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In a stunning case that intertwines royalty, international crime, and the exploitation of a global crisis, Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria, and a dual U.S. citizen, has been ordered to forfeit millions in cash and valuable property to the U.S. government. His conviction in a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief…
The cryptocurrency market remains a focal point for Nigerian investors as fresh exchange rate data highlights the latest prices in Naira (₦). As of 11:00 AM today, here are the average rates for major cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC): ₦174,623,749.266 per coin Ethereum (ETH): ₦4,473,220.184 per coin Solana (SOL): ₦269,381.221 per coin Tether (USDT): ₦1,679.780 per token…
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…
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…
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…
The Oyo State Government has approved ₦4.5 billion to support victims and survivors of the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion in Ibadan, which killed five people, injured 78, and damaged 55 houses. The decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting, as announced by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. The funds will…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) branch, has threatened to drag the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to court over the widespread failures recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam (UTME). The union alleges that the results, which saw over 1.5 million of the 1,955,069 candidates scoring…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a bold new plan to restructure underperforming electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), aiming to improve service delivery and attract investment into the power sector. This comes at a time when the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is facing legal battles over a disputed ownership transfer. Why the Overhaul? According…
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, was reportedly stabbed in prison on Monday, May 12, 2025. The incident occurred at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where the rapper is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. According to official reports, Lanez was attacked by another inmate…
A 21-year-old Nigerian woman has sparked massive reactions across social media after disclosing that she earns over ₦10 million monthly through adult content creation. The young woman, whose identity remains anonymous, shared her story in a recent edition of Zikoko’s #NairaLife series. According to her, her journey into adult content began unexpectedly after her private…
