U.S. court orders FBI to transfer $6 million forfeited by American arms dealer to Nigeria’s lawyer Jovi Usude
The Ara Dolarian case —finally a big win for Nigeria — is among a litany of cases Nigeria is fighting on international soil to protect its assets from getting yanked. Judge Jennifer L. Thurston of the U.S. District Court Eastern…
Japa: Germany launches online visa application portal for Nigerians, others
German authorities have launched an online visa application portal for Nigerians and other applicants worldwide. This was announced in a statement by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office on January 1. “The Consular Services Portal is being launched worldwide today, 1 January…
Telcos awaiting NCC approval of 100% tariff hike: MTN CEO
Telecommunications companies are waiting for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to approve their proposal to hike tariffs by 100 per cent, MTN’s chief executive officer Karl Toriola said. Mr Toriola said in an interview on Arise TV on Thursday that…
Ghanaian president’s ADC collapses live on TV during Akufo-Addo’s nationwide broadcast
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s aide-de-camp collapsed, disrupting the State of Nation address in the parliament on Friday. The ADC, identified by Ghana Web as Colonel Isaac Amponsah, fell midway into Mr Akufo-Addo’s address before the Ghana parliament in a viral…
Abuja, Nasarawa residents to suffer 15-day blackout: AEDC
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that there will be a power interruption in parts of its franchise areas between Jan. 6 and Jan. 21. Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6 –…
Obuletiti FC crush Okpontu FC to lift Umuariaga Unity Football league Trophy 2024.
The tournament came to a close yesterday as Obuletiti FC won the trophy by beaten Okpontu FC on a 2 goal to Nil. As winners of the tournament Obuletiti FC received the cash sum of ₦500,000 and Okpontu FC received…
Trafficked 28-Year-Old Nigerian Lady To Return From Iraq
Officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in Jordan which oversees Iraq have intervened to return a 28-year-old trafficked Nigerian lady, Eniola Isaac. This was after a report on Wednesday revealed that Isaac was allegedly lured to Iraq under false…
Ex-Federal Controller Of Works Murdered In Kwara, Police Commence Investigation
A retired Controller of Works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, AbdulRazaq Ajani, has been gruesomely murdered in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. It was gathered that Ajani was murdered by four young persons who had trailed him…
APC Counters Peter Obi, Insists ‘Our Country Is Rebounding’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that the Nigerian economy is rebounding in significant measure across all sectors. The ruling party’s claim is in response to the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, new year press conference on…
Chief Ikechukwu Nzeribe Congratulates Rev Emeka Mgbeonyere on His Victory as Newly Elected President General of Amawom.
Chief Ikechukwu Nzeribe (Ebube Dike1 ) has Congratulated Rev Emeka Mgbeonyere on His Victory as Newly Elected President General of Amawom Oboro,Ikwuano LGA on his victory at the polls. He describes the victory as testament of people’s decision for the…