Ola Olukoyede, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, has expressed his concern about the attitude of Nigerians toward corrupt practices. The EFCC boss said that many Nigerians have resorted to corrupt practices, and it is one of the main obstacles to the development of the Nigerian state in many areas. He made this…

The Nigerian in Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Saturday, recommended the inspection of all Allied Air aircraft by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for potential mechanical and structural vulnerabilities. This is contained in a preliminary report issued on Saturday in Lagos by the bureau to ascertain the cause of the Dec. 11, 2024 runway…

Unsettled Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is close to joining Aston Villa on loan, according to reports on Saturday. Villa have moved for Rashford after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday. The 27-year-old had been linked with AC Milan and Barcelona, while his representatives are also believed…

Pakistani separatist militants claimed on Saturday an attack on a highway in a volatile southwestern province that killed 18 paramilitaries and seriously wounded three others. The attack was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, a group behind rising violence in Balochistan province that borders Afghanistan and Iran. A vehicle carrying unarmed border troops "came under…

Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says the U.S. government’s announcement to halt donations for HIV treatment in developing nations is a wake-up call for self-independence. Salako during his visit to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta in Lagos on Friday, said the government would identify avenues to raise…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has commissioned a hospital with about 40 beds at Zarewa in Rogo Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hospital, which was facilitated by Sen. Kawu Sumaila as part of his 2024 constituency projects, was constructed under the Sustainable Development Goals…

Brig.-Gen. Justin Ifeanyi, has assumed office as the new Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure. Ifeanyi takes over from Maj.-Gen. John Lar, who is proceeding to Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes. This is contained in a statement on Friday in Akure by Maj. Njoka Irabor, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu says the decision to abolish the practice of death penalty ultimately lies with the Nigerian citizens. Kalu's submission came amid a growing global push to abolish the death penalty. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Death Penalty Project, led by…

In line with Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s vision of electrifying rural communities to spur economic growth, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), Dr. Gyang Bere, has facilitated the installation of an electricity transformer, bringing power to eight rural communities in Chugwi Ward of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area. The commissioning ceremony,…

A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, 24, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution for the alleged sextortion of a minor, which led to the victim's death. According to the BBC, Lawal, from Osun State, was flown to the US on Saturday following an agreement with the federal government that he would…

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance tax compliance in the territory. The acting Executive Chairman of the Service, Mr Michael Ango, solicited for the partnership when he visited Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, in Abuja on Wednesday.…

Bureau de Change (BDC) operators have praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for waiving the 2025 licence fees for operators. They spoke under the aegis of the Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON). The President of the association, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, gave the commendation on Wednesday in an interview with the…