The Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) on Monday, dragged a Nigerian, two Chinese nationals, and their company, before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged multi-billion Naira cybercrime. The defendants Huang Haoyu, Friday Audu, An Hongxu and a company Gentting International Ltd are standing trial before Justice Daniel Osiagor on a 12-count charge of…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted that Nigeria’s inflation will average 24.7% in 2025, before declining significantly to 17.3% in 2026, as outlined in its recent African Economic Outlook (AEO). Inflation remains a pressing issue for Nigeria’s economy, driven by factors such as exchange rate depreciation, elevated energy and food prices, alongside ongoing structural…
A tribal ceremony during which young women are whipped in order to show the sacrifices they make for men is revealed in a series of photographs. Women are whipped as part of a Rite of Passage ceremony for boys, when female family members declare their love for the young man at the heart of the…
The Federal High Court (FHC,) in Abuja on Monday, fixed July 22 for hearing of the fresh bail application filed by Tukur Mamu, the “terrorist negotiator.” Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date following an adjournment sought by Manu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, to enable him study and respond appropriately to the counter affidavit that was…
No fewer than four persons lost their lives during a building demolition exercise at Rimin Zakara village in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 pm on Sunday, when government officials accompanied by security operatives stormed the area for building demolition. According to eyewitness account, Ishaq Mohammad, the demolition…
Mr Ogungbemi Oguntula, a retired Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is dead He passed away on Sunday, May 11 at age 69, few days to his 70th birthday. Family sources said Oguntula took ill suddenly and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he gave up the ghost despite medical efforts. Born…
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has said on Monday that he would resign on Feb. 12, so that the parliament did not have to impeach him. Iohannis’s presidential mandate came to an end on Dec. 21, 2024. Since then he has been staying in office until the new head of state is elected, while the election…
To date, Chinese public security authorities have issued a total of 16,000 test licenses for autonomous vehicles, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Tuesday. At a news conference in Beijing, the ministry also revealed that 32,000 kilometres of roads nationwide have been opened for autonomous vehicle testing. These initiatives have provided strong support for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the operational readiness and strategic capacity of the Nigerian Navy amid rising maritime security challenges. Speaking through the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the President made this known at the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony of 264…
Top ministers from Germany’s three coalition parties are to meet over the coming days in an attempt to find a way out of the ongoing government crisis related to economic policy. Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats (SPD) is to meet with Economy Minister Robert Habeck of the Greens and Finance Minister Christian Lindner…
