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This move is to intensify the government’s counter-insurgency efforts and eradicate the scourge of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism plaguing the North-West region. In a bid to bolster national security and combat the escalating threats of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism ravaging the North-West region, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello …

Pavel Durov, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Telegram, has been released from police custody after four days of interrogation. According to CNN on Wednesday, Durov, who was seen exiting the anti-fraud office outside Paris in a police vehicle, was transferred to court for questioning ahead of a possible indictment. …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria can achieve the 3.1 percent economic growth forecast for 2024 by implementing stronger reforms. Christian Ebeke, IMF resident representative, spoke on Tuesday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, themed ‘Invest Nigeria’. On July 16, …

The Federal High Court will resume the money laundering case against crypto exchange Binance and two of its executives on September 2, 2024. The case which was originally scheduled for October 11, now comes a month earlier, after the defence lawyers asked for the date change, reports Reuters. The Federal …

It was learnt that the tournament schedule shows Nigeria will face off against powerhouse teams from Britain and China in the highly anticipated table tennis event. The Nigerian table tennis team is gearing up for a thrilling competition at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. It was learnt that …

NANS urged the president to remember his words and take immediate action to deliver on this promise, adding that the provision of the buses was not just a matter of convenience but a critical need that affects the daily lives and academic success of students across the country. The National …

A former federal lawmaker, Mr Sam Onuigbo, has intervened in the political dispute between Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. He urged those fueling the crisis to desist, warning that their actions could create unnecessary tension in the state. Onuigbo, …

The Federal Government, represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) representatives are currently in a meeting to prevent an impending strike by the union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, led by ASUU’s National President, Prof. …

A serving Naval officer, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad on Wednesday narrated how he killed Aminu Ibrahim, the son of a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). Muhammad was paraded by the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, in Abuja over the murder two weeks …

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Isiala Mbano / Onuimo / Okigwe Federal Constituency, Hon Miriam Onuoha, said the oil and gas sector of the econony was too critical to be politcised. Onuoha stated that while constructive criticism was necessary to strengthen the sector in the national interest, …