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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed deep concern over the growing involvement of youths in cybercrime, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo,” in Lagos State. The agency highlighted the issue as a critical challenge undermining Nigeria’s economic and social fabric. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, speaking at a recent cybersecurity summit, described cybercrime as…
In a historic moment for Nigeria and the global Catholic community, President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a significant journey to Rome, Italy, this Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Nigerian leader will attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, following a personal…
In a shocking turn of events, R&B superstar Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, UK, on May 15, 2025, in connection to an alleged assault at a London nightclub. The incident, which reportedly took place on February 19, 2023, at Tape nightclub in London’s upscale Mayfair district, has once again thrust the 36-year-old singer into…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 23.71% in April 2025, a 0.52% decrease from 24.23% in March 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline marks a notable slowdown in the rising cost of goods and services across the country. The NBS report, released today, also highlighted a month-on-month inflation rate of…
Great news for prospective corps members! The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced that the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course will commence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. This is an exciting milestone for graduates preparing to embark on their mandatory one-year national service journey. What You Need to Know About the…
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the technical errors that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The decision follows a motion raised by Hon. Tersser Ugbor during a plenary session on Wednesday, highlighting the widespread impact of the glitch on candidates….
Exciting news is circulating for students and parents across Nigeria! Reports indicate that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced free education at all 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. This groundbreaking initiative could transform access to quality technical and vocational education for thousands of young Nigerians. Here’s…
On May 14, 2025, Galatasaray FC etched their name in Turkish football history once again, clinching the Turkish Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor at Gaziantep Stadium. The star of the night was none other than Victor Osimhen, whose brace and relentless energy powered the Lions to their 19th cup triumph, their first…
On May 14, 2025, the Nigerian Senate took a significant step toward shaping the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) development by passing President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.783 trillion 2025 budget proposal for second reading. This move underscores the government’s commitment to addressing critical needs in healthcare, social welfare, agriculture, job creation, and infrastructure within the FCT, setting…
Anabela Rungo, the mother of former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court today, charged with identity theft and fraud. The Department of Home Affairs alleges that Rungo, a Mozambican national, stole a South African woman’s identity in 1995 to fraudulently obtain citizenship, including a…
