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Pan-African Think Thank Backs MKO Abiola’s Widow, Duke-Abiola, for UN Secretary-General Seat
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The widow of Nigeria’s democracy icon and winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has received backing from a pan-African think
Crypto tax: Coalition warns FG of $92bn market risk
By Juliet Umeh The Digital Assets Coalition has urged the Federal Government to review the newly introduced Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets, warning that the framework could undermine
UEFA maintains boycott of World Cup despite Infantino’s apology
European football’s governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men’s and women’s World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions
Truckers protest E-Call-Up booking cancellations, demand refunds
By Godwin Oritse Members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have protested the frequent cancellation of paid Electronic Call-Up (ETO) bookings, describing the practice as unfair and a
Pipeline security boosting investor confidence in Delta — Tantita
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has attributed the growing confidence of investors in Delta State to improved security around critical oil infrastructure, particularly the
How ONSA-coordinated Military, DSS, Counter-Terrorism Operation Rescued 308 Kidnap Victims in Kwara, Niger
Linus Aleke in Abuja Details have emerged on how a joint security operation involving the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian
Tinubu applauds rescue of 308 kidnap victims, orders stronger early warning systems
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a
Nigerian man jailed 87 months over $1.7m money laundering scheme
A Nigerian citizen and U.S. permanent resident, Adedayo Fateru, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in a money laundering scheme involving approximately $1.7 million in
In Phone Conversation, Tinubu Informs Adeleke of His Directive to EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Account
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has informed Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, that he has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to lift the court order freezing the
Terrorism: Court remands ex-DSS official in Kuje Correctional Centre
By Soni Daniel Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the remand in Kuje Correctional Centre of a retired officer of the Department of State Services, Nwaogu
