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Zamfara gov speaks on refusal to pay N300m ransom as experts, politicians discuss state police

Nigeria, July 10 -- The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday revealed that he refused to pay a ransom of N300 million demanded by bandits who kidnapped his brothers seven years ago. Mr... Read More


Nigeria wins prestigious global award for NFIU, EFCC financial intelligence collaboration

Nigeria, July 10 -- Nigeria has earned international recognition for its leadership in the fight against financial crime, securing the UNODC-World Bank-Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initia... Read More


Nigeria-UAE economic comparisons fuel false $500bn debt claims

Nigeria, July 10 -- Claim: An X user claims that while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is "worth $700 billion," Nigeria is "$500 billion in debt," despite discovering oil two years earlier. Verdict: M... Read More


Ex-Warri refinery MD's arraignment for money laundering stalls

Nigeria, July 10 -- The planned arraignment of former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPC), Jimoh Yisawu, on alleged money laundering allegations stalled before... Read More


'The future looks bright for Morocco': Ouahbi backs Atlas Lions after historic FIFA World Cup run

Nigeria, July 10 -- Morocco's dream of another FIFA World Cup semi-final appearance came to an end on Thursday. Still, head coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes the Atlas Lions have laid the foundations for ... Read More


Mbappe's Era: How France's record breaker is becoming a World Cup immortal

Nigeria, July 10 -- When Kylian Mbappe announced himself to the world as a fearless 19-year-old at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it was clear France had unearthed a generational talent. Eight years later, ... Read More


"How Hubert Ogunde changed my life, convinced me to quit nursing" - Iya Rainbow

Nigeria, July 10 -- Veteran actress Idowu "Iya Rainbow" Philips has revealed how the late theatre icon Hubert Ogunde persuaded her to resign from nursing and pursue acting full-time, a decision she sa... Read More


World Cup: Mbappe, Dembele end Morocco's dream as France reach semi-finals

Nigeria, July 10 -- France ended Morocco's dream of reaching back-to-back semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a clinical 2-0 victory. While the Atlas Lions were caged, the French team ... Read More


General Tiani: The arbitrary detention of human rights defender Moussa Tchangari must end, By Jibrin Ibrahm

Nigeria, July 10 -- On 3 December, 2024, my good friend and comrade, Moussa Tchangari, was arrested at his home in Niamey by plain-clothed officers. He was later charged with "criminal association in ... Read More


General Tchiani: The arbitrary detention of human rights defender Moussa Tchangari must end, By Jibrin Ibrahm

Nigeria, July 10 -- On 3 December, 2024, my good friend and comrade, Moussa Tchangari, was arrested at his home in Niamey by plain-clothed officers. He was later charged with "criminal association in ... Read More