EFCC arrests 792 foreigners over romance, investment scam in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams, marking the largest such operation in the commission’s history. The commission in a statement released aid among those arrested are 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, two Khazartans, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. …

FG announces free train rides for Nigerians from Dec 20 to Jan 5

The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence …

President Tinubu’s cabal more dangerous than Buhari’s – Ex-minister Dalung

Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has disclosed that the cabal in President Bola Tinubu’s administration is more dangerous than that of his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Dalung said the cabal around Tinubu is more sophisticated and has been in power for a long time. Featuring on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On, the …

Nigerian Govt renames University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University

The Nigerian Government has renamed the University of Abuja after former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The institution will henceforth be known as Yakubu Gowon University. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the name change shortly after the last Federal Executive Council meeting for the year 2024, chaired by President …

ECOWAS okays withdrawal of Niger, Mali, B’Faso by January 2025

The Economic Community of West African States has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso as member states from January 29, 2025. It also declared a six-month transition period lasting until July 2025. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, announced this at the close of the 66th Ordinary Session of …

Obasanjo hosts Kwankwaso, Donald Duke in Ogun State

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday hosted former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Kwankwaso, who was the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, disclosed this in a post on his X account later that night. The meeting took place …