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US designates UK-based Palestine Action as foreign ‘terrorist group’
The United States on Wednesday named the UK-based Palestine Action group, which has been banned by the British government, as a “specially designated global terrorist” organization. The US also issued
VGN urges FG to equip vigilantes ahead of 2027 elections
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide protective kits and other equipment for its members following the killing
Southern, Middle Belt leaders reject proposed cattle ranching scheme
…Demand transparency on land acquisition, ownership, beneficiaries …Warn FG against imposing livestock policy on communities By Henry Umoru, Abuja Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have
Police bust cybercrime syndicates over N3.62bn investment fraud, romance scams
…Arrest suspects in Lagos, Kano, Anambra, Ekiti over alleged cybercrimes By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested several suspects in separate investigations
Northern Senators Demand Immediate Release of Borgu Attack Victims
* Forum decries mosque attack, abduction of hundreds Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the deadly attack on Kpenya Mosque and neighbouring communities in Borgu
Rivers council chairman blasts NBA over VDM invitation
…Calls for stronger engagement on electoral law By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd, has criticised the Nigerian
Gov Sule orders arrest, prosecution of health workers over alleged sale of hospital equipment
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has ordered the arrest and prosecution of health workers allegedly involved in the sale of hospital equipment donated to a
FG launches $1bn HOPE social protection programme
— Programme to transition vulnerable households from temporary aid to sustainable self-reliance –First Lady By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, launched a $1 billion social protection programme
Works Ministry, NDDC, Others Intervene in Benin Bypass Deplorable Condition
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Federal Ministry of Works, the Edo State Government, and other stakeholders have commenced an urgent intervention to address
IMF Tasks Central Banks to be Explicit on Risks, Commuinicate Effectively on How Policy Responds to Changing Conditions
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Given the high degree of uncertainty globally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has tasked central banks to be explicit about risks, with the goal of reflecting
