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US Penalizes Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Firms in Global Anti-Terror Effort
The US has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier and three currency exchange firms to disrupt global terrorist funding networks.
Resident Doctors at OOUTH Initiate 10-Day Warning Strike Due to Unresolved Demands
Resident doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital have begun a 10-day strike to protest unpaid allowances, staff shortages, and poor hospital security.
OneDosh Introduces Cash App Integration for U.S. to Nigeria Transfers
OneDosh has launched a Cash App integration that enables U.S. users to instantly fund their wallets and convert USD to Nigerian naira.
Rivers State Authorities Shut Down Six Medical Facilities Amid Child Trafficking Probes
The Rivers State government has shut down six unlicensed medical facilities and arrested seven people following investigations into child trafficking and malpractice.
Police leadership addresses renewed Lakurawa security threats in Niger State
Deputy Inspector-General Isyaku Mohammed has reassured Niger State residents that the police are actively responding to renewed Lakurawa threats and concerns regarding school safety.
Igbo Elders Assert National Integrity Depends on Tolerating Opposing Views
The United Igbo Elders Council has criticized the detention of Omoyele Sowore, arguing that a nation's strength is defined by its respect for dissent and adherence to the rule of law.
Nigeria secures approval for 63 presidential ambassadorial appointments
The Nigerian government has confirmed that 63 of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 69 ambassadorial appointees have received host nation approval, with the remaining six awaiting clearance.
US identifies Nigerian and others as ISIS financial backers
The United States has sanctioned a Nigerian national and several international entities for allegedly providing financial support to ISIS operations across multiple countries.
UK Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Visits Operation HADIN KAI Headquarters
Lieutenant General Charlie Collins of the UK visited Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri to reinforce defense partnerships and discuss strategies for regional security and counter-terrorism.
Power Outage Impacts Rivers, Bayelsa, and Imo States
The Transmission Company of Nigeria reported a total blackout in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Imo states after an earth fault disabled the Alaoji 132kV transmission line.