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Nigeria Prepares Prosecution Against BDC Operator Sanctioned by US for Terror Financing
The EFCC is preparing to prosecute a Lagos-based BDC operator and three firms after the US sanctioned them for allegedly funding ISIS operations.
Segun Sowunmi Foresees Tinubu-Atiku Rematch in 2027 Presidential Race
Political analyst Segun Sowunmi claims the 2027 presidential election will be a contest between Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, projecting varied regional outcomes.
Singer Kehinde Adegbodu Clarifies Fire Accident Led to His Injuries
Singer Kehinde Adegbodu has dismissed rumors of spiritual attacks, confirming that his recent facial and hand injuries resulted from a fire accident at his home in Ibadan.
US Representative Moore Praises Nigeria’s Senate for Advancing State Police Legislation
US Congressman Riley Moore has endorsed the Nigerian Senate's approval of a bill for state-run police forces, arguing it will enhance the protection of persecuted Christians.
Relatives of late actor Mr Ibu detail severe financial hardship
The family of the late comedian John Ikechukwu Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, reports that they are facing extreme poverty, including the discontinuation of the children's education and a lack of basic utilities.
Nigeria Brings Home 66 Citizens Following South African Xenophobic Violence
Following a surge in xenophobic attacks, the Nigerian government has successfully evacuated a second wave of 66 citizens from South Africa, with plans to bring everyone else home.
Second Group of Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Reaches Lagos
A second group of 66 Nigerians has returned from South Africa following government-led evacuation efforts in response to recent xenophobic attacks.
Thirty-five Contenders Cleared for 2026 NBA Elections Amid Legal Disputes
The Nigerian Bar Association has officially cleared 35 candidates for its July 20 national elections, including three Senior Advocates of Nigeria competing for the presidency, despite ongoing legal hurdles and internal disagreements over zoning agreements.
State Police Proposal Faces Criticism Over Potential for Abuse and Division
Kano-based activist A.A. Haruna Ayagi warns that decentralizing Nigeria's police force could trigger ethnic polarization, political intimidation, and operational chaos.
OPay and the Expansion of Financial Access Across Nigeria
OPay is playing a critical role in Nigeria's push for financial inclusion by providing accessible, reliable, and secure digital payment solutions to millions of citizens, including those in underserved regions.