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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


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


Reps deputy speaker wants media to project Nigeria's strengths alongside accountability

Nigeria, July 10 -- The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian journalists to embrace balanced reporting by highlighting the country's progress and oppor... Read More


Developing a value adding mindset, By Yemi Adetayo

Nigeria, July 10 -- Your career is not determined by how long you have worked; it is determined by how much value you have created. Have you ever thought why people who work in the same organisation,... Read More


Reps advance bill to regulate nutrition profession, curb quackery in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 10 -- The House of Representatives has taken steps to strengthen the regulation of Nigeria's nutrition profession by advancing a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration ... Read More


Canal+ completes MultiChoice acquisition

Nigeria, July 10 -- French media company Canal+ has completed its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, making the African pay television company a full subsidiary of the global entertainment business. T... Read More


Nigeria suspends third-party services for visa applicants in the US

Nigeria, July 10 -- Residents of the US seeking Nigerian visas will now have to submit their applications directly to the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC, or the Consulates in New York and Atlant... Read More


Lawmakers worry as Senate approves sale of third-largest cement producer

Nigeria, July 10 -- Some senators on Thursday expressed reservations over the sale of Lafarge Africa Plc, Nigeria's third-largest cement producer, to a Chinese company. The lawmakers expressed concer... Read More