U.S. Court Sentences Nigerian Man to 27 Months for $1 Million Health Insurance Fraud Scheme

In a significant case highlighting the complexities of international health insurance fraud, a U.S. District Court in Boston has sentenced Henry Ezeonyido, a 37-year-old Nigerian-American from Taunton, Massachusetts, to 27 months in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that defrauded health insurance companies of over $1 million. The sentencing, which took place in early 2025,…

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Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai Neutralizes 16 ISWAP/Boko Haram Terrorists in Damboa, Borno State

In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Air Component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram insurgents in Damboa, Borno State. The operation, which took place in the early hours of May…

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I have no presidential ambition in 2027.~ Yahaya Bello

In a surprising turn of events, Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, Nigeria, has publicly declared that he harbors no presidential ambitions for the 2027 general elections. This statement has sparked intense discussions across political circles and social media platforms, particularly on X. As Bello navigates a high-profile legal battle with the Economic and…

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INEC’s AI Division: Transforming Nigeria’s Elections with Data-Driven Innovation

On May 22, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria announced a groundbreaking step in its journey toward modernizing the nation’s electoral system: the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department. This bold initiative signals INEC’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology to enhance data-driven decision-making,…

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FGN Bans Night Driving for Fuel Tankers

On May 22, 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria introduced a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing the risks associated with fuel transportation. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced a nationwide ban on night driving for fuel tankers, restricting their operations to daytime hours, specifically until 6…

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Prices by N15

In a groundbreaking move that has sparked widespread discussion across Nigeria, the Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in petrol prices by N15 per litre, effective immediately. This price cut brings the cost of petrol to a range of N875 to N905 per litre, depending on location. As the nation’s largest refinery and a…

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