A Nigerian national, Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, has been caught attempting to defraud a Kansas resident of cryptocurrency, according to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. The failed scam resulted in Akinyemi facing over $50,000 in civil penalties. In a statement titled, “State of Kansas, U.S., Thwarts Attempt by Nigerian Crypto Scammer,” it was revealed that Akinyemi […]
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Falana Condemns DSS Raid on SERAP Office, Calls It Unlawful
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and renowned human rights lawyer, has denounced the recent raid on the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by the Department of State Services (DSS). SERAP, an advocacy group, reported the incident on its official X account on Monday, stating that DSS agents had […]
Prophet Jeremiah Denies Using NAFDAC’s Name to Deceive Nigerians
Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, has refuted allegations that his church used the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s name to deceive the public in relation to spiritual items such as “miracle water” and “miracle soap.” In a statement released by the church’s media team and […]
NiMet Forecasts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Rains from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, northern states such as Katsina, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba will experience isolated thunderstorms on Monday morning. The forecast for the afternoon and […]
Fake NNPC Director in EFCC Custody Over N100m Fraud
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Ibrahim Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of fraud. Shuaibu is facing a seven-count charge including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence, amounting to N100 million. According to the […]
BREAKING: DSS Takes Over SERAP’s Abuja Office
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken control of the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), sparking outrage from the organization. SERAP described the DSS action as an “unlawful occupation,” according to a statement released on its official X handle on Monday. The DSS officers reportedly demanded to […]
HoS Urges Permanent Secretaries to Fast-Track Civil Service Reforms
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has called on Federal Permanent Secretaries to collaborate closely and speed up the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2021-2025. Speaking at an inaugural retreat held from September 5th to 7th, 2024, in Zuba, Niger State, Walson-Jack emphasized the […]
DSS Detains NLC President Joe Ajaero at Abuja Airport
The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was reportedly arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom for an official engagement. He was scheduled to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in […]
Agriculture Drives Surge in Company Income Tax with 474.50% Growth in Q2 2024 – NBS
The agricultural sector emerged as the top performer in Nigeria’s Company Income Tax (CIT) growth during the second quarter of 2024, achieving a remarkable 474.50% increase compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Overall, CIT revenue for Q2 2024 reached ₦2.47 trillion, a 150.83% jump […]
UNILORIN Partners with Chinese University for Academic Collaboration
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, to foster academic collaboration between the two institutions. The agreement, formalized on September 5, 2024, aims to promote cooperation in education, research, and cultural exchange. The MoU was signed during the […]