The U.S. Secret Service seizes N1 Billion ( $860,000) from Nigerian
The U.S. Secret Service has seized $860,000 from a Nigerian cryptocurrency account after investigations on a money trail indicated the funds were proceeds of a coordinated business email scam, according to court filings obtained by Peoples Gazette. U.S. Secret Service seizes $860,000 from Nigerian crypto account in major cybercrime bust The suspect was communicating with […]
Benue Assembly summons Gov. Alia’s aide over missing N1.782 Billion
The Benue House of Assembly has summoned the former special adviser to Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dennis Akura to appear before it during plenary on Tuesday over missing N1.78 billion. The resolution follows a motion moved by Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West) after a report of the ad-hoc […]
Hopes dim for joyful Christmas as Nigerians battle economic crisis
Ordinarily, the average Nigerian family uses the period of Christmas celebration to embark on a grandiose celebration to mark the end of the year. But with only a few days to the end of the year and fewer days to the Christmas celebration, the mood this time in Nigeria, from Makurdi, Lafia, Jos to Jalingo […]
FULL TEXT of Tinubu’s speech at 2025 budget presentation to National Assembly
My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I […]
Why revamping PH Refinery is difficult- former GMDs
Former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) have said those criticising the revamped Port Harcourt Refinery do so because they do not understand the magnitude of work carried out to rehabilitate a facility built in 1965. The former GMDs who were led on an inspection of the Port […]
Our administration has zero tolerance for unhealthy labour practices- Minister
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dangyadi has said the current administration has zero tolerance for unhealthy labour practices including child labour and irregular labour migration. Dangyadi who spoke during a media parley with members of the Labour Correspondents Association of Nigeria (LACAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, noted that the ministry was committed […]
Insecurity: Gov Alia deploys digital solutions at borders, IDPs, others
The Governor Benue state Hyacinth Iormem Alia has concluded arrangements to deploy digital infrastructure at volatile border areas, IDP camps, schools, farms, and markets as part of efforts to curb insecurity and enhance emergency management in the state. Benue State is embarking on an ambitious journey to harness the power of technology to drive security, […]
HURIWA blames insecurity in Anambra state on failure of government
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has blamed the worsening security situation in Anambra state on the failure of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to prioritise the issue of security, saying it is “a clear indication of the failure of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in its primary responsibility to ensure the security of lives and […]
ABU, UNICEF partner to train Teachers on NLP
By Alex Uangbaoje As part of strategy to revolutionize teacher’s education in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has entered into a long-term collaboration with the Department of Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, to train pre-service and in-service teachers on the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP). According to UNICEF, the partnership presents the […]
Focus on governance, halt premature 2027 campaigns…HURIWA tells Tinubu
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize delivering on his administration’s promises to Nigerians rather than allowing the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his allies to distract the nation with discussions about the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, HURIWA expressed deep concern […]