million. The syndicate, allegedly…

3.7 million Northern children malnourished — Report

  The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has raised concerns over the high rate of malnutrition in North Eastern Nigeria, revealing that 3.7 million children in the…

Reps want life imprisonment for producers, importers of fake medicines

  The house of representatives is seeking life imprisonment for individuals involved in the production and importation of fake medicines. Lawmakers are asking Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation,…

IGP thwarts PSC’s directive, instructs police officers above 60 years to remain in office

  The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed all police officers affected by the recent directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to disregard the order. The…

At Least 80 Killed In Southern Sudan Violence, Says UN

  The United Nations warned Thursday that two southern Sudan states were “on the brink of catastrophe” after a recent eruption of violence reportedly killed at least 80 people in…

Tinubu sacks UniAbuja, UNN VCs

  President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, dissolved the entire governing council of the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UniAbuja), and relieved Professor Aisha Maikudi of her duties as its Vice-Chancellor with…

Kemi Badenoch: Immigrants should only be eligible for UK citizenship after 15 years

  Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, says immigrants should have lived in the UK for at least 15 years before being deemed eligible for a British passport. Badenoch…